March Madness!

Well, it's been an adventurous couple months and it's definitely killing the buzz to be back home. The work trip was safe and fun . . . highlights included:

• Steelers winning the Superbowl!
• Fun work activities and getting to see some really cool s***.
• Learning to bartend (or at least trying!).
• Birthday involving Johnnie Walker Blue and a field trip with a cute youngin', who bought me coffee and a birthday card.
• Meeting some really awesome people.
• Interviewing for three potential new jobs.
• Someone wanting the privilege to call me "Sexy Cannoli."

And of course, the quotes:

• "He's too big to fight. I'm just gonna shoot him."
• "It's not a purse. It's a 'go-bag.'"
• "Duck, Duck. This is Goose. How copy? Don't make me chase you down!"
• "I've got socks older than you are!"
• "Don't use a person's head as a clearing barrel."
• "He's partially retarded, but he's one of my guys, so I have to love him."
• "For this thing that hasn't happened yet, that's supposed to happen, what's the status?"
• "Don't shoot the messenger. She'll shoot back."

When I got home, I had my sister and her boyfreind visit from Montana. We had a great time that included watching the Penguins beat the Capitals in a shootout, going out for sushi, playing pool, touring DC, and home salon hair treatments. I made sure to get them stuck in some crowds and traffic jams so they could appreciate the lack of population overcrowding when they go home!

After they left, it was time for VEGAS!!!! West Coast Party Girl (WCPG) and I met at our hotel and partied straight for 4 days, including St. Patrick's Day. We hit Pure, the Pussycat Doll Lounge, Ghostbar and Moon at the Palms, Eye Candy, Carnival Court, and Nine Fine Irishmen. We saw David Copperfield and the Blue Man Group. We relaxed by the pool and had a spa day. We met and partied with guys from England, Chicago, Colorado, Arizona, and Wisconsin, who ranged in age from 24 to 35. We spent St. Patrick's walking the Strip, ducking into different bars, and settled at Nine Fine Irishmen for the U2 cover band to end the night. Ahhh, Vegas. How I love thee. So much fun and I love WCPG for putting it all together and being my favorite bad influence! Oh, and introducing me to "I Love College." We changed the words to "I Love Vegas."

So now I am home from all my travels, battling a cold and sorting through a million pictures and emails. Managed to make good on plans made about a month ago for a belated birthday dinner at a Russian place downtown (feed a cold, right?) followed by dessert at a new-to-me spot called CoCo. I think I'm going to bake some cookies and maybe go shopping tomorrow. A lazy weekend to get me ready for work on Monday. I wish I didn't have to go back. Oh well, must work to be able to afford to play.

Goals for the Immediate Future:

1. Drink less. It's been a fun couple years but it's time to grow up a bit.

2. Work hard and lots so as to not get on evil boss's radar any more than I have to.

3. Enjoy my friends.

4. Keep apartment more clean.

Adios for now!