No Struggle Today

I’m not a big fan of endings. I’ve always had a hard time saying goodbye, letting go, moving on to new times and places. Even when the ending is positive—when it makes sense, when it must happen—even then I often struggle.

But I haven’t struggled today. Today ended this round of McDonald’s Monopoly game. As many of you know, I became slightly obsessed with winning this go-round. Some of you even offered properties and codes to help in the quest. But we were denied. Granted, I have nine instant win pieces sitting beside me right now:

1 small frappe/smoothie
2 regular McFlurries
1 medium fry
1 Redbox rental code
3 breakfast sandwiches
2 $10 promo codes from EA sports
1 free Shutterfly book.

And I have 115 online entries to win a Fiat and 2 Redbox rental codes, 2 40-Point Coke Rewards bundles, and another EA sports credit.

But nothing really big. Not even $50. And the sad thing? I’m pretty sure I OD’d on McDonalds while trying to gather Kentucky, Ventnor, Pennsylvania, Boardwalk, Mediterranean, Vermont, Virginia, TN, and/or Short Line RR. I have everything else…like I’m sure half of the rest of the world does, too.

So. Yes. I’m glad that Monopoly ended today…even though we didn’t win. And I’m glad, really glad, that I don’t gamble. Or play the lottery. Or put my ultimate faith and hope in the things of this world.

That being said, if you have any leftover game pieces and/or codes, then I’ll be happy to take them and/or enter them for you. See. I told you: I have a hard time with endings :-).