The Golden Gate Bridge

Today was an awesome day. It started off slow because momma slept in and didn't know if she wanted to go anywhere. After my brunch of leftover pizza and cereal and discussion of what we wanted to do about seeing the sights, she decided that we were going to go to the Golden Gate Bridge and finish our sightseeing on Thurdsay evening. We can't stay an extra day because the plane ticket would be too expensive (honestly that whole ordeal would have been a mess.) But then, after I got ready, she kept debating if she wanted to go or not because she didn't want to get sicker. So, we decided to take a cab to the bridge which is very expensive but we had to make a sacrifice somewhere and take 1 bus and the BART and shuttle back to our hotel. All 4 were a success. The bridge was barely visible due to the fog but lovely all the same. Our spirits were high as we photographed, ate a snack and visited the gift shop (where we verified our bus information). We saw beautiful flowers, a man ski-sailing, a boat on the Bay and we could even see the other side enshrined in a halo of light. It was cold and windy so we did not spend too much time there. We rode the bus to Civic Center BART Station and attempted to purchase our tickets. Some lady came up and gave us a BART card with $10 on it for a $10 bill. She said we could add or subtract from it. The BART servic employee came over frusrated explaining that we couldn't add or subtract from it and that she had wanted the money for drugs, so he gave us a voucher so we could ride. The BART was packed with commuters and young adults. It was very interesting to watch the people get on and off, all in their own worlds. Today made me wish I could take mass transit all the time back home, that is how great of a public transit expereince I had today, compared to yesterday. Finally, we reached the SFO Station, caught our shuttle and arrived at our hotel. We purchased room service for dinner, a very elegant SF Seafood Mac n Cheese with clams, prawns, crab and fish. It was delicious!! I tried clams for the first time and liked them. After that, my mom and I chatted and she fell asleep. I am not tired and cannot sleep because the training starts tomorrow! Today was such a nice, peaceful and no-stress day. This morning, I was ready to go home because of yesterday and mom getting sick. I kept a positive attitude for as long as I could, but eventually all the emotions built up and I was a Debbie Downer. Tomorrow should be alot of fun, and Thursday is the rest of our sightseeing. I hope everything goes well! Momma said that either she plans too much or not enough for trips, and that when she does plan everything out, some things don't work out. I told her I'd rather have things planned and have to change them then not have any plans at all. You live and you learn, right?
Oh and my camera died today...and guess who forgot their camera charger? Now I have to search for and purchase a camera charger & superglue for my bag before Wednesday...Think Positive!!