This past Monday, I returned from my stint at the World Series of Poker as a blogger for PokerNews.com. It was a fantastic experience, one which I hope to get the chance to do again sometime. Playing in the World Series is a lot different from reporting the World Series. I actually enjoyed the later more this time. One reason is that I didn’t have the stress associated with playing. The last two years, I was burnt out by the time the World Series was over. This year, I could have continued on past the time my contract expired. I was glad to be done though. By the time 4-H Camp time arrived, I was sort of regretting my decision. I ended up figuring out later on that was just due to my missing camp. I talked with several people about camp, and things went well. Step will be taken to where I can attend next year. There is a small hole in me that is noticeably missing due to not attending camp. At the same time, we must make sacrifices in our lives at time to make our overall life better, or at least put ourselves in said position.

One thing that is different now that I am back is that I am officially Summer’s manager. We have of course joked a little about that since the beginning of her Senior year at Longwood, but she officially asked me while I was in Vegas. As a result, I have begun to research potential comedy gigs, and might event float her name for some small local roles. I will start her off small as this dream is one that she is pursuing while trying to work full time. If she stays serious about my managing her, who knows where this will wind up, as I will try and get her started as best I can.

Anywho, back to the WSOP. I was witness to a lot of interesting final table and even some history making events. John Phan won his first bracelet on my watch, as did David Benyamine. I was able to watch final tables that included Marcel Luske, Jennifer Harman, Mike Matusow, Hoyt Corkins, and Erik Seidel. Phil Hellmuth and I had a conversation about Matusow during one event. I got to meet Lon McEachern and actually got to talk to him at length on several things, including his thoughts on Harrah’s overemphasis of the excessive celebration rule. I learned that Jean-Robert Bellande is just as he appears to be on TV. (I have a pet monkey too as a result of the event I covered him in.) An Egg McMuffin was even threatened to be thrown at me. (You need to read the PokerNews.com blog about that one.)

All in all it was a great trip. I’m glad to be back home. Of course, I got some news when I got back home that was expected but yet unexpected. I can’t go into that for a while still. It doesn’t involve me.

Oh and for those of you wondering who the hotter girl between Amanda Leatherman and Tiffany Michelle is…. you need to check out Melissa Castello. Yes Melissa, Im talking about you.

Ok folks, talk to you soon.