My day at work was.....lets say busy (major understatement), and this little getaway to San Francsisco was what kept me going through the day. I finally got through it, got home and did a record breaking 10 minute house clean and ran out the door to catch a bus. After the bus ride (which was shared with some "interesting" people), we then took the sytrain to the airport. The flight was quick and pleasant however, still leaving me slightly exhausted. We figured out the BART system, which is the San Francsico local train system, and ended up surprisingly at the correct stop. I must add, it definitly is much more fun and cost effective taking local transportation in comparison to a taxi.

We walked up Market street, took a couple more turns up to our hotel, The Grand Hyatt San Francisco, and proceeded to check in. The friendly man at the counter informed us that for our complimentary stay (from winning the gingerbread competition), we were booked in the Penthouse suite!! I really couldn't believe it!

Anyways, our room is spectactular and beautiful. It is decorated with georgeous historic chinese decor, and I have fell in love with this antique armoire painted delicatly with golden chinese pictures. I will try my best to create an image of this room...You walk in and in front of you is a couple antique couches, a chaise, a gigantic TV on a weathered wooden shelving unit. The curtains are hung proudly around the dazzling views of the city, and along the wall there is a large marble counter with a golden sink to freshen up. Further into the room, there is an impressive marble dining room table with a golden chandalier above. The room feels majestic and so elegant; I feel out of place with my track pants and headband. In this first room there are two things that have caught my attention, the first being a massage chair tucked neatly in the corner and second is this coffee machine looking gadget that comes with little coffee shots alongside in a black velvet case. I look forward to tomorrow mornings coffee.

The bedroom is spacious as well, and the fluffy white bed is calling me as I type. There is a touchscreen computer, a printer, some chairs, a gigantic window and the beautiful armoire i was talking about earlier. The bathroom is spectacular. There is a bathroom area with little "gates" for doors, and there are of course sinks, flowers, a gigantic tub, a shower, and get this... a sauna! Hmmmm..... Dear Hyatt, Have fun trying to remove me on Monday! I am in awe over this room, feeling like I just can't take it all in fast enough.

Along with this room, we get private access to a VIP lounge/club where we were invited for complimentary breakfasts, hor' devours and an evening dessert selection from the chef! Could this get any better? I don't think so, but I haven't even stepped out into the city yet! I promise I will talk more about san Francisco soon, but this discussion about this room had to happen. Oh, I have to sign off now, our room service is here.... I am about to have the BEST midnight snack, Ribs, some green beans, and apple juice. Mmmmmmmmm.