Welcome to North Beach. The Sentinel Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in North Beach where I was able to spend my first night in the bay. After grabbing the 30 to North Beach, I met up with my friend and we ate at a restaurant called The House (http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-house-san-francisco) in order to settle our stomach before hitting the scene in North Beach. The pork chops were quite the delicious treat, as was the kobe beef tartar appetizer. She had the Butterfish California Roll. Although she wanted Black Cod, it seemed like she enjoyed her end of the meal, which ended in a tug of war and a deal to settle the battle at the House.It was quite the adventure as I survived the evening I thought I would not and ended up having a blast. In all we ended up going into about five places that night including 585 for some birthday festivities and ended with our combo pizza at Golden Boy Pizza (http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-boy-pizza-san-francisco), beating the last call crowds, yet still getting a crowd of our own.
The morning brought a surprisingly early rise, yet a relaxing morning as I stayed in to avoid some of the rain that had arrived here in San Francisco. As I looked out my window out into the bay, I realized it was not going to be a good picture day. As I walked down from my hotel, I grabbed lunch at Fisherman's Wharf with fresh calamari and chips. After being chased by a few hungry seagulls, I raced to grab some red clam chowder and also some safety from the hungry flock. Finding safety, I enjoyed my food before heading out to the photog adventure, yet found that the rain made it difficult to continue. After Alcatraz, sea lions, the harbor, the beach and cable cars, I decided to go relax a bit.
I headed out on the usual F-train to the Embarcadero station. When arriving, I thought I had missed my Bart, seeing as I had to wait some time before it came. However, little did I realize that the F-train had dropped me off early! So despite the panic, I arrived on time to catch up with some oldies since I wouldn't be coming up for BMUN. The House of Curries (http://www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-curries-berkeley-2), located next to my favorite Top Dog (http://www.yelp.com/biz/top-dog-berkeley), was a delicious way to spend that evening having the lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, rice and garlic naan. Seeing as we had missed each other the previous night, Shannon showed up to say hi on her way back home, which was still a good 1.5 hour drive away. Awwww, thanks! :)
After getting back, I laid down for a bit, then had my last hurrah around the area, catching up with a few more friends who had moved out this way for work and the such. It was kind of weird to figure out how everyone is getting older and growing up, but I guess that is life, it passes you by before you even realize, which is why you take these kinds of trips to just find some time to get away before your opportunities get away from you.
I guess they also provide a little adventure and memories that at the time were not fun but are funny for years to come after reflecting back on the situation. While planning out my day, I scheduled myself to arrive at the airport at 10:40am, not thinking that my flight was at 11:05am. While in the shower, I freaked out figuring out that I would not arrive early enough. Figuring it out, I packed all my stuff away and jammed out the door, catching the F-train as it left the pick up stop. Realizing I had not used the restroom, I figured, I can make it. While on the Bart I realized I had figured wrong. I knew there was a bathroom at the Oakland Airport stop, but with my luck, it was out of service. I almost peed in my pants, literally. I boarded the Air Bart and sweated it out, again, literally. I was thinking what I was going to do because I didn't think I could make it and when arriving at the terminal, I jammed out calmly, but quickly and screamed for joy internally as I saw the wonderful circle signifying the restroom! Oh boy, I've never, EVER felt so relieved. After checking in, I made sure that I was okay before I boarded the plane and found a relaxing and enjoyable flight home.
San Francisco, although you have not been kind to me weather-wise, you saved me from missing my flight ... thanks for the memories. 
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