Time is of the essence

Both girls will be going to Sacramento Montessori M-Th from now on. I am ecstatic. I might actually be able to do more than tread water. I will have M and W completely free, I'm going to be taking belly dancing in the mornings (9:45-10:45) both days, and then I will have the rest of the day to sew and do my homework. Maybe also get a job (Joann's is hiring!) I am over the moon. Onwards and upwards!

Headed for the 'Frisco Bay...

Technically, I am BACK from the bay. But WOW did the trip rock! Well, minus the broken toe I got hiking back to my car from the nude beach K and I stumbled across (and then bouldered down to despite the numerous signs recommending against it...).

The girls were at their grandparents in Auburn for Thursday and Friday night. Friday morning Kayleigh and I packed a picnic, cleaned out the car, and headed out at about 10 AM. Our first stop was Laci's, a sewing and textile shop that has an extensive collection of historical supplies, such as corset boning (why I was there, primarily). I got enough boning to finish the corsets I have going, extra stock for ren bodices, and an underbust corset pattern. Then we headed to the SFMOMA, and I was reminded of a few things.

• Modern art is sometimes a joke artists play on rich people.
• I am not a bad artist.
• Concept is key.

With that in mind, K and I are going to be spending more time in SF, at museums, the beach, corset shops, the works. But I don't want to live there.
Beach was next, we drove until we found it (right before the Golden Gate Bridge, at the National Rec Area) and had a blast climbing and frolicking. The pictures came out AMAZING. I'm losing weight, and it is wonderful to have evidence of that. Fifteen pounds to go!

After a quick snack of hummus and veggies and pita chips, we ventured back into the city, and spent a brief stint in Japantown. Cute and a fun walk, but K didn't find the mochii she wanted. We then haggled with my cousin who was getting off work so we could find a place for dinner. We found free parking ('cuz it was almost 6PM) and then wandered around Mission district trying to find a cute cafe that hadn't closed at 6. We settled on a little Italian place, after dodging bad performance art and shuffling barefoot (broken toe, remember?) for a couple of blocks. After meeting up with cousin and having coffee at Italian place, we back tracked to grab sushi and chatter about 6 years of lost time.

Next month, though, I'll be seeing her again at my other cousin's wedding, and I'm so excited for a huge family blowout!

Health

I moved next door three days ago. I also have a moderately awful kidney infection, that is resisting the antibiotics. A lot of things have been put on hold, but building a home with Kayleigh and my girls is absolutely, unbelievably wonderful. I am barely keeping afloat in my classes, but I'm not falling behind. Kayleigh's bright presence is keeping me out of the doldrums, and Nene and Lolo are thriving in the more community-friendly environment. We have had a stream of visitors and a dinner party already! Now getting back into the swing of creation and business building. And seriously need to kick this infection!