That one time…

… I got hit on at Starbucks with FRIEND SIL (this post dedicated to this lady…you.are.welcome.)

We were sitting at a table across from each other at Starbucks. The door was behind me and there was a table with a guy sitting at it, alone, behind FRIEND SIL. You know when you can tell that someone is looking at you, well, I could tell that the guy at the table was staring at me. At first, I thought that maybe he was looking for someone because the door was behind me. Finally, I looked in his direction when I thought he was looking at me and we made eye contact. I whispered to FRIEND SIL that the guy was looking at me and a few minutes later, she turned around (when he was looking at me) they looked away and when he looked away, he smirked – I think he thought I was excited about the situation… weird.

So I decided to start scratching my face, talking with my hands, fixing my hair…whatever I could do with my left hand to try to get him to see that I was married. I thought he got the hint because he packed up, got up and walked away. We went about our coffee date and a few minutes later the guy comes back and walked over to our table:

Guy: Um, excuse me, do you have a boyfriend?

Me: Oh, actually, I am married…

FRIEND SIL: Yeah, to my brother!

Guy: Oh you two look like sisters.

Me: Yeah we get that a lot…

Guy: Well, I saw you from the corner and thought you were sweet and I know the perfect person for you.

Me: Oh, thank you

Guy: You would be good with one of my friends…

Me:..Ok...Happy Weekend…

Good save on your ego, buddy…ha!

Online Shopping…

…Can be very frustrating! Alright, I don’t complain on this blog, much, but today I have to be a little frustrated…

1. I have 2 27x40 posters that I want to have framed. I did a search and found the lowest price at ::cough.walmart.cough:: I ordered 2 frames and both were delivered broken. Instead of waiting weeks to return the frames via mail, I decided to return them to the local ::cough.walmart.cough:: I returned the frames and decided to check out the frame section to see if they had any frames that were not damaged. Of course, they had 2 left so I asked an employee to do a price check and the frames happened to be more expensive! Alright, long story short, ::cough.walmart.cough:: wouldn’t price match their own store. I was about to bite the bullet and buy the frames when I noticed a big scratch on one of the frames, so I decided against it.

Moral of the story: ::cough.walmart.cough:: will price match other store prices, but not their own? Oh well….If I remember correctly, ::cough.walmart.cough:: and their online store are different and it could be really bad for their business, but not so great for me their customers.

2. I went to Nordstrom because I had a couple of gift cards. I found 2 shirts that I liked but they didn’t have one of the shirts in my size, so the associate asked me if I wanted to have the shirt sent to me in the mail, so I agreed. We went through the entire process and I left the store really excited. A couple of hours later I get an email saying that my order was cancelled and it said that my card was not charged…little thing….I used an entire gift card and had the associate trash it and a bit of another one. So, I called the store and they told me that they could reorder the shirt but we would probably have the same problem so I was told that I couldn’t use the gift card – and what is the point of having a gift card if you can’t use it?! Anyway, I decided to call back and speak to a manager and she was the nicest and most helpful person - umm ever! She got it all taken care of for me! Yay!

Anyway – I don’t have the patience for online shopping and I have to try everything on before I buy it…I don’t do well with online shopping..ha!

New Job!

I am happy to announce that today is the first day of my new job! Yay! 

After this post, I was offered a job and a week later I was offered another, even better, job! What a lucky gal I am, in this market, that I was given two opportunities to choose from. I cannot wait to start this new chapter in my life and get back to work! Woohoo! Once I get into the swing of things, I will share more details!

Wish me luck!

Weddings On My Mind!

I was able to go to a wedding fair with my best friend and her mom this weekend! We had such a blast! Walking around, tasting cakes, sipping champagne and wine and looking at all of the pretty jewelry and wedding dresses! p.s. Photo booths are so much fun!

And I would also like to direct your attention to one of my other best friends: she is recently engaged and her thoughtful fiance recorded the entire proposal! Watch this video....it is so sweet and totally perfect! 
Weddings are so much fun and I am so grateful to have some of the most amazing people in my life falling in love and getting hitched! I am over the moon excited for the lifetimes of love, adventure and fun that will come and I can't wait to share in these special moments! 

#Sisterhood

#bestsororitypicnicever #somuchfun#skeletonface #firstblogpost

We decided on a picnic in Golden Gate Park. The day started out a bit overcast but fortunately, for us, the sun came out! We had quite the spread, enjoying lots of snacks, wine and laughter! (and not to mention we experienced some very “SF” things…but I guess that is GGP for you! ;-) )

So...if you are an Alpha Gamm in the Bay Area looking to meet people, please come out to our next event! Can't wait to see you/meet you!

Groth Wine Reserve Party

Being in the Bay Area means that I get to spend a ton of time with a beautiful woman who I am blessed to call my mom! Another perk is that said beautiful woman is a member at a ton of wineries in Napa, which means that I get to be her plus 1 at super fun wine club events!

This past Saturday, we went to the Groth Winery Reserve 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Release Party. It was a g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. day in the Bay which means it was perfect in Napa. We put the top down, fun music on the radio and headed out to Groth for the afternoon for some wine tasting, photobooth fun and delicious food! Suzanne Groth, the daughter of the owners of the winery, is also an artist and her latest painting was unveiled at the party. We had the opportunity to meet her and she signed 2 of her painting posters to me and I can’t wait to hang them in our house.

After Groth, we went over to Trefethen for some tasting and then on to lunch at Oxbow Market for oysters. It was an amazing day!

A’s Game Post Season

LET’S GO OAKLAND!

On Friday night I went with my mom, dad and littlest brother to the A’s game. Sadly, they lost, but fortunately they won on Saturday night! We had a great night sitting way up in the nose bleeds in the upper deck. The energy in the stadium was more than I could ever explain and the weather was perfect!

It is so much fun being back in the bay area and close to my family! I love getting to see my family and spend time with them, especially since Rich is so busy studying/reading/being in class!

Happy October!

Happy October!

Hopefully this month brings your Treats and no Tricks!