I don't know if it's because everyone's consistently drunk or in a constant state of euphoria/anger from winning or losing, meanings of words getting lost in translation, or just that the casino is frequented by a generally unsavory cast of characters (probably all of the above), but I end up having some ridiculous conversations with the players ( Read more... )

In the two and a half years I've worked at the casinos, I've heard all sorts of pick up lines.  I try to be polite and act oblivious when I can or I've come up with a couple of lines to deflect the attention.  Some are more persistent than others.  I had one guy follow me around for a couple of weeks, moving to what ever table I get moved to, and ( Read more... )

I saw this picture of a pumpkin that I thought was cute and clever and wanted one of my own. It's been years since I've carved a pumpkin and I was pretty excited about this. I went with my sister down to the YMCA to pick out a pumpkin and was disappointed to see that all the pumpkins were more or less round and regular shaped. I didn't think it was ( Read more... )