Going to run away

[lwuest]

just for five days.  I'm running away to Las Vegas all by myself.  I have always loved visiting Las Vegas and hubby and I usually visited a couple of times a year.  We are "low rollers", but we love the shows, people watching and the vibe of the city.

I also have a special feeling for LV because Stevie B and I shared a trip there together a few years ago.  I think he was about 29 at the time.  I had to go to LV for a business trip, had extra frequent flyer points and asked my son to come along with me. We had such a great time together.  He had never been there so it was fun for me to show him the casinos and the liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip.  I loved standing with him and watching the Bellagio fountain show and then going into the Conservatory.

We had dinner in the restaurant on top of the Stratosphere.  We shared so many laughs, but also had some pretty deep discussions.  I'm so glad we had that special time together.

Anyway, I'm leaving on Wednesday, going all by myself, and it's exactly what I want to do.  I'm going to do exactly and only what I want to do.  I'll be people watching a lot.  I'm also taking along a couple of books and will sit by the pool in the sun.   I'll be gambling a bit too, but I don't expect I will win a jackpot large enough to send a chartered jet to pick up my hubby.

I know this is a trip to La La Land that will be short lived.  But during that time I'm determined to put myself into a "forget about it bubble" and do what Stevie B, Mel, Drakie and Chuck would want me to do.  Which is to find a little bit of sunshine in our gray days.

Linda
Mom to Stevie B 7/3/73 - 2/12/07
Great Aunt to Drakie 2/1/99-5/7/04
Cousin to Chuck 7/30/70 - 6/9/04
Aunt to Mel, Drakie's Dad 2/12/74 - 6/30/06

[Judy, Dougie's Mom]

Annette

Travel safe and I hope your memories will bring you smiles.

I agree, Vegas is a great place. Hugo's is a really nice restaurant too.

Love
Judy

"MAKANA LIVES"
forever in my heart

[MelissaCharliesMom]

Havent made it to Vegas yet, maybe someday. Safe travels.

[rita-grammy]

Sounds wonderful....
Have some peace ....me time



Rita

[laurenE]

It sounds wonderful.   I ran away three times  since mom died a few yrs ago.  Usually its right around the holidays.   I LOVE it and highly recommend it to those who can get away. It gives you something to look forward to besides thinking about the holidays and how sad those times can be.

 It doesnt have to be far.   One time I took a flight to Texas to see a friend for a week in San Antonio.  This was right after mom died,  about 3 mos after,  and I swear I was still a zombie, in shock.   It was nice to get away in Dec,  the first holiday w/o her.  It helped take my focus off of my sadness for just a bit, and gave me a fun memory to help sugar coat that difficult time.

One time I ran to Indpls, 100 miles away, and stayed in a nice hotel alone, ate dinner when and where I wanted,  shopped downtown, took a good book to read by the indoor pool, etc..  That was in January, right after the holidays and being cooped up in the house for the winter.
 
The next time I took a train to Chicago.  alone.   It was awesome.  Got off on the train downtown,  took a cab to a hotel on Michigan Ave, and shopped  amongst the hustle and bustle and ate and had a blast!   That was also in Dec.   

 Hmm,   I think there is a theme here.  lol.    Holidays are difficult and its important to take good care of yourself , pamper yourself just a bit and give yourself something to look forward to during that time.   They are approaching fast this year.

I hope you had fun!  Let us know!

lauren