This was a sad day, as it was Sunday and our good friend (and adopted little brother) @DaNo413 had to go home…

BUT! Not till after another fabulous brunch! We headed over to the Miracle Mile Mall at Planet Hollywood and figured we’d just find something. We found deliciousness at Lombardi’s Romagna Mia After some good food we parted ways with our friend Dano and began to SHOP. This was Richard’s fave mall on previous trips so Joelle and I knew we had to let him do his thing. I hung out for the power shopping while Joelle agreed to meet us later.

After 23 shoe stores I was finally allowed to leave the Miracle Mile and even got to pick our next Vegas Adventure. Of course I went with Monorail because I was gonna see the Stratosphere if it killed me… So we walked to the Official Looking Monorail Entrance: Bally’s. Big mistake yo. The Monorail is like 22 miles away from those blue circles and escalators. Anyway, after trudging thru the old casino, lobbies, halls, a very dying mall area, and more halls we finally reached the rear of Bally’s and got on the Monorail… We headed strait for the Strat. Or at least the closest stop.. The Sahara. Poor little worn out thing. This is actually the “seedy” side of the strip. We ran thru there pretty fast and began the small hike to the Strat. On the way you can’t help but stop in at the World’s Largest Gift Shop. It was delightfully tacky and trashy and huge. We literally spent like an hour in there. *time suck* LOL! When we finally got to The Stratosphere, after stepping over the homeless and dodging the drunks barf, we looked at going up the tower for a quick peek. Turns out there was a LOUNGE with LIVE MUSIC. Helloooo Level 107 Lounge! What a great venue! We sat and cocktailed (2 for 1 from 4 to 7 Martinis!) and listened to live music (a great cover lounge act). In fact when Joelle and Mike saw where we were we were instructed not to move, as they were coming up!

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Dude. I have to say, I really think Cinco de Mayo is becoming one of my favorite holidays. First, there is booze. Gotta love a holiday that encourages that. (Wait, don’t ALL holidays include booze? Or is that just my family?) Secondly, the food. I love nothing more than Mexican food. Really, given the choice I always choose Mexican. Finally, my third reason. This is a new discovery for me. It is like *no problem* to get time off work! Amazing! I mean, I work retail. So it is literally ALWAYS a bad time to take time off. But the past 2 years I have scored for Cinco de Mayo. This year I was off May 4, 5, and 6. Awesomeness! And I think if I remember to request it, I could have the entire week next year! This is like a total hidden gem for me. You have no idea. I am going to discuss this with my man and get to planning next year. We could take a week, go on a cruise or something…. have a party… who knows!

Oh and speaking of Cinco de Mayo, mine was absolutely fab. The weather was amazing. We drove around all day (with the top down) hunting for a mystical item called a “Taco Proper”. We eventually found them after seeing more of Chula Vista than I ever had intended… Oy! Later, Joelle and Mike came over for some patio time. We had tacos, ceviche, salsa, and margaritas till the sun went down. Then we enjoyed Mexican pasteries. Perfect way to finish the day.

Oh, and I made the ceviche! Shocker I know… Did you know that the fish up in there isn’t cooked? Well it kinda is.. but not with heat. You soak it in lime juice overnight. That is what “cooks” it! What? Not surprised? I was amazed! It was sooo good too. Kudos me.

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I think I was. Actually, this time I *was* there and remember every detail.

Sadly it’s to close to my bedtime. Actually PAST my bedtime. But I have big news. Big bloggy news. I met 2 internet celebs tonight. At least in my eyes they are celebs… I am so thrilled to have FINALLY met THE Y of Joy Unexpected and THE Kathy of Pink Martinis (and Moxie Design Studios) OMG. OMG. OMG. Oh Em Gee! I love these women already!

Srsly.

What an amazing time and what amazing ladies. I am proud to add them to the list of great people I have met online. I also got to meet some San Diego locals that have been under my nose but have eluded me all this time (@lolagoetz, Rhiannon, Zack, and more) Of course Joelle ">Joelle and Mike were there as well… I am quite sure there are photos to follow eventually, as well as my sordid details, but I do have to wake up and be peppy for work in 5 hours (yes that does mean 4 AM) so next time… But I had to put it out there that I had an AMAZING time.

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Weekend recap! I had a blast every day… Listen as I attempt to recount the fun. Meeting with some local Twitterers included:
@gooster
@tenthmuse
@mikeynerd
@slickdome (not quite local)
@richardallen
@wesstone
@danielphillip (me!)

A few photos on Flickr, as well as here on the blog. Cause I blogged the whole thing too. Heh. Friend me, follow me…

UPDATE: It’ll be 11 years for me and Richard. Not 12. Feels like 12 tho.

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Urban Mo’s was a blast last night. This photo was one of only three that I took, but it has Trixie and I love her. I always end up wishing I brought the actual camera! But then who wants to be that guy chasing people with a camera all night when you’ve only just met? Right? So a few iPhone photos are all I got.

So anyhoo, @gooster, @wesstone, @slickdome, @richardallen, @jeffred, @tenthmuse, @mikeynerd, and me @danielphillip were in attendance. And Mo’s was packed. Packed, I tell you! I was poked, prodded, and groped in places not normally groped.. Hellooo! The heat was pretty intense too. All that aside I think a crowd is a good venue to meet new people tho, in case you don’t hit it off and you want to slip away… It could happen! What a great time tho! We all seemed to play nicely together, although it did get a bit wild towards the end. I danced I twirled and posed like a freak to Miley IN PUBLIC! OMG. LOL. And one of my “Apple martinis” was basically a glass of vodka. Cuh-ra-zy! Nothing like booze to make meeting new people less stressful… Kidding! Kinda.

Most importantly I think we made a few new friends, and that was the whole point, right?

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Okay, so just in from the big night out at Mo’s. Totally a blast. My Twitter peeps rock!

I can safely say this because I have met 1/16th of them in person. Okay, maybe not that many… But still, between tonight and the #sdtweetups I have been to I can say that Twitter is my friend yo. More, plus a photo or two tomorrow. Must sleep now.

As a wise woman once said, “Tweet me, twitter me, add me, friend me, follow me, stalk me, love me! Twitter!!”

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