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Last Wednesday Stef called with an offer that I couldn't refuse, purchase a ticket to Vegas and everything else would be covered for the 4th of July weekend.  Her manager was flying there with a high roller friend and apparently two hotels were covering all of their expenses.  Crazy!  They put the two of us in a suite one floor below the penthouse at the Palazzo, the new Venetian towers, with a fantastic view of the strip.  We treated ourselves to lots of pool time, the spa and several decadent meals.  It was fabulous.

     I've known Stef for a few years now but this was the first time that we've done a solo thing together. I feel kind of special that she thought of me for the trip.  It was a great time and we got along so well.  We're more alike than we first realized and I know this is the beginning of a close friendship.  Here are highs and lows from the weekend:

• Our suite came with three flat screen TVs including one in the bathroom, remote controlled curtains and a walk-in closet
• The lounge chairs directly in the pool were awesome. Who needs a cabana when you can sit in the water all day?
• Ran into a friend's bachelor party and got to hang out with friends that I haven't seen in years
  
• A very drunk girl fell into a friend’s birthday cake and then wiped her hands on my dress
• Went to Jet at Treasure Island as a favor to Stef's manager and discovered it was the "5’4 and under" club
• Pulled an all-nighter on Saturday to fly out at 7:30am on Sunday.  I felt a little crazy at the airport but well that's how Vegas is done I suppose
  
• My feet still hurt from dancing in heels all weekend. Heh.
  

Originally posted on kimmie.vox.com