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New Year, New Me – Thanks to Live Blackjack
Hey there, my lovelies! It’s been a long time since I last checked in with you, too long if you ask me… There was a reason for that. But since January is the celebration of new beginnings, I decided to bite the bullet and come clean.
Remember the diet I told you about – the Whole 30? Well, that thing was really hard but I mastered it somehow. For a few weeks, at least. I lost weight, got more energetic than ever and even gave jogging a try. Without my wine and cheese, I felt as fresh as a daisy. I was starting to believe I could go on like that forever. I went so far as to wonder why I hadn’t started earlier. Can you imagine?
Then, I decided I knew what I was doing, so I allowed myself small rewards – a glass of champagne at a friend’s wedding, a piece of velvet cake at a baby shower. It slowly but surely spiralled out of control. Life got in the way, as they say. The saddest part was that I didn’t even know it until it was too late – One day, I simply realised I had gained the dreaded pounds right back and was managing stress by drowning it in wine.
I wallowed in masochistic guilt and self-depreciation for some time… What could I do? Christmas was coming and with it all the things I love! You didn’t expect me to start a diet in partylicious December, did you? So, I went on with my disastrous way of life some more, gaining even more pounds and feeling even worse.
Around Christmas, I really got hooked on live blackjack. Playing the game and perfecting my strategy made me proud of myself. At a point, it was the only thing that got me going. I really put my back into it – reading up on pro tips and even what other players had to say in forums and support groups. Some of the best tips I got were from www.playblackjacklive.co.uk/ but shhh, you don’t want too many people to know about how they can take advantage of online casinos and enjoy themselves playing live blackjack. It’s a tip for my devout followers only. Wink. Wink.
So, I played a lot and made a good amount of cash just in time – I had maxed out my credit card shopping for Christmas presents, as you might imagine. But then, I went on playing and winning and playing and winning. I felt better about myself and quite positive with the new year starting and all. Anything is possible. I might restart my diet, get a gym membership… If a 47-year-old Renée Zellweger can play a 43-year-old Bridget Jones, imagine what I could do in a year.
I raise my glass to the New year! Here’s to a New Me! Bring it on, 2017! From yours truly, have an unforgettable year! Love, Genie xx
Casino Games, Diets, and the Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Genie here. Remember me? I’m the one who made a commitment to playing online casino games to prove my ex-boyfriend (and myself) I am no quitter. I’m here to give you an update on how things are going.
First of all, I still enjoy casino games. Actually, I’m getting more and more into them each day. I started with roulette because anyone can place a chip on a number or colour, right. I tried slots and I must tell you some of those babies have a-mazing graphics, just mind-blowing. So are the jackpots! I haven’t had a major win yet but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Imagine the things you could do with a couple of millions.
Also, I’m getting much better at playing blackjack, which is definitely my game of choice at the moment. I’ve played it so many times now. I even read some articles on how to improve my game, looked at strategy charts, and tried the bet behind option at live casinos. You know, live games are pretty cool as you play against a real dealer – a person, not a computer! To sum up, one could say that I’m not only keeping up my promise but actually upgrading it. But we’ll see how it goes…
Second, I’m thinking about going on a diet. Now, don’t laugh at me. Like any woman who, after a long relationship, has become single again, I am a little self-conscious. About my looks, my dating skills, and my ability to trust another human being ever again… Did I say I was a little self-conscious? Geez, try with “a lot”! But how do I confront the problem?
My girl Amelie says a diet’s the cure. Don’t know about that but I could do perfectly well without a few rolls of fat here and there, thank you very much. I try to focus on being healthy without having to even utter the hateful four-letter word but, honestly, how can I give up my beloved Dairy Milk bars? Or the glass of chardonnay in the evening? What kind of sad life would that be? What will I do when I go down to Tesco and see the hard-to-resist 3 for 2 offer at the Cadbury stand?
Besides, if you’ve seen the Bridget Jones’s Diary film or better yet read the extremely entertaining book by Helen Fielding, you’d know that women do naturally have curves and the right man would appreciate you and love you “just as you are”. Well, that goes for everything, not just body shape, so, you see, it’s definitely not my fault, it’s men’s fault. They have unrealistic expectations.
So, what do you think? Should I go on a diet and succumb to the impossible body image ideals of patriarchal society or should I stay true to myself, disregard the objectifying double standard and warm my soul with some chocolate and wine, and cheese, and pretzels? If you were in my shoes, what would you do? Let me know.
Welcome to My Sustainable Online Casino Blog
Hiya, I’m Geneva but friends call me Genie. I thought long and hard about my first post and decided to be perfectly honest with you. I broke up with my long-term boyfriend a few months ago and, surprise, surprise, I’m still recovering. He said some mean things but this one really hit home… He said I never finished anything.
I guess I must have sensed that subconsciously. Why would I have let the thought blossom in my mind otherwise? I started pondering, reminiscing… I looked back on failed relationships. I even tried blaming it on my parents – I mean, I could have a quitter gene or something. Then, I realised I was overthinking it.
I told myself, “Genie, just commit to something and don’t quit it, no matter what! That’ll show him!” I instantly came up with the perfect plan – I could commit to eating Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut but quickly realised I was already doing that.
I decided it was only fair that one should commit to the last thing she’d already started. In my case, that was online casino games. You see, my girls took me to a casino right after my break-up and I loved it. We went there every week for a while but, since all my girls have kids or husbands or both, soon enough it was just me, myself and I. I didn’t want to frequent a land-based casino all by myself, so I brought the casino home.
So, that’s my story. I hereby commit to playing online casino games. I’m starting this blog to hold myself accountable, so to say. I don’t know how often I’ll be able to report to you but as long as I don’t quit, we’re all good. A Sustainable Online Casino Blog – yay! Wish me luck – I’ll be needing it!