everybody loves somebody

My father gave me an electronic Sudoku game I’ve been playing like a maniac. It has an annoying beep for every button, so I play it with the sound off, until I’m about to win. Then I toggle it on (I love the language in the instruction booklet), just in time to hear the victory tune. Otherwise, there’s no clear indication of completion, of closure, except a grid full of numbers and and a 0 errors message on the menu screen.

In Greece, it’s traditional this time of year to play lucky games. It has something to do with bringing good luck in the new year. Some people go to casinos to play it big; others stay home and play cards with friends. I bought some lottery tickets, and I won! Twenty-five euros. All things considered, no small sum. Unfortunately, it’s considered better luck to lose than to win. A person can be “lucky in cards” or lucky in love, but not both. It’s okay. My Sudoku logic tells me this year will be about a different kind of love than last.

Happy 2007 to all.