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Vegas Ad Nauseum

Virulent strip of debauchery, I answered with a hiss, wrapped up iN
Excessive loss, addiction and broken dreams, finished with A
Gigantic, gaudy bow!  I thought I was coming down with the flU   
As my poor husband excitedly asked me how I liked VegaS.
Surprised by my mood, (maybe too much of a good thing?) I tried to apologizE,  
And I thanked him again for the trip. Feeling nauseated, I picked at my tiramisU.
Days later, we realized pregnancy was to blame for my nausea and criticisM!



*Needless to say, we have never visited Vegas again.

Written 5/28/20 for Joseph May’s 
Double Double Words to Bubble Contest

Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2020

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Aditi Mishra Date: 6/4/2020 4:21:00 AM Oh oh this is such a different experience in Vegas. Certainly not you would have wanted. I guess being a woman has a few unique ones. Congratulations on your win Rhonda :) Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/5/2020 1:49:00 PM Thanks, Aditi. I tried to make the best out of a bad trip. The best part, I think, was getting to see the Beach Boys in concert with John Stamos playing the drums. They even played my song, so it wasnt all bad! Have a blessed weekend, Rhonda

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/3/2020 5:19:00 PM Congratulations on your win. What a trip you had. A fun way to tell a story. Enjoy your win and day............. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/5/2020 1:47:00 PM Yes, writing this one was fun. Thanks for the visit, Paula, and have a blessed weekend! xx Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/3/2020 3:25:00 PM Haha, this is so cute Rhonda. A delightful surprise! Congratulations on your top win!Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/5/2020 1:45:00 PM Thanks, Connie! My delightful surprise is twelve now, and he is still a delight, very sweet and kindhearted. Have a great weekend, Rhonda

Mohan Chutani Date: 6/3/2020 12:44:00 AM Rhonda, an experience, pregnant ladies have to go through, very well put in double bubble. But Vegas sounds so attractive to visit? Have not been there so far. Best. Mohan Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/5/2020 1:43:00 PM Hi Mohan, thanks for the visit. I think Vegas is worth visiting once. I didnt like it for obvious reasons. Plus, I don't gamble. On the bright side, they do have a lot of great shows. I saw the Beach Boys in concert, the Blue Man Group and the Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil. Have a great weekend, Rhonda

John Watt Date: 6/3/2020 12:17:00 AM Picking at the tiramisu is always a warning sign something is not quite right! Great tale of your time in Lost Wages, oops, I mean Las Vegas. I enjoyed every word, especially "Virulent strip of debauchery", what an awesome beginning! Congrats on your #1 win, Rhonda! ~ John Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/5/2020 1:39:00 PM The food I was actually picking at was some fancy french pastry at the Paris resort restaurant, but I couldn't think of a french dessert that ended in u...thanks, John! xx Rhonda

Joseph May Date: 6/2/2020 10:26:00 PM Very nicely done Rhonda, Congrats on your win.. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/5/2020 1:37:00 PM Thanks for inspiring and sponsoring a challenging contest! I'm grateful for the placement. xx Rhonda

Panagiota Romios Date: 5/30/2020 10:17:00 AM Very creative, a great write, Rhonda. Best wishes Panagiota Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/30/2020 7:46:00 PM Thank you for your lovely visit, Panagiota! Your are very kind and supportive. I hope you are having a blessed weekend., xx Rhonda

Line Gauthier Date: 5/28/2020 8:34:00 PM A fun poem in awesome form. I can't imagine what Vegas is going through during this Covid period with tourism at a screeching halt. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/30/2020 7:45:00 PM Thank you for the visit, Line! I hope you're having a great weekend. xx Rhonda

Eve Roper Date: 5/28/2020 6:20:00 PM Very well written, good luck in the contest. So, with a big surprise a loaf of bread in the oven. I know the feeling a very long time ago with my youngest. love the avatar, Rhonda. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/28/2020 7:04:00 PM Thanks, Eve! Yes, quite a surprise. That was my oldest son. I had terrible morning sickness, but it was all day everyday for weeks.xx Rhonda :) (I wasn't sure about the avatar so thank you. The last pic was 8 years old.)

Paul Callus Date: 5/28/2020 5:55:00 PM This is cleverly and creatively done, Rhonda. A double sided acrostic which I have certainly not been "nauseated" to read more than once:) ~ Best regards // paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/30/2020 4:47:00 PM In my opinion it is as beautiful and more, Rhonda:) Malta is only small, but it makes up for its size by Mediterranean characteristics, sun, sea, friendliness and history. Maybe one day you'll visit and enjoy the experience...and in that case make sure you let me know so we can meet:) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/28/2020 6:59:00 PM Lol...thank you, Paul. That's one of the best comments I've read today. I will definitely take that as a compliment...btw, I was watching a show filmed in Malta. Is it as beautiful as looks on television? I was taken with the stone buildings against the backdrop of the ocean.

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/28/2020 3:05:00 PM you've done a great job with this challenging form, rhonda, and have told a wonderful story, too! best of luck in the contest... Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/28/2020 3:32:00 PM Thanks, Ilene! This was my third attempt at an entry. I almost gave up :) xx Rhonda

Rico Leffanta Date: 5/28/2020 2:08:00 PM I remember when they charged a dime for a glass of water in Vegas, so it is one place I have never missed, but if that is the only place you can get pregnant, do visit again! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/28/2020 3:28:00 PM Thank you, Rico...you gave me a good laugh! I was definitely already pregnant before I got to Vegas, and to say I was irritable while there would be an understatement. xx Rhonda