December 28, 2024
Completely satisfied Anniversary! Now let’s get on the airplane.
Earlier than hubs and I left Seattle, we knew that we had been downgraded from a fountain view wraparound to non-FV wraparound. No large deal so long as the view was nonetheless respectable, we hoped.
We have been beforehand confirmed to attend the Aria NYE gala, however my host delivered the unhealthy information. Her crew obtained e-mail from company to prioritize gamers with greater standing. That meant we have been despatched straight all the way down to the Aria waitlist. My host was decided to get us right into a NYE celebration of some variety.
(Sure, it’s BS to be confirmed for an occasion far prematurely, after which have the invite taken away due to final minute whales.)
Our unique plan was to seize a easy dinner and watch NYE fireworks from our balcony, however we introduced a suitcase of formal put on with us, simply in case.
It was weird to obtain this e-mail from Bellagio someday early morning on today.
Wait, what? We’re going?!
I knew the Bellagio NYE occasion was additionally waitlisted. I texted my host to double test, and she or he mentioned that I used to be waitlisted for that. It was not an precise invite. (Then why ship me that e-mail, Bellagi-oh-no?)
Once we arrived at Sea-Tac, I used to be excited to take a look at the Alaska Air lounge on the N satellite tv for pc.
Cookies, espresso, oatmeal station (left), different drinks
Clerk at entrance desk: “Oh do not take a look at that board except you wish to miss your flight on function. It’s by no means correct.”
Salad bar
Rice, rooster shawarma, mini pita bread, unfold station
Vegan chili on the correct
Pita plate
Husband’s Bloody Mary
Flight was delayed by 20 minutes. Might be worse.
Extra snackage on the airplane.
The airplane nonetheless managed to reach at LAS round 5:15 pm native time, and our Escalade was ready for us. Too unhealthy the Escalade now not had the Cosmo emblem. Our chauffeur labored at Cosmo for 12 years now, and all of us sighed on the adjustments. Nonetheless remembering these Id days, however it’s what it’s.
