Day 95

Funny how some days at my job are very slow and others I am swamped with everything at once. Today was one of those days. I'll say this, it made this day go by pretty fast. The good news is that one of the distribution centers for my account on the west coast just placed a 960 case order of 7 products for Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The west coast operation is the newest and the one most in need of a kickstart. That order is basically a months worth for the entire distribution center so that looks great in the eyes of the higher-ups at the corporation. The bad news was that it took almost two and a half days to get this entire order squared away. I've been informed today as well that my bosses would like me to spend 3-4 days in the Las Vegas and Phoenix markets working with the reps in the field there, particularity the Vegas market. I've been told these 900 plus case orders are out there at every major hotel/casino and are there for the taking. Its all about who you know, the ins you have, and how low your pricing can be. Typical Las Vegas.

Speaking of which, I may or may not be going to Vegas the weekend of March 10th. I love that city. It is not for everyone though. When I go to Las Vegas, my days consist of sitting in the sports book and betting games all day, getting some eats, more gambling, and hitting some clubs at night. The last time I went was last March the weekend of the conference tournaments. I got in Friday morning and literally sat in the sportsbook at Mandalay Bay from 9:30am to 8:00 PM and watched and bet on college hoops games. I had both meals at the NY Deli at the sportsbook. Talk about a day right up my alley. I then went back to my room, showered and relaxed a little before hitting a few tables, and then went to Light, the club at the Bellagio. I was there until the wee hours before we hit another late night spot Drei's. You gotta love a place that when you walk out at 6 am there is a line 50 deep to get in. I hit the tables again before breakfast and then back to the sportsbook for the 10:00 AM tip offs. The cycle repeats. I go zombie technique in Vegas. I require a couple of two hour naps in my 48 hours there and I am good.

When I say it isn't for anyone, this is what I mean. I took Leah to Vegas for her birthday 4 years ago. Lets just say we both agree we will never go together again. While she wanted to walk down the strip, check out all of the Casinos, do some shopping, and eat at the fancy restaurants, all I wanted to do was gamble or nap. Nothing better than hitting the tables with your wife over your shoulder asking you why you are "losing all of our money." Leah even admits to this day that she has zero interest in ever going back, but I love that place.

Song of the Day: "First of tha Month" by Bone Thugs N Harmony