[post] Thirty Six

content/blog/2024/thirty-six/cake.jpg

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:3bec2c7a184eed0181daf899207db7073901623ae01992539baf3806a344c220
+size 2961700

content/blog/2024/thirty-six/dinner.jpg

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:eb04dc6d86d6f92ef91dc3eb82c18f1763015707256f9d551d6ab2cd7fd9868a
+size 3337252

content/blog/2024/thirty-six/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+---
+title: "Thirty Six"
+date: 2024-01-15T11:46:08-08:00
+resources:
+    - src: dinner.jpg
+      title: "
+        Dinner was Japanese style grilled chicken, grilled onions, and green
+        beans. Photo credit Erin \"EJ\" O'Connor.
+      "
+      params:
+        alt: A table arrayed with a variety of bowls and plates.
+    - src: cake.jpg
+      title: Seriously look at this cake.
+      params:
+        alt: "
+            A cylidrical chocolate cake covered in smooth chocolate icing. Small
+            flourishes adorn the bottom. Tess' hand holds a knife, part way
+            through making a cut. Several more cuts mark out three pieces of
+            cake ready to be served.
+        "
+    - src: view.jpg
+      title: The view from our room at the Fairmont.
+      params:
+        alt: "
+            A sweeping view of San Francisco from Nob Hill on a clear day with
+            high wispy clouds. In the center distance, Alcatraz Island rises out
+            of the water. To the right, Coit Tower stands atop Telegraph Hill.
+            To the left is Russian Hill, with myriad tall apartment buildings.
+        "
+categories: Me
+tags: [Travel, Birthdays]
+---
+
+Yesterday, January 14, was my thirty-sixth birthday. Putting aside the utter
+absurdity of the fact that I'm thirty six, I've had a really wonderful weekend.
+Here are some highlights:
+
+Tess and EJ came over for dinner. They surprised me with cards, presents, and an
+incredible gluten free chocolate cake from [Noe Valley Bakery][nvb]. (Their
+cakes are amazing, by the way; you should totally get one.)
+
+{{< figures/image name=dinner.jpg class=content-width >}}
+
+{{< figures/image name=cake.jpg class=content-width >}}
+
+Both my cats, [Rowan and Ash][cats], greeted me Sunday morning and hung around for some
+good snuggles.
+
+I went to [Kabuki Springs][kb] in Japantown, where I had a massage and a couple
+hours' soak in the baths. 🧖🏻‍♀️ I haven't had a massage in quite a long time
+and it was great to unwind for a while.
+
+Tess and I spent the night at the [Fairmont Hotel][fairmont], and had dinner at
+the Laurel Court.
+
+{{< figures/image name=view.jpg class=content-width >}}
+
+So much credit goes to {{< tess >}}, who booked all the things and made the
+whole weekend happen. She took such good care of me, and I feel very loved.
+
+A number of friends and family also reached out to wish me happy birthday. I'm
+deeply grateful for all of your birthday wishes, and for taking the time
+connect. <3
+
+[nvb]: https://noevalleybakery.com
+[cats]: {{< ref "/cats" >}}
+[kb]: https://kabukisprings.com
+[fairmont]: https://www.fairmont.com/san-francisco/

content/blog/2024/thirty-six/view.jpg

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:64003e48d61115f9298b5f1e68475e07be0aec34e7f92445f8201b92cfa3f1fd
+size 4159030