Glad to report that as of today, my $95 blow is nothing more than a bad memory. It took me 2 weeks to build up the $95 dollars and then some that I lost in one day, but I was able to overcome it in less time than I thought. Originally, I guessed I would need a month but I guess I learned that expecting the worst makes an accomplishment feel much better. Playing fewer tables, seeking advice in certain situations from friends, and actually thinking about what I'm about to do instead of playing like a robot helped me a lot. Since I can only play a very limited amount of hands per month, it takes me much longer to build up my BR.


Slump comes to an end

So far it's been a very good March. I'm up 900 BB in 10NL for the month of March and were only 1 week into the month. This time last month, I was up a little over 500 BB for the same time and it's way better than the 90 BB for the same period in January. I'm hoping that I can move up a stake to 25NL by month's end. Historically, I always have had trouble when moving up to a higher stake, (idk if this is standard or if this is just me) hopefully, this time around, it will be better. Hopefully, I don't jinx myself and tilt it all away.


March so far


February same time (for some odd reason, there is no 7 day graph for beg of Feb, only 6 or 8)



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Today has officially been my worst session to date, dropping $95, or 1/4 of my BR. A combo of not knowing what to do in certain spots plus massive suckouts is to blame. I had 2 sessions today, one in the early morning and one just now, I was down 4 BI early this morning and went down another 5 just now. This somewhat motivates me to get better, but at the same time, i'm pretty damn pissed. This is a huge party foul to an otherwise very good month. Here's a small preview:

http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391654 AK faces JT
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391651 AK faces QJ
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391650 22 loses to runner flush
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391649 Probably should have folded to his river bet
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391648 Probably shohuld have folded flop
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391645 AQ vs. Check-called KK
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391643 This hand officially tilted me
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391642 Set over set, nothing wrong here
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391099 Should fold flop because I only beat JJ
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391072 Should have folded turn here, someone give me an excuse not to.
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391067 Badly played on flop, this is the hand that started it all
http://www.liquidpoker.net/h/391665 Not a big pot, but nonetheless frustrating


Today's session


Everything up to date, since early December

I'm blaming a lot of today on my game; It's obvious I still have a lot to learn. Poker's really really frustrating right now, it feels like I'm advancing at a snail's pace. 10NL is a bitch to crack right now, i've been playing 10NL for the better part of 3 months, I haven't been able to make steady progress there. I should move down to 5NL but by moving down a stake, I feel as if i'm going backwards instead of forwards. Oh well, I guess I have to put aside my stubbornness for now. Any advice is appreciated. (sigh).


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A few lessons I learned from this:

a) Evangelicalists stick together. No, really, its like skull & bones.

b) I hate evangelicalists because they choose someone based on their faith and not on their criteria, although I am not conservative so what should I care?

b #2) What's wrong with Mormons? I have a friend who is mormon and he is the best person I have ever met.

c) I'm glad to be living in SoCal because I can barely stand 45 degree mornings.

d) Barack Obama said he would start a war in Iran. Iowa voted for Obama. Therefore, Iowans love war.

e) It is fucking ridiculous what candidates will do to get people to vote for them. I saw on TV that people working for the candidates went so far as to go door-to-door to offer rides to potential voters.

(I'll add more as I see fit)


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