Here is the long anticipated video of Casey's trip to Philadelphia a few weeks ago. We had such a great time together. When we finally get a chance to star in our own sitcom, I think the intro will go something like this!
I hope you have an exciting (or relaxing) weekend planned. I am very excited because my Dad and his lady friend, Dawn, are driving up to visit us for the weekend. They should be here any minute, so I better run.
Have a great day. I love you and hope to talk to you soon!
I love throwing parties! I haven't had a chance to do it often, living here, because our place is so small, but Sunday Alan and I decided to throw a little Labor Day Cook-In. It's kind of like a cookout, except we were indoors! I did all the decorating and party planning, while Alan cooked and served the food. My friends Nicole, Kelly and Kelly's boyfriend, Ed, came over. We had a nice time, eating, chatting and lauging together the way good friends do.
Here is a little video clip I made of the afternoon - hope you enjoy!
P.S. Click HERE for some extra pictures of the afternoon!
One of my favorite people on the planet, Paloma, visited town last night. Several of us met up at a tapas restaurant in The Mission called Cha Cha Cha's. We had an awesome time drinking sangria and chowing down on some delicious tapas. After dinner we all traveled down the street to a place called Beauty Bar where we continued our merry drinking festivities and some lively conversation.
Paloma just returned from a trip to Afghanistan with the band she is currently in, she also had the opportunity to visit Dubai. It was fun listening to the stories she had to tell about these exotic locales. She plays the violin and has backed up such famous groups as The Eels & Gnarls Barkley to name a few. We met several years ago when I was living in Chicago, I used to frequent a vegetarian restaurant she worked in called Blind Faith. We also had a chance to work together briefly at Chicago Diner before she moved away to L.A. after college. I always love spending time with her and was thrilled that she came to town before I leave in September. She has several friends here from high school so she visits rather frequently. Here is a mish-mash of videos and pictures that I took last night. Hope you enjoy!
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Love, Josh
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Wednesday was Trey's last day in town, we got up early to catch the streetcar that took us downtown. We explored parts of downtown and then headed North to Fisherman's Wharf - seeing all else that was in between the two places. It was another gorgeous day outside, we were both sporting a sun-kissed glow by the end of the day. When we got home we were so beat that we filled the tub so that we could soak our aching feet in hot, soapy water and have a relaxing cocktail! It wasn't long before we crashed.
I think I have said this before, but I had a fantastic time while he was in town. I felt a little like I was on vacation too. It was nice to break up my routine somewhat and enjoy parts of the city that I don't travel to often. It's crazy to think that it is already August, my last full month in San Francisco! I'm so excited about the move but feeling a little sad too. If anyone wants to visit before I leave you'd better hurry up! Enjoy the final video of Trey's visit!
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Tuesday night Trey, Matthew & I went to the world famous Trannyshack (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trannyshack) party! Trannyshack is a party, founded and hosted by drag diva Heklina, that is held every Tuesday night at a local bar called The Stud. It was jam packed and the performances were awesome - we had a great time. This was a special night because celebrity (or as Trey says "sublebrity) Justin Bonds, from the movie Shortbus, co-hosted and performed. When the show was over Trey and I snuck into the dressing room to meet and snap a picture with him/her! It was a great show and we had an awesome night. If you are ever in San Francisco I highly suggest you check it out! Enjoy the video!
Trey left this morning around 4 a.m. It was weird to wake up this morning all alone after I have been in host mode for several days. We had such a great time. You know you have a great friend when you don't see each other for seven years and it still feels like yesterday that you were hanging out last.
I have a few more videos to post over the next few days, here is one from Tuesday afternoon. We shopped a little on Haight Street and then walked around Golden Gate Park. We went to the dE Young Museum, which is so beautiful. I think it should be a definite stop on anyones agenda when they visit the city. I felt like I was in Italy again as I was walking around the galleries - it was great! My favorite part was a special exhibit that was a fashion collection of clothes that were owned by socialite Nan Kempler (http://www.deyoungmuseum.org/deyoung/exhibitions/exhibition.asp?exhibitionkey=717). The collection consisted of clothing from such designers as Yves St. Laurent, Valentino, Chanel, Baleciaga and Gucci. It was FANTASTIC - if you haven't seen It, and you are in to fashion, I think you should stop by. Enjoy the video.
If you are reading Trey (and you better be!) I had an awesome time. I hope this is the first of what will become yearly visits to see one another! Love you sister!
P.S. Check back soon for the results of the recent poll that has just finished!!
Today Trey and I walked all the way from my apartment to the Golden Gate Bridge, and oh what a hike that was! On the way we passed through some of the best parts of San Francisco. Once we got to the bridge we were too beat to walk all the way across it, so we only walked to the first tier. I have seen the bridge several times, but today was one of the foggiest. It was really beautiful, I hope it comes across in the videos. I'm a few days behind with the blog but I'll be catching up soon. we've been having such a fun time. Wish you all were here too!
Sunday we had a really fun day. We started off at my favorite coffee shop (Kapé @ 16th and Dehon) before we went over to the Mission, to meet Matthew and Xa, for brunch at Foreign Cinema (http://www.foreigncinema.com/). After brunch we shopped around a little and tried to find Twin Peaks so Trey could see the phenomenal view. It was so foggy and windy - but beautiful nonetheless! That night we had dinner at a new restaurant near my home called Farina. I recently saw that it had opened up and have been dying to try it out. We had a great time there, the food was delicious and all was merry - until Trey tipped his wine glass over - leaving Matthew drench from head to toe in red wine! Luckily we were all able to laugh it off and make the best of a bad situation - my friends have such great attitudes! We finished the night at a few bars - Trey got a little tipsy to say the least! Enjoy the video for a visual recap. Love and Peace!
My friend Trey flew into town yesterday from Ft. Myers, Florida. We became friends back in 1999 when I lived in Naples, FL and we havent seen each other since I left in 2000! It was SO great to see him, it felt as if we were just together last week. Here is a video clip of some of the things we did after he got settled in. This is his first time visiting San Francisco, so we have a lot of ground to cover before he leaves on Thursday morning! Fun Fun!
