13.1 Miles

My knees still hurt. Oh, and my back still hurts.
But it was one of the most kickass 2 hours and 26 minutes (unofficial) of my year. Tiffany's? Yes please!!!

Doggone Fun

Success my loverlies! 5K? No problem!
I was concerned at first as the forecast called for scattered showers that Saturday. But the weather cooperated.. and the rain came overnight instead. By the time Sake and I headed to Golden Gate Park, the sun was out and shining oh so bright. A lot of people thought Sake wouldn't make it... but I think her P-p-p-puppy P-p-power kicked in and she could've gone another mile, I'm sure of it! And we found out, orange is soooo her color.


My deepest thanks to all the rockstars who were so generous and supported Sake and me! We would've been happy with just the minimum $100 donation but HUZZAH! We were able to raise over $800 for the San Francisco SPCA and PAWS! A brisk run in the park, free swag, Indian Summer, and all the butts Sake could sniff.


What a perfect day! Thank you all for helping to make it happen!

And I Bequeath Unto Thee...

After a great weekend, I'm left feeling a bit melancholy today. It's like coming off a big high only to find myself chained to a desk. (This is why I never really let myself get involved with drugs. The jones'ing for that high man! The elusive high!).... blech. Not really in a Blogger mood either. But I came across an article by Dr. Andrew Weil. He writes of spiritual well-being and one way to promote it is through the writing of an ethical will. (He's developed a line of wellness products for Origins Cosmetics.. so it's work related reading. Calm down!)

Intriguing. An ethical will has to do with nonmaterial bequeaths, the values and life lessons that you wish to leave to others. " No matter how old you are, it will make you take stock of your life experience and distill from it the values and wisdom you have gained. You can then put the documents aside, read it over as the years pass and revise it from time to time as you see fit. It can be a wonderful gift to leave to your family at the end of your life, but I think its primary importance is what it can give you in the midst of life."

I am wondering, after all my flailing about on this planet, what life lessons do I have to impart? I mean, aside from "only eat fresh sushi" and "always bet on black"? What have I learned?? ..... How will our ethical wills read?

Beware the Machine

This is a post far too long in the making... I offer my humble apologies...

My dear Ron and Klymer hosted an afternoon of fun and food at their lovely home this past summer. And as much as some of the gang is committed to City Living, we were all a bit envious of the monstrous yard that we were lounging in. This backyard was so enticing, we all left a good 2 hours after we said we would. How could we leave? There was plenty of BBQ, a hot tub, heat lamps, tiki torches, a hammock, and an oldie timie swing hanging from a tall sturdy tree. I could not have dreamt up a more soothing, idyllic scene. Thanks to the lovely couple for hosting. Can't wait till the next backyard Olympics!


It all started out so calmly.


Oh wait. Did I forget to mention? There was also Margherita Machine. Oh yes. And being the good friends we are, we were COMMITTED to finishing all things Margherita so that our hosts would not be left wondering what to do with the leftovers.
But well, needless to say... The combination of Tiki's, Swing, and Tequila did not bode well.

I don't think the Keg Stands at the Magherita Machine helped.


Oh yea, and having the swing strategically grazing over a lit tiki torch.. definitely didn't help.


But I did manage not to hurt myself wearing non-regulation, bad for Rowdeezy shoes. *yay* for me!!


And yes, I went on the swing.... With my skirt.... I guess the Boys forgot to pick up camera and get a picture when that happened..

Disclaimer: No butts were harmed in any way during the posting of this blog.

Sake Gets into the Running Act

This Saturday, Sake and I will join hundreds of other humans and canines in Golden Gate Park for the 10th Annual Doggone 5K Fun Run. This event will help further the work of PAWS and The San Francisco SPCA, two organizations improving the quality of life for animals and the people who love them. And isn't that all of us??
For over 18 years PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) has helped thousands of people with life-threatening illnesses keep their faithful companions with them through the most difficult time of their lives. PAWS provides comprehensive services - a pet food bank, dog walking, cat care, supplemental vet services, transportation to vet appointments, and pet foster care when clients need long-term hospitalization. This is all designed so clients can maintain the love and companionship of their beloved pets.

The San Francisco SPCA is dedicated to saving San Francisco's homeless cats and dogs. Through an array of innovative programs serving the needs of both the human and animal communities, The SF/SPCA has achieved unprecedented success in saving the lives of abandoned animals. This keeps San Francisco's save rate at more than double the average for major American cities, making it the best place to be for cats and dogs. I hope you will help me reach my personal fundraising goal of $500 as I feel so strongly about supporting these causes. Any little bit will help($5, $10, $50!) Please don't feel like you need to drop a bundle. We thank you for your time attention.

Much love, Rowena and Sake

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Look! Up in the Sky!

I was minding my business yesterday, kneedeep in vendor meetings and lipgloss samples. When there it was.. The roar.... The roar that can only mean one thing... Fleet Week. Or as its known to the local hookers... Christmas.

Every October San Francisco welcomes the parade of Navy ships into the Bay and yesterday the Angels began their practice runs. Being on the 31st floor of my building.. we can literally wave hello to the pilots as they come zipping by. "Hey sailor!! ... Call me!!"

In addition to the usual jawdroppng stunts by the U.S. Navy's Angels, I'm thinking about at the checking out the final stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Series, a seven-event race featuring nine of the best pilots in the world competing in an event that requires flying through strategically placed gates and performing specific stunts over the Bay. Fastest time wins. But I am also scheduled to run 10 miles tomorrow so it may be a Fat Nap for me instead.

So here's to you Blue Angels. *pours glass of Dom* CHEERS!

Artist Plug

I'm so digging Jason Munn's work, thought maybe you would too; particularly the Death Cab for Cutie fans.. And you know who you are!!! ( That was a crazy sentence and clearly I have no idea how to punctuate it properly.) This local boy (Oakland) makes hand-silk-screened album and concert posters in really simple 3 color designs. I'm musically stunted and so am only familiar with about 3 of the bands he has done work for.. but they're so awesome I may buy one anyway.

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On other fronts... It's really draining having to show new shoes who's Boss. "I said HEEL!! Good girls...."

And yet another front... Please check out the My Flickr page link (on the right) as you will see highlights of my recent night out in the OC. And for those of you unfamiliar... no. That's NOT Marc Anthony.

One Last Time for Good Measure

I know I know. But this is the last of it.
My brother has finally gotten around to loading up his pics from our Half Dome Odyssey and they're so much better than mine! Oh c'mon! You know I like to share!!!

Why do they call it a Fanny Pack, and not a Butt Pack?




This is some Blair Witch shinznit right here.