salarywoman

After a six-month hiatus from full-time employment, my wife rejoined the ranks of the working last Monday.

We're both very happy - even though her time off coincided with our wedding and honeymoon, it obviously became frustrating after a while for her to have so much of nothing to do.

I think it's exciting and quite an eye-opening experience for her to be working at a large corporation as most of her working career has been spent at start-ups. And her benefits really kickass! So, she'll be providing our medical and dental coverage since it's way better than my cheapass employer.

It will pose a lot of challenges as well, but I'm optimistic that there will be many rewards along the way.

Lots more detail about it on her blog here.

Wynn in Vegas!

... Another inexcusably late late late (very late) update...

As another part of the continuing celebration of my recent thirtieth birthday, my wife surprised me with a trip to LAS VEGAS, NEVADA!!.

I'm admittedly a little bit of a junkie for the blackjack tables.

(This is the part where I breathe, and repeat, I do not have a problem. I do NOT have a problem. Really!


This was my first time back in Las Vegas in about two or three years, and my first time staying in the brand-new Wynn Resort. (Again, all setup by my loving wife - and it was all so absolutely amazing).

The Wynn is what you think of as a world-class resort. Aside from the cheesy typical over-the-top ness of the place that's just part of the essential Las Vegas character, the service, food, and accomodations are near unparalleled. What probably impressed me the most was that the quality of the food was matched only by its authenticity - it wasn't just about the awesome buffet (the unending shrimp cocktail, crab legs, prime rib, lamb chops, and desserts), but to our amazement we found all the typical japanese and chinese staples (pickled vegetables, salmon, congee, and dim sum)

Of course, we also made the essential trip to Bouchon while we were there. Thomas Keller is an undeniable genius.

It was such an awesomely relaxing experience, we'll definitely be staying at the Wynn again soon...