So true, Kit.
This event is a good life lesson, because in real life you don't always get a second chance and " if you snooze you lose " so... try to stay on top of things, set up ways you double check to make sure you have everything in order and are completing the requirements.
And the nice thing about this site is, there is always a way to get the items we miss out on...eventually. Either by trade or yard sale or lottery or prize or event. So it may take delayed gratification but there is still an opportunity down the road.