My eleventh hour decision to go to the KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) held in Las Vegas this year turned out to be a well-deserved break for me. Jud asked if it was worth the expense because these trips tend to burn a hole in one's pockets.

Despite my reservations as I prepared to leave and the major flight delay that brought me into Vegas at 2 in the morning, I think it actually came to be a rather productive trip.

Awesome weather! Blue Skies! NO SNOW!!

Ahhh, the weather...how's that for a good start. It was unusually cool for Vegas. It was in the 70's. I did not mind it one bit! I had a chance to catch up with old friends and my cousin who was generous enough to wait patiently for my flight to finally show up and drop me off at my resort. We even had a bit of fun by going to the History Channel's Pawn Stars store. I had hoped to see Chumlee but no such luck that day but I did come away with cool t-shirts, a little bling for myself and pictures (thanks to Resty) to remember the day!

Fun time with Mitzie and Resty at the site of Vegas Pawn Stars

Oh yeah...and I also did actually learn a few things along the way. I picked up a couple of new hardware lines for the business, took some classes for the CEU requirements I need to maintain my design certification, and had a to-the-point conversation with the Whirlpool rep about what I thought of their dishdrawers...they suck, DON'T EVER INSTALL ONE!

The best pedicure I've ever had still going strong one week later.

And since this is Vegas, I had a great time checking out the sights, even went to a buffet (I don't recommend it), played the penny slots, had drinks and sushi with the girls at the Encore, and splurged on a spa visit for an awesome massage and pedicure. And just when I thought I had experienced all I could from this town, a shuttle driver who took me back to the airport helped me re-center and gave me a parting lesson. I was running behind and he was kind enough to wait patiently for me (there seems to be a pattern here). I was so flustered and felt so bad because he could have gotten into trouble since they're shuttle drivers, not chauffeurs. Instead, he told me not to sweat the small stuff, because in the end, it's all SMALL stuff.

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