WORK Colleagues, Enemies or Friends ?....

In the past 35  years of my working career, I would have to say , that overall, I have been blessed with lifetime friends from certain jobs I had throughout my career.  Even friends outside of work, from management.  You are and forever should be, the same person, and not change for anyone.

It tends to differ for us all, depending on our line of work, or if we run or have our own businesses etc.  But overall, many of us have made lasting relationships and friendships with a small scale group of peers.  With small business, it's difficult sometimes, to make friends of your employee's... but it doesn't mean you should treat them any different.  Show people the respect they deserve.

They were either called our "work buds, or "work Colleagues"... or even work family.  When we think of the number of hours we spend at work, as opposed to at home, they truly do become a second family,  work family.

The unfortunate part is that there are a handful of prime evil, lazy ass, no good for nothings, that like to make our lives a living hell.  Saddens me to say, but  I've had a few in my work career.  Some days, for some people, it makes getting up for work a struggle, and you end up hating your job.  And so why do we let this small minority do this, or push us around.  Stand your ground people.

These are folks that hate their jobs, and can't stand happy people in the same job.  Or the hate the management to the point, that they have to recruit "haters" too.  STAY CLEAR AWAY... is what I say.   If everyone just got along, and I know, we all have different characters, but just think how great the morale would be, if this did happen.

It's like checking a work schedule to see how's on and who's off, and cringing at the thought of having to work with a certain individual.  Kill them with kindness I say, and if that doesn't work, then ignore.  Every so often, no matter what struggles we have outside of work, some days, we bring our home life to work with us, and makes it that much harder to function, or relate with our work peers.

And visa versa, we should not bring our work life, problems, issues or struggles home.  It makes for an unhappy household, and it shouldn't be the way.  We used to come home, and say,  "hey honey, how was your day?"... in question format, that opened up a whole can of worms.  Now I have set a new phrase, worded, Hey Honey, hope you had a good day, and if not, your home now, relax.

That's right.  Don't let these "ignorant", and "low self esteem" individuals break who you are.  IF you like joking around and making people laugh, then JUST DO IT !!!!  If you like helping out, when your work load is low and you see someone struggling, then HELP.  And God knows, if you see someone not pulling their end of things, and purposely not doing their job, or endangering yours, then SPEAK UP.....

Too many of us get intimidated by folks, that i used to fall 'NEGATIVE NELLIES"... or the ones, that can't stand the new kids on the block, you know, the "new hires"... and want to test them out, by giving them wrong information, so they purposely SCREW UP,  and/or train them wrong.  Nothing urks me more.

The morale can stem from the management, from time to time, but sometimes, it's created by miserable employee's that didn't have a good run with their bosses, and want to throw them under the train, just for pure satisfaction.  Like really ????

This week is over and done with, and Monday, for some of us is the start of a fresh new week.  Think of ways to make your work place a happy one.  A stress free environment among your peers, so you can function day to day.  Don't shoot down the new comers, and don't criticize people that want to do a job a certain way, because it works for them.  Doctor's, and nurses, and engineer's and office staff, no matter what your job occupation is, give yourself and others the benefit of the doubt, and make the work place a great place to gather in.  Whether it's a short shift, an 8 hr, or 12 hour long shift, as you're plugging away, make a difference to someone and make them smile.

Some are smiling, and you don't know what struggles they have outside the work place.  Take the time, to talk, and put down your damn cell phones, and give people the time of day, they all deserve, including yourself.  Lunch hour walks around the block, just to chat, and catch up.  Buying forward a coffee at the Tim's line, or in the work cafeteria, just to make someone's day.

But a reminder, to all you miserable folks, cheer up, because none of us getting out of this life ALIVE, so enjoy the days, afternoons, and evening shifts, and make the best of both your worlds.  The workplace will benefit, and home life, will too.  Think of how much happier we would all come home.

Stay healthy, happy and most of all, give of yourself all the good in you, and bury the bad.

Love you all Miss "B"..... have a great weekend xo

Inner Clock... 3 am bewitching hour ? really ?

3:00am... the bewitching hour ?
What is it with our inner clocks... is it humanly possible that our brains just can't shut off, and we seem to have a certain time we wake up every day ?
It's been known to be called many things... Devil's hour, bewitching, and well, to be quite frankly, apparently when the devil has most activity, between 3 and 4 am.

Thankfully, when we do get woken up at that hour, I truly can't say, I've seen or heard him.
Not sure what the mystery is behind the 3am hour.  Sometimes we wake up in the night feeling confused, all sweaty and seem to have the jitters.  When woken up at this hour, it seems to send our minds in a tizzy.  But devil's hour, really ?  I have even read, that because Jesus was crucified at 3pm in the day, that 12 hours later, the demons like to mock the time he was crucified.  All hearsay, and of course, depending on the sites you read this stuff on, well, to each his own.  

How fascinating is our human brain.  What does it take to shut this thing off?  Well besides many DVD's and Cd's, and apps on our phones such as Calm and many others, sometimes music works.  Then there's essential oils and meditation.  God knows I've tried them all.
From Melatonin, to Sage and many other products, what can we all do, to shut our minds enough to reach that deep sleep.

I tend to kid around about it, but my inner clock is usually 5:30am.  God knows that bladder doesn't want to just wake up when rest of your body does.  So you end up sleep walking to the bathroom in the hopes of not running into any walls.

Do you marvel at the fact, that on our days off, your body still wakes up at the same time.
Thinking it has to go to work, and pisses you off to no tomorrow.  You actually have to convince yourself for some more shut eye, and toss and turn for maybe another hour, and your damn body wins.  

Well, been doing the tossing and turning for the last hour, and henceforth, i'm down here writing my blog, because yesterday was such a busy day, that I just decided to take the day off.  So here we are, i'm off today, and i'm downstairs with a mug of hot tea, in the hopes that i can squeeze in a few extra hours, but NO NO NO, my mind is a flutter, and I decide to write about the lack of sleep humans get.

There is no scientific theory to support these claims about these devil or bewitching hours, and all that takes place.  Most of us who sleep through the night, your REM (Rapid Eye Movement) , tends to change cycle at this hour of the night.  Oh believe you me, I've read everything there is to know about sleep. 

Many of us suffer with Sleep Apnea, which is no joking matter, and have aids from CPAP machines to keep the air flow going into our bodies.  Basically keeping us from not having these oxygen levels drop to a point where you are not breathing at all.  Scary shit, let me tell you.  There was a time in my life, when it was so severe, I woke up gasping for air.  That's when the brain marvel kicks in.  It's an amazing thing for it to know well enough your not getting oxygen and it wakes the hell up out of you !

Stress, worry, and many things can alter our brain activity.  It's one of those things, we just have to learn to shut down.  Easier said then done.  Between our home lives, and work, and school, and whatever it is, that occupies your hours of life during the day, it's never easy to just cut the chord.

But whatever it takes, do it.  Because sleep is such a health benefit to us.  It's a time when our body heals and restores many things.  For one your energy levels, and overall wellness.
Again, I'm no Doctor or claim to be, but take it from a Fibromyalgia sufferer, it's time your body heals your aches and pains also.  And lack of sleep, ends up making you feel like you've been in a car accident, or just run a bloody marathon.  

So make a cup of tea, use your Sage, take your Melatonin.  Whatever works !  But try and rest my peeps, because life passes us by too quickly, and days turn into nights at the blink of an eye.  And as for these "demons" or "devils", you need to leave the living alone to get their beauty sleep.  And human's, don't watch any horror's before bed either.  That just messes you up for the night.

Okay, shot of warm brandy, and back to bed I go.  Warm calming thoughts to all.

Enjoy your day, or sleep if you're a nurse or shift worker, coming off night shift.

R and R to you all

Love you, Miss "B"

Pharmaceutical Giants ... the "real" Drug Lords

What is it about prescription drugs and survival ?  Or are we all dying slowly because of them.
They are worried about conquering the drugs that are illegal and coming into our schools and homes.
Why is it that we don't also deal with an even greater issue.  Legal drugs.

The fact that so many of us get hooked on pain meds, of every shape, size or color.  Long term use of anxiety and depression meds, and people still take their lives.  What is it that's in these things.

Face it everyone, I truly believe there is a cure for cancer and many other diseases.  But the Pharmaceutical giants are making billions and running this show.  It's gotten to the point, that I do not want to donate to research anymore for Cancer and other diseases for this very reason.

Why so close minded ?  Well can you blame myself or anyone for that matter.  It's gotten to the point, that they are funding our universities, especially "Med" schools, and how much of the seven to eight years they are there, is spent on preventative medicine ?  I hate to tell you, not to "bleep" "bleep" much.

It's more on studying the meds and how they can keep us sustained or keeping ailments or side affects at bar.  Other than possibly antibiotics, which have also run their course, what do they do long term, except ruin or damage other parts of our bodies.

When you watch the commercials on television for these medications, do you notice they take twice as long to tell you the side affects, or what not to mix it with, or this could happen and that could happen, then the actual benefits of the damn thing.

This billion dollar pharmaceutical industry is nothing but a business.  The caring and curing stopped a long time ago.  Think of the actual "chemo therapy".... can you imagine the millions of dollars they would lose, if we actually didn't need this for certain cancers, and for any other treatment they use it for.  Think about how many have undergone this treatment with no avail.  They are focused maybe on keeping you alive a little longer.  I would honestly opt to have a better quality of life, for whatever remaining months I had with my family, then damage the shit out of my body.  Millions of medical insurance dollars just to have you come in and receive this treatment. 

It's unreal.  And for diabetics for instance, their medications have gone through the roof.  With 3 medications, patients can average over $300 a month, not including lancets and other things they need just to check their blood daily.  Plus the insulin, let's not even go there.  They try to educate you, and have Diabetic clinics, in the hopes, that at least with Diabetes 2 you will rectify with diet and exercise, but not everyone, unfortunately, can achieve this goal.

So that being said, it's something that you really think about once you've hit the "golden" years, and even before that, if we've been struck with battling a serious disease or one that needs constant maintenance like LUPUS, or MS / MD.  It's quite frightening actually.  But on a brighter note, do whatever you can to make your insides healthy, and question anything and everything they prescribe you.  Don't forget to ask when you can ween yourself off, and don't hesitate to refuse to take things, if you think they won't do your body good.

I went through this not long ago with my husband, and nightly diabetic med he was on.  Ask questions, and if you are suffering with more side effects, then any benefits, then get off it.  I am not doctor, or claim to be.  But let me tell you, these past three years, working at the hospital, I have heard m any horror stories for various medications.  So please remember,
'KNOWLEDGE IS POWER"...  read, from reputable sights, and inform yourself.

You can never know enough.  Don't throw our your drug info sheets from your Pharmacist.  They at least, care to a certain extent, and want you to know.  And if you 're not sure, then ask Him/Her.

They sometimes, are more knowledgeable then Physicians. 

Be well, stay healthy, and ask questions always !  Let's not make these giants richer than they already are.  Caring is sharing. 

Love you all, Miss "B"

Traditions.... Holidays... New & Old...

Many of us, young and old, have come from European families, and with that, has come many traditions.

When it came to north american holidays, our families ( parents and grandparents alike ) adapted well.  In keeping with their food selections, they managed to intertwine things they loved to make, with what was expected to eat on that particular holiday.

Since I am in the Thanksgiving mode, and we are celebrating this particular holiday today, I tried to remember growing up, what we managed to eat this very day.  With family growing and getting married, and other backgrounds and cultures, married into the families, we always managed to please everyone.

Growing up in an Italian family, pasta was a main course, no matter what meal or occasion we were celebrating.  Be it Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or parties of larger sorts, like bridal/baby showers, engagements, and/or wedding celebrations.

It wasn't till my teenage years that I ever remembered my Mom actually cooking a turkey.  Was not a meat of culture for sure.  But once other family members married, and began other more Canadian type traditions.

And believe you me, it became a ten course meal.  Not only a selection of meats, from roasted lamb, to veal cutlets, but she still managed to make Turkey and Ham, and whatever else she wanted to attempt to make.

So this holiday weekend, when we are celebrating this Thanksgiving, a time of recognition of blessings and giving thanks for many things, I would like to honor my dear Mother, and Father of course.  Growing into North American traditions, would have had to be difficult for them.

Whether you were Greek, Italian, Croatian, Indian, or whatever culture, you made due, and you tried to keep your children learning the Canadian ways.  A turkey for starters, was a foreign meat for most cultures, but they ended up loving it.  I know my Mom looked forward to Thanksgiving.  

My Dad, now that was a different story.  Your first course, had to be pasta.  And then after that, he truly didn't care.  We were blessed to have a large family, and with it, we introduced many different foods, like french meat pies, and hams, and other great foods of the world.

With that, my miracle Mom, aka Nonna, managed to learn to make the best of the best.  She honestly made the greatest cabbage rolls, this side of Poland/Ukraine.  She learned to bake the best of apple pies, and pumpkin too.  Her sole ambition was to please her children, and that she did.

We attempted many holidays, to do the old "pot lock" thing.  She couldn't comprehend people bringing food to her home, when she invited you over to eat at her table.  That being said, we managed, as years got up there, and she was aging, to do this.  And she complied.  It was nice to try different dishes, that we all took the time and love to make.

I know with my children now, I love it when they contribute to a meal.  It makes them feel special, and we create new holiday traditions.  

Today, when your circled by the many generations of family and friends, of course, please remember to keep the old with the new.  Don't let traditional dishes fall behind.  I know we don't.  Our most favorite turkey side dish, besides, corn, mashed potatoes and stuffing, is our peas and mushrooms dish.  

Have your children make something, whether they bake or put bring apps, or sides, let them.  Start new traditions, be it when you celebrate it, where and what you are going to eat, and keep what you've close to your heart.

Enjoy your day, and make new memories and traditions and honor your memories of the old.

Buon Appetito !

Tutti a tavola !

Love you all Miss "B"

Please don't hesitate to post your comments on the blog below.  Love to hear from you xo 

Tattoo Lovers... Haters... Freedom of Expression ?

What can I say.... I've got 2... yes I do !  and a third under construction lol.
It's one of those things again, no one really sits on the fence on  You either love them or hate them.... and the small minority, love to see them on others...

All I have to say, even though I got mine later in life, i think was early 40's.... my Mother still lost her shit.  Probably why I didn't do them any sooner coming from a strict upbringing.  My Pops (DAD) was more cool with it.... He always called me "Bella di Babbo"... which mean, Dad's Beauty, and that I had a heart of an angel....
well I ended up getting a heart with angel wings wrapped around, and my dad's phrase around it...
Later on I got it shadowed and colored in, which was nicer than it's original black.

I later got a beautiful Victorian Heart with soft lines around it side to side.  It  just appealed to me.

Tattoo's have been around for decades and probably date back to the middle ages.... no i'm serious.

Many cultures, such as North American tribal nations, and countries like India, and Indonesia, and other western areas, have had these around for centuries.  Some nations used more the Henna type tattoo, but it was a way of expressing their cultures and even religions.  Some got their God's inked on them, and others, different symbols that meant something.

Although many of us, and we shouldn't be this way, affiliate tattoo's with bikers and other nonsense, because of the fact, that they do tend to express themselves with these works of art.  And they are indeed a work of art.  I have seen full sleeves, (whole arms), and/or backs done that are quite intense and magical.  Some artists portray more on the cartoon side of graphics and others, more real and 3D and believe me, lots of work and hours go into these.

It's not just intense for them, to create and work on your body, but for the recipient, it's pain staking hours of sitting still or in one position.  Many have to go back to continue or finish up with the colouring portion of these works of art.

It's a freedom of expression really.  I don't know why people judge.  If you don't like them, don't get one.  But don't judge.  There are world leaders that have them, politicians and other religious leaders.  I know many that attend our local Buddha temple that have them.  They have come along way, and most inks used now don't have such a metal content, so as to endanger anyone.  Yes when you do go for surgery, they need to know for medical reason, but other than that.  No different than all these people with multiple ear punctures and/or body piercings.

Some have gotten loved ones, inscribed on their chests and arms, for reasons to keep their memories alive and their loved ones close to them.  Many of us all have our own rhyme or reason for getting them.  I just don't agree with the old judgement call.  The phrase, "you don't judge a book by it's cover", falls well with Tattoo's.  Don't judge a person by what they have on their bodies.

No different than what they're wearing really.  Whether it be hearts, gothics, phrases, names and funny expressions, it is a choice that we make to have this done.

People around the world have been tattooing human skin to communicate various ontological, psychosocial, and sociocultural concepts encompassing beauty, cultural identity, status and position, medicine, and supernatural protection. 
As a system of knowledge transmission, tattooing has been and continues to be a visual language of the skin whereby culture is inscribed, experienced, and preserved in a myriad of specific ways. 

If we are to fully comprehend the meanings that tattoos have carried across human history and into the present, then it would be useful to explore some of the ways tattoos, as instruments that transmit culture, have been deployed cross-culturally through time.

That is my take on it, as is many. if you like it, then JUST DO IT..... RIGHT ?  If not, then enjoy looking at others, but don't judge people.  It's just wrong.  Employer's shouldn't base the employment of a nurse, teacher, doctor or any other trade on this way of expressing themselves because they have a tattoo. I'm a grandmother, and have two tatt's... my daughter, son, daughter in law, have them.  I have dozens of family members with them.

Some individuals love for them to be discreet, and that's fine.  Some are quite personal, and only for special eye's only, heck that's fine too.

So do me a favour, be it gothic, crosses, devils, or whatever it is, don't judge okay, life can be a struggle for so many people, that they don't need to be passed through an imaginary court conducted by you.

Like I said, some people deal with things differently.  Grief can make you want to keep a loved one close to your heart, and so a Tattoo comes to mind.

Believe me, I know someone who tattoo'd EXIT ONLY on a butt cheek, so there you go.... Who am I to judge....

Some people tattoo their loved ones names on their arms or chest, well, that can be tricky, seeing's how the divorce rate is high these days, and they are a bitch remove... lol

So enjoy them, make them an expression of you and who you are stand for.

Life... Live Love Laugh...

(there's one for you)

Enjoy Life, and Tatt away...… Love you Miss "B"

STFD...(literally) Shut the Front Door ....

OMG, AS THEY SAY....
What is it, with these annoying small creatures, that infest our homes when the fall begins, and the damp cool weather, along with humidity?
Unreal !

On Monday night, I let my black lab out and barely had the sliding door open for 30 seconds, and boom, they all came flying in.  So microscopic small but so annoying.  Managed to get my central vacuum out and did my whole kitchen ceiling. 

God forbid, you leave any fruit out.  You all know how much I love baking, and well, the banana issue, is getting to point, where I have to place them in a closed container and not out to soften up.

Then the front door, is just as bad.  Don't leave your porch lights on, because all you see is swarms and tunnels of them, so many they looked like a mini cyclone of bugs.  My dog gets totally annoyed, and I feel like I have to brush him every time he comes in, because they must just settle on his body.

Then there's Harley, my cat, Houdini, that no one see's, he just appears from time to time.  He's leaping through the house like he's trying out for a Cirque de Soleil appearance.  Drives him crazy.
Well, so what is the solution to these most annoying little creatures of God.

They infest your windows, doors, and animals and home.  They're probably spinning around my vacuum canister now that I've sucked up about a 1,000 of their relatives and friends.

And call them stupid.  They make a run for the cool house for sure once you allow them entry.  But they're so tiny, where the heck is their brain located ?  You have to laugh my friends and fellow bloggers.  This year, I thought, well, I'll do without decorating my porch with hay stacks and corn stalks and too many pumpkins, for this reason, but they've arrived.

Walks are the worst.  You're trudging down the road with the dog, and they are swarming in pods as you walk, and up your nostrils, in your hair and ears, so most annoying.  So feedback please, what is their purpose ?  Would fly paper help in the house ?  Probably not, these wee creatures are very intelligent lol. 

6 Ways to Instantly Get Rid of Gnats & Fruit Flies at Home

• Create a trap by mixing apple cider vinegar with a few drops of dish soap.
• Another home-made trap is to pour leftover red wine into a jar.
• Mash up banana slices in a jar and cover the top with a plastic wrap.
• Pour bleach solution into the bathroom sink...
• Use an insect fogging product if you are dealing with a large-scale infestation.

Should we just go about our business, and tolerate them?  We can, but again, they're almost as bad as the mice that seek refuge in the winter.  Having pets is always challenging because they are in and out of the house faster than we can call BINGO.... Here's hoping they leave soon.  I remember them as a child, because our garage was the Cook out, for making tomato puree, and then well, if you were true Italian, you made your own wine, and that meant crates of grapes of all shapes and colours, and the wine press.  Holy Crapola !  You know where they all ended up, in the house. 

Aw , fond memories of childhood, but getting back to those damn (fruit) flies ? or small Bugs, or whatever it is they are, here's hoping they find all die off soon.  They are free tenants we don't want.
Cooking can be a challenge, if they are left to roam, so vacuum away my friends.

Take care, and Love you all "B"... have a great day !

Sin City.... you either like it or hate it ....

After a quick short "downtime" taken recently, I had to do a quick write up about this fabulous or not so fabulous city.

Vegas has been known for the famous phrase "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"... and if any of you have had the pleasure of hitting this famous spot, you know that phrase to be so true.

A city, well, that never sleeps... that never closes... and you can get definitely get into some trouble down there.  It's a place that intrigues you though.  If you haven't gone, you have to go just to say you went there before.  I'll have to say, I personally would take that money I spent down there, and go to a relaxing all-inclusive, but it is a hell of a lot of fun.

I for one, am a "people watcher", so let me tell you.... thousands and thousands, spread along a strip miles long, and there is no shortage of entertainment.  You can actually find, some quieter things to do, but it is short lived.  Casino's and hotels run by, well we all know, the Mafia.  Shows of all types, some you may want to venture into, and others, again, personal choice.  From Cirque de Soleil to movie stars and singers, concerts of  many venues.  I hadn't gone back in a decade actually, not just because I didn't want to go back from the first time I went, but again, I prefer visiting the ocean, it calls me often.

This past weekend, the Barrett Jackson car show was there, and well, it was something to see live, and not just on television.  Yes I am a car lover.  But I'll have to tell you a quick short story.  It's not just "we ourselves that make a conscious choice about where to vacation or venture out too, but after speaking to some of the employee's of these large resort/casino's, it's quite interesting on the take they have on living in Vegas and trying to make a living.  Some immigrated, and some from other states across the great U.S of A.

Many came, hoping to make some money and leave.  Some stayed, and are stuck, and some absolutely love it.  We spoke to many of the cab drivers, of all nationalities. and the one thing I noticed, like us, you either hate or love it.  There isn't a happy medium.  Most don't live or reside right in Las Vegas, they have homes and are residents outside of the actual city.  More in a rural type setting, and no wonder.  After working 10 to 12 hour shifts, they don't want to see anyone, or have any of that commotion.  I wouldn't either.  

We may not all agree either, about what goes on there also, from the gambling, to the night life, to, the call girls and strip clubs etc., but if you plan on going or have been, it's just for the change of pace.

Again, I prefer to either visit Europe, and/or the southern islands or states, but there is one thing for sure.... I wouldn't waste a week on Vegas.  3-4 days seems adequate.  As much as we sadden when we arrive at the airport for our departures, everyone is always glad to be home.  

The casino's themselves, are loads of fun, again if you are a people watcher, like myself, it's my entertainment for the night.  Do I gamble, well, I can't say I walked through them a 1,000 times a day, and not threw my $20 in here and there.  I contributed to their payroll funds.  Just the lights and the cold air they pump into those places, keeps your adrenaline going, and you awake for hours.  When you finally venture back to your room,  you collapse from over stimulation.  You're brain just finally gets to shut down.  This is why, for sure, I could not work there, you probably couldn't pay me enough.  

Great place to visit, but you're super glad to be home.  We seen loads of young kids, having stag parties, and bachelor(ette) parties.... some dressed for the occasion, and well, some for a lack of clothing, roamed the streets and hallways of these fine resorts.  To say I would go back soon, well if opportunity knocked, but there are many nicer places to visit.  The city is not clean by any means, after taking long walks at night up and down the strips.  But you can't fathom the amount of people that arrive, day in and day out.  At our hotel alone, on Sunday, over 2,500 guests were checking out.  

There is no lack of eateries for sure.  From fast food, to high end cuisine and fine dining.  Would I bring my kids there, no !  And that was very upsetting, is to see young couples with their small children, walking the streets at night.  Hell no.... again, a matter of choice, but do it while you're young, or go without your children, or enjoy it after their grown up.  Mine have gone, and done their thing in Vegas, but would I recommend small kids, hell no.

It's a fun city, and the shows are quite amazing.  From the traditional dancing Vegas shows, to Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez, many bands, concerts, to magic shows and good old David Copperfield, something for all ages.  Stars from decades ago, are still remembered and praised, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and many others.  Hell we even saw Wayne Newton at the Barrett Jackson car auction.  My parents were at the original MGM Grand, in the 70s and got to see Ann Margaret, just to name a few.

If you just want to relax by a pool and read a book, you can... just those nice hot bombing temperatures for end of September, at 38, were wonderful.  God knows, we have months of cold weather ahead of us.  But getting back to the actual City, well, it's definitely different.  The shopping is second to known, and the resorts and hotels themselves are much to see.  You can actually just monorail, and jump from one place to another.  But if I have to say, it's one of those cities in America, that you can say, oh yeah, I've been there once, no desire to go back, or you get the, "I love it, it's amazing" response, been there dozens of times.

Whether your single, and go with a bunch of friends, or a bunch of married couples, there is much to do.  My advise to you today, is, go at least once, and make your own decision.  And stay out of trouble of course, because according to many cab drivers, it's a place of much heart ache and tragedy, as in finding dead bodies.  A city that has suffered with many suicides, and of course, that latest shooting out of the Mandalay Bay, where all those innocent concert goers, were tragically gunned down.  Can this happen anywhere, Yes ! Absolutely !  

Unfortunately in the world we are living in, in this century, we are not safe anywhere, and need to be more aware of our surroundings, and who we are with.  Due diligence everyone.  I always tell my children, be safe, and be aware of where you are and the people around you. 

Enjoy life, but always be safe.  We can't control everything and everyone, where we venture, but we can make sure, we do due diligence.  So enjoy life everyone, book vacations, travel when and if you can, and well, you have to try and see this place, just once (LOL)... 

And remember, whatever happens in Vegas, stays there !  

Enjoy your day everyone, Love you all Miss "B" xo