Dear Diary,

I am sitting here smack dab in the middle of Eat & Greet. I am watching Glorianna play at the Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria in Menlo Park. This is a blast and they are fantastic. The boys are all inked up, I love it. I wanna sit and chat about tats with them. However, they are quite popular right now. I will have to wait my turn.

Looks like this weekend is gonna be another gray one. I am guessing we will be working through some Netflix. I am meeting a new friend, Maggie, for happy hour tonight. Jeff is working late. So, she and I are going to hit a wine bar and catch up sans husbands.

Otherwise, I am enjoying another weekend where I don’t have to be anywhere or meet any obligations. I am working on plans for my dad and step-mom. We are looking for a fabulous place to stay in Sonoma that takes dogs and has a B&B feel. I love Madrona Manor, but I don’t think they take dogs.

Alright, back to Glorianna.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Hey, y’all! Happy Pre-Friday & upcoming weekend Looking for some fun? How ’bout checking out…

Fri:

Free after work concert with Rodeo House presented by The Wolf – 6p-8p – Courthouse Square, Downtown Redwood City

Through Sun:
2009 Contra Costa County Fair – Fri. Noon – 11pm, Sat. and Sun. 11 am – 11pm Meet The Wolf at the Fair! Live entertainment, rides, music and animals – everything a country fair should be!

Sat:
Redwood City Pet Parade – Bring your pet or favorite stuffed animal to the happiest event of the year! The Redwood City Pet Parade is this Saturday, at Courthouse Square in Downtown Redwood City, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Parade starts at 12 noon so get there early if you plan to participate and stick around afterward for food, music, entertainment, and more.

Relay for Life Benicia – 9a Saturday till 9a Sun!! – at Benicia High School, Benicia – Hosted and MC’d by The Wolf’s very own Mike V – 24 hour relay to help raise money for the American Cancer Society

The 13th Annual Chocolate and Chalk Art Festival – 10a-5p – North Shattuck Avenue in the Gourmet Ghetto in Berkeley. Chalk Art Contest – judging at 4p. Eat Chocolate! Free Admission. 510.548.5335

Foster City Arts and Wine Festival – 11a-7p – Enjoy fine arts and crafts, green street, live entertainment, botique wines, beer and food. Families will enjoy carnival rides along with lagoon cruises at Leo Ryan Park.
Golden Gate Speedway Motorcycle Racing – 7p to 10:00p – Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA

Sat & Sun:
GoodGuys 16th Summer Get-Together!!! 8a-5p – Alameda County Fairgrounds – You like cars? They’ve got everything you can imagine! A giant indoor & outdoor car show and swap meet featuring over 2,500 American powered cars of all years, makes & models. Giant swap meet, vendor exhibits, Autocross & more!

Sat & Sun:
the 11th Annual Olson’s Cherry Festival – 9:30a to 5p – C.J. Olson Cherries Stand, Sunnyvale – Family fun and live music for cherry fans young and old.

Sat & Sun:
For the crafty among us, the Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 – 10a to 6p – San Mateo County Event Center – The World’s Largest DIY Festival. A family friendly event to make, create, learn, invent, craft, recycle, think, play and be inspired by celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology. The fourth annual Maker Faire will showcase individual creativity and grassroots innovation in the largest festival devoted to DIY culture and technology in the country.

Dear Diary,

It is already Friday Eve, that is the beauty of the four-day work week. It kind of feels like Friday today, since tomorrow is the Eat and Greet in Menlo Park. It is so fun and different to be out of the studio and doing the show with a fantastic audience.

It has been so chilly lately. Last night there was such a fog and mist on everything, it was spooky.

I sent off another baby gift today. My friend Allison in Gainesville is pregnant and they are having a shower for her next week. I wish I could go, but I sent a gift in lieu of my presence. I can’t believe she is due in August. That is so crazy.

I am so happy for them, it is just weird all of my pals becoming parents. It is a sign of the times. Doesn’t mean Jeff and I are gonna do it, though…LOL.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Our very own Wolf Pack member, Aaron is caught on video hugging Taylor Swift! You go Aaron!!

Check it out:

Dear Diary,

I love short weeks, we are already to hump day. I took a spin class yesterday, it was sweaty and fabulous. The teacher was great, he does a lot of hills…which means a lot of burn calories.

I also did some research for places to stay in Healdsburg. My dad and step-mom will be here in June and we are going to head up there. The last time they were in town, we stuck mainly around the city. Jeff and I want to take them to our favorite wineries. Plus, my pal Lisa said she would give us a tour of the Brutacoa winery. We can do some barrel tasting, plus they have a bocce court.

Looks like no kayaking this weekend, either. The weather is supposed to be chilly. Boo…we have only taken it out once. We plan on renting one the week my dad is here, then the four of us can go.

I should take the time to clean the house…but that sounds like no fun at all. And you can’t imagine how hard it is to get Jeff to pitch in, it’ s like pulling teeth.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Dear Diary,

What a great weekend, Jeff and I enjoyed every minute of it. Friday, we took the ferry home because my car was in the shop. It wasn’t done until Saturday. We went for drinks with Eddie and Pacey, then hopped on the ferry. I wish I could take that to work every day, but I bet it would be pretty cold at 4:30AM.

Saturday was kind of gray and gloomy, so we took care of some errands. I am trying to get photos organized. I haven’t put our wedding reception together yet. Yeah, it has been over a year.

Sunday we went to the Caledonia Street Fair in Sausalito. The sun finally made an appearance, except it was pretty chilly. It was great to walk around, take the dogs with us and listen to some live music.

Sunday was another chilly day, so we worked through some movies. Jeff was nursing a sore throat, so it was probably better that we laid low…oh, and of course, there was plenty of food involved.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Dear Friends,

Happy Memorial Day!  Went to my usual gym appointment today @ 2pm with Danny of New Direction Fitness in Danville.  I’ve been beating myself up lately because I haven’t become as thin as I was hoping in 4 months, although I haven’t done myself any favors by breaking the nutrition rules more often than I can count….including drinking.  Why is eating healthier and exercising regularly SO DAMN HARD????????  Because I’ve been mad at myself for not reaching my goals sooner, I’ve been moody and not much fun to be around lately.  But something happened this weekend to change all that.  I noticed a change in my body, a change I didn’t expect.  I have always lost weight by loosing fat, never building muscle and strength.  Because I wasn’t loosing fat quickly this time, even after 4 months, I was thinking about quitting.  But over the past week and this weekend, I noticed several changes …. that my posture is better and I have more strength and stamina than I’ve felt in a long time.  My body is changing, but this time from the inside out.  So, I’ve decided to stop whining about it and bust my ass and continue to get in the best shape of my life.  If I don’t do it no one will do it for me … and I don’t want to be a Big Fat 40 year old.  I hope I’ve motivated or inspired someone out there …. THIS SHIT IS HARD WORK!  Anyone who says it isn’t is a big, fat liar.

Stay Gold, Ponyboy, Stay Gold … Eddie (Well, S.E. Hinton)

Hey, y’all! Happy Friday and long weekend Looking for some fun? How ’bout checking out…

Sat & Sun:
Carnaval San Francisco 2009 – this Sat & Sun in the Mission District. The Parade begins at 9:30 am on 24th St at Bryant, turns down Mission St to 17th St. The Carnaval Festival is all day Sat. and Sun., 10a-6p, on Harrison Street from 16th to 22nd St.

Sun:
Caledonia Street Fair, Sunday, May 24th, 11am- 6pm – This event will celebrate it’s nineth year with over 100 fine arts and crafts vendors, food and entertainment for the entire family. The Fair has a strong focus on music and dance performers with international flair on three stages of live entertainment. A special children’s area on the lawn at City Hall provides art and activities for our littlest visitors. There are always surprises at this event, so don’t miss out. The show goes on, rain or shine.

Mon:
Memorial Day at the Presidio
Join veterans and the community for Memorial Day at the Presidio. The parade begins in the Main Post at 10:30 am led by the 191st Army Band. The formal program at 11 am in the National Cemetery will feature a 60 member U.

Have a fabulous long weekend and we’ll keep playing the Fresh Country you know goes so well with that BBQ!

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Dear Diary,

I am so happy it is Friday and a 3-day weekend, what a treat.

We went to happy hour with some new friends last night, Maggie and Ted. We met them at a new place called RN74. It has a really cool vibe, but it is a little pricey. It was fun to hang out with them and get to know them better.

On a downer, I got an email that really bothered me. I am so excited that my dad and stepmom are coming in town. Jeff and I invited them to come out and stay at our new place. My dad loves San Francisco.

My sis and I are on the outs right now, but she lives in California…so, my dad can’t come in town without a visit with her. So, they are trying to schedule visits without the two of us over-lapping and I am getting a vibe…the blame is pointed at me. I am not the one the sparked this and I am still waiting for an apology. It will be a year next month and not once has she reached out. It’s really too bad…our family is so small. I am totally willing to work things out, but she won’t even say she is sorry. What she said to me a year ago was the most awful thing anyone has ever said to me…and it really hurts my feelings that I feel cornered and to blame for this “complicated” trip. Why hasn’t she invited them out to visit her in L.A.?  

Oh well, I am just glad my dad and step-mom are coming. I am sure it will all work out.

Talk to you tomorrow,

If you’re a teen in the bay area looking for a summer job, here are some Wolf Pack Members who are looking to help you out! Take a look back often for updates and new job listings.

Nor Cal Lifguard Training – (925) 788-2665 – Located in Lafayette

- For all you potential Life Guards, Nor Cal Life Guard Training offers classes to recieve a Life Guard Certification which is good for 3 years.

-The Certificate also includes CPR and AED training and certification which is good for 1 year

- There are classes starting on June 15th and 22nd.

- MENTION THE WOLF FOR A DISSCOUNT!!

- For more info check out their website @ www.norcallifeguardtraining.com or contact Kelly McCone at (925) 788-2665