Casino

After closing on our house P. took the kids back home for naps and I went with my in-laws to a casino in Scottsdale. I am always up for a little gaming myself so used the opportunity to play a little and get out of the house without the kiddos. Mostly I just needed a change from the norm and a day out at the casino sounded like fun. I was off on my own after obtaining a players card and sat down at a video roulette table. I lost $40 in a matter of about 10 minutes and decided I was done. It wasn't fun losing and in fact it made me a little sick to my stomach. I am pretty sure I could have used that $40 on something much better than 10 minutes in a smokey casino. That $40 could have gotten me a few much needed shirts and I think it would have been more fun shopping. So instead of feeling bad for myself I wandered around the beautiful hotel they had there, grabbed a Phoenix/Scottsdale visitors magazine and found a quiet spot overlooking the pool to read. It was a perfect way to spend my afternoon. I people watched, read, closed my eyes for a bit and did some thinking. I was relaxed, I was alone and I was content. I thought about my lost $40 for a little bit but mostly I just enjoyed the quiet. It was a perfectly sunny and beautiful day and I thought about how perfect and beautiful my life was. And it really is.