Back from Europe

Well, I tried to play while I was on vacation in Europe. I did notice the lag, and the conditions were less than optimal. I was doing okay, though... Until I dropped eight games straight. On the last two, the screen didn't even load. The game just paused and I lost. After that, it dropped me down to Bronze. I did play more over the vacation, trying to fight my way back to the top of the Bronze division, but it just wasn't as motivating. I also had other things to do in Paris and London. :)

Recently a patch came out that made it easier to move between divisions. The first game I played, I won. Immediately, I was promoted to Silver. I feel like I am playing better than my opponents, even though one of them was "slightly favored." I am on a four-game winning streak, and I'm currently 3rd in Silver division. The last player I beat was a low-level Gold player.

Maybe, with the new patch, I might be able to make it to Gold division. I have not used up my bonus pool yet.