S(F)unday of Favorites

As the denouement of our Girls Weekend rolled around, we eased into our Sunday by making breakfast and lounging around the house for a bit. We sat in the kitchen offering advice on certain things each of us has been going through, and laughed about the stories and memories my aunt was offering in reply to our situations. And with full bellies and full hearts, we left for a day of visiting a few of my favorite places...

Our first mission was to find good coffee and good snacks. First, we stopped by Mr.Holmes Bakehouse for some good pastries, and of course, to visit the neon "I Got Baked in San Francisco" sign. Classic. My friend's favorite pastry was the jalapeño strawberry muffin oooooh. We then went to the Mill for some good coffee, and I got my favorite cinnamon sugar toast. We wandered around the streets and found ourselves at a little Farmer's Market. I picked up some strawberries for our planned picnic later on in the day. Around a good farmer's market, I really just can't help myself.

The next stop was the best and never packed view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach! I enjoyed hearing my friends' reactions as we rolled around the famous parking lot corner and then boom! There it is! It's always fun seeing the city with fresh eyes and hearing the excited giggles from the big tourists your friends become. I enjoy thinking of San Francisco as home in these moments. We walked up to the rocks, and sat in a line along the edge of the water, taking in our view. Funny moment: my friend Hannah totally caught a random Asian guy taking pictures of her. She called him out on it and then had him airdrop them to her because they were cute pictures. LOL

Our third destination was a picnic at Dolores Park! This is a great spot for a relaxing view from the Mission. We sat ourselves at the top of the hill, and laid out a blanket kindly provided by Mr.Parker. For lunch we got sandwiches and chips from the nearby Bi-Rite Market (always the best!) We lounged, eating and people watching, telling the stories of our first kisses. And as a chilly wind started to settle in, we decided to head out.

Our last stop of the day was a pop in at Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercings! Eek! We each decided to get piercings to commemorate girl friendships and our fun weekend. Better than an unsure tattoo I thought to myself. On the scale of bold and ballsy to total baby, I got a kind of brave piercing: a third lobe ear piercing (oh ya!) It was fun to get something new, and the adrenaline rushes we were all experiencing together solidified the expensive decision. There's no better way to end a great day than by poking a hole in your body! Haha maybe not, but for the sake of today and being young, that's also what I tell myself.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
1042 Larkin Street
San Francisco CA, 94109

Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th Street
San Francisco CA, 94110

Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing
2440 Mission Street
San Francisco CA, 94110