Saturday, December 10, 2016

TPS McAllen and then San Fran with the "Original OG Squad!!!"

Last minute I got a call to hop a plane the same day to head to an assignment in McAllen TX.  I ran home, finished packing and headed to the airport.  Of course when I boarded the plan there was a plane full of Nuns, this has been my 2nd or 3rd in the last couple of months...always makes me feel safe! Awaiting for me at the TPS McAllen was Food and Beverage training with a full bar, evening food and Queen Zirkle herself, it was good to see her face and rejuvenating for my soul. 

Selfie of me and one of the sisters.

When you arrive on property and you have the same car as your mentor....she taught me well!!!
 

While in Texas my battle buddy and best friend on the team, Shan, had the pleasure of going to DC for work and got to meet Mr. Marriott himself.  I am sooooooo crazy proud of her and a bit jealous, looking good Shan!
 

When the hotel team names a drink after you!!!  You can go to the Ignite Lounge at the TPS McAllen and have a Crown Royal Apple Drink called the Kandi Apple....it is pretty delicious!
 
 
After my time in McAllen I was to have an assignment in San Jose, so a quick decision, a few phone calls and I ended up going to San Fran to see Tiffany and we ended up getting Jessica on a plane as well.  We can't believe that it had been 2 years since we had been together, when we all got together it was like we hadn't skipped a beat. I don't know what my life would be like without these ladies, they are my rocks, my laughs and my memories....I love them more than I could ever express.

The beautiful Charlie and I got to hang out the morning before Jessica arrived so that his mommy could get some work done!  He is so cute and totally has an attitude and is spoiled like his Mom!
 

A little time on the pier after Jessica arrived....OMG these ladies....we laughed so much and just enjoyed each others company.  As I get older I realize that I don't have a ton of friends, but the ones that I do have are so special, important and fill my life with such greatness.
 

We stood and watched the seals on the Wharf for a long time....we laughed, picked out the ones that reminded us of each other and watched the millions of people watch them.
 

We went to one of the oldest bars in San Fran, the bar that actually invented the Irish Coffee....of course we had to have one there.....and maybe one to go!! 
 

Jessica was in heaven at Ghirardelli Square and the Ghirardelli store....we all bought a little treat while we were there. It was getting dark and the lights around the square were beautiful. 
 

There is no San Fran trip complete without riding the street car!  We didn't ride far, but man did we laugh and left an impression on the driver!  Never fails that no matter where we go or who we run into they always ask if we are sisters, best friends or what is up because we are having such a great time.
 

Well we walked the 10 miles to get to the Full House house to find that it was under complete renovation and didn't so much anymore look like our childhood!  We still loved seeing it and the walk there and back was beautiful, we got to see SOOO much of the city!
 

Tiffany really wanted to try this place called the Foreign Cinema, she had heard about it but hadn't been yet, so of course we said yes!  It was a restaurant that had a small outside space which was heated, lights strung up and they play an old movie on the wall while you eat and drink.  They were playing Casablanca and we had such a great time, again the waiter asked if we were related!!
 

Such a fun night of dinner, drinks and laughter!
 

Jessica and I went to Chinatown the morning before we left as Tiffany had to go to work so we ventured out.  We might have purchased a few things for Tiffany that we hid around the house....she started finding them that night!!!
 
SUCH a fun trip that I am so thankful that we had the chance to do last minute and that it worked for Jessica to join us!  We keep saying every time we get together that we have to do this every year and then life gets in the way.  Well I hope we stick to it and that we see each other in 2017, lord knows it is good for my soul to see these ladies!  Love ya the Original OG Squad! 

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