Submissions and ... What's a Day Off?

I didn't post yesterday, because I had my only "day off" this week. Though technically I had Monday off, it didn't count because my dad was in town and I spent the whole day doing touristy things with him and his girlfriend.

Yesterday, it was all about the laundry, and the bills, and the cleaning, and the shopping, and the relaxing... wait a minute... there was no relaxing with all that other stuff to do!

One of the performers at the Venetian is doing another show this month, so we are all covering for him. Yes, that means more money for me, but I'm also working a lot more than I'm used to. I wasn't even able to list anything in my etsy store this week.




Submissions:

Since there are many clouds in the sky at the moment (which for Vegas is a rarity), I'm going to go with a white theme for this week.

For those that don't know, every Friday I put together an etsy mini of some of my favorite items made by other sellers, post it on my blog and call it the "Friday's Favorites"!

This week's theme is white. If you have any white items in your shop, then post the link to them in the comments and check back tomorrow for the Friday's Favorites!

OMG It's Early...

I'm sitting here right now at what I consider the butt-crack of dawn, and I'm totally not used to having to be up this early.

Today I have to go to the Venetian for a photo shoot. I'm not really sure if it's for advertisements or what..though the egomaniac in me is hoping for advertisements. I am on a few of the billboards at the moment, but it's one of those pictures that unless you know it's me, and unless you turn your head and squint a little, you wouldn't recognize me. We shall see... At the moment, bed is sounding a little better than fame.



In other news:

My dad came to the one woman show last night. I was positive that he was going to hate it as he doesn't usually like the things that I'm in. He also doesn't know how to watch things as a dad (he's a director and theater critic by trade), and so is overly critical.

He actually really enjoyed it, and actually told me that I was good! Even the few times he has thought I was good, he's never said it to my face...I usually have to find out from my sister.

He's in town one more day, so after the photo shoot, sleep will be out of the question as I'm sure there's some sightseeing that he wants to do.

In Vegas, Doin' Cool Thingz

Today is going to be an especially fun day. Dad really wants to take a helicopter to the grand canyon, so in a few hours, we're going to Circus Circus to catch a limo, ride down the strip and then board the helicopter. The limo was included weather we used it or not, and living here I could very easily drive us to the helipad, but the boyfriend said, "If it's included, pick a hotel that's north on the strip and get the full experience!"...a great idea, I must say.

Now if that wasn't enough, Dad also really wants to see the Cirque du Soleil show called, "O". They had a local's special going on, so we got a great deal on tickets and we're going tonight. I've wanted to see the show too, so I'm pretty excited.

I hope it lives up to all the hype!

In other news:

I, of course haven't gotten any knitting done while dad is here, but I am almost finished with a new bolero jacket. I'm really hoping to get it done and listed this weekend after he leaves...and of course there's bunches of other projects I want to get started on...I'm almost out of doggie sweaters...yikes!

Dad is here...

My dad got into town yesterday, which is why there was no blog post. The boyfriend and I were up until past 3am cleaning...the house hasn't looked this good in a long time.

It's always difficult when he comes, since he doesn't really like all the Vegas stuff, so more and more we've run out of things to do.

This time, as a special treat, he wants to do a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon...if he's paying, there's definitely no argument from me. We are going to try to schedule one for tomorrow that goes over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon and then back to Vegas and over the strip. Hopefully it's not booked up because I'm really excited to go.

Today we might go and take a look at City Center. I'm sure my dad will hate it, but I've never been, and I've heard they have some amazing artwork and sculptures all over...so maybe he'll actually be pleasantly surprised.

Now I've got to try to finish all my online stuff before he wakes up....Man, I wish he was a late sleeper.

Product Thank You's

First off, my father is the king of the chain emails and joke emails and warning emails. Usually a glance at them and move on...but every once in a while he sends me something that makes me laugh out loud...enjoy!


Dear Tide:

I am writing to say what an excellent product
you have. I've used it all of my married life,
as my Mom always told me it was the best.
Now that I am in my forties I find it even better!

In fact, about a month ago, I spilled some red wine
on my new white blouse. My inconsiderate and
uncaring husband started to belittle me about
how clumsy I was, and generally started becoming
a pain in the neck. One thing led to another and
somehow I ended up with his blood on my new
white blouse! I grabbed my bottle of Tide with
bleach alternative, to my surprise and
satisfaction, all of the stains came out!
In fact, the stains came out so well the detectives
who came by yesterday told me that the DNA tests
on my blouse were negative and then my attorney
called and said that I was no longer considered a
suspect in the disappearance of my husband.

What a relief!
Going through menopause is bad enough
without being a murder suspect!
I thank you, once again, for having a great product.

Well, gotta go, have to write to the Hefty bag people.