A few more seconds of fame

Yesterday was one of the craziest mornings in terms of commuting into the city. BART completely shut down all east bay trains going into SF due to a fire that occurred at the West Oakland station that started from a retirement home. BART is my main ride into work (as with hundreds of others) so it was mayhem trying to figure out alternative plans. I ended up making it in at 11am and found some time to enjoy the gorgeous weather, not to mention, I made it on the 8pm and 11pm news.

Caine's Arcade

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. Time is of the essence lately with me being so busy at work, planning a wedding and trying to find ways to keep myself sane (ahem, Hunger Games and DIY projects) at the same time. I came across this story yesterday and it's one of the more heartwarming stories I've read and seen in awhile so I had to share. So inspiring.

 Caine is a 9 year old boy. He built his own arcade out of cardboard. One day, he got a surprise...


Caine's Arcade from Nirvan Mullick on Vimeo.


"When it was all over, Caine told his dad that it was the best day of his life."

He's already gained over $100k towards a scholarship fund. Contribute here: http://cainesarcade.com/.

"Sometimes you just have to open a bottle of wine, put on old halloween costumes and dance it out with your besties."

Free Falling

Today, I jumped out of a plane and survived. It was the most incredible experience. Since Thursday, my heart has been pounding non-stop and even hours after the jump, I'm still on a natural high. The way I felt free falling from thousands of miles up was unreal - so liberating. My instructor led me through a few flips and once the chute opened we were just soaring above the Earth with our feet dangling. He even let me drive the parachute. I'll never forget my first time skydiving.

Ike's Place: Menage a Trois

#100 Menage a Trois at Ike's Place
7x7 The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die in SF 2011
Castro

There's a reason why this place always has a long line. The sandwiches are the bomb (do people still say that)!? Well, in this case I will. The Menage a Trois is one of over what seems like a million sandwiches. It's filled with halal chicken, real honey, honey mustard, bbq sauce, pepper jack, swiss and cheddar. Who would have thought to pull all of that in one sandwich? Once you see their menu, you'll be asking yourself that over and over again. Some of their sandwiches are filled with items like mozarella sticks. Can't wait to try their other sandwiches.

El Farolito: Super Carne Asada Burrito

#75 Super Carne Asada Burrito from El Farolito
7x7 The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die in SF 2011
Mission District

I was once surrounded by several delicious Mexican eateries when I lived in San Jose. Working in San Francisco, there aren't many good spots here unless you head out to the Mission District. All of the worthwhile restaurants are all condensed in this area and El Farolito is one of them. One of the best burritos in the city! Throughout my college years, I found myself here after-hours to help absorb all of the liquor I consumed while out and about. Great place to end the night since it closes at 3am. I've had my share of El Farolito burritos and It deserves it's name on the 7x7 Big Eat SF list.

Happy New Year!

For 2012, I'm keeping my resolutions simple. I resolve to make healthier choices for my mind, body and soul. It's going to be the best and biggest year of my life yet...

Channeling Maya Angelou

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. ...I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

- Maya Angelou