Weekend (lack thereof)

The onslaught of my second* flu this fall kept the weekend to a dull 72-hour zombie-like lull. I was in hell, but F took good care of me and today marks the first day I've felt remotely like myself since Thursday (huzzah!). The upcoming five day weekend (squeal!) should much more eventful.

{via Audrey Hepburn Complex}

*Yes, the second flu that has overcome me this fall (bull shit). I deduced the latter must be a different strain than the former as no antibodies came to my rescue. Thanks a lot, immune system.

Busy Weekend, Part II

Sunday we celebrated F's birthday (a day early) with his family in Encinitas by way of brunch and birthday cake.

I had a bit of time to myself at the beach in the morning to take photos. We're slowly learning how to really use our camera and all its bells and whistles.

{beach from D street entrance}

{D St.}

{beach, surfer}

{seaweed}

{tide}

{surfer waiting}

{sandstone, water}

{birthday!}

{us!}

{Encinitas sunset}

{greenhouses}

{light, greenhouse}

{I salute you, Sun}

Busy Weekend, Part I

I'm splitting the weekend into two posts. Too many photos for one....

Busy weekend. Friday we enjoyed beer and burgers in PB with a gaggle (coven?) of Dutch neuroscientists*. Saturday we joined friends for a housewarming party in Golden Hill, complete with 180 degree views of downtown and the most amazing potato soup ever. Saturday evening we rejoined the Dutch at the beach for a BBQ and stimulating conversation.

{Francis and Kasper, one of said Dutch neuroscientists}

{playing with Miller at the party}

{Miller....}

{Francis, golden hour}

{friends, setting sun}

{succulents}

{sunset over downtown 1}

{sunset over downtown 2}

{sunset over downtown 3}

{sunset over downtown 4}

{sunset over downtown 5}

*True story. There is a huge neuroscience convention going on in San Diego this week.

It's Friday.

F*ck yeah.

El Dia de los Muertos

Last week F and I rode down to Old Town SD to witness El Dia de los Muertos, San Diego style. It seemed a bit subdued at first, just a few shrines (albeit cool shrines) set up here and there. But
as we made our way through OT we saw more participants with Day of the Dead skull face paint, more shrines, more candles, and women dressed in beautifully elaborate gowns with black veils. Old Town did not disappoint.

But then! Whilst unlocking our bikes we saw hundreds (yes, hundreds) of people coming down the street toward the cemetery. Each person held a candle, some were singing, some were veiled. They congregated in the cemetery at the edge of Old Town to pay their respects.

Culture!

{shrine, skulls, pan dulces}

{paper, candle}

{large shrine}

{candelabra}

{paper flag, candle}

{heart-shaped candelabra}

{skeleton}

{paper flag, me}

{gaslamp}

{painted skeleton}

{lone street lamp}

{elaborate shrine}

{tinsmith}

{the procession begins}

{procession continued}

{procession in full swing}

{hundreds congregating in cemetery}

{night portrait 1}

{night portrait 2}

It's Tuesday

And I must have these.

{via garance dore}

Weekend

(White Party)

We didn't take many photos this weekend save for the bajillions we (we meaning Francis) took at the White Party* we attended on an LA hillside Saturday evening.

Not pictured: quality family time, a sister swap meet visit, pancake breakfasts, dog walks, and a certain someone having an LA traffic meltdown (I won't mention any names).

*The White Party was for a the second 29th birthday of an old friend of F's from architecture school. Fun gang.