Vegas, Baby

What is it about Las Vegas that makes people lose their minds, act like they never have before, reach new heights, get wild, hop into limos with strangers, and run around in the most outrageous things you could possibly find, and would only expect to see in Jersey Shore!? Vegas has an aura about it that says, "come as you are, be who you want to be, put up any kind of front, and get as crazy as you possibly can, because what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas (unless it's herpes;)!" It is one exquisite city, that's for dang sure. All the shows, people, entertainment, casinos, clubs, bars, pool parties, and heat make it a one of a kind place to go, be, and see.

I think there are a few main reasons why people go to Vegas, and they are as follows:

• You want to escape the (possibly) sad reality of your life. A getaway is what you need to just release everything within and feel free for even just a few days.
• You're bored and have decided, "let's go to Vegas!"
• You are going because EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival) is now there. :)
• You've never been and are visiting the United States (or possibly not even visiting from outside the country) and know that of all the cities in the country to see, it is right up there with Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and the Grand Canyon.

And then my personal favorite and most used reason...
You have been before, therefore realizing that it is one of the greatest places in the world and know you have to go back at least once a year.

And as I mentioned in my last post, I will be leaving for the lovely LV in just a matter of hours. We will be having a triple-threat-bday-bash to celebrate Papa Bear Reeces Pieces birthday, Sassy Sam's 21st (!!!!!), and my birthday! It is going to be quite a joy. We will be attending Bassnectar at the Palms tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited than to be celebrating the big 2-3 with some of my dearest friends, in Las Vegas, while breaking my neck to some Bassneez! Hop on my Twitter and follow me around, I will try to post some pix to take you on the trip with us! :) Enjoy your life and have fun this weekend! Especially if you're in Cali, it's beach weather baby! Get out there and catch some rays!!

Today's Quote: "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" -Satchel Paige

For me, the answer to that is simple... Some days I would be 7, some 15, some 21, some 26, some 30, and others about 65. Haha. Varying maturity levels and actions depending on the given situation. :)

23's Never Looked So Good

People freak out about age far too often, I believe. The big ones that are actually worth tripping out over, in my opinion, are your 1st birthday (I mean, obviously, that is a fairly big landmark in a person's life. Even if we never remember it.), 13th (yay, I'm a teenager now!), 16th (Sweet 16? I will never really understand the great appeal to this one..), 18th (awesome, I can legally kill my lungs, pollute my mind, and be considered an "adult," no matter how far from the truth that may be), 21st (for very, very obvious reasons to us Americanos), 25th (a quarter century, if you so make it that far in the end anyways), 30th (probably the best year EVER), then from there I would say you go by 10's. And if you make it to the majorly old age of 100, you. GO. HARD!

Many of my friends and I are coming into our 23rd years of life, and the reactions have been very mixed. And while I don't think that any birthday should go uncelebrated, or that 23 is really that big of a deal, it still kind of is. At least for a bunch of us it marks the year that we are finally done with college and beginning to come into our "adult lives." Most of my friends have been and are dreading turning 23 and think there is absolutely no draw to it. People stress out and say that after you turn 21 it's all downhill from there. Well to all you naysayers out there I say, "STOP! That is ludicrous for you to think that way!"

I consider myself to be incredibly blessed that I can truly and honestly say that each year of my life seems to be even better than the last. It could be because I get wiser with each year that passes, but I think that it is because I just don't stop having fun. I can turn just about anything into a joke, try not to take myself too seriously, and love to have a good time wherever and with whomever. You never know how long you're going to be on mother earth, so you might as well live it up and have a good time while you still can!

The whole reason for all this word-vomit is that this past Sunday (February 26th) was MY 23rd birthday! It is a day I was looking forward to since just a couple months after my 22nd, and a year that I know and feel will be one of the greatest yet! I am going to begin my "big girl life" and move my butt back down to LA where it belongs, I will likely begin a career or some sort of job (that I absolutely love, of course, why bother doing anything else!?), and watch my life transform before my eyes. It will be glorious. You all are in for quite a treat as we embark on this journey together.

Once again, I apologize that it has been so many days. I am on a whirlwind road/"business" trip for a couple weeks and have been without internet this entire week. 8-O And considering that I am leaving for Las Vegas tomorrow to celebrate my birthday in correlation with two other friends', I can pretty much assure you that I will not be posting again until Sunday. Apologies in advance dear friends. Te quiero mucho!

Today's Quote: "All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much." -George Harrison

The Big Two-One

It is one of the most anticipated landmarks in a person's life. It literally opens doors everywhere you go, and gives your weekends that little kick they need after years of house partying have become something of a bore. It brings a new level of convenience to your life that you never before could understand. And it is one of the craziest, most celebrated days in a person's life. And it is... your 21st birthday!

I personally think that celebrating the "big 2-1" is right up there with the likes of a wedding reception. People come out of the wood works when there's a 21st to be celebrated, and everyone is ready to get wild and have a good time. It is such a joy to spend your time and money getting someone else completely plastered, and a joy that I feel is surrounding my life quite a lot as of late. At least one person I know is turning 21 this weekend,  not to mention the gradual increase in our 21-club members from the polo team, and many of my friends also have other friends or relatives turning the glorified age this weekend. It is an exciting and celebratory time for all of us, and I think that's one of the reasons why I love them so much. Anytime I get to see someone looking that happy and having that much fun, not to mention contribute to it, I am living on a high! Birthdays make people feel loved like never before, and like the world is their playground (which for some, birthdays mean it is..). Everyone is there for you, because of you, to help you have the best time ever. How awesome is that? I really can't think of anything better (other than being one of the people to help the birthday gal or guy feel such a way). And the moods that come along with birthday celebrations seem to cover any range of happy, positive, and care-free that you can imagine! People don't show up to a birthday party pissed off or wanting to cause problems, but instead they come through the door shouting "happy birthdays" and screaming with joy. Ahh yes, birthday season has begun, and I couldn't be happier!

Here are a couple of the photos that were produced as a result of my 21st birthday. I went to Dublin, Ireland with a multi-racial group of Americans, Frenchies, Australians, Norwegians, and Finns (Finland) and had one heck of a time!

 Quite an exceptional group of ladies, if I do say so myself ;)

One of my supremely great birthday faces..

Today's Quote: "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" -Satchel Paige