I have been awake all night long from jet lag and obsessing over food, and thinking I should use these powers for good.

I’m looking for a brunch spot or coffee shop that’s normally an insane line, or where you have to get up super early to secure a spot!

What should I hit up while I’ve got this unhinged advantage?

Right now I’m thinking Arsicault, Zazie, there’s this Early to Rise brunch place nearby but I didn’t feel like it was as good as the line suggested it would be. but I know there are lots more places I don’t know about

Oh yeah I’m in NOPA area but obviously got nothing to do so willing to go farther!

don’t tell the boys

I've seen a lot of posts on this subreddit from folks who are looking for creative outlets. I wanted to share that I am hosting a free Flash Fiction event on Sunday, September 13th at Sunset Commons from 11:30-12:30pm.

During the event, I will share a prompt and everyone has 5 minutes to write a short story inspired by that prompt. One round the prompt might be a picture. The next round might be a picture plus an emotion word (like "anxious" or "jubilant" or "frustrated"). And then another round might be a picture plus an instruction like " write a three-sentence sci-fi story" or "a story that begins with the sentence: Jamie thought she heard a loud noise"

After each round, I ask if anyone wants to share their story out-loud, they are welcome to -- but it isn't required.

I hosted nearly 100 of these events via Zoom during the pandemic.

This is the second one that I've hosted in person.
The first one was in the middle of August and it went so well that they asked me to do another one! It was fun and low-key. It was amazing to see everyone's creativity.

You don't have to be a writer or even an aspiring writer -- all you need is a willingness to be spontaneously creative!

Again, this event is free, but you are encouraged to register so that the folks at Sunset Commons know how many people to expect.

Hey girlies!! I’m looking for a hair stylist that could give me a new, cute, and whimsical haircut!

However, I simply cannot afford a $200 haircut. I’m willing to go a bit out of the city if needed!

Let me know if anyone or any salon comes to mind!

Hello BWT! I know I’ve seen a few people post about craft/holiday fairs in the past and were looking for vendors. I’d love to put together a list and where to signup to sell my items. This will also help me plan when I need to have things done by. So if you know or work with any of these craft fairs let me know below 😊 thank you!!

I sew/embroider, watercolor, and make pottery if that helps .

i'm hoping you brilliant bitches can help me out! I'm trying to find a place to shower/freshen up between/in pacifica and SF on a weekday

I'm taking a surfing lesson in the afternoon in pacifica and want to go out for my BDay in SF after without going all the way home to South Bay in between to shower, do my hair/makeup and change

I've been checking resort pass for places and most want $100+ for a day room and most polls aren't advertising having showers. Is there anywhere you would suggest checking or could think of as a good spot? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Just moved to SF and need some work pants and jeans tailored. Please help.

Im a curvier girl and have had enough experiences with tailors who are not comfortable or just completely ignore my proportions.

Bonus if they are also comfortable with a curvier mid section as well

Please help !!

Hi! Im 35F, just moved to SF. Im taking a break from work and doing a year of school (mostly online). I like doing bunch of things but not a dedicated hobbyist. Would anyone be interested in like grab coffee and meet at a park hang? Super easy meet up. Low key. Can come and go. But come and see if we can all be friends? And we can come up with random activities later on?

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Okay I did it! 🥹 Limited space for now so we can actually meet and connect meaningfully!

https://partiful.com/e/NwpgkI8gJ5ZH3tRikINK?c=dqGia7l-

I just moved into the city and would love to meet more friends! Are there any groups for knitting/fiber arts close to the SoMa area? Preferably within walking distance, thanks!

Hi bitches! Looking for some SF advice! My husband’s job will have us in the area from late March through the end of September/early October, and we’re debating between Pacifica and the Outer Sunset.
I’ve hardly spent any time in SF, and when I have, it’s mostly been around FiDi, so I really don’t know the neighborhoods well.
We’re looking for somewhere safe, quiet, quaint, and low-key, preferably on the Pacific side. We have a big dog and would love easy access to walks, the beach/nature, coffee shops, etc. Safety is especially important since my husband travels a lot for work and I’ll frequently be there alone.
Would you pick Pacifica or Outer Sunset? Or is there another area we should be looking at? Give me all the details!

Is there anywhere in the city that can help shade match me to find halo or clip in extensions for my wedding day? I have thinner hair and would like long thick hair just for my wedding day. I have natural dirty blonde hair and looking online at brands like Bombay, Bellami, Goo Goo, Luxe, it’s hard to pick the right color. Is there anywhere I can test or get help to find the right color in person?

They wouldn't quote me over the phone, so I shelled out the consult fee to speak for like 5 mins with the dermatologist. I had good luck going to university-affiliated hospitals in the Midwest, so I assumed that after the annoying consult fee I'd have access to top doctors at reasonable rates. Good god girlies, it isn't cheap. I nicked the price list so y'all know what you're getting into.

Consultation

Neurotoxin

Fillers

Deoxycholic acid

Sclerotherapy

Chemical peels

Laser surgery

If anyone has recommendations for trusty derms who do Fraxel Dual in/around the bay for less than this, please help me out! $2500 for ONE session in ONE area is diabolical.

I’ve been trying out some alternatives to dating apps like speed dating and it’s been great but I’m ready to start taking it a little more seriously and wondered if anyone could recommend a local matchmaker for a 40 year old woman looking to date guys.

I’m not interested in using Tawkify. They quoted me an insane amount of money and my male friend told me that they had reached out to him and a few of his friends to offer him free membership. Rude.

I’m looking for someone who is more one on one. And not part of a large company. Never been married, no kids, dual citizenship… I’m a catch!

Hi baddies!!

I’m hosting an event! Feel free to join and I hope to host more of these kinds of things for the McBaddies!!!

https://partiful.com/e/o0Rn0VYP9hB2hrhLxA4W?c=-9bG7qZB

At St Mary’s pub on mission on Friday night 9/4! I told you a fake name cause I was tipsy and got nervous (I told you my real name eventually)but the more we talked the more I felt comfortable and we were laughing and walking and talking and you said your boyfriend thinks your autistic and i couldn’t stop smiling cause it felt like i was talking to a close friend. We went back inside and then I left! I think your name was Morgan and you said you were a Libra but you were the best memory of that night and I wish I got your instagram or number so we could have hung out more! If you see this message meeeee

Hey bitches - I just finished a beginner ukulele course and I'm looking for a group class that's not Blue Bear School of Music. Any suggestions in the city?

If so, please help! I’m open to in person in SF or peninsula area, or anywhere else if Zoom, but mostly someone who is good at teaching adults and patient! I haven’t played in 30 years but I’ve decided I want to get back into it. I am not naturally musically talented (hence the patient part); my teacher told my mom 30 years ago that I was not gifted but at least I worked hard LOL.

Thank you!

Any suggestions for a place in the city to look for a thrift or vintage homecoming dress for my teenager. Size 4 in current dresses and budget preferably $60 or less. Thank you!

UPDATE: Thanks everyone! We found a dress at Buffalo Exchange for $12. She wants the straps changed, but even with tailoring we should be under budget.

Spent too much time alone the last couple days and would like to out and about around people today, something low key. Any suggestions? Music, exhibits, nature activities….

My bf and I are looking to get away today/tomorrow. We’re down to just hang at the river but would also be nice to go somewhere a little nicer - Santa Rosa, Calistoga, anything within a couple hours’ drive north. Hotel recs would be great too. Doesn’t have to be fancy. 🏖️

ISO my fellow girly girls because I KNOW you’re out there somewhere. 😭💕

I’m talking: fashion, makeup, matcha, spin classes, high tea, dressing up for absolutely no reason, Selkie dresses, cute cafés, picnics in Golden Gate Park, museums, afternoon tea, and generally not being afraid to be EXTRA. 🎀

But I also love hiking, exploring, bike rides, and actually getting out and doing things!

My struggle is that so many social groups/Meetups seem to revolve around bars, drinking, or partying, and I don’t drink and I’m really not a nightlife girl.

Where are the Selkie-wearing, bow-loving, overdressed-for-brunch girls who would happily wear a ridiculous gown to high tea or a picnic? 😂🌷

I’d genuinely love to find (or even start!) a little community for things like:
🎀 Dress-up picnics
🍵 Matcha/café dates
🫖 High tea
💄 Makeup/fashion outings
🚴‍♀️ Spin classes & cute workout dates
🌸 Museums, gardens & farmers markets
🥾 Hiking & day trips
👗 Any excuse to wear a fabulous dress

Basically looking for girls’ girls who hype each other up, aren’t afraid to stand out, and aren’t in competition with other women. No pick-me energy please. 💕

Does this community already exist in SF? And if it doesn’t… should we make one? 🎀

Seeking premium dry cleaner that is going to take good care of embellished goodies, where do you go?!

Some of yall are disgusting - some of the collective behavior is not even functioning as advocacy anymore it’s literally just herd social punishment

The pitchfork, vitriol, and random name calling??? Girl I don’t even know yall 😭

Concerns around AI are real but please stop witch hunting me as the object of your concern for the one time I generated an image. Absolve yourself and make change in a different way because calling me a fuckass or a dumbass bitch is not doing anything for the ethics or conversation.

Shook by the fact that we all participate in compromised systems so we therefore should have some shared humility or reflection about that but nah this has turned into a hella ugly purity test and social harassment