Thrift Store- Junkee Reno, NV

By far the best thrift store ive ever been to. Too bad its located in Reno, NV. Stepping into this store was like stepping into a time warp. Most thrift stores you go to carry old recycled clothes and junk. Junkee carries actual vintage clothing, bags, suitcases, etc. The other half of the store contains records, house hold items, glassware etc. I was in complete awe when I was shopping around. The clothes were amazing. I ended up buying a red letterman jacket and a 1950's suitcase. When I was looking through the other half of the store I was able to touch and see various items made decades ago, some even centuries ago. Its was truly an amazing and eye opening experience. If you are ever in Reno, you need to check this place out.

Thrift Store Rating- *****

Truckee California

I recently stayed at a friends cabin up in Truckee for a couple weekends in March. It is one of the most beautiful places ive been to. It was like a winter wonderland, something you would see on a cheesy post card. Truckee has a lot to offer for vacationers. Its very close to several ski resorts like Boreal and Donner Ski Ranch. Its also about 20 minutes from Nevada and 30 minutes from Reno. I really enjoy small towns and I could tell it was a really small town because they only had one Starbucks and most of the shops and eateries were locally owned. If you are looking for a hidden weekend get away in California, I would highly recommend Truckee.

Recommendations-
Wild Cherries. Its a little cafe that serves bomb ass coffee and food. Try the chocolate cake and the cheese cake. Order a soy hot chocolate, its a yummy way to warm up and fight the cold.

Donner Ski Ranch. Smaller ski resort, not too crowded. Bar and restaurant as well.

Academy of Sciences

Had a day out with my sis and mom yesterday and my mom wanted to check out the Academy of Sciences. I went there when I was alot younger but I dont remember much at all. Honestly I could have spent the whole day in there. The rainforest section was amazing. They had a ton of different live animals on display and living in the rain forest and butterflies flying everywhere. I actually reached my hand out into the air and one flew onto my wrist. It may sound cheesy but it was fucking magical. The butterfly was just chillin on my wrist for a minute then he flew away. After this exhibit we took an elevator down into the lower level where the aquarium was. Omfg. At certain points you were under the tank and you could see the different types of fish swimming around you. The bottom floor was huge and they had a bunch of smaller tanks with different types of sea life. It was really really cool. I also saw the penguins in the African section, they looked pretty sad though =(. Last but not least we watched the 30 minute planetarium show. It was amazing. Very eye opening and gave alot of insight on how stars are created and how everything came to be. Sorry for the brief post but if I write about everything that I witnessed and felt there, this post would be about 3 pages long. Its definitely something that you have to see to understand. So go check it out and enrich your mind.

For more info click here.

Dim Sum Bar

Let me just say yum yum yum. One of the reasons I love downtown sf is because of all the mom and pop restaurants you can find. I came across this place online while I was looking for dim sum restaurants near my house and this place popped up. On their website they boast that they have the best dim sum in Civic Center and after reading their reviews I had to check it out. I must say this place was great. On top of serving dim sum, the menu also had other traditional chinese dishes to choose from. I took my mom and sister here and I ordered a dim sum platter with shrimp, beef, pork and spinach. My sister ordered cheese and shrimp dim sum and spicy garlic beef and my mom ordered a fried noodle dish with mixed vegetables and beef, as well as won ton soup. I was able to try all the dishes and they were all super delicious. One thing I must admit was that ive had better dim sum in china town, and ive had better won ton soup in merced but I was very satisfied with both dishes. One thing that stood out though was the garlic beef, it blew my mind! So so yummy. Come check this place out. Inexpensive good eats north of civic center. Go now!

Dim Sum Bar is located at 620 O'Farrell. Click here for more info.

Price- $
Food-****

Awkward bus story.

Today on the bus, some guy from out of town sat down next to me with his girlfriend. Halfway into the ride his leg was resting against mine. Not just touching but full on leg to leg and we were both wearing shorts. It was fairly awkward but I didnt move my leg because secretly I like to challenge people. His leg began shaking and I could tell he was tense. Everytime the bus shook our skin would rub together and his leg would start shaking. I kept thinking that if he just moved his leg he wouldnt be so tense, but for the rest of the ride he kept it there and tried his hardest not to shake. Once we got to my stop I looked at him and asked him if I could get by. He didnt look back but I noticed he was holding his girlfriends hand real tight. Maybe its a pride thing, or something to do with male dominance. I guess I have a twisted sense of humor but I was very amused by this. So much so I took the time to blog about it.

Izzy's Steak and Chops

I just got back from this restaurant in San Carlos called Izzy's Steak and Chops. Today was my sisters 19th birthday and my family and I went out for dinner to celebrate. This place was bomb diggity. This restaurant is lot fancier than I am used to and most of the people dining there looked very well off. I felt like an uppity bitch just sitting in one of the booths. Everything on the menu was more than what I would typically pay when I dine out but it was well worth it. I ordered Drunken Shrimp, which was a soup dish with delicious whole shrimp in a creamy beer broth. I also ordered creamed spinach and some asparagus. The dinner was exceptional, surpassing all my expectations and I was very much satisfied with everything. The creamed spinach was divine! Every bite got better and better and was by far one of the most delicious things ive ever eaten. I highly recommend this place if you want to have a big tasty expensive meal because you will leave extremely happy.

Recommendations- Creamed Spinach!

Price-$$$$
Food-*****

For more info, click HERE.

Bean Bag Cafe

This little cafe is located at 601 Divisadero Street. When I moved into the neighborhood I would often see a bunch of hipsters hanging out in and outside the cafe. Although they have a huge menu I would never really see too many people eating. For 6 months I wondered why this place always had a full house when I would pass by, and recently I decided to check it out.

I now know they have the best happy hour in the whole city. Happy hour is from 3-10pm. $1.75 beers. I immediately fell in love with this place. Where else can you go and get drunk for less than $10? This is a great place for all you beer drinkers out there. I plan on hanging out at the bean bag more often. Maybe ill even try their food.

Price-$

Cako Bakery

This cute little cup cake shop is located at 211 O'Farrell in union square. Although I stare at it for hours a day while im at work, ive never have the urge to stop in and grab a cup cake. Luckily, the employees there come into my work all the time and drop off cup cakes for my coworkers and I. I must say, these little buggers are delicious! Today I was able to try their smore cupcake. At the bottom was a thin graham cracker crust. The cake itself was a rich chocolate cake, and the topping was marshmallow fluff that was slightly seared. The marshmallow being slightly seared gave the cupcake an authentic smore taste. In the past ive tried one of their chocolate strawberry cupcake which was equally delicious as the smore cupcake. I recommend this place to anyone who has a sweet tooth and a soft spot for cute desserts.

Click HERE for their website.

acapella+boondocks+mild racism=LMFAO!

If you enjoy acapella songs, boondocks, and slightly racist humor. You will love this.

This little boy tells it like it is. You go boy!