I'm Not Dead...

...I just haven't posted in a while. Kinda bummed about some things that I guess I should have put out in the open in the first place. Nothing real big, just disappointing.

For one, I wish I could do better in these blogger events. For the third time in a row I go out before the first break. Frustrating! On the other hand I enjoy playing with you guys because 1) most of ya'll are better than me so I learn a few things, & 2) the smack talking is world-class.

Since it's been so long here are some brief highlights of what's been happening, poker related & otherwise:

• My 12 y.o. daughter is in town so I'm trying to spend much time with her.
• I still haven't heard about my start date for the WSOP Main Event yet, other than I should hear from Harrah's sometime this week via email. As soon as I know, ya'll will know.
• Had a night of 2nd best hands - don't you HATE that - & dropped $200 this weekend at a home game.
• I've read most of the blogger updates from Vegas & am absolutely jealous. I can't wait to get there in 2 weeks! Don't take all the money fellas!
• Online deposited on UB, where I haven't played in forever & somehow got a 100% first-time bonus. Now I only play cash games there to try to bleed that bonus $$$ since it takes forever.
• Redeposited on Full Tilt, even though I took it in the backside last time I was there. Variance is evening out as I am actually having success there now, winning two $26 busty babe tokens (why the hell are they called "busty babe tokens" anyway) & cashing in numerous SnG's. Also bubbled in a $10 MTT last night when my JJ lost to AK.
• I've got a serious downswing going on Stars, losing $100 the last few days, mostly on SnG's & small MTT's. But I cleared the bonus there playing $1/$2 & $2/$4 O8B. Easiest way I've found to clearing a bonus is split games. Wait for a good draw to the nuts then either scoop or split it. Not much variance & you clear bonuses in no time. Easy.
• I discovered I play better in cash games when I don't multi-table. Played $.50/$1 NLHE on UB last night. Sat down with my whole BR ($86) & left with $180. It's easier for me to pay attention to the play & keep notes on people when I don't multi-table. I know many of you are thinking, duh, about time you figured that out dumbass. But I am an action junkie & usually need 3-4 tables going at once. I've realized I can play like that in SnG's & small entry $$$ MTT's; but for cash & larger $$$ MTT's it's only 2-tables MAX.
• The wifey & I celebrated our 1 year anniversary last weekend. I can't believe it's already been a year. I guess time flies when you're with the person you're supposed to spend the rest of your life with.
• I have a meeting tonight with my old martial arts instructor. He is opening a new school not too far away - maybe 20 minutes - & I might get back into it. I put on black belt two years ago & haven't done shit else, except put on 30 lbs. & get in the worst shape of my life. Damn, I need to get back in shape! The discipline is Shoalin Kenpo for those wondering, mostly kung fu with a mixture of kenpo karate.

I guess I'm caught up now. I'll try not to let this blog go to waste anymore. Especially with the main event coming up, I want to keep everyone informed & hopefully tell some interesting stories. Ya'll take care.

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