The nut house.

Well my great return to poker turned out to be nothing like I hoped. The friend I'm helping ended up getting the flu and couldn't come along and I was more that a little rusty at the table. It has been so long since I sat and played seriously that I have become a little more than rusty. Combine that with a couple maniacs that sat with us at the table and it just was a frustrating couple of sessions. I have decided to look at it as a lesson on the things I need to do to get back on my game. I wasn't comfortable at the table which will come back slowly the more time I spend sitting and playing hands. I was losing focus quick and letting the maniacs frustrate me as well. This place offers a free roll which I should be able to do well in considering I'm a little more comfortable in a tournament setting where my small bankroll is not at risk. So I'm going to try and give that a shot next week and see what happens. If I win I will have some extra cash in my pocket which should give me a little boost in confidence when I sit at the cash game again. It wasn't a total loss because an important part of poker is being able to realize what mistakes you make and figure out a way to correct them. Hopefully I can correct mine and have something good to write in here next time!

If I cant play house, im going to play cards!

Everyone always says to follow your dreams. Considering I cant have the dream I want most, I guess its time to move on to the next. I've decided to get back into playing poker. Its been a long time since I have taken it seriously and im excited to get back into it. I have found some new games that will make it convienent to play again. I have never been able to get the ball rolling in the past and make real money from playing, but now many of my excuses are gone. Times are tuff in Michigan right now and I am in need of all the extra income I can get. If thats not modivation to crack down and play to the best of my ability nothing is. also I have a new apprentice that I am helping to become a better player as well. Seeing her excitement for playing has me pumped to play again too. I see alot of potential in her and im excited to watch her get better and better. Im only doing this with expectations of making a few extra dollars a week, but I must admit thoughts of her and I playing in the world series keep entering my head! I will make sure to keep updating on how the two of us are doing. This friday is her first time sitting at a real cash game and my first time playing for keeps in over a year. wish us luck!

Good Enough

Under your spell again.

I can't say no to you.

Crave my heart and it's bleeding in your hand.

I can't say no to you.

Shouldn't let you torture me so sweetly.

Now I can't let go of this dream.

I can't breathe but I feel...

Good enough,

I feel good enough for you.

Drink up sweet decadence.

I can't say no to you,

And I've completely lost myself, and I don't mind.

I can't say no to you.

Shouldn't let you conquer me completely.

Now I can't let go of this dream.

Can't believe that I feel...

Good enough,

I feel good enough.

It's been such a long time coming, but I feel good.

And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall.

Pour real life down on me.

'Cause I can't hold on to anything this good enough.

Am I good enough for you to love me too?

So take care what you ask of me,

'cause I can't say no.

Taproot

I went and saw Taproot this past thursday at the Emerald theater in Mt. Clements. Steve and the boys from ann Arbor put on a great show. I must say that I miss seeing them perform at St Ardrews hall where Steve usually does his balcony dive into the crowd, but all in all it was a great time. They played oldies like "smile","againg and again", and my personal favorite "I". Of course they played their other radio friendly singles like "poem" and "calling", but I was dissapointed to not hear my other favorite "dreams". I made my way down to the small main floor at the Emerald and actually went into the pit for a song or two. Steve eventually made his way down there for some face to face time with the fans but quicly retreated back to the stage once things started getting ruff. All in all it was good to see these guys live again and im looking forward to hopefully seeing them again soon.