So, I partook in a gambling escapade with my sisters on Saturday night. Every time I go, I feel this temptation...the sounds of the slot machines, the pretty, bright colors, smoke feeling the air (not exactly the prettiest sight), and waitresses walking around yelling "cocktails, cocktails." I am immediately splashed with money signs clouding in my head...oooo, money, money! That is all I can think. Although, I am not the biggest gambler, I do find myself wanting to slide my 20 dollar bill in the machine, because you never know, I could win big! Of course, I never do. The most I have ever won is 120 bucks after throwing three dollars into a 5 cent machine, crossing my fingers, and hitting "max bet," and BAM! I hit a bonus. I immediately cashed out, and decided instead of taking my chances, I bought everyone a round of drinks - it just sounded more lucrative to me.
(Above - a picture of me "enthralled" in the sluts)
Then, there are those other people who look like zombies, pressing and pressing the buttons, staring at the pretty screen, probably gambling away their rent money. I feel for them, and I can see why the sluts are so tempting. They get you really. You put your money in - and often, you start winning and winning....and seeing the numbers jump up on the screen, which take over your logical mind and drags you into a crazed, enthralling state. And there, they got ya! So, it keeps you going and going, money signs on the mind...then, you start losing and losing...and suddenly before your know it, your bet is down to ZERO.
I really can see the addiction, but unfortunately I am a frugal person, and would much rather spend on other immensities (i.e. wine). But, I feel for those people. I just don't see how people can take that much of a chance on luck.
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