Da "K" Spot: Happy Birthday to MEEEEEE!!!!!

Cozumel, Mexico

I don't even think I made a wish!

I'm welcoming in the big ole' 35 today by doing absolutely nothing! Darryl has been trying to get me out of the house all day but I refuse (especially since the restaurant is at least a 45-minute drive) but maybe I'll feel like it by then. But for now, I'm content to lounging around and being pampered by 2 out of 3 of my favorite men :)

Darryl and Rah welcomed me home late last night from my week long vacation (birthday trip to myself with my BFF) by cleaning the house. And boy was it cleaned - I actually thought the carpet had been shampooed! LOL, but this morning I was treated to a bottle of limited edition Daisy perfume! I already had the original but when I saw the limited edition I made such a fuss that Darryl must have actually paid attention - I'm addicted to Marc Jacobs perfumes, not simply due to the delectable smell but the lovely bottle! I have every fragrance simply because I love the bottles (I think I may start collecting vintage perfume bottles as a hobby). I cant wait to see what he's gonna come out with later this year.

Daisy LE Spring Edition by Marc Jacobs

I flew to Fort Lauderdale on Monday and met up with Niece, from there we hopped on a ship (that didn't sink, I might add) and took a quick week long get-a-way to the Keys and Cozumel. I really needed some sun and couldn't think of anyone more willing to drop everything and meet up with me for some! My plan was to relax and sunbathe and as Niece doesn't like laying out in the sun (she literally covers with a towel, I find this amusing) - we both like to shop so the compromise works well. And she'll sacrifice a bit for me.

Day 1 - We slept as planned. Got of the ship in Key West (we both have been there many times). Did a bit of shopping, and re-boarded for sunbathing, drinks, and more relaxation before dinner.

Niece & Nicki in the Keys

Me & The Sponge man (literally made of sponges)

Day 2-3 - Went just as Day 1 but add room service for breakfast (that's the only way we'd make it - and that continued until we left) and then a formal dinner. After sunbathing, we took pictures, went to a comedy show, and partied all night long! Now this generally doesn't happen as we fall asleep by 10pm trying to convince ourself to go out but then deciding that sleep is simply more appealing! Ahhh, the joys of getting older. I tell you if I'm not already out of the house and dressed by 8 /9pm for an evening out - it's simply not gonna happen. Walking the local markets in Cozumel (didn't even bother with the beach - both of us have been there, done that.).


The only thing that I change is my headscarf...lol

Oh no, Pirates!

Can you spot us?

These boots aren't made for walkin'

Formal Attire:

Masses and masses of hair!

Her favorite color is orange, if you can't tell!

That smile is hilarious; but yet it's my smile and love it!

The best Birthday Girl in The World!

Day 4 - More laying out and just relaxing poolside (exactly what I intended to do). They even had a life-sized chess set of which I "attempted" to set up and play. Darryl gets mad because I never play at home with him - but quickly informed me that I set the board up wrong. That's why I just posed with the pieces! LOL

Poolside (notice the scarf change)

Catching up on my Vitamin D!

I was soooo trying not to fall in...

I feel pretty "retro" in this pic

Niece just opted to lay on the board itself!

Check out the two "Black Queens".

Black Queen on a White Knight

Towel animal/flower friends: lotus, elephant,bulldog, and polar bear

Day 5 - Back in Miami (quick drive to Fort Lauderdale - its a cheaper flight out) and back to New Orleans airport to break the news to Darryl that I'd not only been in Florida for a week but actually left the country...some truths are best left unsaid until appropriate times. Like when you have great souvenirs!!! LOL

They love their Mexican Luchador Masks...