I started the day with some admin before going to visit Adriena while Sanaa enoyed the beginning of her birthday with some friends. On the BART I saw some of the Oakland A’s players and their mascot (an elephant). It made the journey a little more interesting than normal.

Adriena met me at the BART station and we made our way to a tapanyaki restaurant for some lunch. It was so good to see her and was like we had seen each other yesterday with the way the conversation flowed. I love friendships like these. The time disappeared and after lunch Adriena dropped me back at the BART station and I made my way back to Oakland.

I grabbed some beers and at the house Ryo was preparing the sushi rice for tonight’s party. Sanaa arrived shortly after me and we helped set the house up and prepare the fish for making the sushi.

The night was a great success and we all enjoyed the sushi, saki and new friends!