After an early Sunday morning trip to the Farmer's Market down the street, I headed back home to unload my full new bag of goodies, and set out for a good day! I always leave Farmer's Markets feeling like such a thrifty shopper. Today I purchased strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, carrots, a bouquet of sunflowers, and some lavender all for 25 dollars (!!) Happy tummy, happy wallet.
As my ventures led me into the city, I checked the weather to find that it was going to be a gray and chilly day. No problem; I bundled up into my favorite beige sweater and draped on a long knitted cardigan. To counter the gloomy skies, I decided to embolden my outfit with a bright red lip. A little touch of blush on my cheeks and nose, and off I went!
My first destination was the de Young museum. The de Young museum is a fine arts museum located in Golden Gate Park and has a collection of Contemporary art, textiles, and murals. Art from Indonesia, New Guinea, Africa, Impressionistic pieces, and even guest exhibitions every once in a while! I barely just missed an Oscar de la Renta exhibit (sad). When I finally arrived to the park and found a parking spot, (I don't recommend the parking garage, expensive and tight) I moseyed through the courtyard in between de Young and the California Academy of Sciences. In between there are these beautiful fountains and trees, and to my right I heard the beginning of a band concert starting in the Amphitheater. Like being caught in a blissful current, I couldn't help but meander over for a quick listen.
I sat down in the green benches and listened to a few covers they were doing of some classic Disney songs. Humming along, I looked around to see that I was surrounded by many senior citizens. I grinned and was happy to be in their company. After their first bit ended, we all applauded and I slipped out back towards the museum.
With its high ceilings and soft lighting, the de Young museum is a very tranquil museum; perfect for the crowd it attracts. I have never heard so many intellectual people truly discussing each piece in front of them with such well-thought remarks. I enjoyed sneakily maneuvering up to a painting I liked and eaves dropping in on a couple next to me debating the contrast or meaning of it. On top of the museum's very impressive and diverse collection of art, there is also an Observation tower that offers a spectacular view of San Francisco, even on a foggy day, of course.
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| Christopher Brown - Station (1993) I like how it looked like the people were moving, but their shadows stayed behind. |
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| David Park - Two Bathers (1958) Awesome texture, cooler in person. |
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| Pablo Picasso - Still Life with Skull, Leeks, and Pitcher (1945) Well, because it's Picasso. |
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| Andy Warhol - Jackie (1945) Classic. |
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| Martin Johnson Heade - Singing Beach, Manchester, Massachusetts (1863) This is a painting. Someone sat and painted this perfection. |
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| Untitled from the Brooklyn Gang (1959) They were called The Jokers. Reminded me of my guy friends. |
A few hours into my afternoon, my hunger began to set in and I was eager to go check out a coffee and artisanal toast place by the beach. So I went looking for Trouble (Trouble Coffee co).. and to my delight, this small joint was just as delicious as all the yelp reviews praised it to be! I ordered a latte and cinnamon sugar toast. I seated myself on their trendy tree bench piece outside and sipped on my drink while embracing the chilly ocean breeze coming from down the road. The toast melted in my mouth and my sweet tooth was sat.is.fiedddd.
Because of the gloomy skies, I contemplated if going to Baker Beach (my next stop) would be a good idea. Considering that I heard it was one of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge, I optimistically resolved to continue with my plan. Down the curvy road towards parking, I was a bit unsure that I had made the right decision since I was pretty close and still hadn't seen the Bridge.... until I turned around a corner and there it was (so close!!) in all its glory. I keenly parked the car and freed my feet from my boots. My toes felt at home in the sand.
I walked down towards the Bridge along the water and felt like I was in a postcard. It was such a beautiful view. Along my walk, I found a big hole someone had dug and left behind, and I placed my blanket down and lounged in it safe from the wind around me. Time slowed down and I sat with my feet propped up, a lipstick stained cigarette in my hand, and doodled my incomparable view. I live a good life.
San Francisco, today I fell in love with you all over again.
Trouble Coffee Company
4033 Judah Street
San Francisco CA 94122
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