['I went to go visit my sister in Vegas last month.', 'That would be a great time.  What did you do?', 'We went to lots of cool shows. Leading up to the trip I was counting down the days and planning itinerary.']
I bet.  I would be too
I went to go visit my sister in Vegas. Leading up to the trip, I was counting down the days, shopping for clothes to take, and making plans.