Las Vegas

I have lived in Henderson, Nevada for one year now. I am still longing for the summer temperatures to drop down into the livable zone. I do agree that the low humidity makes it more bearable. I will take 110 degrees over 90 degrees in San Antonio with the 70% humidity. I often wonder how anyone lived here prior to the advent of air conditioning. The upsides are many to living in the Vegas Valley. Riding my motorcycle nine months out of the year (not summer). Speeding through the endless desert trails and washes makes me feel alive without fail. Basketball at UNLV, clear skies all winter and having dinner with the people who do not want to return to "the weather".

When I decided to sell my practice in Salt Lake City it was not a hard decision. I had been told that I should come to LV by my friend Jeff and his father for years. If I had stayed in SLC, I would have always wondered what practicing in Las Vegas was all about. Sell a dental practice and find out what people really think of you. See who sends you a thank you note and see who refuses to pay their bill. It changes the way I run a business and yet I do not blame my kid patients, they are not accountable.

Granted, a move in midlife is unique for some people. Not for me. I needed to do this, I needed to experience life to the fullest and follow my vision. I can say I have not reached the point of surety that I 'love vegas" but I do know that I am happy here. It is different, just different and not all bad. I am blessed to amazing degrees and have wonderful kids- what is not to like. I will get used to sirens flying down the street several times a day. Even if I smile to myself thinking it is the "Nevada State Song" as a friend told me.

The answer to all who ask is "no", I did not lose a bet! I willingly moved to Las Vegas and plan to live here for a long time. And yes, I will not have to shovel twelve inches of warmth to get out of my driveway. Oh and by the way...... I only go to the strip to meet you for lunch!