The Second Miracle

I had just finished with the math... in disbelief, I check it again, but to no avail. I failed to win enough money to live off of and buy in to a the WSOP tournament. Even the ladies no-limit... the only way to play was with money I couldn't afford to lose, and that dear friends, would be most unwise.

Unwise as it may be, the heart-breaking reality was that, as close I had come, I would not be playing in the WSOP this year. The news was devastating to my soul. So much so that I refused to believe it. I moved out here for this opportunity with nothing and I was so close; to admit defeat was more than I could bear! No, I was not going to give into those feelings again; I've had more than enough despair in my life, thank you very much! I still love my life!

No sooner had I come to this realization when life presented another opportunity. His name was Jerry, and he wanted to sponsor lil 'ol me for the tournament! I nearly fainted when I heard the news! The most amazing part is, I've never met Jerry! He's the boyfriend of a very dear friend, (I promised not to reveal her identity) and evidently, they planned on sponsoring me for quite a while now. (blush) The timing of the news was simply magical and I am still in awe at his generosity and the support from friends.

It's amazing really; estranged from blood relations, I hoped I would make some friends when I moved out here, but never dreamed I would find a new family, for that's what my new friends (you know who you are!) out here have become. I feel like the luckiest girl alive!

Look out ladies, Clio's in the game! :)

That night, my younger sister Bradly and I went out to celebrate this new fortune...

... the view from Mix, atop The Hotel at Mandalay Bay is quite impressive! Can you see why I want the flat on the strip with floor-to-ceiling windows? :) The view is great, but the servers aren't nearly as hot as Olive Garden! I suppose this is a good thing, after all, what bar do you meet up at if Cinderfella works here?