Jeff Yoak (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} yoak) wrote,@ 2005-04-26 12:59:00 |
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More poker and life in general
Things continue to go really well on the poker side. My rush continued through my first week, providing me with about eight weeks worth of income from my old job. While I do think that this is a rush and I don't really expect to maintain this level, it's a really nice place to start.
One of the big things that I'm having to cope with right now is trying to find a decent rhythm of a schedule. I find myself wanting to be at the casino all the time, and simultaneously finding myself realizing that I've been there too long or haven't had enough sleep. The beginning of the first week was great... I was getting to bed early, getting up between 5:00 and 7:00 excited to get there, and staying until about when Kate got off work. On lucky days, I'd catch the no limit game from the night before still running with tired people straining to get even. On less lucky days, I'd have a relaxed breakfast and help start the game with fresh, new people. Both worked well.
Now, I've been wandering back late at night when the games are sometimes better, and have occasionally stayed all night. It's important not to turn into one of those people I mention taking advantage of above. :-) It's tempting to just keep playing, particularly when the games are good.
I think this would be almost insurmountable but for my life with Kate. Wanting to be at home when she is at home keeps me one something approximating a regular schedule, which ultimately I think is best.
In other news, Kate and I got to hang out withmadbard and theinimitable_l on Saturday. We had dinner at BJ's and played Cranium Turbo edition. Fun. It's odd... though I seem to spend more time at the casino than I did at work each week, I seem to have more time for and more energy for a social life. In addition to hanging out with friends more, my brother is staying with us and will be here for another couple of weeks before flying back to Florida to drive the whole family out moving here. Also, in the next month or two, I have a virtual parade of friends visiting. sunyata__ is visiting town in a couple of weeks. logorrhea, one of my oldest friends, is coming to stay for a week. I think it is going to be a wonderful summer, and it is so wonderful to have the flexibility to enjoy it.
Right now I'm off to look at an apartment my brother is considering renting when they get here, and to stop by and help him tote the bar exam review books that he's going to buy. Then it is off to the casino. Catch you all soon!
Things continue to go really well on the poker side. My rush continued through my first week, providing me with about eight weeks worth of income from my old job. While I do think that this is a rush and I don't really expect to maintain this level, it's a really nice place to start.
One of the big things that I'm having to cope with right now is trying to find a decent rhythm of a schedule. I find myself wanting to be at the casino all the time, and simultaneously finding myself realizing that I've been there too long or haven't had enough sleep. The beginning of the first week was great... I was getting to bed early, getting up between 5:00 and 7:00 excited to get there, and staying until about when Kate got off work. On lucky days, I'd catch the no limit game from the night before still running with tired people straining to get even. On less lucky days, I'd have a relaxed breakfast and help start the game with fresh, new people. Both worked well.
Now, I've been wandering back late at night when the games are sometimes better, and have occasionally stayed all night. It's important not to turn into one of those people I mention taking advantage of above. :-) It's tempting to just keep playing, particularly when the games are good.
I think this would be almost insurmountable but for my life with Kate. Wanting to be at home when she is at home keeps me one something approximating a regular schedule, which ultimately I think is best.
In other news, Kate and I got to hang out with
madbard and theinimitable_l on Saturday. We had dinner at BJ's and played Cranium Turbo edition. Fun. It's odd... though I seem to spend more time at the casino than I did at work each week, I seem to have more time for and more energy for a social life. In addition to hanging out with friends more, my brother is staying with us and will be here for another couple of weeks before flying back to Florida to drive the whole family out moving here. Also, in the next month or two, I have a virtual parade of friends visiting. sunyata__ is visiting town in a couple of weeks. logorrhea, one of my oldest friends, is coming to stay for a week. I think it is going to be a wonderful summer, and it is so wonderful to have the flexibility to enjoy it.Right now I'm off to look at an apartment my brother is considering renting when they get here, and to stop by and help him tote the bar exam review books that he's going to buy. Then it is off to the casino. Catch you all soon!
