What is it about Vegas???

  Ok, I have a question.  What is it about Vegas that brings out the guilt in people?  It is too funny.  Some people are embarrassed to say that they have gone, some make sure we all know that they would NEVER gamble or drink and only go to shop or spa.   Some people refuse to have a good time while they are there to make sure the rest of the folks know they do not approve.  The comments are endless.  People always hope they won't see anyone they know and they ALWAYS do.  That should be a lesson to all of us.  You can't go ANYWHERE without someone knowing you sooo always be on your best be "have"! :)  

So here's MY take: 

1.  Yes, it's full of trash.  But so is your t.v. and it's in your HOUSE.  Grant it...you don't have to turn your t.v. on, however, most people do. :) 

2 I will NEVER take my kids.  Maybe when they are grown and have their OWN children which they can leave at home with a sitter...I'll think about it.  (please remind me of this if it ever crosses my mind to take them... Luke will for SURE stay at home.  Too much eye candy...which is a stretch to even call it candy!

3.  We get free flights and some NICE  hotels have $65 a night rates.  That's cheaper than driving to Dallas to shop.  Okay...so I let the cat out of the bag as to why I go.

4.  My reasons for going:  a) shopping (of course!)  b) fun shows and good chow c) spa get-aways

   This is a slightly different take than the one up top with the NEVER comment. :)

5.   I do not make it a habit to gamble, and I'll tell you why.    I prefer NOT to THROW away good cash at a smoky loud table when it can buy a great pair of shoes. :)  I have been known to play a few rounds of  "21" but what's the point?  the dealer ALWAYS has the better hand and I might as well have lit a match to a $100 bill!  

I have to add a funny story about how you will always see someone you know.  One time my husband and I were staying at the PARIS but decided to visit the Bellagio.  We were wandering about and ended up at the back of the casino looking for a restroom.  Well what do you know?  An old friend of Burt's happen to be walking out of the restroom as Burt was entering. (He lives in Dallas).  He was not staying at the Bellagio either, just checking it out. 

 Hmmmm....crazy stuff. :)  It keeps people on their toes, eh?  I don't believe for a second what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  There are things such as cameras,  friends who like to talk, and other people who know YOU, but you never noticed they were there until, say, the plane trip home***  And then there's that thing we call a conscience that follows us everywhere we go... 

I have a good time when I go but just a 2 or 3 days is P-L-E-N-T-Y of time to just chill, shop, walk, (a billion miles because you think the next hotel is just "right down there, it can't be too far,") and then hop on a plan and run home and hug and kiss my kids because I missed them soooo much...and then they start fighting and screaming and pushing and shoving...and I think... I missed this?  This is why I couldn't wait to get home?  When's the next trip?  :)