Most days, my pool time was followed by lunch and then computer time until DH got out of his conference BUT one day DH and I had the afternoon to ourselves. Let me introduce DH to you. He is the figure on the left.
I really am a horrible photographer.
Anyways..... On DH's only day off we decided to rent a car and take a drive into the city. Mom and Dad had been out a couple of months ago and Mom had found a really good Outlet Mall that she insisted we visit. So we got directions and off we went. It was on this outing that I got to fulfill a lifelong (ok year long) dream of mine. While Rory was driving in bumper to bumper traffic I looked up and gasped.........THERE IT WAS!!!!!
I thought the event warranted 2 pictures. Anyways.... DH slammed on the breaks because he thought my gasp meant we were about to be hit or we were about to hit something. Needless to say DH did not share my enthusiasm for my CVS sighting And he REALLY didn't appreciate it when I let out a similar gasp about 2 miles down the road when I saw ANOTHER CVS. Now lucky for you, our outing happened to be on my birthday, so I was able to use the day to convince DH to pull over so I could get a picture and a walk through this Monument of Thriftyness. WHERE WAS MY COUPON BOX WHEN I NEEDED IT?! Why had I not thought ahead to do CVS coupon match-ups before leaving on my trip?! Did DH have to call me a Nerd while he snapped my photo? Although I was not able to fully appreciate the CVS experience without coupons I did buy some CVS brand aloe vera and sunscreen as a souvenir.
After shopping, DH and I enjoyed an incredible meal at one of the old historic casinos. It was one of those places that served sorbet between our salad and main course to cleanse our pallet. It was Yum Yum and perhaps the highlight our our trip. (It's always about the food for me.)
Speaking of Food! Guess What? I tried Sushi for the first time on our trip. Yep! Look at me all cultured! DH and I ordered California Rolls, LSD Rolls and some other type of Roll.
Sorry, I didn't think to snap a picture until the meal was almost done.
I think I really liked it but to be honest I was so intimidated by the chop stix I barely noticed the taste of the food. I mean I could not figure out the chop stix to save my life. As soon as I thought I had a good grip on the food the little roll would twist out and fly across the table. I ended up being the ONLY person in the WHOLE restaurant that was using a fork to transport the sushi from plate to mouth. I'm telling you I saw what looked like a four year old using the stix. Well the next night, I decided to get an order or California Rolls to go complete with chop stix so I could practice in the privacy of my own room. I carefully watched Rory's technique and execution of the Japanese eating utensil...... and then I figured it out!!!!! The second finger to the left of the pinky played a critical roll in the successful handling of the chop stix!!!! Guess what? I DON'T HAVE THAT FINGER!!!!! It's not that I am an uncultured hick of the south it is simply a result of the way our Omniscient Lord designed me! Woo was I relieved.
Before retiring to our room by 10 PM (yes, we are wild without our children) we attempted to try our luck in the casinos but quite frankly didn't understand how to play anything. I asked a casino worker for an instruction manual on how to play some of the games but she just kind of looked at me like I was weird or something. DH did understand how to play blackjack and taught me how to play. DH played with $30 and I with $20. I turned my $20 into $40 woo hoo and DH... well he had a good time. I also attempted to put money into a slot machine but I couldn't tell you if I won or lost. It wasn't as easy as lining the cherry's up like you see in the movies. Anyways I am happy to say I did not return a gambling addict. I did fear this about myself because I tend to have obsessive tendencies. That's why I stay away from "the drink" I am destined to end up in some X anonymous group it's just a mater of which one. Is there a Labeloholics Anonymous?
Finally I end my recap with one very disturbing picture. This item was found in our HOTEL ROOM!!!!
What in the world?!?! Who in there right mind would want to weigh themselves on a vacation? And after the chocolate chip muffins no less!!!! I passed.
Sorry if you get this twice. I tried to post earlier and i guess it didnt work...anyways i believe wildcard wed has become my favorite day. I was laughing out loud at the cvs pics.Only you Niki, only you. Although i do have to admit i probably would have been just as excited. (only i would have tried to contain myself to avoid being called a nerd!)
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