Fun in Vegas…not
This is probably not a good time to be writing this post because I’m a little emotional right now, but I can’t go into why. But I’m not happy right now.
Anyway…I have found I don’t like Vegas. Everything smells like cigarette smoke. The laws here are different than in Tennessee. You can smoke anywhere, and people do. I feel like I’m going to come back with lung cancer. I ended up working filling swag bags and doing other volunteer stuff all day. I’m tired. The kick off party was good because there was an amazing Elvis impersonator. But I felt so alone at the party. I ended up sitting with a couple because no one seemed to be talking to them and I felt bad. They were a sweet couple but seemed shy. Someone really nice I had met earlier ended up sitting with us, so that was nice. This place isn’t for me, though. I don’t know most of these people. There were a couple I know from Facebook, and it was REALLY nice meeting them. But I miss being with my friends. I want to go back home. But I have four more days here. I miss my ROW80 people because I’ve been so busy getting ready for this event that I haven’t interacted.
I’m hoping I will enjoy the classes the next couple of days. That will take my mind off things that have bothered me. I don’t even look forward to the costume ball because I’ll just feel alone again. I’m tempted not to go. I just shouldn’t be here.
I hope this sadness I’m feeling is temporary and I will be back to my optimistic self tomorrow. I will NOT cry.
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It's an experience. The ad says "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." All I can say is "THANK GOD!" I'm not a fan of Las Vegas either. It was a good idea at the time but seems to be lost in time. It could be a great place if they updated some of their traditions to make it a bit more comfortable for visitors. Smoke filled rooms had their day but let's move on, shall we? Just keep in mind that you're going back to beautiful Tennessee in a few days and maybe you could add some of your Las Vegas experience to your next book. A little comic relief?
Comic relief? Now that's a thought. I'm kind of getting used to it, but it will be nice to breathe fresh air. I'm getting ready to walk a mile to the Pawn Stars pawn shop, so maybe the outside air won't be too bad. Just hot. But I live in Tennessee, so I'm used to the heat. :)
There, it sounds like you're feeling a bit better. I know the "alone" feeling. Been there, done that. More than once. But as a normally happy person who learned how to be alone without being lonely, I know I'll always get back to that happy place. I went to the movies today. Saw "Red 2" and then went to dinner with my Kindle. I laughed throughout the movie, enjoyed a great meal with a fun book and enjoyed being me. If you're not back to that yet, you will be. :-)
