"Bright light city gonna set my soul, gonna set my soul on fire; Got a whole lot of money that’s ready to burn, so get those stakes up higher..." --Pomus/Shuman (Elvis Presley)
This will be the time where you all get out your teeny tiny violins and play a sad symphony just for poor pitiful me, ok? I am stuck in Vegas for the next 10 days.
My job, which I love, has brought me to beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada to work a meeting. Work. Now, I am not one to whine (shut it) but Vegas can be a pain in the rear when you're here for a job like mine. The conference centers are a million miles from everywhere, casinos are only fun and charming at 5am when you've been up all night before, and there are a zillion tourists who wander around generally getting in the way.
But here I am, with my supply of "staff" red polo shirts and khaki pants, ready to face whatever it is that comes my way. I'm sure that all will be fine and I may actually get some sleep or take a pull on a slot machine once in a while. I'll make time for some fun - and maybe make good on my threats to get hitched! (haha!)
I was looking out at the lights from my hotel room thinking of all of those people out there looking for their big opportunity - money, excitement, love. Unfortunately, even a place like this with the opulent hotel lobbies, gourmet restaurants, and big name entertainment can't give us what we really need. Sure, it's fun to visit, but it is SO far removed from the real world.
Give me a hug from my nephew, a good laugh with my best friend, a home cooked meal any day. Actually.. in about 10 days. I'll be way overdue by then.
I'll try to post any fun stories from the road - and if I'm not too whipped I'll get to my 2005 in review for your reading pleasure.
Viva Las Vegas!
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