Even though he’s my best friend in the world, I know him better than anyone and we’ve been together for years, I have no idea what to get my husband for his birthday.  For some reason it’s hard for me to come up with that perfect gift.  Often I wish I had all the money in the world and I could go buy that LED TV that he lusts after in Best Buy.  But alas, a large purchase is not in the cards.

Next week is his birthday.  And I still have not figured out what to get him.  Yes, I am behind.  I am leaning on the excuse that things have been crazy, but that doesn’t solve my problem.

I am turning to you for suggestions and ideas.  What have you done in the past for your significant other, brother, husband, friend?  Any input is appreciated.

Here are some of his favorite things in life to help inspire you to inspire me.

Apple.  Let’s just say his dream job would be at Apple and he is the biggest champion of their products.  He just likes technology in general though. (Image)

Surfing. We haven’t brought any of his boards up here, but the ocean is one of his great loves.  He used to surf daily. (Image)

Fishing.  Remind you to tell you what he got me for my birthday the first year we were dating.  Good story.  But really loves fishing whether it’s salt or fresh. (Image)

Tools and Building.  He built our coffee and dining room table before we got married.  However, all the tools were left in Southern California at our parents since we have no garage. (Image)

History.  Specifically WWII.  He loves to learn.  The History channel and Discovery channel is often on in our house. I got him Band of Brothers for Christmas this year on Blue Ray. (Image)

My other thought is a San Francisco/Bay Area themed gift complete with an outing.  Not sure though.  More on that in another post.  Or if you are familiar with the area and have ideas I’d love that too, probably better than my google skills.

Is it just me or is it harder to shop for guys?  Ok, now help me please!

Hello?  Anyone still here?  Yes, I know I’ve abandoned the blog for a few weeks.  I just got the point that one more thing on my to-do list was driving me crazy, and when my creative outlet of blogging starts to feel like item 52 on the to-do list, well it’s time to take a small break.

Since I last posted I’m happy to announce we have successfully made it to San Francisco!  We moved into our condo, have unpacked all boxes and are basically settled other than a few blank walls and some random displaced items in the bedroom.

I’ll give a “tour” soon, but here is a sneak peak.

So far we are really enjoying the city.  We live above a grocery store, are in walking distance to work and are exploring the city.  It’s definitely different than our San Diego and Orange County upbringings.

Here is a quick summary of life in the last few weeks:

• With the help of my MIL unpacked the kitchen the same day we moved
• Woke up on our 1st morning to the annual Bay to Breakers run complete with sequins, leotards, giant human carrots, runners with kegs and naked people (just google it)
• Ventured across to the Bay Bride for a trip to Ikea and Target.  Only got lost once.
• Walk back and forth to work everyday
• Watched the season/series finales of LOST and 24 (what did you think?)
• Breakfast at Brenda’s French Soul Food
• Accidentally walking through the Tenderloin on the way home from Brenda’s Soul Food and witnessing a drug deal (Tenderloin is not the best area of SF)
• Dim Sum in Chinatown.  Mark bought the $2 backscratcher he has been talking about for months
• Ate at the delicious A16 with Mark’s mom and our family friend.  Pizza, pasta and the food is to die for.
• Bought umbrellas. Realized we need to add some jackets to the wardrobe.
• Watched In The Heights at the Curran Theater with my aunt and extended family.  Fantastic music!  If you love musicals go see it.
• Fly back down to Southern California for my cousin’s wedding where I finally got to meet the amazing Mrs. Lemon of Weddingbee and Kimberly Michelle, who was the MOH.
• My parents and brother drove us back to SF where we proceeded to have the car transmission die on the 580 and leave us stranded at the bottom of an offramp (thankfully we had made it to civilization and were no longer in fields along the 5).  We got a tow truck and took an hour cab ride back into the city.
• Saw our 1st Giants game with my family.  Super fun, extra innings, Giants lost in the end

I’ll post more about our restaurant experiences here in the city.  Let’s just say I already have a wishlist of where I want to go.

Overall things are really good.  We miss our family, but know that they will be planning trips to visit in the near future.  I’m terribly behind on catching up with friends due to the new schedule.  My phone dates with all my best girl friends used to be on my drive to and from work.  Now with a less than 10 minute walk and long hours, I’m overdue on about 10 calls.  But more than anything we are so excited for what is in store.

Basic summary?  I’m back.  Ready to share new experiences in San Francisco and get back to my regular blogging.

What’s new with you?