It was kinda weird to be back at Vegas after 2007, 2009 and 2010 because this year it was actually the first time with full media credentials for the World Series of Poker. I am used to the blogger work from previous EPT’s and WPT’s, but the WSOP is always different and for the vast majority I haven’t seen much more than the poker room, the press box and the hotel. It would have obviously been more fun to spend more time with friends, but after all it was no fun trip and I was here to work.
Don’t get me wrong, I like my job, but sometimes less and sometimes more … the AC is still crap and some things never change, at least I didn’t have to break with my tradition and will fly back the 4th time in a row with a flu. This time it’s just the bloggers flu and please don’t mix it up with the man flu, because those two have different levels of grumpiness.
The last few days and meeting up with a few of my most dear friends made up for some of the stress, it was good to see them again even though it sucks that this just happens once or twice a year though. Sh1t happens, guess you can only make the best out of it and keep on going, because standing still is no option and doesn’t pay the bills either. I met almost all people I really wanted to see and the smile on the face when you have over small presents is reward enough.
Now that the time is almost over and soon the shuttle bus to the airport will be ready “for boarding”, it is time to say goodbye and dive back into the old daily routine. Las Vegas can’t really get totally boring, but you can get used to it and know most of the stuff already, the first time is always the best unless you win big on a later visit. But I actually doubt that this will be the case any time soon and will probably limit the time that I gonna dedicate to poker for a while.
Some things have been put into perspective, others appear less important and it might be best to fully concentrate on work and getting things done, besides sorting out some stuff in my regular life. I appreciate the opportunity I have been given and don’t want to risk losing that, it does pay for my bills and I have to think about my not so distant future as well and want to make sure that I can support my family if needed.
I want to work out more again and get back in shape, well okay that might take some time but it will be by far better for my whole mindset and balance and I will hopefully be able to master all upcoming challenges much faster and in a more efficient way. Sometimes you just need to set priorities and I am happy with my choices so far, they might not be perfect but at least I cannot hurt any other people close to me either. Because that would be something I cannot forgive myself and I will do whatever it takes to avoid that.
We don’t know what the future might bring and that is one of the exciting challenges, along with being prepared to handle all potential scenarios rather quickly without investing too much time and effort into it. It will work out somehow, but there is no need to panic yet and all problems will be dealt with one after the other.
Guess I better wrap this and my stuff up now, because I have to go back to the hotel first to grab my bag and take the shuttle to the airport. Yet another 30h+ trip is promising lots of fun NOT, but that is just one of the daily headaches that we all have to deal with.
Goodbye Las Vegas … I gonna miss you … for now … I really do.
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