Year Highlights
So I did my tourney rundown, but I figured I would do the highlights as well:
WORST:
- My worst tourney ever - an open run by Jeremy in which I completely tanked. This included a descending series of losses to people rated 1758, 1623, 1352, 1075, and 941. ugh.
- and actually not much more
BEST:
- Michigan Madness - On top of the win, I got to hangout with a lot of very cool people who I never get to see including ipecac_icecap , tailskid , and hector31 . I won money in 3 ways at this tourney. $300 for 1st, High Word (DURATIVE), and $5 in the roto.
- Nationals - 17th place finish, and a chance to hang out with some truly great people. I had quite possibly the coolest house: xpmorgan , etheridge2 , picopaco , tatermunch , axolotl8 , esdscrabble , and mrsscheisskopf . Hung out with others as well, but too many to name. Hopefully Dayton will happen and a similar living situation will present itself.
- CUSS WORDS - this went as smoothly as anyone could hope. Everyone seemed to have a good time, the prizes were good, the food was good, and the QURSH prize system worked great. Could have played better I guess. Dinner afterward was nice, but I was too exhausted to stick around. Though it wasn't rated and technically doesn't count, I will count this as a huge success for the year.
- Vacation - in Seattle/Port Angeles. Beautiful country and got to meet a part of Katy's family that we never get to see.
- Moving - hasn't happened yet, but I don't anticipate any big hang-ups. A lot of friends have shown some great kindnesses in my last little bit here. 5 more days! Wish I had a job.
damn, I left out the Arden in my original post.
- Arden Cup - meh. as far as 10-10's go this was pretty satisfying. Plus I got to hang out with some of my favorite people. One of these days I'll match the success I had at my first Arden. Although, next year it looks like I will qualify for Div 1. Gotta start bringing my uber-A game.
Come 2009 my life will be completely different. We shall see what presents itself.
It's been a pretty good year, but here's to 2009.
WORST:
- My worst tourney ever - an open run by Jeremy in which I completely tanked. This included a descending series of losses to people rated 1758, 1623, 1352, 1075, and 941. ugh.
- and actually not much more
BEST:
- Michigan Madness - On top of the win, I got to hangout with a lot of very cool people who I never get to see including ipecac_icecap , tailskid , and hector31 . I won money in 3 ways at this tourney. $300 for 1st, High Word (DURATIVE), and $5 in the roto.
- Nationals - 17th place finish, and a chance to hang out with some truly great people. I had quite possibly the coolest house: xpmorgan , etheridge2 , picopaco , tatermunch , axolotl8 , esdscrabble , and mrsscheisskopf . Hung out with others as well, but too many to name. Hopefully Dayton will happen and a similar living situation will present itself.
- CUSS WORDS - this went as smoothly as anyone could hope. Everyone seemed to have a good time, the prizes were good, the food was good, and the QURSH prize system worked great. Could have played better I guess. Dinner afterward was nice, but I was too exhausted to stick around. Though it wasn't rated and technically doesn't count, I will count this as a huge success for the year.
- Vacation - in Seattle/Port Angeles. Beautiful country and got to meet a part of Katy's family that we never get to see.
- Moving - hasn't happened yet, but I don't anticipate any big hang-ups. A lot of friends have shown some great kindnesses in my last little bit here. 5 more days! Wish I had a job.
damn, I left out the Arden in my original post.
- Arden Cup - meh. as far as 10-10's go this was pretty satisfying. Plus I got to hang out with some of my favorite people. One of these days I'll match the success I had at my first Arden. Although, next year it looks like I will qualify for Div 1. Gotta start bringing my uber-A game.
Come 2009 my life will be completely different. We shall see what presents itself.
It's been a pretty good year, but here's to 2009.