Birthday Shenanigans!

So another birthday has passed for myself, now that I am 22 (or the deuce deuce as Zak calls it) and have successfully had a hang over on most weekends while 21.. it has dawned on me that well... I am 22 now. What do 22 year olds do? Must I sophisticate my wine palette? No more tequila shots?!

This is the first birthday that I have had that didn't include a countdown.. it just kind of came and went. Does this mean that I am getting *gasp* OLD? But no matter how old I get I can count on one thing, and that is being able to spend it with my husband.. whether he is in the same country as me or not, he always makes my birthday's memorable.

On my birthday weekend this year we decided to use some of our million billion gazillion Hilton points and book a room at the Millennium Hilton in Seoul. When we got to the Hilton I was so amazed with all of their beautiful holiday arrangements! This hotel was 5 stars in my book. After checking in and heading up to our room, we put the Dom Perignon on some ice and made our way to the executive lounge where we were greeted with appetizers and drinks, free of charge! (It pays to be a Diamond member!!!)

 Me in our hotel room! :)

After many lovely drinks in the lounge and hours of gazing out the window looking at beautiful Seoul Tower, it was time for dinner! The Millenium Hilton had about 5 restaurants, this place was more like a resort. We chose a wonderful French restaurant to eat at, where I had a serving of Monkfish, and Zak had Korea's version of Kobe Beef. We snapped a photo by the beautiful tree after dinner:

After dinner we went back to pop open our bottle of champagne!! I (understandably) after already enjoying happy hour and wine with dinner.. hit the pillow after only a glass! Here are some pictures:

(The only picture I got of Zak, and of coarse he is always goofin off! lol)

So onto the next day, my actual birthday. We set out to find the duty free shop hoping to get some items tax free since we are foreigners.. but apparently you have to have a plane ticket back home to actually receive the items because they are shipped to your gate before you board the plane. Hmph. So feeling a bit let down after that discovery we walked to the main level of this huge mall, only to find the exact store we tried to buy from up stairs right next to us! YAY! Only this time we had to pay taxes and the prices were jacked up from the products being imported.. but all is well because I am now the proud owner of a new set of black onyx earrings and toggle bracelet from Tiffany & Co. I told you my husband is the best didn't I?!

We walked around Apgujeong did a little more shopping, then went out to eat at TGI Friday's. Disappointedly there were no potato skins or fried green beans on the menu. :( The TGI Friday's in the states is definitely much better than what is offered in Korea. We did pass by an "On the Border" Mexican restaurant that landed in Korea, so we will have to try that one out soon and see if it is comparable to the one in the states. 

Zak at TGI Friday's

So there you have it, my birthday in a nutshell. I had an awesome time, and am really thankful for being able to spend it with Zak. I am one lucky girl to have such a loving husband.

Thanks for reading!

PS> Here is a picture of Zak getting kicked in the face by Kung Fu Panda!