I don't remember the pivotal place and time when I had my very first sip of Chai Tea Latte from Starbucks, made with Soy Silk vanilla, but when I did - it was love at first sip! Really. When I like something that much...I can be quite obsessive (and being obsessive cannot be in a "good way"). There were some days that I was visiting Starbucks up to three times a day and for every cup it was $3.25 (it costs more for soy milk). I wouldn't even want lunch...just needed my Chai Tea Latte.
I worked in a very male dominated industry where my only solace during the day was escaping to Starbucks. Doesn't that just sound so sad? But as soon as the barrista called my name to pick up my "tall, soy Chai" things would always start to look up again. It's that first sip from the cup. The perfect hot beverage temperature. The spiciness. Hint of cinnamon. Is that a hint of vanilla too? It is comfort in a cup. I literally felt all the ills and the wrongs in the world vanishing starting from the hairs on my head and making its way to my toes. Comfort in a cup!
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We celebrated our anniversary with a visit to Las Vegas. Our trip had been highly anticipated since September with reservations at The Bellagio (I have yet to get there...but no regrets!). Room rates and vacation packages are amazing for hotel accommodations in Las Vegas right now. Some offers and invitations are so phenomenal that if you weren't planning to visit Sin City any time soon, you might reconsider just because of the enticing packages.
About three weeks before our long awaited vacation, we received an amazing package offer, via snail mail, from The Wynn Resorts. The package was almost too good to be true that I was sure there was a catch and that I would find out about it once I made the reservations. There was no catch. Our accommodations were amazing and The Wynn continually spoiled us with sweet, unexpected surprises for spending our anniversary with them.
Part of the package was a choice of either staying at The Wynn Hotel or a complimentary upgrade to an Encore Resort Suite King. We selected the later and enjoyed the spaciousness and modern decor of our suite. While we were marveling and planning our dinner reservations for the evening, we heard a doorbell. A doorbell? Can't be....in a hotel room? We ignore it and continue conversations when the bell sound is heard again. Before we know it, someone is knocking and attempting entrance into our suite! As we hurry to open the door a friendly voice announces "Special Delivery for you!" For us? From whom? Who knew we were here at Encore?
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