Sigh

9:01 AM. Nikki calls me asking if I want to go to Napa with her, Julie and a bunch of other FOBs. Even though I think I said yes the night before, I politely declined because I just wanted my sleep. The weekend, as for many, is the only time to catch up on the zZZzzzZZ's. Jim leaves not too long afterwards to go back to SF, only to return minutes later with a bag in his hands. Of course, how could I forget? We both cheese, thank you <3.

Waited around aimlessly until Hollis woke up. Ate a combined breakfast and lunch at B&B in Davis and headed out to the Bay soon after. Upon arrival the first thing I did was look at the temperature gauge in Lany's car. 80 degrees. Phew, I will survive. Walked our way through the streets of Chinatown to meet up with Mui Mui and her sister. She wasted no time in expressing her desire for ice cream so we headed to Kowloon Tong for tong sui and the like (my fav btw =]). Similar to those in HK, this place serves small "teatime" snacks and a plethora of Chinese desserts. I wasn't feeling adventurous so I stuck to my usuals - pan fried noodles with XO sauce and steamed milk pudding. So predictable, I know.

Kevin and I then went to SF Centre to kill time until Hollis and Lany picked us up. The streets of Downtown were filled with family everywhere I looked. Even more were to be found inside the shopping plaza. This was the weekend though.

Lany recommended we go to Sotto Mare for dinner. It was a small Italian restaurant located on Green Street that is well known for their fresh seafood. The owner himself was there and he was very personable to say the least. He treated all of us to a glass of wine (albeit some declined because they were underage), giving us the impression that hospitability was his main priority. Food was good and what I expected. We ordered fresh oysters, clam chowder, mixed seafood cioppino and linguine with salmon. Everything except for the bread met my standards. Satisfaction.

Castro. Ehh..umm... nothing much to see. Oo a fight broke out amongst 5-6 guys as we were passing by. I stop out of pure boredom to see the show and right as the cops pin them down Lany yanks my arm - a signal it's time to go. Indecisiveness ensues. Stay or leave? ...leave =/