How about that ride in? Must be why they call it Sin City. Ha ha ha.

I went to Vegas from May 9 to May 13. Yes, I missed Mother's Day to spend a week in Sin City...but my mom forgave me because she is amazing. Why did I go to Vegas, you ask? Well, one of the girls who lived on my hall this past year, Mckee, graciously invited me. Her dad works for an electronic distributing company (EDS), which was hosting a trade show at the Paris Hotel Casino in LV, baby! The deal included 4 nights in the Paris Hotel, 2 meals a day (sometimes 3), and $375. Holla!
We woke up around 6:45 every morning to arrive, polished and fed, at the Conference center at 7:45. Those of you who know me are probably amazed at those hours. I'm amazed, too. For those of you who don't know my sleeping habits, let's just say for 8 AM Calculus fall semester, I literally rolled out of bed at 7:45 and managed to get to class on time, looking like a complete disaster. Lucky for me, everyone in the class was constantly in a stupor they'd made it themselves and nobody really gave a hoot about what each other looked like.
Back to Vegas. Of course, you have to be 21 to gamble/party in Vegas because gambling involves free alcoholic beverages. So, sadly, Mckee and I couldn't really partake. BUT, we did see The Lion King at Mandalay Bay and did a heck of a lot of sightseeing. The great thing about Vegas is that it really is alive at night. You don't have to be under the influence of anything (though most are) to have a great time. We were usually back in the hotel room by 10 PM, though, since we had to report so early every morning. No complaints here, though. Definitely going to go back in a few years..Post - 21 years of age.


Me and the Strip!


View from our hotel room. Pretty bossy.


EDS trade show! Had some great conversations with men in business attire. My personal favorite? A German-Canadian who told me about his philosophy of life. Incredibly interesting. Of course, I can't remember his name because this happened a month and a half ago, but he was such a character. Charming and 69 years old. He told me he swam and ran everyday and took it upon himself to constantly want more out of life. Amen to that.