In Recovery
22 Apr
I returned from Vegas with:
- $25 left in the cash that I took
- 159 pictures to document the weekend
- 10 hours of sleep the whole time I was there
- One souvenir beer mug from “Dick’s Last Resort”
- One tank top from “Dick’s Last Resort,” reading (very inappropriately, I know) “I love Dicks”
- A stomach sore from laughter with the girls
- Blisters on my toes from dancing in heels until the wee hours of the night
- The inevitable sore throat/looming cold as a result of the 10 hours of sleep the whole time I was there
- I’m sure an extra few pounds…
While I was in Vegas I…
- Saw Carrot Top at the Luxor. He’s really hilarious. Really.
- Ate at one of the infamous buffets and survived.
- Took a “High Octane” shot to start off the drinking weekend.
- Saw the inside of at least 15 cabs.
- Went to Excalibur, The Venetian, MGM Grand, New York, New York; Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Monte Carlo, Treasure Island, Mirage, Stratosphere, Bellagio, Paris and the Golden Nugget over the course of the four days.
- Single handedly sweet talked our way into two clubs, VIP style, no cover (Club Tao and LAX).
- Earned free Patron Tequila shots for me and the other seven girls… five times. I can’t even fathom how much money those guys spent on us (Club Tao)
- Danced on one of the most crowded dance floors ever (Club Tao)
- Met two guys that I know I would click with… if they lived in my state. One is a midwest guy so he has my number, just in case. Texting has resulted (Club Tao)
- Ate McDonalds for the first time in five years at 4 am
- Ate at Dick’s Last Resort… twice
- Enjoyed complimentary tickets to Mamma Mia thanks to a friend of mine in PR in Las Vegas
- Purchased an aqua massage after night number two of dancing
- Witnessed a “Flair Contest,” at Kahunaville between bartenders
- Was invited to be on 20 different VIP guest lists during our time there
- Snagged a free H2000 Limo (hummer limo) to OG’s and then enjoyed the “house car,” on the way back to our hotel
- Enjoyed three 4-D rides: Spongebob, Dinosaur Rescue and Log Ride
- Conquered my fear of heights by eating dinner at the “Top of the World,” at Stratosphere and leaning over the edge of the view tower (115 stories high)
- Managed to be intoxicated before noon on a Saturday
- Took pictures with parrots
- Saw the light show on the “Old Vegas,” strip
- Smoked a cigarette (daring!)
- Sang along to a Broadway play (Mamma Mia)
- Drank out of an Eiffel Tower shaped glass
- …and more (some things that happen in Vegas really do need to stay in Vegas!)
Whoa!!! I would have to train before I could even begin to party on your level! You are true rockstar indeed!
I’m so glad you had fun, Nora! I bet that was exactly what you needed!
Hugs, hugs and hugs!
Nova
Did you take photos of the hummer limo???
Wow Girlfriend…you really had the Vegas experience in one trip. It took me two or three trips to do all that! You make a girl proud! You also make a girl want to go back!
Nova: Yes, one of the girls has a picture of all of us in front of it… I will post when I can get it! You could party with us, I’m sure of it! It was a wonderful whirlwind of a vacation
RWick: It was intense. That’s for sure. That’s not even the “complete,” list as I keep thinking of things that we accomplished. I think I’ll be ready to go back in a few years!