40 years ago, I graced this universe with my presence. OK, technically I started about nine months before that, but we start counting from the birth date, so I'll stick with that.
A lot has happened in 40 years, both in the world and the little corner I inhabit. There's been ups and downs, but overall I've had fun in the first forty years- and look forward to the rest of my time.
And I'd like to thank all of you for coming with me on this journey.
Can't wait to see the next chapter.
Showing posts with label Turning 40. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Turning 40. Show all posts
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Viva Las Vegas
I'm turning 40 later this year. As a present, several of us got together and spent three days in Las Vegas as a celebration. Had a great time. Some quick and dirty highlights:
* Won $380 in a poker tournament at the Luxor. Entered two other tournaments- once had bad cards, once made a bad move. But the win was a nice ego boost.
* Overall, was up on poker, up on roulette (the five spins I stays), and up on slots (only put $20 in the slots, but we hit a good one). However, I gave it all back and then some at Blackjack. I swear, I think the dealers got together beforehand and decided that it was a moral imperative to take our had-earned cash. I never saw so many dealers pull 20s and 21s out of nowhere.
* Went to the "Pawn Stars" store. Smaller than I expected, but a lot of neat items. Didn't have the money to buy any of the items I wanted, though.
* Sports bets. Threw $5 on three longshots (Grizzlies to win the NBA title; Cardinals and Dolphins to win next year's Super Bowl).
More importantly, bet $100 at 6/5 on the Miami Heat winning the NBA title. Now, I'm not a Miami fan (being a Clevelander and all). But I've had such bad luck with sports teams (fan of Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavs, Cleveland Browns), that I've half-joked that I am a sports curse.
Well, let's put this to the test. Now my interest as a fan is in conflict with my interest as a greedy capitalist. One side must win. Either I win $120- or Miami doesn't win the Title. I'm content with both outcomes.
* Coming from 70 in Vegas to 20 in Cleveland is... a radical change in weather.
* Drank well, ate well, had a great time with family and friends.
* Won $380 in a poker tournament at the Luxor. Entered two other tournaments- once had bad cards, once made a bad move. But the win was a nice ego boost.
* Overall, was up on poker, up on roulette (the five spins I stays), and up on slots (only put $20 in the slots, but we hit a good one). However, I gave it all back and then some at Blackjack. I swear, I think the dealers got together beforehand and decided that it was a moral imperative to take our had-earned cash. I never saw so many dealers pull 20s and 21s out of nowhere.
* Went to the "Pawn Stars" store. Smaller than I expected, but a lot of neat items. Didn't have the money to buy any of the items I wanted, though.
* Sports bets. Threw $5 on three longshots (Grizzlies to win the NBA title; Cardinals and Dolphins to win next year's Super Bowl).
More importantly, bet $100 at 6/5 on the Miami Heat winning the NBA title. Now, I'm not a Miami fan (being a Clevelander and all). But I've had such bad luck with sports teams (fan of Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavs, Cleveland Browns), that I've half-joked that I am a sports curse.
Well, let's put this to the test. Now my interest as a fan is in conflict with my interest as a greedy capitalist. One side must win. Either I win $120- or Miami doesn't win the Title. I'm content with both outcomes.
* Coming from 70 in Vegas to 20 in Cleveland is... a radical change in weather.
* Drank well, ate well, had a great time with family and friends.
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