Whole New Level of Partying

   I have been 21 for a little over a month now. I spent about 60% of the month of June drinking alcoholic beverages just because I could. When July started, I was in Hays with my boyfriend and he doesn't drink. My consumption decreased A LOT. Now, I am off to Las Vegas. It is time for a whole new level of partying.

   I was worried that my clothes wouldn't be the right kind of style for club hopping. So my friends and I went shopping a few days ago to find "Vegas" outfits. The three of us have all been relatively thin growing up. (it varies by person and age) We were all very worried about "the freshman fifteen" so I think we were extra careful our first couple years in college. Sure, we gained a little weight here and there, but never 15 pounds in a 12 months. Now, four years into college, our bodies finally caught up with us. We are still relatively thin but we realized when we were shopping for clothes that "S" and "M" don't really fit anymore. It was disappointing but it felt nice to go through it together. We tried on outfits in our individual dressing rooms saying things over the doors like,

"Ok. This is large and it barely fits."
"When did I become a D cup?"
"Let me try it on. Maybe it will be like the sisterhood of the traveling pants- except it won't fit any of us."

   I think we had a pretty good attitude though. We just laughed and helped each other take off the clothes that were easier to get into than out of.

   Anyway, today we have been packing and getting last minute details in order. For example, I've been studying the different ways casinos trick you into spending more money. Click here to read what I learned. It's very, very interesting. I also have been going over blackjack strategy in my mind because supposedly that it my best bet for winning any money.

   Most of all, I'm just looking forward to making more memories with some of my best friends.

Song of the day: Waking up in Vegas by Katy Perry (what else?!?)

PS I'm not taking my computer on the trip with me so I will write a very long summary of what happened when I return on Monday.