Livin' La Vida Vegas.

"Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green and the girls are pretty"
-Guns N' Roses

For the husband's 25th birthday two years ago we decided we wanted to live la vida loca.  Well, the husband decided.  It has turned into somewhat of a tradition.  Every year for his birthday we take a trip to a place we've never been.  It is HIS birthday so I just go along with it.  Except when he wants to go to an island.  I cannot take the island life.  If it were up to him we would most likely travel to a different island every year.  I on the other hand, well, I am more of a city girl.  Hold-the-phone, sure, beaches are beautiful and sunshine is great.  But, let's be real.  You've seen one, you've seen them all.  So, to sin city we flew.  And, we had a fabulous time.  We made the Bellagio our home for a week, ate wonderful food, walked up and down the strip and laughed at the drunken mess of people swarming the inside of the casinos.  It was spectacular.  Until I got sick.  And, no, it wasn't caused from an alcohol binge.  It was a mild case of dehydration.  Yeah, only I would go to Vegas and become dehydrated.  So, here is what I suggest.  If you plan on going to Vegas during the month of June (it was 109 degrees at 10 o'clock at night) drink lots of liquids.  And, I mean H2O, not a vodka tonic.  Oh, so you think I am a party pooper?  Try having a bout of cold chills, nausea, and vomiting as you try to enjoy your delicious cheese burger.  Seriously.  Fun?  I think not.  Those sweet, sweet individuals standing under the blistering Vegas sun selling bottles of water are a lifesaver.  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  I also don't recommend spending a week in Las Vegas.  A weekend sure.  But, five whole days, you're pushing it.  Yeah, it was great to unwind poolside.  Yeah, it was great to meet Roberto Cavalli.  But, five days is two days too much.  Oh, and you must.  Seriously, MUST watch the O' Cirque De Soleil show.  The dancers. The story.  It was all exquisite.  And you would be so lucky to witness such beauty.  The husband and I relished in all the entertainment.  And, we'd definitely go back again.  Maybe.  Just maybe, I'd do a little gambling next time, actually, who am I kidding.  I do not gamble.  I'm still working on that poker face.  Till next time!
xoxo