Time-lapse of San Francisco - Adrift

I came across this amazing time-lapse film by Simon Christen of photos taken in San Francisco amist the wonderful fog that really makes the city what it is. It made me miss home so much...I almost started to cry (get it together, you're at work and your boss just walked in). This has been a crazy month for some many reasons (hence the absence) and Ramadan is also almost over and I feel as though I am missing it already. Sadness overload today.

 

 I wish I was sitting in my favorite spot with my favorite people overlooking the bay right now.

Over the Break

I finally got around to organizing the photos from my break.   Here are snapshots of some of our adventures. Enjoy :)

It had been a while since I had been to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco (and my hubby had never been) and it was such a beautiful day in the city, that we decided to take advantage of it.  

Coffee and bagel at our favorite place with our favorite people pre-adventure.

Yes, there is a dude surfing the waves in freezing water.

Later that evening we went out with my family and aunt to see The Hobbit at the new Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater at the Tech Museum.  The screen is huge and wraps around half of the theatre for a really major in your face kind of experience.  It was much better than I thought it would be, but the screen was pretty fuzzy at times and I did have to close my eyes to prevent getting dizzy during the major heavy camera action battle scenes.  I don't think the movie was made to be seen on such a huge screen, but nonetheless it was a cool experience (not sure I'd do it again though), but the movie was great. I didn't know it was part 1 of 3??? Sheesh...the hobbit was one book.

Tea and sweets at Bijan Bakery after the movie :)

We went back home the next day, an almost 7 hour drive...the worst part of my vacation is always having to head back to reality.  But we had a nice surprise on our drive down when we entered the grapevine.  Living in California, you NEVER see snow (mountains don't count), so when I do, I get sooooo excited and become a total tourist snapping away to get all the snow pictures I can.  I would have made the hubby stop so I could play a bit, hehe :), but there wasn't a place to stop and I just wanted to get home after driving for 6 hours, well, I didn't drive, but the moral support as a passenger is exhausting too :D

 

A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood

It was a beautiful day in San Francisco, one that I expected to be very cold and wet.  However, it was far from that.  There wasn't a cloud in the sky and I was so bundled up from fear of freezing that I ended up overheating (well, indoors that is).

Coit Tower

San Francisco honey...I bought some last time and it was delicious!!

 Ok, a few small tiny puff clouds...

 Mr. Pelican, what an adorable poser.  He didn't budge from his spot and he would turn is head back and forth, to make sure everyone saw/got his best angles.  He also had a very cute fuzzy head :)  I've never seen one close up, so this was amazing.

One of my favorite places and where I call home...

Merry Christmas

To all those celebrating, Merry Christmas. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with family and friends, wherever you may be.

I have taken 2 whole weeks off from life (ha!) and I'm spending it with family. Although, there is much to prepare for next quarter (I have tons to read), I am procrastinating to the core. No surprise there.

I spent the day with one of my favorite people in the world, my moms cousin.  It was a lovely day and a wonderful Christmas.  Although as a muslim, I don't celebrate Christmas, we still join in on the festivities to celebrate it with those that do.  I have fun getting presents for others and enjoying all the beautiful lights and decorations everywhere.  My favorite part of the holiday though: family time (let me also add: no traffic anywhere)!

 Will you please just let me sleep...thank you!

 It was a beautiful cold rainy day in San Francisco.

Merry Christmas!!