Tea Parties! It was my grandmother's 75th birthday and I hosted an intimate all ladies tea party. Not one for convention, the menu included Asian and British treats to please mine and my grandmother's tastes. It was a haphazard effort having had only 30 minutes to prepare. Nonetheless, with Debussy softly playing in the background, the tea went down smoothly and the treats scarfed down with glee.
X-Men First Class . I must first say I am a huge fan of the comics and the original cartoon series. I was fanatic and for a while my whole childhood revolved around the X-Men. That said, I pretty much hated the first three movies, especially X-Men the Last Stand. So I went into the theater not really expecting much from this film. Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed this movie but I did leave the theater a little bit unsatisfied. I loved that they explored the depth of Charles Xavier's and Eric Lensherr's friendship. Although, I would have liked to know more about the other mutants' backgrounds and the lack of it left me a bit unsatisfied. What I do love about this movie is that you meet the characters before they become the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. If this is a reboot to the series, I am looking forward to the future movies, the characters they'll introduce, and the story lines they can explore.
Listening...
To Bedouin Soundclash. Just a deliciously gorgeous album. I could probably drive all night listening to this band. I have a thing about setting the mood with music matching it with whatever it is I'm doing... a good example being specific drives in the car. I love listening to jazz on rainy nights and I love classical violin concertos on cold late nights. I get very specific about music played in my car and this is just perfect for a summer evening. It reminds me of hot summer nights driving around with the windows down, warm wind blowing in your face, and the city coming alive with lights & people's drunken laughter. Something about their alternative rock sound with reggae influence leaves me energetic but relaxed. Just perfect for those late summer nights that quickly turn into mornings.
Visiting...
The Legion Of Honor Museum. For probably the twentieth time this year, I visited this museum. I took Art History classes here this past spring semester and I've grown very fond of this place. Having had lunch with my parents just a few blocks away, we decided to visit despite the crowds on free first Tuesdays. Pleasantly surprised, it wasn't too crowded. Isabelle de Borchgrave's Pulp Fashion exhibit is really worth a visit. The meticulous craftsmanship of her work and visionary use of paper is incredible. I have seen this exhibit 5 times and each time I discover something new, leaving even more appreciative of her work than the last.
Walking...
The dogs. Having drank a ridiculous amount of wine the past few days, I decided to detoxify myself via quality time with my dogs and cucumber infused water by the gallon. I took them on a trip down to Half Moon Bay for lunch and then stopped at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica on the way back home because my dogs desperately needed a bathroom break. Once there, we decided to take a hike up towards Rockaway Beach and was pleasantly surprised to find a late afternoon farmer's market. I stocked up on leeks, fennel, beets, and bought some lavender for my garden. If I get ambitious enough tomorrow, I might actually plant it. If not it'll turn into honey lavender ice cream. The dogs spent the day chasing after birds, avoiding the water, and surprisingly tailing me wherever I went. (This is a huge surprise because being Jack Russell Terriers they relish their independence away from me and tend to run away anytime they're off leash.) Overall, it was a lovely day had by all.
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