I spent several days in the city known for showgirls, casinos, and over the top productions. But, lest you think I was in Las Vegas, Nevada, purely for pleasure, think again. Oh, I had plenty of fun, but not the kind you might be imagining.
Sometime last year I applied to attend a writer’s workshop hosted by author Craig Martelle. Knowing that my acceptance was a long shot, I quickly stored the thought of it in a deep, dark recess of my mind and got on with my life. Then, miracle of miracles, I received an invitation to attend and my mind was blown.
Those of you who know me can probably imagine the anxiety I felt. I began making excuses to myself so I could back out of the event. Then, I visited with my brother, Kelly. When I told him about the workshop, he offered to come to Vegas and hang out with me for a few days prior to the retreat weekend. That was all the encouragement I needed.
After spending six days in Sin City, I’m exhausted, but I wanted to share a few photos of what turned out to be an epic experience.
From the Las Vegas Meow Wolf art installation:
But behind the scenes, if one is fortunate enough to find it, lies the most incredible adventure.
One evening we had dinner at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. I really should have taken photos of my beautiful food, but in the heat of the moment I forgot. Let me tell you, the meal was incredible. I had salmon and green beans cooked to perfection. And the sticky toffee pudding was the bomb.
I did take a wonderful photo of Kelly and Susan though.
After dinner we strolled through a casino or two and Susan took this of my “little” brother and me.
Part of one day I hung out at Kelly and Susan’s travel trailer and visited with their dog, Gus.
So glad I had the chance to enjoy this time with Kelly and Susan. The older I get the more I appreciate these moments. And Kelly is barely even annoying anymore.
I’ll write a bit about the workshop in a day or so. It deserves it’s own post, but for now, I’m going to bed.
Until we meet again, peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
Looks like a wonderful adventure!
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Can’t wait to hear all about your writing experience in Vegas. That’s a weird exhibit. Not a weird brother. He seems to like you a little.
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So, are you the bratty younger sister? How nice to have that moral support before the workshop. And what a visual experience you had!
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I’m the bossy big sister. And proud of it. The whole thing was great.
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Sounds fabulous. xxx
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It was awesome.
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Looks fabulous. Truly xxxx
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You’d have loved it.
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Fun times! PS I love Gus
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He is the sweetest. Thank you!
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My pleasure
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That looks amazing =D
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What fun! I loved reading the labels on the “products”. I think you could spend hours in this place. Maybe it was created to keep people OUT of the bars and casinos?
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Definitely a place to stay for hours!
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I would think that “in the heat of the moment” at Hell’s Kitchen, most would be forgotten! Sounds like you had a lovely time, Leslie.
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I was so intent on that first (and second and third) bite that all rational thought evaporated! It was great.
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Love the clever exhibit! I wouldn’t mind eating at Hell’s Kitchen (so long as they weren’t actually filming an episode at the time).
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It was absolutely perfect.
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