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After many years of going to school and saying no to drugs I graduated with a degree!  Little did I know it would lead me to being beaten into the ground at the hands of a soulless corporation.  After 3 years I quit to play poker professionally.  I've now been full-time over 7 years, yet revenge is still in the air.  It's crazy to look back and realize I started this blog as I was simply 'pumping myself up' to quit the real world and go full time.  Now I also do some writing for fun as a 'day job' (some freelance and paid, but an insignificant sum compared to 5/10 live) and airbnb my place when I don't feel like playing as much.

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Dec282011

Holiday Break (12/28/2011)

I've been taking a bit of break, enjoying the holidays with family and friends. 

I busted my ass for most of December and finished down, which was tough to swallow.  Instead of breaking early for Christmas I played until Christmas Eve.  During the last 3 nights I played in a casino in a different state.  During the 3 nights I pretty much recovered my December loss, so break even right now.

I haven't decided if I'm going to take a vacation for NYE, or stay around AC, go out two nights, and resume grinding.  I feel like I need a break.  My motivation really isn't as strong at this time.  I thought taking off over 5 nights would help, but it hasn't particularly. 

Keeping my confidence level high is important right now.  It's on to the second year as a pro.  The first year wasn't amazing, but in a way I "did it".  I made enough profit to cover all my living expenses and added to my bankroll.  I also adapted and survived despite some pretty horrific obstacles (black Friday, downswings, girl, etc).

I really do have a lot to be proud of, but I'm not.  I'll just never be satisfied until I at least get a bankroll together to make at push at 5/10.  Unless online comes back in some form, thats a different story.  I'm not sure exactly what my problem is right now, maybe just in a bad mood.  Maybe I just need to run good.  Maybe I just need a change of pace....

-bag 

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