Full Belly Laughs...

(This sign is located just outside the casino in a corner where people can't see the warning that they can get addicted to gambling...)

Sometimes, you just need a night out to see some comedy.

This is what I did this past saturday night.  I got a text message from my good friend Amanda last week, asking if I would like her ticket to go see Jeff Dunham at Pala.  Now for those of you who don't know, Jeff Dunham is a ventriloquist comedian.  His most famous puppet is Achmed, The Dead Terrorist who's famous quote is, "Silence!  I kill you!"  I was totally in for a night of comedy!  Plus, it was at the Pala, which is a casino on an Indian Reservation in San Diego.

I met up with my friends Steph and Jaime and it was mandatory to get what they called "roadtrip food."  Now we met up at Steph's house, which is in Aliso Viejo... not so far from San Diego County...  Well, they made sure I knew that anything more than a half hour away was by definition a roadtrip in their eyes.  Hey, I was not going to argue about picking up snacks!  Plus, I was dying for a Diet Coke!  So we got our goodies (me with my Combos which I was totally stoked to find!) and we were on our way.

We got to Pala and I was pretty disappointed that they allowed smoking in the building.  Ugh, I hate the smell of smoke, but worst of all, I hate my clothes and hair smelling like it after being in close proximity with it.  Anyway, we picked up our tickets for the show and headed for the buffet.  I admit, I am totally into buffets!  When my family would drive to Utah every Spring Break for snowboarding/skiing, we would always stop in Vegas for a buffet.  I am a buffet pro.  I'm not going to lie.  Delicious!  I recommend their buffet!  Plus, you can get a discount if you pick up a special (and free) card to keep track of points for gambling.  Now if you know me, I'm all about deals, so I was sure to get one!

(Yes, those are fruits and veggies on my plate...  I know, right??)

We then played some slots for a bit.  I was a little hesitant at first because I hadn't done slot machines in years!  They were so different from what I remember!  Plus..  I am a cheapskate.  It's true.  I like to save my money and spend it on something like travel, but, meh, why not?  I had $20 I would play with and not a penny more!  It was hilarious though because Steph had to teach me how to play, lol!  It was pretty fun though.

After we gambled for a bit we went to get our seats for the show.  I am proud to say that I was pretty much prepared for the weather!  It was freezing!  I was very happy that I brought 2 jackets as well as a pair of gloves.  Yes, I know what you're thinking but I can't help but be cold so shush.  At least I was prepared and not complaining the whole time!

(Jaime, me, and Steph getting ready for the laughs)

The show was great!  The opening act was a guy they call Guitar Guy, who just happens to be the guitarist from the band Avenge Sevenfold's dad!  Who knew?  But we were more excited for Jeff Dunham.  I laughed so hard I started coughing!  It was great.  Just what I needed :)

If you have never seen/heard Achmed, here is a clip for you.  He also has several other puppets: