There's something magical about escaping the everyday for a weekend of laughter and friendship, and my stay at Hilton Orlando with my bestie Marissa was exactly that. After wrapping up a busy week of teaching and writing, I arrived late on a Friday night, tired but instantly welcomed by the kind and lively front desk staff.
We struck up a conversation about my Star Wars tattoos, traded stories about collectibles, and even bonded over our mutual love of the trendy and scary monster toy trend, Labubus. So yes, even the check-in felt like a moment of chatting with friends that revitalized me after my journey on the Brightline from Boca Raton to Orlando.
After such a long trek from South Florida, I was ready to exhale.
And the Hilton Orlando made that moment of arrival feel like a small celebration. The lobby glowed softly, filled with the hum of gentle conversation and the comforting scent of fresh coffee and food from the 24-hour market nearby. I grabbed a chilled bottle of wine, a few snacks, and made my way up to my newly renovated double queen guest room overlooking the resort's lush, tropical grounds and pool.
What awaited me inside stopped me in my tracks. It was a beautiful birthday cake, waiting just for me, with the Florida Atlantic University logo, where I also teach. I immediate called my husband and excitedly told him how welcome I felt from that first moment that I got into my room. My birthday wasn't for a few more weeks, but the thoughtful surprise instantly made me feel seen, special, and right at home.
I kicked off my shoes, slipped into my pajamas, and popped on a ⁘Snow White⁘ face mask (because who says self-care can't have a little Disney flair?). I poured myself a glass of wine, curled up in the ultra-comfortable Hilton bed, and put on ⁘K-Pop Demon Hunters,⁘ streaming straight from my own Netflix account thanks to the room's smart TV connection.
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