Brunch & A Double Date with Patrick & Jannie.
Jay and I KO'd at 6:00AM. I took a 2 hr nap and set my alarms. I let him sleep in until 8:30AM, while I got started shredding crab for the sushi bake. Bumped me some RnB to set my morning.
[8:30AM] Boothang finally woke up to start the steak. I realized we were missing potatoes, so I dashed some hash browns and potatoes from iHOP. After that, I started up on place settings and tidying what I could.
Brunch was beautiful. The morning water was calm and clear. Everyone woke up to food, mimosas, music, and the right amount of sunlight to wake our exhausted eyes. Was really happy to see our friends enjoy Jay's steak. Especially Pat since he was so eager about it on my birthday. This MF loved it so much, he saved it. Even used Jervy's icecream to keep it cold in his cooler. Jervy still loved the sushi bake even though my A1 crab wasn't in stock. We ended it off with the perfect desserts. Jervy and Lady had Beard Papas ready, while Jannie brought out her home-made chocolate-covered strawberries. I couldn't have asked for another perfect brunch to add to the books.
J&L had to leave quickly so that LadyBUD can get to her friends house and Jervs can get to his fam party. Never easy saying see you later to friends but, it just means the closer we are to being with each other again.
The remaining four cleaned up the house. We stayed over like 30 mins. cause Jannie and I were trynna beat our face lightly while the guys finished the last touches in cleaning up. I forgot to mention that some time at night/early-morning, Pat asked what Jay and I had planned for Saturday. Coincidentally, Jay and I were going to figure out how to kill time until check-in at 4:00PM in Dublin. The same for Pat and Jannie but 3:00PM in SF. I re-brought it up this morning to make sure it was still fine and- that confirmed our double-date. What are the odds that this all would've worked out. Now that I'm writing about it... 111? Manifestations of being on the right path?
[12:30PM] We went on a cute little Target run per usual. Advised each other on belts. Split a case of water for our hotellys, and decided to head to Peets for some caffeine. Well needed after a long night/morning and it gave us a location to discuss what we'd do from there.
[1:30PM] Pat & Jannie paid for our coffee. They said it was the least they could do for us cooking brunch. We sipped on that inside the coffee shop while talking about our life and relationships. I def. got to know better how their relationship worked. Pat is patient with how her parents are strict and Jannie is appreciative with how patient he is being.
We were in the coffee shop for a minute. I loved it cause we were in no rush and we proceeded to talk about intimate things. Until we came across things we wanted to do! Pat wanted to visit the Japanese Gardens in Foster City. I thought we were heading to the city so I instantly thought of peddle boating. However, there was one in Foster City! Everything was within 5-10 mins. of each other so it was all convenient. I'm glad cause that meant it was an even 30 minute drive for each of us to our hotels.
Before we headed to the activities, we sat outside in the warm sun near the waterway. It was interesting cause we ended up talking about pub and mastering. Hollyyyyy molars. Love that we're able to talk about these things. I was shocked to hear about the whole "boost of confidence" and benefits that Pat was talking about from not doing it so often. Oh how he's grown from HS Pat. But you know, it def helped me a lot recently from my addiction too. I don't rely on it as much anymore cause it doesn't do much for me.
[3:30PM] We get to the Japanese Gardens. It's funny because we parked in the garage, while they parked in the street. At Peet's, they were in the front while we were in the back of the shop. And at Tarjay, they were in the front while we were on the side. At least all that matters was that we were at the right place- despite the 25 cent difference. For sure glad that the Japanese Gardens was free because... it was small.. the waterfall was tiny.. and the flowers haven't bloomed. Pat was thought the pagoda was bigger than it was but- nah lol. It was a little taller than him. But the little bridge we came across was cute! Jay was killin' it with his shots. His composition has improved so much.
[4:15PM] Because it didn't take us long to get through it all- we headed over to CA Windsurfing for peddle boating. $10/person per half hour was pretty good for trying it out. We came at the right time because the sun was warm and slightly setting. There were two peddle boats avail. so it all worked out. I was dying when I was Spongebob referencing "Backing up! Backing up!" Jay chimed in and of courseee Patar added his "You're good! You're good!" Friends who reference Spongebob are keeeeepers. It was fasho a Spongebob thing because P&J found a jellyfish! We actually saw a couple. It was so chill. Plus, eddy was there so it reaaaally made it chill. Jay came in clutch again with his dope shots. I def. felt insecure here and there but hand to remind myself to be thankful for the double date I always hoped to go on. It was perfect.
[4:45PM] The 30 mins. was just enough. Especially because we were getting hungry. It was 6 hours since we last ate. There was hella asian options, but we let the lovebirds choose. K-Beebs!!! It has been a minute since I did real KBBQ so I was down for sure. Rice Beer. Taking turns cooking. Diving into deep talks once again. Being able to talk about each person that left the table- except me. Lol. If there was anything that I was for sure impressed about, it was Jannie and how secure she was. She got along with Giselle. It didn't bother her that Pat still followed She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. And I poked at if she'd be insecure by a hypothetical childhood friend since diaper days that used to like Pat, and same vice-versa. Her response? At first? Yes. But she'd have to get to really know her and she'd be all good. Which essentially how she brought up Giselle. But it brought me at ease. Def. a topic to take to the grave to preserve our friendships all around, but if there was anything I got out of it? The fact that she was pretty secure. I'm happy for Pat he's fasho with someone the complete opposite of his dark times. And that's what Jannie is- a bubbly light. What he needs, and deserves.
[8:00PM] Damn. We fasho took our time eating and talking. 3 hours? Jerv's timestamp in the group chat fasho gave us an ideal time period. I swear it was just two, but we got to the restaurant at 5:00PM-ish so, do the math. Time really does pass by while you're having fun. I mean, last night we had no idea that it was already freakin' 5:00AM. That's how you know they're keepers. Cause all that time was spent together, and as we were saying bye, we were already talking about how much we missed each other.
Another day well-spent with people worthy of our time and love. Especially with a friend who I thought wouldn't be able to double-date with my significant other and I. This day proved old-me wrong. I'm happy we did together.
Now, on the the rest of the weekend with my love. Just the two of us.
