I'm at another conference for my organization, Florida International University, this time in Orlando. I'm staying at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. After taking a walk around the property tonight, I must say, it is quite impressive. Much more so for the grounds than the hotel itself, although that is also quite nice. The coffee in the rooms is quite shitty, though.
In any case, the trip up was… interesting. The person I was supposed to come with, my boss, was held back at the last minute. Her stand in is one of my best reps from the call center. The rep, with whom I shared a car ride, was warned shortly before we departed that we would be taking back roads. I really prefer them - the scenery is much better. For me, it added an hour to the trip. For her, it added two. “How?”, you ask? Easy: She's accustomed to traveling 90-95mph to get to Orlando. I'm accustomed to 70.
As I am accorded $21 per day for food, my intent is to walk out of here in the plus column. The BK across the street will be helping me with that. I was able to get dinner for $4.04, a net gain of $7.96, as I get $12 for dinner. At lunch I netted about $2, for my lunch allowance is only $6. Now, for breakfast, the conference is providing me a continental breakfast in the dining hall; however, if I were to order the continental from the hotel, I would be out $11 of my own coin, as the university only gives me $3 for breakfast. Not even enough for a cup of coffee at the damn Gas-n-Sip down the street. Cheap bastards.
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