Vegas, Magic and Casinos Royale.
Shallow. Supercial. Spendy. Sin City. Well, yes. But also quite, quite fun! The last time I was in Vegas was like 15 years ago, when I was in college, had no money, and was really just passing through so I could eat some cheap buffet food. If I thought it was bright then, then the strip has been chomping down serious development steroids, because the place just seems to explode in lights now.
Was in town for a quick trip to both The Magic and Project apparel shows. I'm currently involved in the design of a new retail software platform for the boutique retailer and boutique retail brand. Since retail 'boutique status' pretty much requires everyone to hit the tradeshow circuit, there's no better place to do some research and sales calls than at Magic and Project. Both are IMMENSE. Seriously, it takes two days just to walk each aisle at a reasonable pace. And of course, there is the very, very cool clothing and accessories. Good thing I was only there as an observer, cause I could have spent some serious dough.
Also managed to squeeze in some playtime. All my photos are posted to my Flickr stream if you want to see 'em. As if Vegas doesn't have enough to offer, when you're there for a tradeshow hosted by the fashionista crowd, there are plenty of 'work related' parties too! How tough, right? ;)
After a whirlwind two and half days, I got back to Atlanta late, late at night, only to find the following scene. Seriously, how many flights can one carousel handle. And to make matters worse, my baggage wasn't even on that carousel, but popped out on another, with no notice. I spent the better part of an hour wandering looking for it. Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport is still my least favorite airport in the US. Such a shame I've to use it so often.
