What can I say? Amazing. New York was just full of a contrast of street culture and sophistication. So much to see. Such a high-strung place. Stayed at the New York Palace Hotel and just remember thinking "wow" when I got there. It felt as though the whole world was below me. I remember getting in the lift and feeling majorly light-headed because I went so high up! I looked out onto building upon building. New York at a glance is just a pile of buildings. But just like everything in life, you can't judge a book by it's cover.

Vegas on the other hand. completely judged by its cover. I describe it as a game board. It really is a game board. Stayed at the Bellagio and was lucky enough to be in V.I.P area. As you come in, you get chocolate covered strawberries and free drinks! How crazy is that?! Absoloutely amazing place. Was also lucky enough to go on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon. Absoloutely surreal place. To think that a 20 minute ride on a helicopter takes you to such a silent and peaceful place, in comparison to the loud (in appearance and sound) environment of the "strip".

I loved it. Although I was alerted to the fact that New York and Las Vegas were not the real parts of America. I am intrigued to see other parts that are more down to earth and realistic.

All For One, One For All
OK, so you're with the love of your life. There's nobody else you would rather be with. But, don't forget yourself. It's very easy to become dependent on the one you love. It is vital that each person in a relationship gets their alone time. In order to look after a relationship, you must look after yourself. Whatever you contribute to a relationship must remain fresh. In order to revitalise your best qualities, have a little "me" time.

Tracey Emin
Controversial? Yes. Life is controversial. We cannot hide from life, so why should art mislead us into thinking that the raw issues of life i.e. sexuality are any different to what they are before our very own eyes? That is all.