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baby thoughts: halfway through
I can’t believe I’m halfway through this pregnancy thing. Although not the smoothest pregnancy and isn’t showing signs of getting better (although it’s also not showing signs of getting worse which I am immensely grateful for), it has been cool to listen to her heart beat whenever we want, which was made possible by a family friend who let us borrow her fetal doppler 🙂 I have been a little dissapointed with these supposed “pregnancy cravings”, which I really haven’t had yet. I think my love for cesar salad and kettle chips were because my body didn’t go into complete freak-out mode when I had them. I’m also finding that…
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what the hills y’all: signs of SF (part 2)
One of my favorite things walking around the city is seeing how creative shops are with their signs. Whether they announce new food items, specials, sales or events, it’s all about getting your attention. San Francisco has kicked it up to include words of encouragement, deep thoughts and a chance to laugh. Below are some more of my favorite signs of SF (see part 1 here) that I’ve captured over the time I’ve spent here. Enjoy. glad we were able to cleat that up. in case you were wondering… can’t help but smile when I saw this sign. Mission accomplished. it’s on. although technically not a chalkboard fold-out sign, I…
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It’s A…
When the time neared when we would find out what the gender of our baby was going to be, people would ask us if we were going to find out, or wait until the baby was born. My response every time was: “There are enough surprises in pregnancy, this one isn’t going to be one of them” Justin (being like a lot of daddy-to-be’s) really wanted a boy, and I dreamt it would be a girl. Growing up with 2 sisters who are my forever best friends and seeing the relationship I have with my mom, it seemed the desirable choice (even though a boy would be quite fun). We…
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it’s really happening: second trimester
I had heard stories about how awesome second trimester was for people. Morning sickness gone, energy back, fun cravings and a “back to normal” attitude. To prove that every pregnancy is different, it seemed as though this alien/parasite (a name my mother cringes at every time I say it), wanted to do his/her own thing (much like myself) and my morning sickness/vomiting finally subsided at about 17 weeks (a little over 4 months). Way past its due time, but thankful none-the-less. 1. How big is the baby? I’m 18 weeks and baby is the size of a sweet potato (or for the dad-to-be. the size of a Ben and Jerry’s…
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What the Hills Y’all: Signs of SF
I thrive on creativity. That’s one of the reasons why I became a writer. After being in San Francisco for almost a year now, it’s clear there is no shortage of that here. One of my favorite things walking around the city is seeing how creative shops are with their signs. These are the fold-open triangles that stores can have outside their shop to announce new food items, specials, sales and events. San Francisco has kicked it up to include words of encouragement, deep thoughts and a chance to laugh. Below are some of my favorites that I’ve captured over the time I’ve spent here. Enjoy. Have you seen any…
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It’s really happening
Yep, no joke folks, Justin and I are going to become a threesome in less than a year and it’s been one hell of a ride so far! I’ve heard about morning sickness from others and how much it sucks, but I can honestly tell you that it means nothing until you actually go through it. With 6 weeks of what felt like the never-ending stomach flu, I’m now in a place where it’s manageable and can actually have “real food” (as in anything but saltine crackers and ginger ale) without throwing up (I will never have sour patch kids candy again). I can’t go into crazy weird food yet…
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what the hills y’all: a trip to alemany farmers market
What the Hills Y’all: Adventures of a Texas girl living in San Francisco Grocery shopping is different here than it was for me in Texas. Back home there was an HEB or a Kroger where I could get all my produce, deodorant, batteries and canned goods in one place. I’ve found the Safeway supermarkets here to be disgusting. Dirty, crowded, old produce and prices that make me cringe. So now I do my shopping 3 ways and make a day of it: produce at the local farmers market, everyday items at Trader Joe’s, and anything else I can’t find at Safeway. This Saturday I took a trip to the Alemany…
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family vacation: cabo san lucas 2014
Since we were little, my sisters and I looked forward to our annual family vacation where we could chill, hang with each other and eat everything all day and all night. This year the location was set in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and it was one of the best yet. With all of us spread across the country, this year was especially important as getting together isn’t as easy as it used to be. It was also +1 as my sister’s husband joined us for the first time. Our week-long trip included naps on the beach, pool time, mescal tasting and a sailboat sunset cruise. In a word, it was…
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Homesick
I’m 4 blocks away from a coffee shop, nail salon, boutique shops, bars and a neighborhood grocer. It doesn’t get below freezing here or above 95 degrees. I have friends that live here. The ocean, wine country and some of the best restaurants reside here. I should be happy. But I’m homesick. In fact, I’m having a hard time adjusting. “Maybe you had to leave in order to really miss a place; maybe you had to travel to figure out how beloved your starting point was.” ― Jodi Picoult, Handle With Care Coming from Texas, the big city of San Francisco is much more of a change than I had anticipated. I’ve…
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birchbox for men
For those that read my blog, you know I’ve got nothing but love for Birchbox,. This monthly subscription service sends you 4-5 high-end samples at your door. I’ve been a member since 2012 and have done several “unboxing” posts to share what I’ve gotten. Recently I got Justin a Birchbox for Men subscription and thought I’d share the goodies in his box. Note: This is not a sponsored post and I have not been compensated for this post. I love the brand and thought I’d share it with you lovely readers. Just like for the ladies, once you subscribe it’ll ask you to fill out a profile so they can match the…