Posts tagged ‘friends’

Banh Mi: Deconstructed with Bi Le

Bi introduces me to his favorite Banh Mi place in San Francisco, Saigon Sandwich.  I was super excited about his idea to deconstruct the Banh Mi because it’s an amazing sandwich which a lot of people don’t know about and I’ve been craving one for a really long time.  My friend, Liz, introduced me to Banh Mi when I moved to Brooklyn in 2010.  Since then, I’ve been hooked and eating four different sandwiches at one time was pretty stellar.

I’ve known of Bi for years but it wasn’t until after he met all of my other friends that we finally connected.  Here’s the timeline: Bi met Ashley and Tracy at Nicolle’s birthday party a while ago.  They all hit it off and when my friends from Canton came to visit the girls in SF, Bi met and became friends with them.  I heard a lot about this Bi but never got to meet him until I moved back to SF.  We’ve hung out a bunch since then and I now know why all my friends love him.  Bi is such a great person and I’m lucky to finally get to experience it for myself.  Thanks Bi for exposing me to SF’s best food and of course for being awesome.

And yes, I apologize for the poor angles.  It’s time to invest in tripod.  My lamp with tape tripod is failing me.

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Siren Impersonations with Ginger


When I moved back to San Francisco, I was lucky enough to move in with my friend, Sheila and her dog, Ginger.  Ginger is a rescue dog with the biggest heart.  She spends half her time on her hind legs and loves to love. She is definitely top ten cutest dogs in SF.   I knew I had to get Ginger on FWB and when I discovered her spot on impersonation of a siren, it was on.  Every time a fire truck went by, I would be scrambling to get my phone and praying that she was feeling it that day.  Thanks GG for showing me your skills and being a constant reminder to live in the moment and always have fun.

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Geometric Painting with Charlie Knuth

In this Friendships With Benefits, Charlie helps me spice up my apartment by teaching me an awesome way to make art.  We had a lot of fun and my painting is now hanging above my bed.  Friends like Charlie is one of the many reasons why I love SF.  I met Charlie through my friend, Tracy (who taught me how to make a mean margarita).  They went to college at UNH together.  In SF, it’s so easy to connect with friends of friends. He’s an awesome and hilarious guy and obviously, an amazing and resourceful artist.  Thanks Charlie for teaching me how to do a geometric painting and again, if you want to buy one of our pieces, just let us know!

(Cameo by the most famous dog on Dolores-Ginger!)

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Sign Language with Leigh Tanenberg

My friend, Leigh, taught me sign language this weekend while celebrating her birthday.  We were brainstorming a couple weeks back where she claimed she had nothing to teach me but that was far from the truth.  She grew up communicating with her voice but also her hands.  I remember signing a lot as a child thanks to Linda from Sesame Street and was reintroduced while working with toddlers with autism.  It’s an amazing skill that opens your world to so many more people and I would definitely like to become more fluent.  We had a great day celebrating as well as reflecting on how lucky we all are in our lives while appreciating and recognizing the challenges and strengths of other people, families and communities.  Thanks again, Leigh, for my ASL lesson and here’s to a great year ahead!!!

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Ujjayi Breathing with Chelsea

 

Chelsea was my first friend in college.  We met at orientation and remained friends ever since.  Although we joined different sororities and had different college experiences, we could always count on each other.  She was actually the person that told me about a career in Social Work, so for that I am ever grateful.  Chelsea is also one of those amazing friends where you can pick up right where you left off.  We haven’t seen each other since her wedding in October of 2010 yet we had an amazing day walking all over San Francisco when she was visiting with her husband, Tony. Chels just completed her yoga teacher training so I was super excited for her to teach me the ujjayi breath.  I do a good amount of yoga but you are always learning and improving because it is a practice:)  Thanks Chels for participating in FWB and being a special friend to me! xo

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Juicing with Nicolle DeMaestri

My good friend, Nicolle, introduces me to the Breville juicer and teaches me how to make a juice.  Since moving to SF, I’ve noticed that a lot of my friends are on the juicing and smoothie bandwagon.  I think I need to jump on.  With all the benefits, it seems like there is no reason not to.  Thanks Nicolle for showing me your juicing ways and being an amazing friend and now neighbor!

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Making A Button With Sharon Lefkowitz

My friend, Sharon, is super creative and seriously crafty and I must say, I’m a little envious of her skills. She even has a craft corner in her apartment.  Today, in said craft corner,  Sharon shows me how use her button maker to make button pins.  We had an awesome time making this FWB and I’m totally inspired to dedicate more time to arts and crafts.  Thanks Sharon for the inspiration, bomb lunch, and good times!

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Riding a Motorbike with Sofia

After riding on the back of the motorbike for 4 weeks all over Southeast Asia, it was my turn to drive.  My good friend Sofia insisted that this be her lesson even though I was obviously hesitant.  She learned in Myanmar where she currently lives and works as a teacher.  Sof was confident that I could do it.

I’m happy to report that my skills improved immensely and the next day I drove for about 30 min on the roads of Phuket in the rain.

Thanks Sof for being an amazing teacher and encouraging me even when I was beyond nervous.  You are the best travel buddy a girl could ask for!!!  xo

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Thai with Ethan Lieberman

While in Bangkok, my friend, Ethan, teaches me some Thai phrases.  Ethan is currently teaching English in Thailand for a year.  It was so nice to hang out and see a familiar face in such an unfamiliar place.  We filmed this FWB in a park by the Chao Phraya River.  Bangkok was a great first stop on my 35 day adventure.   You can check out some of my pictures through Instagram.  I promised my mom I would upload as much as possible so she knows I’m ok and she can have a vicarious journey.

***I’m sad that I can’t edit my videos like I normally do but I bought the wrong converter 😦 I’ve learned that flexibility is key when traveling as well as going with the flow.

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Sexual Growl with Brad Malat

There are two kinds of friends when it comes to Friendships With Benefits.  The ones that say they have nothing to teach and the ones that know exactly what they want to teach me.  Then there is Brad.  Brad gave me about 4+ choices to choose from including how to walk NYC streets to the Sexual Growl.  I obviously chose the latter.  Thanks Brad for being so awesome and eager to participate in Friendships With Benefits.  You are a man with many talents and I’m a woman who needs to practice her sexual growl.

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