Hoover Dam Pics

These were pics from our trip to the Hoover Dam.



How beautiful is that?


On the tour, they actually took us down in the dam, which was a little creepy, because you could feel the floor shaking as the Colorado River rushed by underneath this tunnel:



Courtney hanging out at the dam:


And this is me standing in Arizona, while Kev's in Nevada.


These were the "dam dogs" that they served at the cafe there. We actually got a sticker that said, "I ate a dam dog" when we finished it. Fun stuff :)

Vegas, Baby - Part II

So we survived our trip to "Fabulous Las Vegas!!!"
In many ways, it was exactly what I expected - jaded people (i.e. taxi drivers that scream out, "Get out of the way, asshole!!!" at every turn), sex (i.e. people standing on every corner handing out stripper/hooker cards where you can get "full service" from Amber for only $35.99 - crazy), and casino after casino after casino.
What I did not expect was the beautiful views of the mountains that surround Las Vegas. It was so different than anything you'll ever see in Texas...



But seriously - where else can you go to Venice, Paris, Monte Carlo, New York, and to Caesar's Palace in a 5 mile range? This is the shot of the New York, New York:



This was the view:

From the top of this.

I have to tell you that the entire Eiffel Tower experience was amazing and ever-so frightening all at once. But good memories and awesome pictures were made :)


And also - this is real gold that lines the windows of the entire Mandalay Bay hotel. How bizarre is that???


All in all, it was a good time. We saw the Hoover Dam, we saw some shows, we saw every hotel on the strip (and some off of the strip), and we collected all 1800 stripper trading cards (ha). What more can you ask for in a 4 day trip?

Vegas, BABY!

That's right! We're leaving tomorrow for Vegas.
Any suggestions for things to see while we're there are welcome, and would be ever so helpful, since I've had zero time to research Las Vegas...
The only thing I know for sure is that I'm staying at Circus Circus and going to see the Hoover Dam while I'm there.
Will post pictures as soon as I can.

Updates

Wow - so much has been going on recently, I haven't even had time to write about everything.
First of all, I got the promotion that I was talking about earlier. And it's weird, because I'm super excited about it - I'll be working in an office a lot closer to home, which is nice - but I'm also sad because I'll be leaving my office in about three weeks. In all the time that I was wishing for the promotion, I never took into account how much I would miss the people that I've worked with for the last 5 years. So now I'm dealing with that. Saying goodbye to my friends, having to meet all new people, and going from being comfortable in my job to being a trainee all over again. If I could just fast forward a few months, that would be great.

And I'M GETTING MARRIED...again...
I just won a honeymoon trip to Vegas on a radio show, and part of the package is a renewal of vows ceremony at Circus Circus. How random is that?
Actually, I had the choice of staying at the Hooters Hotel or at Circus Circus. But being the smart, flat chested girl that I am, I immediately picked Circus Circus, much to my husband's dismay. Can't allow him too much happiness, now can I?

Co's Rant '07

I just got finished watching "My Super Sweet 16" on MTV. And I was reminded instantly, why it was that I boycotted that show over a year ago.
SERIOUSLY! It's not a tragedy that "Daddy only got me the BMW SUV, when I wanted the BMW Sports CAR! UHH!"
I would love to see some spoiled-ass-Prada-wearing-Lexus-driving-perfect-nail-because-I've-
never-had-to-lift-a-finger-a-day-in-my-life BRAT get a J.O.B.
Because I guarantee you, you wouldn't last a day in the real world.
Bite me.
Or volunteer somewhere.
Whatever helps society more and makes me loathe you less...

Wanted: 24 Hour On-Call Nanny

So I finally got to go see my Berly this weekend and hang out a bit with her family. That's right I said FAMILY. She has an entire family. Which is so bizarre and wonderful all at once. Kev and I finally met Alivia, who was so cute in a leopard print hat and pants! She's adorable, and she's one of those one in a gazillion babies that doesn't cry very much. At least she didn't on Saturday...
What amazed me the most was how natural Alan and Kimberly were as parents. Alivia hiccupped - I (naturally) freaked out, thinking that this was a sure sign that she would spontaneously combust at any moment; Alan laughed at me and assured me that Alivia was just fine; Kimberly added in the fact that babies hiccup approximately 4 hours per day.
OK.
I thought new parents were supposed to be nervous! But they weren't - they were old pros at this whole parenting thing. How does that happen? Berly explained it with the "everything I need to know, I learned at the hospital" explanation. Evidently, they give you a "parenting crash course" before they send you on your way into the world with child.
Thank goodness. You talk about somebody furiously and franticaly scribbling down notes on their way out the hospital doors! That would be me!
"I'm sorry maam - I missed the part where you were talking about what to do when your daughter first mentions that she wants to go on a date!"
I wonder if the Super Nanny charges a retainer fee to be on 24 hour call...

Themes for 2007

So I'm opting out of the whole "New Year's Resolution" thing for 2007, and instead focusing on general themes for the year. I've narrowed it down to three major areas in which I want to grow:
1) health - not so much focus on being "thin," but rather being "healthy" physically and spiritually
2) respect - understanding that each person is different with a different way of doing things
3) stillness - just being more laid-back in general. I'm such a high-strung person. (as an afterthought - I replaced my original theme "patience" with "stillness" after I received Berly's warning to NEVER pray for patience - lol. Thanks for the heads up, Berle!!!)

So yeah - wish me luck on that...