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Viva LIVE Vegas

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I went to Cisco LIVE this year to support my company and learn a bit more about the business.

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It’s always an adventure to get out of the cubicle and into the crowd. I got to talk to and goof around with a lot of Cisco-certified folks, and they’re all a blast.

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Of course, being surrounded by fun at the end of the day is always a bonus, right? A few of us were dismissed a little early one evening to go check out the World of Solution exhibition hall.

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Marilyn Monroe told me that I could totally pull off her look. Maybe I shall someday… Halloween is a-comin’.

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While Casey got addicted to Splinter Cell…

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Tiffany and I went to the store’s photo booth.

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Booth babes. It’s too bad Tiffany hammed it up behind them, so the girls probably thought I was giggling at them. I’m sure they’re over it. (They’re probably not over it.)

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I took this photo before the signs to “not sit on the letters” appeared. Sorry, but it’s a good photo op!

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The next night we hung out with some Cisco authors. They’re only ridiculously smart, no big deal…

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One of them wanted to practice with my D-SLR, so I let him. I supervised the whole time.

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Group shot! My awesome coworkers and me.

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And what’s a conference without a crazy theme party?

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Side note: it was completely awesome.

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Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra was like being inside a Rock Band game.

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Standing next to this gal did not help my self-esteem, but it was still cool to see her up close. So much bling!

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Blues Brothers!

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And Elvis! Cisco brought all of the sightseeing to its attendees, which I can appreciate.

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And Smash Mouth, but this is when we pooped out.

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Okay, one last photo op…

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And, somehow, our last day of work came and went so quickly. It was a blast. I’d easily do it all over again!

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Viva LIVE Vegas

I just found out that in a few months I’ll be headed to Las Vegas to work at an event: Cisco Live!

What happens in Las Vegas… stays with you forever.

This year’s Cisco Live Customer Appreciation Event is set to deliver the complete Vegas experience under one roof; from beautiful showgirls to flying Elvises, from top Vegas acts to a rockin’ concert performance by one of today’s hottest bands.

It will be five crazy days of work and aching feet, but it ends July 1st, which means I could have a super 4th of July vacation in Vegas and around the area. I think seeing the Hoover Dam is at the top of my list. What else should a first-time Nevada visitor see and do?

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