schumigirl
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- May 15, 2007
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH
Yes, today...Friday the 13th was my birthday...….and anyone who knows me knows I love birthdays and love cards and gifts too. I say gifts, but the fact is you could get me a pack of thumb tacks...….I don't need huge expensive gifts, but it is nice to open a gift that`s a thoughtful one...….I appreciate every single thing I receive. I had said to Tom I really didn't want anything this birthday...….I always get perfume over here, but other than that I didn't need anything.....
Today I did notice more than ever, Kyle wasn't here, and I did miss that birthday hug from my boy I have to say....... We would be chatting later of course as we had arranged to chat tonight...….
But, I had more than a few cards to open while I was here.....which was nice. We had decided to not buy anything for me before we left, although Tom informed me I had two gifts waiting for me at home from him that were surprises and of course Kyle said he`d wait till I got back too......
Tom had asked me the night before, did I want to eat in Islands for breakfast, or order room service breakfast, but neither to be honest.....I prefer lunch to breakfast, and if I was to eat a buffet breakfast, I wouldn`t eat the rest of the day.......so our usual visit to the lounge was plenty for me.
Nice surprise though when I did go in.....although......I didn`t notice it at first as I was looking at a rag nail on my finger!!! So, Tom saw it straight away as the lounge doors are kept open during opening hours now.
So, I walked to the desk and asked one of the girls if she had a nail file or little scissors......she said did I like the décor for me today......then I turned around.........
How lovely!!!
And they always joke we should have a reserved sign for our table.....so today we got one...….lol...….
Kayla, the manager had made this up for me....and I loved it!!!
And of course we are always called their UK mom and dad...…..and they do feel like our American kids.......we adore them!!!
It`s always lovely when someone does something special for you....and they do it so well in the lounge for celebrations.….they are all lovely.
I did enjoy our breakfast this morning!!!! And I was so glad we didn't go down to Islands now.....
We didn't see Kayla before in the lounge before we left this morning, but we did see her in the lobby as we headed out.
I had mentioned getting one of those watches that measure steps, heart rate and blood pressure....all those ultra healthy things. I don't have an iPhone so I wanted one that was good but not an Apple one, so she had looked for us and suggested a Garmin and checked Best Buy locally and they had one, so after many hugs of thanks, we said we`d go get it now. One birthday gift that was unexpected......
We then ran into Rob who works in valet....he`s one of the original team that opened the hotel all those years ago.....genuinely nice man who we always love to see...….it`s so nice to chat to him and catch up.....we`ll manage to see him a few times before we leave this time.....he gives us an astonished look when we tell him how long we`re here for this visit...lol......for real is his response!!! I agree when he says we might as well not bother going home as it`s so close till we get back...….he is a nice guy. And he knows everything there is to know about everything at the hotel and most of the parks too........
We go outside and although it`s incredibly dull, it`s incredibly hot.....
I love spending my birthday in America.....of course I miss Kyle and some of my friends are annoyed I`m not here, but I`m glad we`re here for it.....although the reason for the slightly extended trip is of course a celebration of Tom`s birthday in August.......an extra week isn't a bad gift......
We drive to Best Buy and they do indeed have the Garmin watch I liked the look of, and the one Kayla suggested would be best suited for my needs. She had said she`d help set up my phone for me too......we have my UK phone with us, although we never switch it on as we hear horror stories of massive charges when you get home. I doubt that would happen of course, but we have our American phone for here now, so no need to think about the UK one.
We make our purchase and head for our favourite Mall at Millenia......it`s a short drive along the I-4 and it`s not busy at all today.
I park up and we go in and always admire how pretty it is, and of course we do take some pictures........
Of course, if you read the previous trip report you`ll know we were admonished for picture taking in the mall...…..so of course.......tell me I can`t do something.....................….
We took pictures.
Lots of pictures.
In front of security officers, and not one of them said a word.
I guess we got the Officer who was being very officious last time.
We went straight to Bath and Body where I picked up numerous items for me and numerous items for friends who had requested their usual products...….this is a nice store, and it is now decorated for Fall......and some lovely new products which I gleefully peruse while I decide which products will make the final basket......I`d take most of course, but being limited with luggage does impact my choices.
But, we did manage to buy a lot!!!!
Our next stop was Bloomingdales.......
I wanted the largest bottle of Chanel Chance au Fraiche and we can only get it over here easily...….I don't buy any make up as I`m waiting for the offer where you get a load of little gifts if you spend over a certain amount. And I do plan to get some more make up and moisturiser, but that will be Macy`s later in the trip.
I`m not quite sure what this skeleton was representing, but it was cute I guess....
Tom suggested we go look at the bags. I look at him as I really don`t need a new handbag......I got the MCM one previously and I have loads of bags at home.....but he suggested I look at a new purse.......oh that's an idea...….
I had gotten a Fossil purse a few trips ago, but wanted a grey one....so I was delighted to see MCM in here had a beautiful grey one, which Tom insisted he get for me as my birthday gift........awww......bless him!!!!
No more schmalzy stuff today...….promise!!!!!
Our purchases made, we headed for lunch. I didn`t want to go anywhere fancy as we were going to Ocean Prime tonight, so we decided to eat in the Food Court, which is very good here.......the Food Courts in America are so much better than ones we have in the uk, and we always enjoy a meal or two here.....
Today we decided to have the Chinese option....well, kind of Chinese.....and it is lovely......Tom went for Bourbon Chicken and Szechuan Chicken with noodles, I had the Bourbon and spicy chicken which were both delicious.....we always tell them to just put a tiny bit of rice and noodles on the plate, but they always ladle it on, but we do ask them to take most off as we do only want a little. We also have a fanta to share......
The meal was lovely......cheap and cheerful lunches are sometimes nice, and this is one we do enjoy now and again.
This is a nice mall, and we do enjoy sitting and watching the world go by as we sit. We could sit for hours just watching folks go about their business and their life.
But, we are heading back home as we plan a lazy afternoon and chat to Kyle later this afternoon, so we collect our bags and head for the car, and I get to drive again.......he smiles and says only because it`s my birthday....of course!!!!
We go through the lobby and everyone seems to know it`s my birthday......half the front desk TM come out to have a hug and the lovely Daniel serenades me a rendition of Happy Birthday......I did think, wow......he can really sing......turned out he does sing in shows as well as this job, and he is so good!!!! And it was a lovely thing to do.....
We chat for ages and Samuel comes out from the back office too and it`s always lovely to see him too......and a good old chatter!!! Everyone is so lovely here.
We head up in the elevator and managing the bags, we head into the room.....there had been visitors while we had been out!!!!
I loved this purse. I need a zipped area for change, two area for notes and plenty of slots for cards and such, so this was perfect, and it had a little sneaky part too that I liked...….and it was a good size too.....
I loved my surprise!!!! Tom had gone down to order me something, but was told....leave it to them.......well, they had done well!!!!
It was lovely, and so nice of them.........
There were separate personal cards and gifts from friends in the hotel, and I appreciated every single one of them. Such kindness and thoughtfulness.
So far it had been a wonderful birthday, and I couldn't wait to chat to Kyle later...…...
Coming up....Dinner at Ocean Prime.