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January 02, 2007
Vegas, baby!
I finally got to experience Vegas during New Year’s Eve. I definitely think the biggest perk of having Seven Star/Diamond (or whatever they call it) status is the ability to bypass many lines to restaurants! ;P
Other than a few drinks here and there, my Vegas experience was fairly tame. I really wish I had some friends there to socialize and enjoy the new year festivities with. *sigh*
I wasn't sure what to expect... but I imagined that the "strip" - Las Vegas Boulevard (which was closed off to cars) - would be packed with crazy, drunk party-goers until the morning! I'm not sure if it was due to the cold weather or what, but the streets pretty much cleared out around 3am. Then again, I guess people probably went off to their own clubs or parties... I know Britney Spears, Smashmouth, Prince, and a bunch of other stars were making appearances around town.
I'd say the biggest highlight by far was all the food I ate! *oink oink* We tried Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill, and had some excellent, excellent (if overpriced) southwestern food! I'm definitely impressed! If you ever stop by, I recommend the New Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin (if you're wary of white meat with a pink center, order it medium well)!
Oh yeah, I saw Chris Ferguson playing roulette in Caesar’s Palace. =)
Probably the most interesting event was sharing my faith while I had a massage, of all things! I think it all started off with me making small talk with the masseuse, which eventually led to deeper conversations, and her sharing about her family situation and broken relationships. I basically listened and encouraged her… honestly, I don’t know exactly what it was, but afterwards, she thanked and gave me a warm hug. She remarked that she usually doesn’t talk that much, but she felt so comfortable around me.
It’s kind of interesting… I’ve been analyzing myself recently, and notice that I’m going through a quiet, shy phase (yet again). While people are socializing and making small talk around me, I can’t seem to keep up the small talk for more than a few minutes before I get restless/tired and just stop talking. I started thinking myself a boring person (I’m sure I still am! Haha) and struggled with my self-esteem. But the conversation with the masseuse reminded me that I can be engaging and charismatic!
I guess even I get lucky every once in a while! ;P
Lord, please continue refining my heart. Help me to remain focused on praising and serving you with a humble, joyful heart every moment of my life! Teach me how to love others as you do, and to be broken for the lost!
Posted by stevelee at January 2, 2007 11:01 PM
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What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! Happy New Year!
Posted by: mare at January 4, 2007 06:59 AM
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