Back to Vegas

For the previous three WSOPs, I have called Las Vegas home. About a month before the 2009 series, the family and I loaded up a Penske truck and moved out (the family consists of myself, my wife, and our english bulldog). I was especially excited about returning to Vegas for the WSOP this summer; for the first time I would be in charge of my own schedule as I worked on various projects for various companies in the industry.

Despite missing my wife and dog, I did enjoy my first two weeks in town. I had a deep run in an event, was blogging, podcasting, and writing...everything was going well. However, that last week in town was pretty rough. I simply didn't want to be in Vegas. I had not travelled for work in over a year, and this was the longest stretch I had ever been away from home. There's no question my work and play were both affected. If it wasn't for the fact I had some family and friends coming to town that weekend I would've made my exit several days sooner.

I've been at home for the last week, enjoying the muggy midwestern days and--especially compared to Vegas--near silent nights. Seriously, it's soooo quiet here. I tend to be a bit of a loner, so I don't mind living a few miles out in the "country." We have a nice little house and a big yard that our dog enjoys...

I am definitely refreshed after the week at home...while I'm looking forward to playing and working this week I'm not really looking forward to Vegas...

More on that soon, time to board...