Don’t forget, DADI is tonight!
It’s a good thing too. Poker has been a real struggle lately. I was able to take $50 off of the .25/.50 NL blogger-heavy table last night, but that was after over $100 in losses eariler in the night.
Nine.com is no longer as fun as I originally thought. I’ve kept away from the obscure games, but I got hammered (and not the 72o variety or the Colt 45 variety) at their cash games last night. I could recount the bad beats and second-best hands, but I’m not feeling up to writing it, and I’m sure you aren’t feeling up to reading it.
Interestingly, a couple of poker blogger bretheren seem to be MIA lately. I almost wish that I’d join them on a little poker hiatus. I keep trying to keep my eventual goal in mind, to become a top player, but that goal is a bitch to reach. The game is made for ups and downs, and I’m in one of those downs that feel practically hopeless. My yearly profits are down to about $1050, which is simultaneously cause for concern and cause for joy. On one hand, $1050 isn’t much money for all the time I spend playing. On the other, $1050 is still a profit…for all the time I spend playing.
But I won’t get too bogged down in this crap. Right now, the plan is to take what little dough I have left at Nine.com and do my best to reach the $150 cash bonus. I’m about halfway there. I already completed my VPP bonus, but the planets have aligned such that I feel obliged to work toward that $150. It’ll be tough though, since I’m desperately short at Nine.com now. One thing is for sure though, I ain’t redepositing there. I know better.
My brain has been stuck on AC lately. I’m leaving next Friday and but I’ve been there in my head for two weeks already. Once I get there, I’m flicking off the self-doubt switch and kicking into smart poker mode. Let’s hope my switch still works.
I’m leaving it at that today. Thank god the DADI is a rebuy. I look forward to letting out my frustration (and my bankroll) on all of you. See you there.
July 26th, 2006 - 9:08 am
I was going to try to make the DADI event tonight, but I have to much packing to do. Too bad, because I love rebuys and it would be a blast.
Good luck tonight and kick it into high gear when get to AC.
July 26th, 2006 - 9:40 am
I am with you J.. When you have a decent job the money you have made so far is nothing, but chalk it up to college education and when we both graduate we will make some money.
July 26th, 2006 - 11:12 am
Thanks, Waffle. I try to keep the longview. You know, Felicia once told me that the people who tell you “Its variance” are actually hurting you. I think there is a lot of validity to that statement. I definitely don’t intend to seek out a pity party. But on the other hand, comments like Waffle’s or frankly any sincere comment or support from people who I respect as players is sometimes much needed. Its just another way to remind myself that while I am losing now, I am not a losing player. (But don’t worry Felicia, I won’t blame it on variance and I’ll keep working on my game).
July 26th, 2006 - 2:58 pm
See you at DADI 8!!
July 26th, 2006 - 7:34 pm
Good luck, I’ll see you at the DADI.