The hard drive on my computer died and I lost all my files (poker and otherwise). I had a few important files backed up, but I lost all my databases, pokertracker 2, etc.

Spent nearly 4 hours so far trying to fix, calling Dell for a new OS CD since they never sent me one with the original computer, etc. I will need to buy a hard drive, and try to recover some data with one of those external drive readers.

The new laptop computer I bought doesn't work properly with my 30" monitor, but I guess I can still dual monitor with the laptop + 20" monitor.

I need the break from poker anyway. I did ok last night, but before that it was a 5-day losing streak adding another $500 below allin EV. I don't have enough money in the account to even 24-table NL($1) with full stacks (would need $2800, ie 24x100 + 400 for topping up). It doesn't matter anyway since besides being below EV, I am running horrible in every other way as well (ie. oversetted every day etc.)

I am still not used to playing on the laptop, so I guess it is back to micros for practice.

Was considering giving up, and had withdrawn all but $1000.
I have only rebuilt to $1900 in the last 3 weeks, still not enough to play the normal limits.

I would have more from the rebuild except for.
$205 wasted on H/L stud.
$195 wasted on PLO.
$320 wasted on HORSE WCOOP event (20,000 FPP, but is the same).

Could you quit playing poker if you wanted to?
What would you do with an extra 5-6 hours a day to fill the time?
Will you think about the money you could be making if still playing?

Things to think about before withdrawing all your money from poker.