Saturday
Even in my altered condition going to bed Friday night, I knew I was not going to feel well on Saturday. Just a couple short hours after I fell asleep, I woke up and went to the bathroom. Then I laid back down. And woke up shortly thereafter with an upset tummy. Lets just say I spent the next hour in the bathroom, praying to the porcelain throne (off and on). It was horrible. By this point it was 7ish and I just collapsed back in bed. I was thirsty but I was afraid to drink. My head was pounding but I was afraid to take anything for it. So I laid there and suffered.
Kids dont do this at home. You might be okay in your 20s partying like a rock star. But at the ripe old age of 31, I just cannot do it. I can party responsibly with 2-3 drinks and be okay the next day. I exceeded my personal limit by large margins.
A on the other hand appeared to be fine and all he wanted to do was get his car. There was no way in heck I was driving anything when I could barely get out of bed so he went wandering around the hotel while I recovered. Sympathy is not his middle name. When he came back I was actually starting to feel better and had taken an Excedrin which was just starting to kick in. I ended up taking a shower with the plan of getting some breakfast and then me driving him back to his car at Bahama Breeze. Yes, I was actually hungry for breakfast. Can you believe it?
Once I was ready, we walked over to the Boardwalk and were able to be seated without any wait at Kouzzina (which I was secretly really excited about because I had heard the breakfast is good). The waitress was baffled by my request for an iced coffee with some nonfat milk. I even heard her ask her manager if she could make it for me. I didnt get what the big deal was, but she did bring it and it was very good. We both ordered the signature dish on the menu:
Stacked Kouzzina Breakfast - Two Poached Eggs, Kalamata Olive Toast, Artichoke Spread, and Sweet Potato Hash with choice of Bacon or Chicken Sausage $11.99
It was delicious, but I would probably just stick with the regular eggs and sweet potato hash next time. The artichoke spread was good, but a little odd for me to be eating so early and with eggs. I liked it on my toast though! We both opted for the bacon, instead of the sausage. Overall though, I would not hesitate at all to eat here again. There were lots of yummy sounding things on the menu. Id like to try dinner here sometime as well.
After eating, we walked back to the YC where I picked up my car and drove A to his car at the restaurant. Our plan was for him to go home and clean up/change and then head back to the hotel. If you remember my plan that I mentioned before I left, we were going to all 4 parks in one day. Well, in large part to our late night Friday night adventure, our 4 parks in one day adventure was thrown out the window. I was okay with it only because I was exhausted and while not queasy anymore, I still felt blah. Instead, we were just going to go to Epcot.
It took him a little more than an hour to return and in that time, I took a little nap and was starting to get really tired. A was ready to drink around the world and I was ready to sleep in the world. Far far away from anything alcoholic. We compromised and hit future world. Crowds seemed non existent as we did pretty much everything in future world with little to no wait. It was really hot though and I still wasnt feeling 100%. Plus it was hard for me to do Disney with someone who doesnt do Disney like me. That is, I like to ride rides and look at the overpriced Disney merch. Maybe even buying a thing or 5. He doesn't. I was starting to get a little bummed out. And hungry. I thought that was the problem since I turn into a huge grump when Im hungry. We walked all the way to Japan with the plan of eating at the quick service there however it was closed and they were refurbing! So, we decided to try Teppan Edo. I know what youre thinking. You cant just walk into Teppan Edo on a Saturday afternoon and get a table?!?!?!
Well you can. Because we did. With a less than 2 minute wait.
This was my first time eating here and I really really enjoyed it. My only regret was not getting the chicken and steak combo (I got just chicken). I cant wait to bring my mom here on our next trip, she will really get a kick out of the festivities while preparing the meals. Unlike my dining companion
With my belly full, I seemed to feel better. Until As friend showed up again and all they wanted to do was drink. Seriously? How do they do it? I know I could have just hung out with them and not drank, but its really annoying being around people doing that. I was becoming quite the Debby Downer and all I wanted to do was look in a gift shop, explore the countries, do what I usually do when I visit Epcot not rush by them as fast as I can so you can get a beer in Germany. By the time we hit Norway, I had hit a wall. Going 90. I was done.
A knew I was not in a very good mood, so he wasnt really surprised when I told him I was heading back to the hotel. Apparently, he wasnt interested in doing what his friend (me), who drove 200 miles to see him, wanted to do on her mini-vacation. So I ditched them. I went to future world actually, called my mom and vented. Then walked around MouseGears, one of my fave Disney stores. I was so hot and sticky, that I couldnt concentrate and hoofed it back towards the international gateway to get back to the YC. After changing and heading down to the pool, I was able to get about 2 lazy river laps in before I saw lightning in the distance. I stayed in awhile longer before I just decided to get out and dry off. I had texted A to make it clear to him that I was not okay with them staying at my hotel that night. (A was originally going to but then he invited his friend too! Rude? Yes!) I was nice about it. I didnt hear from him at all that night and didnt hear from at all period until later the following afternoon when he texted to ask if I got home okay. Back to the pool
I was just throwing my cover up on when they cleared the pool due to weather. I stopped in the Marketplace at the BC again to pick up a few things then walked back to my room where I packed, ate my cookie from the day before, and fell asleep in my comfy YC bed. I was SO ready to go home.