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“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”

Posted on 10. Apr, 2010 by Cheryl in Randomness, Things to Do

It seems like everytime my fiance and I decide to have a movie date night, we always end up amongst the flocks of people at Loews Metreon and Century Theaters. Last night, we decided to break the mold and check out what was playing at Embarcadero Cinema. The last time we were there we watched [...]

If this isn’t Perseverance, I don’t know what is.

Posted on 27. Nov, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Events, Health and Fitness, Randomness, SF News

A couple nights ago, I had the amazing opportunity to meet with Chris Martin and Martin Dawson. Don’t know who I am talking about? Then read their story here: Golden Gate Endeavor.
On Friday, November 13th, Chris and Mick stepped onto land after 189 days, 10 hours, and 55 minutes of rowing across the North Pacific [...]

Zippgo

Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by Cheryl in Events, Randomness, SF News

Hold your horses, San Francisco! ‘Cuz I am about to introduce you to a brand new company that is sprouting in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area!
Zippgo, is a fresh, new company that will basically change how the Bay Area will move.  They provide 100% recycled plastic boxes to people like you and me [...]

My Life on the N-Judah

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Randomness

With all that has been in the news about people getting mugged and stabbed on various MUNI bus lines and street cars, I have to be honest, my daily commute hasn’t been the same. I am more cautious when I walk on, always finding a seat as far away from suspicious people. My purse is [...]

We are the 7th Happiest City in the World

Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by Cheryl in Randomness, SF News

According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine last week, San Francisco made the top 10 list of the World’s Most Happiest Cities. And guess what? We were the only US city to make the list. Holla!
Here are the other cities across the globe that made the list:
1) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2) Sydney, Australia
3) Barcelona, [...]

My Favorite Places in San Francisco

Posted on 30. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl in Randomness, Sights, Taste, Things to Do

You’ve probably come across this icon on Google Maps. It symbolizes Favorite Places: A Collection of Favorite Places Around the Globe. Now I am far from being a world traveler, but what I do know well is San Francisco. So without further ado, here is an exploration of my favorite places in San Francisco.
Bakar Fitness [...]

10 Surefire Ways to Spot a Tourist in San Francisco

Posted on 22. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl in Randomness

All my readers know how much I love this city, and I am always excited to share it with those that come and visit. Here is a little post for my love of the tourists that embrace our city each summer: The ten surefire ways to spot a tourist out in The City:
1) They are [...]

Lombard Street Transforms into Life-Size Candyland

Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl in Events, Randomness, Sights, Things to Do

This Wednesday, August 19th, one of San Francisco’s most well known streets is going to be transformed into something pretty darn yummy!
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the classic childhood game, Candyland, starting early Wednesday AM, Lombard Street is going to be transformed into a real life version of the popular boardgame.
Clearly, the street [...]

Best Deals in San Francisco

Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl in Events, Randomness

Bad economy still stopping you from doing the things you want to do?
Well, it may not stop you anymore!
I recently came across this site called Groupon where each day it features an unbeatable deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in San Francisco. They basically work with businesses by promising them [...]

How Well Do You Know San Francisco?

Posted on 08. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl in Randomness

I decided to create a fun quiz for all of you San Francisco lovers out there to see just how well you know this amazing city. (Answers are provided at the bottom; don’t cheat!)
1) How many square miles does mainland San Francisco encompass?
a. 7
b. 28
c. 49
d. 63
2) How many hills is San Francisco built on?
a. [...]