Congrats on your new bag. We were practically there at the same time, as I was at the SFS store today and bought my first LV. I got a Damier, as well, Illovo for me. I wanted a shoulder bag. Took me about 5 minutes to pick it out and buy it. Already planning my next bag!
Angela helped me out. She was ok, but not overly friendly. When I asked to see a Belem bag, it took her awhile to figure out what bag I wanted to see. Ii was there about 2pm today.
Yeah, I decided to go with Damier instead of Mono. My next bag will probably be a Damier, too.