So my Vegas trip is over, and it was highly successful. If you consider learning a lot about blackjack and a bit about math instruction a success. I did have a good time at the conference, but the best part was hanging out and exploring Vegas with my coworkers. That place is incredible. I stayed in the Venetian, and as someone who has been to real Venice, they did an incredible job replicating that place. There is a canal with real gondola boats and drivers (rowers, paddlers?) who actually sing. And they wear the same stripey suits that they wear in real Venice. And they have great food there, complete with delicious gelato. I also went to the Paris hotel, where I tried to sneak a free trip up the EIfel tower but ended up in the restaurant about one third of the way up, I also saw the Bellagio fountain show, ate some really good food and won some money in blackjack. All in all, a success.
Now I'm in California and have been hanging out with my family and friends here. I went to the California State fair today with my two best friends from high school, and one of my friends' 2 year old son. It was definitely more fun than I thought it would be. I have also been doing a lot of trip planning with my parents. It turns out we can't go skiing in Chile because there is no snow. But its ok because with Jackie's excellent help, we have found more than enough things to do to extend our Ecuador trip an extra 4 days, and now we are going to Macchu Picchu! I'm pretty excited about that.
I just finished watching last week's Bachelorette episode on demand and endured more than enough ridicule from my mom (who, I may add, watches Jersey Shore and still found it necessary to talk through the entire two hours about the idiocy of the Bachelorette), but my little sister is officially hooked, so that's an accomplishment in my book. I can't wait for the hometown visits tomorrow!
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