The Vegas Migraine--Now with Caviar and Shoeshine Girls

On our first night in Las Vegas we decided to eat at Aquaknox because they make the most amazing prawns with caviar sauce. My mouth waters at the thought of it. Seriously. I wait patiently between our Vegas trips because I know I will be consuming copious numbers of prawns drowned in caviar sauce.

Except they weren’t serving that particular dish on the night we wanted to eat there.

But the chef made it for me anyway (or a slightly different version--we chose to meet in the middle).

And then a migraine kicked in and I was nauseous beyond all get out. I forced down three prawns, ate some caviar--which almost made me hurl at the table.

In fact, I was looking at my plate and wondering, “If I throw up right here, how quiet can I be? And if I throw up right here, I think I’ll just fold up the tablecloth and walk it to the trash myself. I’m pretty sure they won’t mind.”

Meanwhile Husband had a concerned look on his face and asked me if I was OK. (I never did have much of a poker face. Which is why I play Black Jack.)

We paid and left because I thought I might feel better if I walked around a bit. So we walked and found a restroom. I splashed water on my face--who am I kidding? No I didn’t. I was fully made up and those of you who know me know what a big deal that is. I rarely wear makeup and I wasn’t about to ruin the makeup I was wearing by splashing it with water. I did wash my hands, though.

As we were leaving, the shoeshine girl just outside the door turned on a hairdryer and I involuntarily turned around to see what was making the noise. She turned off the hair dryer. So I said, “It is cold in here” and smiled at her because I felt like maybe my face in repose and my involuntary neck jerk may have frightened her--it’s happened. And then she started talking to me…about what a slow night it was, how it was cold, how she usually had 20 people at her stand waiting to have their shoes shined.

Husband walked off. I stayed for a minute or two chatting her up so she didn’t think I was a complete bully.

Because, you know, having a migraine and almost throwing up doesn’t mean you can’t be kind. I may see her again some day and what would she think then?

Comments

[Jeana]

I've always depended on the kindness of shoeshine girls.

[We are THAT family]

You've made a difference her shoe world, I'm sure!

[Shalee]

Bummer about not enjoying your favorite meal, but kudos for your stepping outside yourself and shining for that girl. You rock.

[Kari]

Thanks for emailing me the Las Vegas tips. They all sound great -- especially the Titanic exhibit and the m&m store. Thanks. Have fun!

[New Diva on the Blog]

Way to go on not puking on the table! I knew you were a classy gal. Hope your head it better and that brownie looked too delicious!

[Dana]

Hey! The Not Puking Internal Monologue? It's all I've been hearing in my head for the last...oh...8 weeks or so. It's actually kind of comical when YOU write about it though.

I'm glad you're better, and I'm sorry that happened on your trip. No fun.