After a 6+ month layoff, I’m getting back in the game.
Here’s what happened. I got a job and started working full-time at the beginning of June. By the time I would get home and eat, it was almost time for the daily baseball game to begin. As addicted as I am to poker, I am more addicted to the Orioles–don’t ask me why. I no longer had time during the day, nor did I have time at night. Something had to give, and I chose baseball over poker. When the fall semester started, I moved to a part-time work schedule, but I was taking 18 credits and they kicked my ass (in fact, the semester ended two weeks ago and I still have two papers to turn in). In all, both the summer and fall were eventful–I made time to hang out with friends and get my work done, but nothing else.
Things are changing. Next semester, I’ll only be taking essentially 10 credits. Baseball doesn’t start until April. I want back in.
Last week, I was at the Borgata over Christmas (did I mention I go by the name “JewfroJerome”?). I got the fever again. I felt like I was out of practice–obviously, I hadn’t seen a flop outside of a rare home game in over half a year–but still felt comfortable. Were it not for a few bad bluffs and a few tough beats, I would have done quite well. Overall, I was happy with my play. On the way home, I listened to the previous two Mediocre Poker podcasts. The Leatherass interview was a bit inspiring. As a result, I have adopted two new mantras, that I repeat over and over again while I am playing:
- He doesn’t have shit.
- F you, I raise.
Aggression has always been my issue. Hopefully I can now address it. We’ll see what happens.
One Response to “I’m baaaaaaaaaack”
Good luck. Let me know how it goes. I could stand some of that same advice.