Going to Vegas and not that pumped about it

[bogolove]

I don't know what is wrong with me. One of my friends is getting married in Las Vegas this weekend and I am just not that pumped to go. I have never been to Vegas before and shouldn't I be excited? Maybe it is because my husband is not going, or bc I know they are all going to want to go to clubs, and I just hate to waste money on going to clubs. I just don't do that stuff anymore. I know I am only 28, but clubs just really aren't my thing anymore. One of my best friends is going with me, and that should be fun, but that is the only part I am excited about. I would like to see Vegas, but I REALLY REALLY don't want to be out in some club until the wee hours of the morning.

I thought maybe some of you had been and could maybe help me see the positive side of it. It is not that I don't want to go to Vegas, I just hate taking trips with anyone but my husband bc I just like to do different things than a lot of people my age. But most everyone that is going to be there is still into going out a lot. I used to be like that, but then I got married, got a dog and now prefer to do active things with them, such as go for hikes, or runs, or walks, and my husband just got a mountain bike, and I think I may get one too and try to do some trails with him.

Anyway, I know I am going to end up spending a ton of money on doing stuff I don't even want to do and that just eats me up. I know the wedding will be fun, but I would like to walk around and see the sights and eat at places and shop, etc. I don't know. I am frustrated.

 

[Renee750il]

Can't help you with that. Growing up in the Bay Area, it's just ingrained in me that Vegas is one of those places you avoid like the plague. I'd rather be out in the wilds somewhere, or at a museum or play.

One thing you could do that would probably be really fascinating would be if you can catch a Cirque de Soleil show . . .

 

[bubbatd]

I've only been there once and enjoyed just watching the people !!

 

[GlassOnion]

Been there three times, it's pretty fun. If you don't walk around, see the sights, eat out, and shop then you're actually missing a large part of Vegas. There's so much to see that you'll never see it all in one go. We've been three times now and planning a fourth time.

Also there's mountains all around Vegas. Some that even have snow on them. We hiked up one in 110 degree heat in the valley and there was snow about half-way up one of the mountains. Wanna talk about bizarre...looking down in the valley it was like a huge heatwave (the shimmering of the air due to the heat, ya know? Crazy).

Any how, a lot of the restaurants are themed, and pretty well done. It's a lot of fun.

I'd check out some websites on the various hotels and see what kind of exhibits/shows they're offering.

Are ya'll staying on the Strip?

 

[casablanca1]

Anyway, I know I am going to end up spending a ton of money on doing stuff I don't even want to do and that just eats me up.

Aw, that's easy to solve. Just resolve to say no to anything you really don't feel like doing. Don't be defensive or apologetic or snotty, just say "I loved hanging out with you guys today and having a drink and checking out the casinos, but I'm not into the whole club thing anymore. I think I'm going to go back to the hotel and take a swim before bed." It's kind of tough to change with friends, but if you act matter-of-fact and go through with it, they will probably accept it without more than a token joke about old ladies and bedtime. As long as you don't bail out totally on the bride-to-be, there's no reason you have to spend up a storm being miserable.

I never saw the appeal of Vegas; it's Atlantic City without a beach, and where's the fun in that (oh, yes, I know, it's much nicer than AC, it's still a creepy casino town, and one in the middle of nowhere.)

 

[MyIrishWolfie]

I might be going to Las Vegas in a couple of wks with my husband... that is.. if we can find someone to watch our kids.

I know what you mean about not wanting to do the club scene. Im 26 and I feel to old for the club scene. Maybe you get tickets to see some of the shows? I'd like to see The Blue Man Group and Celine Dion's show.

Are you into gambling? Maybe you could try your hand out at poker and win lotsa moo

I think were going to try and leave Oct 26 and be back Oct 28... its a buisness thing so it will be a short visit for us.

 

[bogolove]

I am going tomorrow and coming back on Monday. I feel a little better bc my friend that is going with me agreed when I said I was on a budget. I have a certain amount set aside and that is what I have.

I am going to gamble a little for the experience of it, but I am not a big gambler. But I am going to a little.


We are staying at MGM on the strip, and her wedding is at Lake Las Vegas, really pretty from what I can see on the internet.

 

[MyIrishWolfie]

We are staying at MGM on the strip

Oh pretty!!

Were staying at the Excalibur... I hope they have an indoor pool

 

[musky hunter]

I go every year!

WHAT EVER HAPPENS IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS!

 

[GlassOnion]

The MGM is awesome. That's the first hotel we stayed in.

The Excalibur is pretty cool. We never stayed there, but I wish we would have. It's an awesome hotel.


If you want to, there's a rollercoaster on top of the needle at the end of the Strip. It's 112 stories up in the air and a pretty big rush. So much fun.

 

[bogolove]

Ok, I am more excited now. I am leaving at 10:50 central time this morning!