Monday, August 23, 2004

viva las vegas

i rented "the cooler" this weekend (actually, i rented it a couple of weeks ago and i just got around to watching it) and thought it was great, it really captures the spirit of downtown vegas, a little trashy, a little too neon, a little sad, a little too smoky... it gave me the vegas urge... it's weird, i love vegas, it's my favorite place in the world for two or three days a year, but after that it starts to drive me nuts, the smoke, the tourists, the sound of coins in the slots... but i was just there in may... i think it was may, maybe it was april, i went with my sister and we had a great time... and i can't go to vegas more than once a calendar year (when i do, the second time sucks and i regret it) so i've got at least 5 months until i can go... sigh... i need a vacation... i'm considering going to seattle for a bit to see my sister, but i worry that she wouldn't be able to really relax if she doesn't leave her own city, you know? maybe we can drive to portland and look for some trouble there