gift registries
It's funny how there are some things I don't mind shelling out for, but others that I draw the line at.
My cousin registered for pillows at JCPenny's. THey cost more than the pillows I want from the Westin. No.
They also registered for a comforter set that cost oodles but has no picture. who is going to buy that online? And not a comforter set where the comforter sheet can't be replaced. Eck.
See - we're saving her bokoo dinero in future dry cleaning.
Did you know Target sells diamonds? I could buy a computer or these studs
mmmmmmonday
it rained enough that i expect noah's ark ot start floating by.
for dinner:
spinach cooked down ontop of entirely too much garlic
olive oil, salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of red pepper flakes.
and for the evil in me, a bit of half and half for the illusion of creamed spinach
and, smoked herring.
1 beer
1/2 an ambien.
and enough proactiv on my face to bleach a thousand towels:)
I was not entirely a loaf tongiht. I paid my bills. Made hte bed (woo hoo!) and am about ready to brush my teeth for the eve. I've decided to get over my irritant factor where a) I subsidize b) I wait (too long for others at places I places I don't want to be) and c)say things I don't really mean.
I should get to do what is in my heart...and less of the gunk of which I've been tied down to.
Man, I really, really covet those Westin pillows.
zoom zoom zoom
my relationship with phil is over.
i'm very sad.
phil was the hybrid toyota prius that was mine for a period of 24 hours from zipcar. (I have been referring to Phil as an egg on wheels. It was by no means a put-put car. I looked up the conversion from kilometers to miles per hour. I was definitely speeding. Oops.)
next weekend it's bubbles.
can't wait!
hotel request
Erin, the next time someone else is footing the bill for hotel stays, I have a request please.
Attention!
New York City is not generally known as an island of tranquility, but guests at the Westin New York at Times Square have the opportunity to enjoy a spa-like escape with the debut of the hotel’s new spa-inspired guestrooms. The award-winning four-diamond hotel has redesigned its 23rd floor to include 13 guestrooms that reflect a spa atmosphere for travelers once they emerge from the elevator.
“The Spa Inspired Guestrooms were created with the time-starved guest in mind,” said John Sweeney, general manager of The Westin New York at Times Square. “We wanted to create an oasis for our guests and make it easy for them to escape with a massage or other spa treatment, whether it is in the guestroom or at the hotel’s spa.”
With many of the features found at a spa resort, the Spa Inspired Guestrooms provide remedies to help the stress of the day melt away. For example, the electric massage Kinjoy Shiatsu Chair offers varying intensities of a traditional Shiatsu massage and a range of back and footrest adjustments for “zero-gravity” positioning. To appeal to the senses, each room has such aromatherapy elements as an air diffuser releasing soothing fragrance, and bath products—including bath salts, shampoo and conditioner and body wash made with pure essential oils, floral and herbal extracts and shea butter. At turndown, guests will receive a vial of soothing essences of lavender, cedar wood, marjoram leaves and ylang/ylang petals, all known for their calming properties.
The Spa Inspired Guestrooms also feature a Bose radio/CD player accompanied by two mood enhancing CDs; plush robe; slippers; a collection of health and fitness magazines; colorful plants and flickering illuminations. The guest welcome packet includes a list of quiet and tranquil places to visit while in NYC, a runner’s map of the Big Apple, a generous bottle of a rejuvenating mist, and samples of various spa products. Complimentary bottles of water, an assortment of herbal teas and a mini-bar stocked with healthy and revitalizing snacks are also included in the rooms. For in-room dining, a nutritionally balanced menu is available.
Travelers who try to keep up their fitness programs while on the road will find it easy. In addition to the fitness center being located on the same floor, guests who prefer to do their workout in private can request Reebok Resistance Bands for body toning and Yoga Essentials kit featuring a yoga mat, strap and foam block. A pay-per-view yoga channel will also be available for instructions on “down dog” and “sun salutation.”
To complete the spa experience, guests can opt for in-room pampering with a plethora of spa treatments, including massages followed by a bath soak, manicures and pedicures. Of course guests can also indulge in treatments at the hotel’s spa.
I found that on
spa review magazine
shop, shop
Frommers did a piece on buying hotel supplies.
I want some retail therapy.
Now.
Ok, and new sheets.
how pets travel
Midwest Airlines Frequent Flyer Program For Pets
Midwest Airlines announced a way to reward pets that travel with their owners. The Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program, the first of its kind in the United States, awards pets one free roundtrip flight after flying with their owners on three paid roundtrip flights or six paid one-way flights.* Additionally, "human" members of the airline's frequent flyer program, Midwest Miles, may earn a free trip for their pets by redeeming 15,000 miles.
"Many customers choose Midwest Airlines when traveling with their pets, knowing that our approach to serving customers also applies to their four- legged family members," said Timothy E. Hoeksema, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our customers travel with their pets to dog and cat shows, to second homes, and on pleasure and business trips just because they enjoy their company. We decided it was high time we threw a bone to our best customers -- and their best friends -- for their loyalty to Midwest Airlines with a frequent flyer program just for pets."
Susan Kerwin-Hagen, coordinator of the Premier Pet Program and a trainer of show dogs, says Midwest makes an extra effort to reassure passengers traveling with pets. "To lessen any anxiety, pets are allowed to check in with their owners at airport ticket counters, and pets are the last to be loaded and the first to be unloaded from the plane," said Kerwin-Hagen. "We also have a special passenger notification tag attached to the kennel. After the pet is loaded, a portion of the tag is detached and given to a flight attendant who personally delivers it to the pet's owner in the cabin."
The American Kennel Club has commended Midwest Airlines for taking an important step in expanding its service for pet owners and recognizing dog owners' needs. "By rewarding owners who fly with their pets, Midwest Airlines will help alleviate many travel concerns for these individuals," said Stephanie Lane, director of Canine Legislation for the American Kennel Club. "The Premier Pet Program's flexibility will allow countless AKC constituents -- including dog owners, show exhibitors, breeders and sportsmen -- who travel even just a few times a year -- to take advantage of its benefits."
Midwest Airlines features jet service throughout the United States, including Milwaukee's most daily nonstop flights and best schedule to major destinations. Skyway Airlines, Inc. -- its wholly owned subsidiary -- operates as Midwest Connect, which offers connections to Midwest Airlines as well as point-to-point service between select markets on regional jet and turboprop aircraft. Together, the airlines offer service to 50 cities. More information is available at midwestairlines
the heavenly bed
article from hotel mag on why the heavenly bed is so heavenly.
Just how much do guests love the Heavenly Bed? So much so that many insist on bringing a bit of heaven home. To date, Westin has sold almost 4,000 fully loaded Heavenly Beds and 30,000 signature sheets and pillows. "I finally decided to buy a Heavenly Bed because it seemed less expensive than moving into a Westin hotel," wrote one California guest about a stay. Another guest who stayed at The Westin Los Angeles Airport wrote "We enjoyed the bed so much, we tried to get it in the car, but it wouldn't fit." And the orders keep coming - the brand expects sales of its Heavenly line to exceed $8 million this year.
It is amazing.
All yours for slightly under 3K
Check it out on the westin web site. Ahem,
westin hotels at home
cheese
yum, much better. i made a quesedilla (a word I realize I have no idea how to spell properly).
shredded chicken
gouda cheese
asiago cheese
spinach
salt pepper to taste
and a sprinkling of chile powder
...which of course I managed to rub into my eyes. (ok now)
i want westin pillows. i'm looking online to see if i can find the original seller. otherwise they're $65 a pop for queen size.
cheese
yum, much better. i made a quesedilla (a word I realize I have no idea how to spell properly).
shredded chicken
gouda cheese
asiago cheese
spinach
salt pepper to taste
and a sprinkling of chile powder
...which of course I managed to rub into my eyes. (ok now)
i want westin pillows. i'm looking online to see if i can find the original seller. otherwise they're $65 a pop for queen size.
phew
for a bit there, i thought i lost my last post. i viewed the blue death screen. "blogger.com closed the connection before finishing the transaction"
not exactly buying anything, but still an irritant.
ok, testing the publish shortcut now
good morning
i'm not even sure what time i fell asleep last night. i was home by 6. and instead of preparing the tortilla wrapped meal i had planned, munched on potato chips with salsa con queso.
Hey, it's a potato.)(Even I roll my eyes at that one.)
I had a glass of wine. Ok, more like 2 really full ones. Then I fell asleep in the middle of a re-run of CSI on a semi-cable channel. (somewhere in the 20s 30s. recall, i have illegal cable from a result of having a cable modem.)
I was pooped. The excitement of having a job offer extended is starting to filter in. My start date has not been finalized, but is in the works. Siemens is screwing me royally, but why should I be surprised? Irony abounded during the prior week, when they canned my manager (and someone else) as they were 'over managed' in staff. This is the guy who we immediately retracted an offer to sit on our project team this summer as the help desk liasion. He has no idea. Really.
Erm. So where was I? Ah yes. Awake before the sunrise and a bit restrained at the level of activity one can undertake at this hour. If I lived near a 24 hour laundromat I'd be tempted to get that over with. Or, if there was a facility in my building to work out in. Or at least putz around without fear of waking others. I just looked online and learned there are no Equinox gyms in queens. which kind of sucks, as i'm planning to join. the discount with work will have it at $43 a month, with the mother company paying the difference. who can afford to be fat at that price point?
hey, check it out. blogger has included keyboard shortcuts with posting mode. so hitting CTRL B after selecting text adds the pre/post html tags. oo ooo. want to post this to see something. be back in a lickity split.
