"Closer to single than you are to married...."

So by this time tomorrow, I will be landing in Sin City. This trip has been in the works for some time and finally three of my good friends and I are ready to take Vegas by storm. I've been asked many times, "What's the occasion?" "You guys having a bachelor party?" and other questions along those lines. The simple answer is No. We're doing exactly what young professionals in their mid-20's should be doing: going out, having fun, and spending tons of money in the process. There is a finite window of opportunity to live like a kid yet party like an adult and I for one am going to take advantage of it.

As I mentioned previously, this is a trip that I have been looking forward to for quite some time. There have been countless conversations about clubs, bars, strip clubs, gambling, and all of the possible activities that we can squeeze into a 3-day time frame. Eventually we all decided that the only things that we would book are dinner at N9ne Steakhouse at the Palms, a session at the Gun Store on Tropicana Avenue, and limo service to drive our drunk asses around. As we've seen in countless TV shows and movies, its probably best to see where the night takes you. Hopefully it'll take us to some sweet bars, a strip club and a hot session at the craps tables.

Now as many conversations I've had about Las Vegas over the past two months, I've had an equal number of conversations with/about people getting engaged, wedding plans, and everything I'm currently avoiding in my own life like the plague. First off, I want to say congratulations to the 7 couples that I know who have gotten engaged over the past 6 weeks. That being said, that definitely isn't for me right now and stop asking me when Angel and I are going to get engaged. It's definitely not going to happen any time soon (please refer to the title of this post). I love Angel very much and more than likely some point down the line we probably will get married but right now I'm 25-years old. I love going out to bars with my boys. I love golfing and gambling every chance I get. Basically, I love living every weekend like it's a bachelor party and I have no intension of giving up this lifestyle any time soon. Am I the only guy who's been in a long-term relationship (that isn't engaged) that feels this way? Does anyone else agree with me that marriage and whatnot is still going to be there when we're 30 so why not enjoy 25 while we still have it? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!