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Cosmo - Fun and Work 2/22 - 2/24 (trip #3 in 2018)

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  1. AnneB

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    This will be my 3rd time to the Cosmo this year - we always do 2 night trips unless it’s a conference, then we stay a week. I’m a recovering Mlifer that is moving over to Identity. We get in early afternoon Thursday and we leave midday Saturday. Plenty of time to have some fun.

    Several hours will be for work, but we plan on a few things: on getting tier marched over at PH, wicked spoon gluttony (love my daily 2 for 1), Raku grill, Raku sweets, a bit of shopping and perhaps just going some places we’ve never been. If we can get decent seats to Absinthe we will probably do that, too. Oh.. may try Fremont street to wander and wonder. And slots. I like slots. The Hubs likes watching me play slots. It’s good to have a cheering section.

    I have massive amounts of work to do before tomorrow, so I’m busy, but the Hubs JUST got my baby bankroll and our tip money. That’s when it hit me that I’m on a plane tomorrow!

    Soon!!

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  2. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    Wow, 3rd time this year to Vegas... lucky you!!
    Have a great trip and lots of luck!
     
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    Thank you! I go monthly or so due to work. It’ll probably be 12-14 times this year.
     
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    If that's a baby bankroll, I must bring embryos to Vegas. Lol

    I hope the baby can grow into a lovely child, or even a successful adult by Saturday!
     
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    I wanna do what ever it is you do for a living - my new goal in life - as long as you tell me what it is that you do - and if I'm qualified - lol

    Enjoy!!!
     
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    Have a great trip and win lots! Enjoy Cosmo.
     
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  7. AnneB

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    Thank you! I hope so as well. I’m gonna go out of my comfort zone a little and try new things.

    We will feed the baby, burp the baby and change his diaper...
     
  8. AnneB

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    I head up information security at a bank. It’s fun stuff. I’ve been in IT for decades and went into IS during the recession because I was just needing something that felt like I made a serious difference. The field has a huge skills gap, so there is a heck of a lot of opportunity in IS/Cybersecurity. If you want to know basics on where to start or if you are already toying with it, let me know.
     
  9. AnneB

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    Thank you!!! I’m really looking forward to the trip this time. I think sharing it for the first time makes me excited. Never done a trip report, but sure enjoy reading the others.
     
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    Will be following along. Hope you get lucky on the Cosmo slots, so much fun.
     
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  11. AnneB

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    Thank you! Here’s to hoping! Although I always play for fun - I’m not a VP player and have accepted my odds!!
     
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    TIMSPEED Pipe Grep Gambling
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    This ain’t no damn ho’ house.
    Good luck!
    I imagine I’ll see you there for interop 2018
     
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    Yes! I’m 90% sure I can make it - one conflict, but I think I’m rescheduling.

    My annuals there are Blackhat and Defcon following it and then Interop. (I may be doing a briefing at Blackhat.) I’m thinking about finally hitting SANS in Vegas to do a training run or BSides, but it’s so much time away from work combined with all the non-Vegas conferences.

    Have you registered for Interop already? Gotta check to see when early bird pricing ends...
     
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    Hilarious! But totally agree. And I hope the adults will mutiply and build a villiage!
     
  15. Texas Steph

    Texas Steph I think I'm addicted to Vegas...
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    You are doing great on the TR so far... hope you keep it going in Vegas!
     
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    Thank you! I think wanting to share makes it all more interesting. Just love the reports... vicarious Vegas.
     
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    And I’m packed! My backpack isn’t even close to full and not expanded yet. One pair slacks + one I’m wearing. Three shirts + one I’m wearing, unmentionables, pants and cozy shirt for watching the fountains off the terrace as it will be cold, toiletries, wristlet/pocket wallet with chain, hairbrush, laptop, kindle + things for work. Jacket will be worn on plane. 1/3 of the backpack free in case I want to buy something or bring back gifts. T-minus 11 hours before we head to the airport.

    Looked around. Toycon may be a Friday activity... well, I got the groupon so it WILL be a Friday thing unless I get stuck at work. Free Funko pop for the first 60...

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    Good luck! Even though you're there just for 48 hours, I can't believe you can fit everything in a backpack.
     
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    I travel a lot. That’s my sub 7 day pack. I can even travel with that in business dress. I wear a suit on the plane, two blazers and one pants and 3 camis in the bag. Mix and match and I have plenty of different outfits. I hate checking luggage. I hate dealing with overhead bins. Backpack is my life and Nomatic came out with a small one (in the pic) that works beautifully.

    Even in “developing countries” I can usually find a place to do laundry or use an iron. Dresses squish down nice and I have some vacuum flat bags to get it all super thin if I’m going for a few weeks. Housekeeping has always been awesome if I need them to vacuum it up again before going home.

    And if I really need something else, I can buy it. Less is more.

    Except when you’re gambling!!!

    One sleep left...
     
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    I’m a morning person. I try to get into work between 430-530a every day. But when I go on a work trip, especially to Vegas, I sleep in a bit. My body says, “Yup, you’ll need sleep to prep for the crazy.”

    This morning it’s all, “Nah, get up early, you’ll be fine.”

    And I’ve been saying, “Noooooooo...”

    Still trying.

    I refuse to give up.

    T-minus 4.5 hours before we head out.
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