Saturday, January 25, 2014
Began prepping my laptop for installing Mavericks, accidentally chose Secure Delete instead of regular delete when emptying the trash, regretted my mistake after finding that secure delete is seven passes and I had deleted about 7 full-length movies. Oh, well, maybe I can upgrade to Mavericks next weekend. Realized where my wallet was: in my coat pocket at work. Patrick and I drove to UCSF Parnassus, I picked up my wallet, said hello to Cindy who happened to be in the office, then Patrick dropped me at Church and Market to continue on to his mom's. I rode Muni to Powell Street Station and waited in Union Square for Drew and Romy. Brunch with Drew and Romy at Cafe de la Presse. I had a breakfast croissant: eggs with sausage on a croissant, grilled potatoes, coffee. Drew had a yogurt parfait. I can't remember what Romy had. Shopping with Drew and Romy: The Alden Shop (assisted by Robert), Allen Edmonds (assisted by J Keven), Bonobos, The Alden Shop, Apple Store (to see Philips Hue lighting systems and bulbs). I bought a pair of Alden shoes and learned from Robert at The Alden Shop a new way to tie laces. Encountered Shirin and met Amin on the sidewalk, they met Romy and Drew. Shopping on my own: Quiksilver. Rode Muni home. Found the ID card of someone who works at PG&E, picked it up and will try to return it to its owner. Dinner at home with Patrick: buckwheat noodle soup with hickory-smoked tofu, char siu, vegetables, ginger, chicken broth; hot water. Rested. Learned about Ian Fieggen's great shoelace knot website.