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I really should be writing about how mankind has abandoned God instead of vice versa or important spiritual or personal issues but I don't have the heart for that any more. As I get older I can stomach that cruel subject matter less and less as I retreat more and more into the nether regions of shallowness. So, with that being said, I'm going to stick my head in the sand like an ostrich and have some fun.

Vegas is a week from tomorrow. In the spirit of my, like, tenth trip with Emily, I thought I should make a top five list of my favorite things about the town.

1. The Atomic Bar and Liqours - Hands down my most favorite bar in the history of the world. $1 beer, a jukebox that doesn't suck and a discount cigarette machine. In all honesty, that is all I need. Well, maybe $1 pizza slices would make it complete, but maybe not having Jimbo prepare food is a good thing.

2. The Drive - I LUV driving. Music, the desert, and a stop for some food. Wow, I'm really starting to sound simple with easy expectations. But most importantly, I can play the music as loud as I want and sing the words without anyone staring at me. At least for long, which is hard to do when your passing someone at 85 mph.

3. Smoking is Allowed! - Its okay to drink but not smoke in California? Las Vegas is a city that understands that the two go fucking hand in hand.

4. Clothes - Most of the time, the only time I purchase nice new clothes is when I know I have a trip coming up. In order to avoid looking like a total hobo while I'm on vacation, I splurge a bit and buy some cool things that I wouldn't otherwise purchase. Case in point, the new Ray-Ban Aviators that I'm been dying to have for several months which I hope arrive in time for this trip.

5. Memories - Las Vegas is hands down the number one spot where I have the best and worst memories. The fun I've had there has yet to beat. I've been there with all of my best friends that I truly love. Ed, Emily, Keith, John, Delena and Karia. The hangovers I've had there aren't the worst, but man, it sucks being hungover when you're away from home and actually have to do stuff. Plus you can't lie about having a "24 hour bug" because everyone knows your ass was out drinking till three a.m. the night before.

Seven more days.