We used valet parking when we stayed at the Embassy Suites in Portland. They only had hourly parking if you went non-valet...totally not worth it if you needed in-out privileges. Every time they returned with the my car keys, they'd give them to Mr. Nick. I guess guys almost always do the driving. But they'd still hand the keys to him when he told them it was my car. *eyes roll*

I totally loved the pillows. I even took the pillow cases off to see what brand they were. I've been scouring the 'net for Martex Brentwood pillows. You can buy them online, but I haven't found a site that will ship them outside of Canada. I have a feeling my email to Martex will go unanswered. So if, by chance, anyone knows where in Canada I can buy these pillows (or if they're sold under a different name), please let me know!!

I also noticed an abundance of seniors (or rather, people who appear to be of retirement age) working in retail. The observation sure made me glad to be living in Canada. There was one little old lady working in Hallmark, and she could barely rip my postage stamps for me!

And I got a tiny raise today! There was a little extra in the budget! Woo! It almost makes up for the money I will no longer get in lieu of my benefits plan since our benefits plan is now officially in place! YEEEEEAH! I am so excited to see what kind of benefits we will be entitled too!! (And how much it will affect our paycheques.)