Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas.
Whaaat?
Not that I thought I was throwing myself into a comfortable situation. Don't ask my Mom about the week/days/minutes/seconds leading up to the beginning of my new life. I don't wanna talk about it.
My 'big boy' job. Who knew dreams coming true could be so terrifying? Maybe it's because failure seems so easy. You have someone/something to blame for your being unhappy and upset. Granted I'm not entirely sure if I would call this opportunity a 'dream come true' but it would be selfish of me to not acknowledge that I have been blessed.
Vegas. What a strange idea. Lately I've been obsessed with the idea of juxtaposition. Shoving two things right next to each other sometimes it's awkward, other times flawless. Vegas has such beauty and glamour thrashed in with ugly poverty. In the short time I've lived here it's been obvious poverty isn't simply being financially poor. You can be the most financially wealthy human being and still be horrendously hideous and poverty stricken. We all have beauty as well as ugly; however, some choose to focus on one more than the other.
Memories of my Dad come screaming into my mind every day I drive to work. My Dad and I adored this city. Maybe it's because he simply wanted to spend time with me, but I like to think he saw the same fantasy and escape I did. We both loved adventure, experience, and the unbeaten path. My first real 'business' meeting was in this city with him. We were a joke, ridiculous. I will always remember all the things I learned from that experience. Now that I can take the same determination with a stronger foundation beneath me I like to think he would be proud of me. I know he is proud.
A Vegas resident 10 days and counting. I've never felt so appreciated, supported, rejected, humiliated, terrified, confident, optimistic, floored, excited, devastated, loved, judged, motivated, insecure, and accepted in my life. I've met so many great people that have no idea what they have taught me not to mention I don't deserve the great group I get to call my family.
Who knows what the next nine months have in store. I can't wait to find out.
Cheers.
