Why didn't I think of that?

Las Vegas has become smarter (yet, somehow dumber) over the last 10 years.

It wasn't too long ago, they started marketing Vegas as "family friendly," attempting to lure a younger crowd by offering theme parks, roller coaster rides and more child friendly hotels. I think parents were smart enough to realize that Vegas is not family friendly, roller coasters shouldn't cost $16, furthermore why would they want to take their children to Vegas and ruin their Disneyland-for-adults-fantasy-land. Theme parks did not do so well. It was still chalk full of drunken "adults."

So, they started the "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas campaign" which has done quite well... It just proved the fact that Vegas is a fantasy world, allowing people to do what they would not do in their normal lives. I mean...let's not beat around the bush. Everyone who does not want to get laid, drink to death, or do drugs must really enjoy being around a plethora of people who are there for that exact purpose.

I know what you're thinking, "I don't want to do those things! I'm going to go to the shows, and go shopping, and hang out by the pool..." YOU may want to partake of those activities, but there are a LARGE portion of people who go to Las Vegas every year who just aspire, almost completely, to go somewhere were they can act like...

A DOUCHE BAG.

I hate to burst your bubble. They are in Vegas, and they are like finely-dressed cockroaches.

Fellow SJSU'er, Mike Oz, who writes for the Fresno Bee, alerted me to Las Vegas' newest ad campaign.. proving that the city would not exist without douche bags. Check out this link at Vegas.com.

Two of my "favorite" things have come together at last. I'm so tired of people telling me how they LOVE Las Vegas, how it's so much FUN, etc. F@#$ing give me a break. I don't know how you could enjoy hanging out with so many douche bags. At least Vegas is ready to step up and tell it like it is. I only wish I would have spoken out sooner, and perhaps I could have helped put this marketing ad together. If we're going to tell it how it is, perhaps we should start marketing to drug dealers or wife beaters as well. God knows there are plenty of those in Vegas too.

Distaste for Victoria's Secret

I recently bought $100 worth of cotton undies from VS and went through a terrific time of getting through the line and dealing with teenagers buying scandalous lingerie. Horrifying!

This morning, I was very disturbed to realize that my new VS Cotton bikinis have "butt words" on them. You know what I'm talking about - "Butt words" as made famous by Bebe and Juicy Couture. I didn't think to look on the back of them. Now my butt has the words "Wish you Were Here" written on it. It's just wrong on so many levels.



I'm a fan of Pink Floyd and all, but this is ridiculous.

I wish VS would get rid of their PINK line. It disturbs me greatly. First of all, WHY THE DOGS? I like animals, but I don't want them on my undies. Also.. what's up with the random numbers? What is 86? I'm telling you, the girls I saw shopping in that section were born at LEAST 4-5 years AFTER 1986. I think, in order to wear something that says 86, the company should tell you why that number is there, furthermore if it is a year, you should be able to remember the year 1986.

Secondly, if they are going to keep the PINK line, I think they need to keep it separated in another area of the store, and not let it creep into the good ole' VS Cotton line where all of my panties come from. Let's keep "butt words" all in one area, shall we, and keep them away from unsuspecting consumers who just want some plain cotton bikinis.

Fabulous Fried(day) II: Readying for Races

AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

It's been one of those weeks. I had to leave work in the middle of the afternoon yesterday in order to keep my cool... so it was decided that a run was in order. I couldn't believe how wonderful it felt to be out in the sunshine in a t-shirt. YAY SUN! I went back to work, and it was still a disaster, but I would have freaked out on somebody had I not left for an hour.

So, I've been thinking about which races to run this year, once my ass gets into shape. A friend from Iowa picked a half marathon we could both do in June, and promised to come out to Cali to participate in a half sometime later this fall. Need to find a good one. I'm thinking maybe Napa...

Here are my current races for the year (more added soon):
Pat's Run San Jose, May 3
Human Race, Silicon Valley, May 10
Marathon to Marathon, Storm Lake (IA), June 14

Also, in honor of cousin Mike, I'm participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides Walk. This time, I'm going to Tulsa to walk with my family.

Civic Duty

I participated in the democratic process on my way into work, and have been giddy all day. I'm not one to start political debates online, so I won't tell you my choice for the Democratic... or Republican.... Presidential nomination. He he he

Today I was assisted by a nice, older church-going man who acted as if slipping my ballot into the ballot box was a magic trick. Made my day. I don't know if I want to vote my mail because volunteers at the polling stations are so freakin' cute.

The only not-good part of the voting process was deciding what to do about the Indian Gaming Propositions. I've been torn. I really don't want to vote for either. I don't feel comfortable making decisions about horrible gambling, or about indigenous people who were practically (What am I saying? Practically? Almost completely!)wiped out by settlers. During the Super Bowl there were commercials both for, and against, these gaming props. HELLO!!!!! Aren't they fighting over where the money should go? Schools? Indians? California?.... Why are they spending money on bazillion dollar Super Bowl airtime!? WHY!?

Fabulous Fried(day)

I'm pooped. So, I give you, a picture of a sleepy monkey.