Sorry, this post is a bit long. =( please read it though, I need someone else's opinion.

My grandma just came in my room and asked me if I wanted to go to Las Vegas. I then proceeded to ask her if my mom was going (because I'm really not going to have fun if she doesn't go) and guess what, my mom isn't going which totally sucks (oh, plus, if you're going to reply, do not say anything about attachment to my mom, honestly, I rarely have fun out when I'm not around my mom).

So then I said, "Well, no I don't really want to go if she's not going. Also, what is there to do there except casinos?" My grandma then said it's more than just that there and I guess she's right =/ (You know like Circus Circus, right??? I really don't know much about Vegas.) Thing is we're going with one of my cousin's families. I don't really like them and I heard last time they went that it was extremely boring and all they did was go buy stuff and I'm not into doing that somewhere new. That's very boring, I want to go do and see new things, but they're more into doing whatever they would do here in California. I also don't want an enjoyable trip and I fear it will be just as boring as they said it was for them last time.

My grandma said she wanted me out of here, so I could do something other than my homework, but you see my deadlines are very close to each other and I'm pretty sure I won't have access to my computer over there, so it's really hurting my chances of getting into the class I want if I don't complete it in the week I have left when I come back from Vegas if I were to go.

Ok, also, I'm not sure if this is just a stereotype (and if any of you are from there or have been there please tell me if it is), but aren't there people always smoking in Vegas??? See, I'm not normally around people who smoke, but I've always had this problem with being around people who smoke. don't have asthma or anything but I get really short of breath when I smell it and it makes me cough and my eyes watery. So I wouldn't want to be there for that reason either.

Alright, so I'll list the pros and cons of going now:

PROS:
-I will finally get out of California for the first time.
-I will do something cool this summer.
-It's something new
-I'll take some awesome pictures

CONS:
-I won't be with my mom
-I will be around a lot of smokers (maybe not)
-I will be with an annoying & boring group of people
-I will have less time to do my homework/ no access to computer

Now I will list the pros and cons of not going:

PROS:
-I will have the house to myself, which means complete peace and concentration for me
-I will be with my mom and know she is safe
-I won't have to be bored out of my mind
-I can do my homework without worrying about missing the due date

CONS:
-I won't do anything new
-I won't go out this summer

So what do you guys think? Should I do it? Or just wait for next time (pretty sure there will be a next time, my cousin's family goes very frequently)?

GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO GO!!!!11!!!!
Something new is (probably) good

GO! Even if you dont like the family that much, it sounds like you are old enough to go out on your own. You never know what you could find. Also you sound like a hard working student but you need a break. Life isnt all about work. GO have fun, and worry about your school now before you go. Do your best but go to Vegas and have some fun!

If I were you, I would stay at home.
Your Grandmother doesn't seem to be too close to you, and while you say that you want to see new things, it does not seem to be a grand desire. After all, you seem to have a lot to do, and I admire you for facing your homework head on instead of procratinating. Being in an environment you do not particullary fancy with people you don't seem to be too fond of sounds unfavorable as well.
That being said, I do think you should try to get out of California, maybe without your mother, but since you're fine with your connection, that doesn't really matter. Asking your grandmother if you could join her on another trip sounds like the best idea, since that will maintain relations and enable you to focus on the issue at hand.