Wednesday, May 22, 2013

San Francisco Love


Last weekend we were able to take a small trip to San Francisco!
A group of us gave a symposium presentation at the Annual American Psychiatric Association, so it was nice to get a free conference trip :) We treated the trip as a mini-vacation, because boy I can't remember the last time we had a vacation!
The topic of the symposium was: Eating disorders through the Lifespan, exploring diagnostic and treatment challenges through various life stages. I gave my 2 cent blurb on eating disorders in the elderly, hopefully it was informative.... although I did see a lot of yawns and blank stares during the talk. Ah well.


Wow, California sure is beautiful. The best part of the trip was meeting up with some friends (Alex, Ron, Tanya, Jon, Le Lan) who took us around the city and to the golden gate bridge. This city is absolutely incredible, filled with so much culture, variety, and breathtaking views. I wouldn't mind moving here, that's for sure! There was also some sort of marathon going that weekend called the "Bay to Breakers". Thousands of people dressed up in interesting costumes... which was pretty amusing to watch....until I saw the naked people.
Yes, naked.
Old, large, naked men.
NOT what I wanted to see first thing in the morning before my presentation. Boy was that traumatizing.
Needless to say, I couldn't concentrate very much during my lecture.


Unfortunately I didn't start taking pictures until our very last day.. so these were a few that I was able to get.

Embarcodero walk

Can't go to SF and not get Seafood at Fisherman's Wharf!!

My first macaroon!

Golden Gate Bridge

I've skipped so many days haha, I have no right to continue to be part of this challenge, but today I do have something to rant about.
SPAMMERS CAN YOU PLEASE STOP SPAMMING OUR FELLOW BLOGGERS' COMMENTS? Your comments don't make any sense, we don't like them, so please go away. I say this in the nicest and most respectful way possible. Thank you


29 comments:

  1. San Francisco is one of our great cities - I'm glad you were able to play tourist while you were there! That anchor skirt is super cute, and would have been the perfect outfit for a visit to Fisherman's Wharf or Pier 39.

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  2. Ok Christy...1) You're making me hungry :P 2) Aren't macaroons AH-MAZING?! And 3) you're gonna have to do a post that shows the entire anchor dress...it looks TOO adorable!!!

    Veloria in velvet
    www.veloriainvelvet.wordpress.com

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  3. mmm macarons, amazing! looks like it was an amazing trip!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  4. How were the macarons? I can't have macarons since they are too sugary for my tastebuds. I might have to find a recipe to recreate them so that I can enjoy such delicious treats. I love San Francisco. If I could move to any city, it would definitely have to be San Fran. I absolutely love the jacket that you wore on your first photo and I totally agree - spammers are annoying. I can see why most bloggers put word verification up or just switch to Wordpress all together, haha.

    Michelle
    www.michelleesque.com

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  5. Fisherman's wharf looks out of this world good! I miss good seafood here in London, do describe every mouthful for me??? Your first macaron, I hope it lived up to the hype for you?!? I have found it very much depends on the flavour... rose = so so, but salted caramel = hype worthy for sure!!!! xx

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  6. I love SF! I haven't been back for a while. Looks like you had a wonderful time. What do you think about macaroons? I tried it for the first time last year and my experience was just OK =) Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  7. This looks so beautiful! Makes me want to visit!

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  8. Love your pictures. I love San Fran and your outfit is fabulous!!!!

    Dont' forget about my link up today and enter my stella & dot giveaway.

    Agi:)

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  9. LOL at the old large naked men! HaHa I hate that! WOW! I want to go to San Francisco now. It is so beautiful. I heard wonderful things, but never really saw it. So glad you were able to go and the presentation went well! Conferences are wonderful like that! They're paid for and you get to see new places. I love your outfits! You really looked great! Fabulous nautical print and love that lace peplum. Cute guy too!
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  10. Hey there Christina,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving that lovely comment! I love your blog too, you're so pretty and stylish! I just went to San Fran myself a few weeks ago and adored it, I want to go back in the near future. That nautical-themed anchor-print skirt you wore in the first picture is gorgeous!

    Would you like to follow each other's blog? Let me know on my blog! :)

    xx Debbie
    www.whatdoffydoes.blogspot.com

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  11. Thanks for the follow! Looking forward to seeing more of your posts :)

    Keep in touch!

    xx Debbie

    www.whatdoffydoes.blogspot.com

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  12. Your presentation sounds interesting actually---usually we think of ED as affecting only younger people (women). I like the print on your skirt in the first pic---where is it from?

    Brittney

    anotherbeautifulthing.blogspot.com

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  13. Love your outfit! Looks like you had a lovely time at San Francisco.

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  14. It sure sounds like you had a great time at SF except for the naked men.

    I've never been to SF before but I saw my gal pal's photos and hear her stories and I would so love to visit there one day.

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  15. I know SF is really cool and fun. I visited there right before I moved back to NY from Seattle after living there for a decade.

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  16. Glad oyu got to get your two cents out, even if the crowd didn't seem too interested. That's such a good thing for your group to be doing. :D I'm sure that what you said may have touched someone though. :) Sometimes the people that your words actually reach won't let it show that it has touched them, you know?

    That is such a cute dress you've got. The anchor print is so darling!

    && haha, I adored your comment!! Yeah, I should totally tell someone that I beat up a panther when I got lost in a jungle. Oh yeah, totally believable. ;)

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  17. does your dress have anchors on it!? LOV ELOVE

    grace
    http://herumbrella.com

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  18. Beautiful pictures. I would love to visit San Francisco and the food looks incredible!

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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  19. Hi Christy, I'm so glad you found my blog too because now I've found your's! Thank you SO much for stopping by. I can't wait to read through your posts! Have an amazing weekend and I hope to hear from you again soon!

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  20. Gorgeous photos! I love the first picture of you, You look stunning doll.

    http://vickys-style.com

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  21. Oh realluy beautiful coat!
    Beautiful photographs!
    Looks like a sunny day!
    xoxo

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  22. I love the print of your skirt! It sure looks like you had a wonderful time :) I love your blog! It's so thoughtful and such an interesting read. I'll definitely be following along your journey here.

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  23. I happened to come by your blog from daylee's, and I happened to see this post which I will be going to San Francisco in end-June and I'm already so excited! I can't wait and thank you for sharing!!

    Love,
    Jo

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  24. Thank you Chris and yes that's me! Ahhh nooo but I love how your hair looks so smooth and flowy in every picture! I'd definitely go to Fisherman's Wharf and have a look at the Golden Gate Bridge! I've never been to SFO and it'll be my first time, since I'll be doing my summer at University of California Berkeley I'll have a lot of time! I can't wait and am your newest follower too! We will keep in contact :) You are so awesome! *Which is why I really love the blogging community*

    Love,
    Jo

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  25. Love that anchor dress! Looked like such a fun trip :)

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style

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  26. nice pictures sweetie!!
    Maybe we can follow each other, let me know


    a beautiful maison

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  27. aww heart this post so much!! i lived in SF for 5 years and i met my hubby there :) your pics really take me back!! you look gorgeous and i adore your nautical print skirt sooo cute! and i LOVE your burberry trench so chic!

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  28. You are GORGEOUS! And these pictures are stunning. We are going to San Fran in 2 weeks and I can't WAIT! I've never been before! I want to go eat seafood at the wharf, hubs wants to tour alcatraz, and we definitely want to see the Golden Gate bridge! Other than that, I have no idea what we are going to do!

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  29. Haha, you are too cute!! I know, what is it about spammers spamming comments!! And I too still not have had a macaroon yet!! Is it all that it's made out to be?? :) I love Cali, thanks for sharing all your pretty pics!!

    xo,
    Shio

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