Vegas

It's been over a week since my last post. As I had mentioned in my previous post my work had sent me on a trip to Vegas for a company conference. We arrived in Vegas on Sunday, and stayed at the Palazzo, the newest casino on the strip. This casino and hotel was brimming with elegance. Marble floors everywhere, swanky lights, large fountains, and of course only the best in service. At the Palazzo every room is a suite. My room included a large king sized bed, a drop down living room with couch and ottoman, 2 large flat screen television sets, a wet bar, a desk with a fax/printer, a breakfast table and chairs, remote controlled shades and drapery, large glass shower, a deep soaking tub, 2 bath robes, a television in the bathroom, two sinks, a vanity area, and a separate room for the toilet. I was in awe! The square footage of this suite was larger than our apartment and nicely decorated. Every night I found chocolates on my bed from the hotel staff and fresh ice in our cooler. I was so happy that James was able to join me on this trip for the first few days!

The conference was filled with many meetings, seminars, introductions, conversations, and dinners. The days for the most part were quite busy. James was able to come for the first two days and then was called into work. I was sad that he did not get to enjoy Vegas longer. Especially with the extravagant accommodations. On his stay he did however get to walk the strip with me at night and during the day he enjoyed the immaculate pools with chairs that allowed you to soak in the pool. I was sad to see him go but happy that called him to work.

The planned dinners were amazing and delicious! I had salmon, crab cakes, lobster bisque, and cheesecake shaped like lollipops and served on a lollipop tree. It was wonderful. Not to mention the different wines I was able to try at dinner.

It was also wonderful to get to know the staff. The people from my office and the corporate people from around the country. It is truly amazing what they do and the wealth of knowledge and experience they hold. It was also fun to talk to those from the DC offices and discuss the DC area that I miss so much.

On our trip my co-worker Lindsay and I had the opportunity to get invited to go to a few of the night clubs for after parties with the some of the company. It was fun and interesting. I hadn't been to a club in years. We received some VIP passes for these parties with the company allowing us to meet and get to know some of the key members of the corporation. It was fun to pass everyone else waiting outside of the club to get in :) The first club we went to was called Pure it was in Caesars palace. It was very trendy and white. It had wonderful service and some people on the dance floor. On a different night we went to Studio 54 at MGM. It was a fun party with all kinds of people dancing, go-go dancers on podiums (clothed), and trapeze artists swinging from the sky (also clothed). That was the first time I had seen male go-go dancers as well.

Every night there was something to do, or someplace to go. Our morning sessions began pretty early as well. I found myself quite tired most of the week. There were wonderful and accomplished speakers who presented at the main sessions. They had great insight and perspective so it was a treat to hear them speak.

Today I feel like crashing and resting. Tomorrow I will spend the day cleaning, doing laundry, and getting errands done. On Sunday James' family is coming for a short visit! Yay! We're excited to see them and have them experience so-Cal with us. I fear that Monday will come too quickly.

All in all it was a great and eventful week!!! I had never been to Vegas before, or received such nice accommodations for work. I now feel that I have truly experienced Vegas and gained valuable insight/knowledge for the company I am working for. But I'm definitely happy to be home, back online, and back in touch with the rest of life.