Blueberry fritters from Krispy Kreme

One of my gal pals at the gym wanted to use up a fundraiser coupon she had...

Her son's team sold these and she wanted to burn one up so we went together after our workout (yes, I know, ironic)...

Return visits to Patty's Cafe + The Brew Spot with Cathy

I was able to meet up with my good friend Cathy of mmm-yoso earlier this morning...

After a miscommunication on my part, we met up at the "correct" breakfast spot...

Random birthday freebie odds and ends

After my birthday lunch at Himalayan Curry & Grill...

I made use of my birthday offer...

Brothers Family Restaurant + Heavenly Donuts revisit

Yesterday we made our way out here again...

Bert and TC hadn't tried breakfast here yet...

UTC + La Colombe Coffee Roasters + Sprinkles, lunch @ The Purple Mint & The Cupcake Store

Both of us hadn't been to UTC in years...

There is all kinds of new construction going on. I didn't realize the mall was undergoing a major overhaul...

S3 Coffee Bar's 1 Year Anniversary

Yesterday I made the solo drive up to Grantville...

TC had early morning practice and most of my friends were not on vacation yet...

So here I was at S3's One Year Anniversary Event...

Birthday fun with Astroboi - Breakfast @ Brothers Family Restaurant once again, Spring Time Dano paintings & another wellness drink from S3 Coffee

My last weekend of my birthday month...

was spent with my BFF Astroboi...

at a place we went to exactly one year ago...

Birthday coupon @ Chamorro Grill (3x) + drinks from Better Buzz

It seems like we are here once a year...

since birthday coupons are meant to be used you know...

Cake from 85C, dinner @ Bamboo Garden + another birthday freebie

I've never had an actual cake from here before so...

here we were...

"Eruptions" at the Broad + free pastry from Corner Bakery

Before heading over to Lunch Part 2, we wanted to walk by the Broad Museum, pronounced "Brode", which rhymes with "Toad", not "Braaaahd".

You may have seen this building before in a recent car commercial...

Bert's belated birthday dinner @ Cafe 21, Adams Ave

September was nearly over and Bert had a free birthday meal to use up...

Usually, we've gone to Cafe 21 for my previous birthdays. This time, it was his turn...

Hammond's, Point Loma

A couple of days ago, Astroboi and I went out for breakfast, donuts and coffee.

Our day culminated in a visit to the grand opening of the newest Hammond's Ice Cream...

Last taste of Mary's Donuts or is it?

I wonder if this is how that one person felt on December 24th during closing time at Mary's Donuts..

but just like how the Dread Pirate Roberts lets Westley live in "The Princess Bride"...

Arlington Garden

I am a big proponent for costless fun.

For me, public gardens are a source of relaxing entertainment and wonder especially if one is interested in flowers, plants, trees and such...

I found out about Arlington Garden while doing an online search for "free gardens" in the area...

Tostadas

So far I've been enjoying fall break...

especially since I get to spend quality time with TC...

Seasons 52, UTC

Ah yes...it's finally Fall Break!

Luckily I was able to leave work early, along with three other colleagues...

Return to two customized Pizza Places - Pizza Studio & Project Pie + shakes from Which Wich

A couple of months ago, we were out and about in the Gaslamp where we visited two coffee shops (one not-so-great, and the other one of THE BEST)...

Before heading home, we got a quick bite over at Pizza Studio...

Birthday dinner & dessert for Mr. TJ - Parkhouse Eatery, the Old Trolley Barn Park, Holsem Coffee & free desserts

Every summer, MFH, La Ley and I meet up with our good friend Mr. TJ for his birthday...

He is the best host ever, serving various meats and cheese, peach salsa, chips and homemade guacamole along with blood orange mimosas before our trek to this neighborhood...

Our first choice, Burnside in Normal Heights is CLOSED on Mondays, $#%@  so Mr. TJ suggested Plan B...

The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps

The morning was still young so we ventured to the Inner Sunset neighborhood...

 to check out the 16th Avenue Tiled steps, also known as the Mosaic Steps (sometimes even called the Moraga Steps)...

Return to Carlsbad Danish Baking Co.

[Update - Closed. As of 11/2015, it is now known as "C'est la Vie, The Cake 'n Quiche Company"]

I was so happy that Bert took a day off during our last day of Spring Break...

We planned a day in points North, specifically Carlsbad...