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Excuse me, what month is it? I believe we are still celebrating my birthday..
Hey.. How the Fuck long was I gone? Or should I say how long did it take me to drive home? Because, Dear Reader, when I left Austin it was clearly mid August and now I return home, head to store for noms and find it must be at least October. WTF?! Look at these Halloween decorations... I like Halloween as much as, or maybe even more than, most people. But give me a break...this is just too early. OMG! I gotta start looking for a costume! I have to decide WHERE I'm gonna spend Halloween. OMG!Too much to do & I'm not ready....Yikes.... BEST HALLOWEEN PARTY EVER? New Orleans...Some day, when your older I shall tell you that story.. :X Halloween in Austin is fun too. (No where close to NOLA though..thats like Mardi Gras in Galveston, hmm sure, but no thats not the same..Not even close.) Where's a good place for Halloween in Europe? And one more picture I took before I got bored and bought food... Ok, I guess next post will be Christmas themed, WTF?! :0
No, I still have about 100 Austin things I have to sort through. Something to do later, much later as I'm off now...dinner & dancing tonight. :D Catch you later-
More Birthday Fun
Hey, So it was my birthday on the 13th..but the party continues. :X I just received these lovely flowers today. (ok, I just returned home late last night from the Austin trip.) Thats why I didn't update much on here...post -holiday napping & all, lol Anyway, this was a unexpected surprise. And was surprised with these fun, unexpected treats, too. :0 And they are pretty too. All the bags are fabric & reusable, because everyone knows "how I am" about paper & waste. (Makes me sound like a damn recycle nazis), but come on. These are pretty and I will use them over and over to carry things & be reminded of this kindness (awwwe) as to just plastic that will go in the trash bin. So which is better, Really? Ok, rant over. :X I am so lucky to be surrounded by so many wonderful, caring people. So, so grateful. Catch you later-
Favor App, see? Ignore the rest on my IPAD
Hey, How's going? I've been relaxing and napping. It's rough let me tell you. LOL So I was getting hungry, doing all that napping...so I thought I would give Favor a try. I have seen people post pictures on instagram so I thought, why not? They all seemed happy with the service and it appeared to be safe, no headache and importantly quick. I downloaded the app sometime ago, hopping it would work as I traveled and I think it will. :D See there is a "Eat Out in Austin" that does the same thing (but no app, that I know of) but 1 cafe I love (not this one, ok) only take orders of $100.00USD or more through the service! WTF?? I'm hungry but give me a break. I did use this app to fetch food from that cafe (Ok, it's Mother's Cafe & Garden, there I said it.) and it worked just fine. :D and I did not spend $100.00! This was my second attempt - this time tacos. I found a venue that I know is good, found menu on line, highlighted what I wanted and copied my order in the request section of the app. I texted that I was in a hotel & told him where to park. He responded quickly and asked me a question about my order. Cool. After he picked up the item, in my case tacos, the receipt is shown and you press the "pay" button. There is a suggested tip too. I try to give the guys cash, because everyone can use cash NOW. But you can also put it on your card. Easy Peasy - And a printed copy too. See I bought Dylan a Shrimp taco and 1 vegan & I got 2 for me plus drinks. It is kinda pricey, BUT I didn't have to haul myself out in the heat, fight traffic and repeat just for some tacos. So it was WELL WORTH it for us. The food was very good too. So my experience after using Favor 2x was very good. I will use again as I am in Austin. :D
Ok, I feel a nap coming on... Catch you later-
I posted this earlier on instgram
So what's up? I'm in Austin, Texas (in case you missed the greeting) lol It was a late night, but I still got up for the morning walk/run/crawl. I will get back in outstanding shape, again, damn it. I will. So after approx 2 miles I returned to the hotel. Most of the walk was through neighborhoods, didn't want to be stalker-like taking photos of houses, lol. So no other pictures. :X Anyway I cleaned up & went for the free breakfast buffet. I Was expecting a crowd of people; but the place was empty. Which was super nice, lol. I wasn't that hungry but did get a cup of coffee and some fruit for later. #win Did I tell you how much I love this hotel? This was such a great Groupon deal! Austin is close enough I can drive up, shop or go out to eat and drive back home. No big deal. But since this deal was for a suite for less than a regular hotel rate I just couldn't pass it up! Oh & free breakfast everyday too. Even if I just have coffee and a cup of yogurt it's that much less I don't have to purchase elsewhere, you know? Savings is savings... They had juice too. But the coffee smelled soo good. :) Next I'm headed to the pool. The rest of the day is reserved for some quality shopping & exploring. There are some great old venues I want to revisit and some new places people have told me I just gotta see. :D
I love Austin. I really do. I have lived here, moved away and moved back again more than any other city I have ever lived in. It's like no where else in Texas & if you love live music it's the only place to be. Rock, Soul, Rap, Country, Gospel, Punk, Indie it's all here. Ok- off to the pool now. Catch you later- So it's just after midnight here. What a day it's been! Finally in the hotel. No problems with it, just took forever to get outta Dodge & get on the road. So now I'm beat and just want to sleep. Do I know how to party, or what? I really, really like booking into a suite. So much more room! Am so spoiled for it now. 2 beds, 2 water closets, 2 tvs and 2 AC's! And speaking of the blinding heat, it is much cooler here. Was 103' when I left! OMG! 87' is like put on a sweater, really. It was so hot today I didn't feel like eating. So as I ran around doing errands and such I forgot to eat the entire day. #FML So made a fast stop at this Subway 3 towns away. But was still too hot to eat so ended up just getting this and taking it away to eat later. ok a few random shots of the suite and I have to sleep. I didn't take any photos driving in, as it was dark... Actually this was taken while I was unpacking. I did pick all this up and put away. I shot video of the room, before the explosion of stuff. Will look at how to/if possible to upload later. Ok, free breakfast is in the very early morning (like in just a few hours) so I really have to crash. More as we explore Austin over the next few days.
Catch you later- Hey All, You know I work really hard. But did you know and I also MAKE time to de-stress. My European friends always marvel at how hard we work and how little fun we have. It's sad, but true. Well not me, I have fun too, damn it. If there is one thing I know for sure it's that life is too short to put things off. #advicefromawidow I have found that if I make a calendar entry to be off I will go ahead and take the day off. If I don't then I will book it if someone needs me...Crazy much? You know if you work all the time and never rest you will become stressed and be less productive at work. Now I am all about efficiency. I want to accomplish more effectively while wasting less. My time, energy and resources. SO the solution? Take time off! Starting today I'm off work. Woo! And I have already had a healthy brunch of tacos on the patio. (Can you say heaven?) The plan for the rest of the day is try on clothes, pack, nap and repeat. :D
See I'm traveling Monday..follow me on twitter/instagram for on the go pictures. I shall post here Monday night. (Promise) Hope you are able to take sometime off and relax this weekend. See you at the airport-
Now go enjoy your birthday goodies!
As promised here is part 2 of Birthday Freebies. Read Part 1 here. Want more like this? Then please email or leave me a comment. FREE ADMISSION This offer is for Universal Studios Hollywood only. It is also only valid for annual pass holders, even value pass. As Universal Studio’s gift to you, you’ll receive a FREE ticket for a guest so they can join you in celebrating in the Park! You can use it anytime during your birthday month. During your birthday month, you will receive an email with a FREE guest ticket. Bring your valid ID and Annual Pass to the park. You must be present with your guest for admission to the Park. FREE Guest ticket is valid for one-day use during Annual Pass member’s birthday month. Black-out dates may apply. In addition, you can ask them for a FREE Birthday Button. Also ask at the entry gate/Guest Services for your FREE Birthday Button for more surprises. FREE Birthday Ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood FAQ Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket Pricing Catalina Express is celebrating City of Avalon’s 100th Anniversary by giving you a FREE ride to Catalina on your birthday. (Catalina Island is about 20 miles of the coast in Southern California.) The Fine Print: You must pre-register online, must begin travel on your birthday & you must have a valid photo I.D. Read all the details here. A round trip ticket is worth $72.50! But you get it FREE for your Birthday! This FREE Birthday offer is only valid through April 30, 2014. and Free Portraits! Join Olan Mills’ Birthday Club for FREE! You get a FREE package on your child’s birthday just for signing up that includes one 8X10, one 5X7 and four wallet pictures! Great FREE photos to frame or to give as gifts! See if there’s an Olan Mills Portrait Studio near you. And this is an Austin, Texas Favorite: It's not a freebee but it is a savings. Freebirds celebrates HALF BIRTHDAYS What? :0 You get this FREE birthday offer 6 months before (or after) your birthday. Not that they don’t wish you a wonderful (real) birthday, they just like to send you your yearly gift on a different day- ’cuz they are “weird like that!” If you sign up for a to be a Freebirds Fanatic you will get 10 FREE stamps for your birthday which = a FREE burrito! Freebirds World Burrito Locations - Mostly CA and TX and how about a few more food related? Orange Julius’ Julius League to get some great Free Offers. For starters, when you sign up you will be sent an email for a Free Julius Fruit Drink or a Premium Fruit Smoothie (BOGO). Then on your birthday you will get a Free Drink (BOGO). + you get a special Free Suprise every year that you remain a member of the OJ Quench Club! and FREE Birthday Aussie-tizer at Outback. You will get a FREE appetizer every year that you are a member of Outback Steakhouse’s Tablemates program. In addition, as a member you will be eligible for other great promotions and other FREE Offers. and Join the Friends of Krispy Kreme and you will get a free Doughnut for your birthday! Join the Friends of Krispy Kreme e-Club from their Facebook page as well to take advantage of the free Birthday Doughnut Offer. and one more... Get a Double Food Bonus when you join Chili’s Email Club! When you join you will receive a coupon for a free Skillet Queso & Chips with the purchase of any entree. Plus about a week before your birthday you will receive a birthday email that is good for a free Brownie Sundae! The coupon will be valid for 14 days. and one last one thats not really food or free.. If you sign up for Delta miles- During the month of your birthday they will email you special codes to get discounts off of a vacation booked through Delta Vacations. Read all the details on the Delta website. You FREE discounts will be as follows:
Yes, thats my breakfast taco...don't judge. I worked hard finding these birthday deals for you. Did you check out yesterday's deals too? I scored some nice $1.00 off coupons for Blue Bell too. lol
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