Wow! It's been forever since I've blogged and so much has happened :) I apologize to all my readers for disappearing like I did. This past few weeks have been literally jam packed with craziness (the good kind). I will do my best to recount my adventures.
2 wisdom teeth down, so am I now less wise?
I finally had my wisdom teeth taken out! I've had them for a while now - I'd say it's been about 3 or 4 years since they had been fully grown out, and it's been a painful process. Usually the pain only lasted a day or two and then I forgot that they were even there. Unfortunately, when my parents and little brother came back in the middle of July my wisdom teeth decided to give me one final knockout punch. I had a hard time enjoying some of the great restaurants we went to in Carmel, Monterey, and Napa because I could barely open my mouth I was in so much pain. Turns out one of my wisdom teeth was infected and needed to go immediately. No more waiting. So as soon as I returned to San Francisco I made an appointment with a dentist that was recommended by a friend. A few days, and some antibiotics later I was ready for the pull. Turns out I only had two wisdom teeth, and just the top ones (thank God, because the bottom ones are harder and more painful to remove). I received some laughing gas, and honestly the two teeth came out in about 15 minutes total... 13 of those minutes was for the gas to take effect and about another minute for each tooth! Amazingly simply and easy. They literally just popped right out, no wiggling, pounding, or sledgehammering necessary. The bleeding stopped later that night - I didn't even have to take the Vicadin they prescribed me - and I was eating solid foods the next day. No swelling no nothing. I know that I am extremely lucky, because usually this is a painful and long drawn out healing process. But nevertheless, I'm grateful that I never have to go through that ever again.
Best friend!
My best friend from college, Dave, came to visit me the last week in July. Unfortunately, his trip overlapped with me getting my wisdom teeth removed; but lucky for both him and me I was healed in no time and ready to party. Dave and I went out on the town for drinks and debauchery every single night he was here (Wednesday to Tuesday) with the exception of wisdom teeth day. Besides the partying, it was a really chill visit. Dave was able to see alot of the city and explore all the different neighborhoods the city has to offer. One of the most exciting things we did was take a little road trip with Allister and Mike up to Marin County across the Golden Gate Bridge. We took a pit stop of the cute little town of Mill Valley before heading to Muir Woods - home of some very beautiful and very tall Redwood trees. Dave and I also tooled around Berkeley and saw M.I.A. perform at the famous Amoeba Records. I'm really glad that Dave was able to come out to San Francisco. I can't believe it's been a whole year since we've seen each other! Now that he's visited me, it's my turn to visit him up in Princeton next!
The interim
After having to entertain both my family and Dave I was pretty exhausted. I definitely needed some ME time!!! I'm so grateful I pretty much got to relax the first part of August. So relaxing to just come home and not have anything to do. I watched alot of movies and started reading the last Harry Potter book (I'm not done yet, so please no one ruin the ending for me!!!). Allister and I also started planning our little getaway weekend in Los Angeles. My sort of last blast vacation before I leave California for the summer. Two weekends of pretty chill partying, hanging out with my SF friends, and taking in the last glorious moments of summertime.
Los Angeles!
Allister and I decided that it would be a great idea to spend a weekend alone - no distractions! - in Los Angeles. We flew down this past Thursday and stayed until Monday. We rented a Prius so that we could get around town and we were good to go! By the way, LOVE the Prius! We didn't have to fill up the entire trip and we drove about 400 miles. I think our average MPG was about 42. Crazy! Very smooth ride, and now I really want one! Allister and I stayed in this really cute boutique hotel in West Hollywood on our first night called the Valadon. It was great because it was in walking distance to all the best clubs and restaurants (which is rare in LA - walking that is). That night we ate an incredible dinner at Koi (Asian fusion) and then partied it up at the Abbey. Basically Thursday was our splurge day, but it was soooooo worth it. Everyone deserves to be pampered every once in a while! Friday Al and I headed over to hang out with his friend Jane in Silver Lake. We had an incredible brunch at Fred 62 and then saw the MoCA, the Disney Concert Hall (a building by Frank Ghery) and then watched the sunset at the Griffith Observatory. So romantic! Saturday we hung out at the very chilly beaches in Malibu. The drive to get there was gorgeous and the houses we saw on the way were gigantic! We topped the night off with great food at Hugo's restaurant and another visit to the Abbey. Sunday was our touristy day and we saw the Hollywood walk of fame and Grauman's Chinese Theater. Then we jetted off to Beverley Hills and strolled along Rodeo Drive. Monday was relaxing, since we had to head to LAX to catch our flight so we spent the afternoon hours just strolling through Pasadena. I really liked this little town and I want to spend a bit more time here on my next trip! Overall LA was a great vacation - definitely one of the best! It was wonderful being able to spend some private time with Al, and it was probably the best way I can think of to celebrate my successful summer in Cali.
So now I only have 2 more weeks before I have to return to Atlanta! I can't believe it's already the end - an end that felt so far away and impossible when I first arrived back in May. It's definitely been worth every moment. It was nice to finally have some stability - good job, good income, good friends, good house, good city, and let's not forget good boyfriend. Having tasted what it's like to FINALLY stay put in one place makes it really hard to be uprooted again. But it definitely makes it easier that I'm going back to a city I love and friends who I have missed dearly. I'm going to really enjoy these next two weeks here in San Francisco, and who knows, I may even come back. After this summer, I can really see myself living in the Bay Area after graduation. It's a definite possibility. If anything, this summer has given me another place that I can call home.
2 comments:
Looks like you went to Mexico as well, or was that earlier? Portland also looks awesome. Heading north into Portland and eventually WA and BC is something I really want to do. LA always seems to provide good times. It's hard to argue with sunny and 74 everyday. And don't worry about the wisdom teeth, their arrival signals your wisdom and you don't lose it once they're gone. Sounds like it went smoothly though.
I always thought the famous Amoeba was the one on Haight. Did you see M.I.A. there or on Telegraph?
Hasta Atlanta.
You got me stuck on this crazy MIA kick lately.
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