Viva Las Vegas

I am writing to you from the city of no sleep and excess--yes, I am in Vegas. Why is this so shocking? Several years ago Mistycans suggested a trip to this town which immediately solicited a two page response as to why Vegas is evil and hated. (By me of course because by the looks of it, this place is embraced by many.) Upon entering the lobby of the hotel there was a gaggle of girls recently kicked off of sorority island drunk off their ass, smoking Virginia Slims, fake tans, fake bleach blonde BIG hair brought to you by aquanet, donning clothing purchased from Forever 21. Rather than run screaming in the opposite direction, I proceeded to the check in desk and things did in fact get better from there. 1991 is the last time I was here and the landscape has certainly changed however the people have not. No big shock there. The work conference (learning how to schedule efficient and quality jelly doughnut processing with minimal resources) which brought me here in the first place starts tomorrow at 8am sharp so I highly doubt a night on the town will be taken in tonight. The hotel is off the hook however with 8 swimming pools, a huge ass spa, and lord knows what else. The rest of the evening will be spent checking out the surroundings and seeing what to occupy time with in the coming days. (I get to go home on Wednesday!) Some options--taking in Seinfeld or Rita Rugner, Blue Man Group, Cirque de Sole, and lots of other things. We shall see. It is indeed strange to have left Miss B at home and venture out solo.

Highlight of the weekend: Wine and cheese evening with the Bear in Training and his Superbear. Got to see a slide show of the Italy and France trip with commentary by both of the fellas. Plus drink yummy red wine and eat a thousand different kinds of fancy schmancy cheese on crackers and bread. That was dinner. Hee hee! A lovely evening full of wonderful conversation and giggles. Oh, and it was the first the Bear in Trainings apartment had been viewed since we helped him move in and it is FABULOUS! So well put together. What a lovely den he has created.

Off to go check out the spa and get my long run in for the week. Then maybe the pool. Ok, maybe Vegas isn't so bad, especially when the jelly doughnut factory is footing the bill. It just seems like one of those places that should have JEthan in it! JEthan, where are you and why aren't you here? People would LOVE your shoes. More updates to follow.