More Cheesesteaks, live LOTR and Release the Sunbird

Self Portrait

Yes, more cheesesteaks.

But first, I took BART over to Oakland in the afternoon to see "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" with the movie score played live by the Munich Symphony Orchestra. The sound in the Oakland Arena was kind of terrible for an orchestra, so they pumped the music through speakers, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a live orchestra. Cool idea, poor venue, oh well.

The BART experience, look and listen.

Then its time for more cheesesteaks from San Jose.
That's right, we drove all the way to San Jose to try Paul's favorite cheesesteak place, Amato's.

I really feel like I don't want to eat after this. Ever again.

Scott wanted to see a band he really likes, Release the Sunbird, and they were playing at Club Fox in Redwood City.

It was a very small place and a good show. The opened for The Dodos. They were also good, only two guys and I bought a CD.

An Afternoon in The Mission

Some cheesesteak discussions lead us to The Mission on this afternoon. I am very picky about Philly cheesesteaks and I usually only eat them when I am in Philly. We went to a real deal place that flies in the correct rolls from Philadelphia.

Cheesesteak with Whiz outside of Phat Philly: http://www.phat-philly.com/home/

Sunny day in San Francisco

Of course, The Mission is full of murals and bright colors. I stopped to notice and enjoy the shadows and later, the artful layering of flyers and paint.

Yes, I need to Let go.

 I was dropped off at the Castro Farmer's Market and on my walk home, accompanied by my fruits and vegetables, I noticed a leaf in a puddle. I can't tell you why I like it, because I am not sure myself.

Some observations:

1. Drinking water is good, it helps prevent pounding headaches.
2. Regular, vigorous cardiovascular exercise is good. It makes you feel better all day long.
3. I photographed a stranger today at the Farmer's Market. We discussed asking 100 strangers if you can take their photograph and then post it online. He hit the nail on the head with this observation, "You probably learn a lot about yourself." Yes, this is why I am doing it. For more on this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathleenyago/6262988404/in/photostream