First, I take a major step for me. I turned in my New York license for a Nevada one. Yikes. So, it's official. I live here now. It was very strange for me to have to turn in my New York license. It actually depressed me a little bit.
I don't think it's a good idea to scan my license or post a picture of it, or else, I would, so you can see it. It's blue and shiny. And it says, "Organ Donor", in huge letters. And, believe it or not, getting it took less than 20 minutes, amazingly efficient for the DMV. They print it right there- while you wait. Also, they wouldn't let me put my maiden name on it, although it is my middle name officially. Isn't that odd?
Then, Brian and I go to the Buffet at Bally's. Bally's is connected to the Paris Hotel, and they take advantage of that connection in their buffet offerings. I'm in food heaven. Salad plate, as per usual. But, with tots. Brian is in the process of stealing one off my plate in this shot. You can see his fork tines in the top of the picture.
Then, bagel, lox, crepes, fruit and yogurt and brie cheese.
Oh, and dessert. Brian picked out a few things he wanted to try, and I got this cream puff that is the size of a cheeseburger. We share everything. The cream puff is probably the best one I've ever had. But, I couldn't eat it all! There's also a peanut butter brownie, a hazelnut chocolate cake (tastes like Rocher), éclair, dark chocolate raspberry mousse, and a cannoli, all of which were tasted, none of which were finished.
After that, I went with Brian over to the Paris Hotel to meet some French-Canadians. No, really. Rob and his new fiance, Mel, are from Montreal, and they came to meet Brian and his "This Ain't Iowa" cohost, Tommy. We met up at the casino bar. I drank an Amaretto sour. I ate this cherry, so here's the picture.
Rob and Mel are probably 2 of the coolest people I've met through Brian's show. No offense to anyone else I've met through Brian's show who might be reading this. (e.g. Steve or Christopher- who are awesome in their own kick-ass poker way.) For the most part, you're all awesome. But, I don't meet many women through Brian's show, or non-poker players. Mel and Rob were really smart, politically-minded, and funny. Rob had brought Mel to Vegas to propose! I'm such a sappy romantic. They told us all about living in Canada- the pros and cons- the taxes on top of taxes, their electoral process, their television shows. This week, I sure got some lessons on life in other English-speaking countries!
The kitschy/annoying thing about the Paris, is that they insist on printing the majority of their signs in English and French, for no reason. Even their warning signs in the parking garage.
Dinner. I'm really not hungry. I reheat leftover mac and cheese and throw in some spinach for good measure.
And, the peeps. There are still 3 left. They are getting stale, and I like them that way.
