Hey everyone,

Anyone else love days off? Only bad thing is that weekends tend to go way quickly when you're married and have a child, meh i guess.

I just realized that I have some vacation time coming and have to use it before the end of the year, so I'm now trying to figure out when I want to use it. I originally was planning on taking a week or two in December, but can't since the boss is having a kid and is taking his vacation around that time...I don't really want to go anywhere, maybe I'll just take some time in September and get somethings done around the house before winter comes...

So it turns out that I actually do have Carpal Tunnel, I'm wearing a brace atm. Looks like I have to wear it for a month, then if that doesn't work out, looks like surgery. I've been doing some exercises that I found online so that's definitely helped. I guess I really don't care how it happens, I just want it to be fixed, if it requires surgery that would definitely not be coll but as long as it will heal properly and be 100% afterwards that's fine with me...

Poker has been pretty dec lately. I'm actually down 4 BI on the month, I'm down 6 BI in EV atm so i guess at least I'm getting it in good...I've definitely noticed that I'm more relaxed at the table and no worried about losing. I was letting the $ affect me which just made me crazy when I lost and made me play a little passively, which is not a good combo at all...

Coaching has been going good. Just signed up my second student, they're planning on taking the intro session at the end of August or start of September so that will be nice to look forward to. My 1st student says that he is making good progress since our session and he really sounds like he's picking things up quickly, so I don't doubt with more lessons and studying we'll have him bumped up levels in no time.

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Well have a great weekend everyone.

Hey Everyone,

So August is here and I'm really looking forward to this month. I just had my first session with my first student and I think it went well. The first session always is fun (at least I think...lol) because you get to get into the students head and see where their decision making process is at. That was definitely fun, and I enjoyed it, as I hope they did as well, but since they wanted another session I'm assuming they did.

I think coaching will really help me think more in depth about the game, after the lesson I put my normal grind in and it really went well...I played really solid and made/noticed sum value spots that I've been missing. My bet-sizing was pretty damn sick also, so needless to say I'm excited about coaching...It's really the best of both worlds I get to help others while I'm learning, and thinking about the game more...total win win.

I just put the sickest order for cigars to finally stock up my humidor that the wife got me for Fathers' Day, (ty FTP mid-year bonus...)I spent the majority of the bonus but it was definitely worth it. I got a box of my absolute favorites (Olivia Serie V) to this point, a box of my second favorites (Gurkha Regent) so far, then 15 extra Gurkhas' to try out and see how I like them...needless to say I'm way pumped to get them and fill the humidor.

Tomorrow could potentially be a huge day at work, and I'm really hoping it is. By the sound of it I have a customer that wants to get one of our special programs and if they do I will totally look like a rock star, and make more $ all at the same time. We'll see how the day goes.

Well that's about it everyone. Hope all is well. Have a good week.

Hey everyone.

So July has at least been a little better and things are on the upswing, but it's still been a very slow process...I feel like I'm playing 100 times better than I was in May/June so that's a very big positive for me.

I've been thinking a lot lately about poker and what I would like to get out of it and I realize that for my family to live the life I want for them/they deserve to I need $$$..., and the only really way i know how to earn any extra money atm (second job sounds like a way no good idea) is obviously poker. I've been making good money lately but i want to go for the jugular. I mean significant amounts that will help take the everyday stresses of bills, food, etc etc away from me, and the wife...

So I'm on a mission to become ridic good...I'm planning on studying, reading and of course lots more on the forums...I just see poker as a way to a better life and I really need to concentrate on things and focus on what I'm doing/ trying to do, and things will work out...all I need to do is put in the work and the results will work themselves out...

At a suggestion of SplitSuit (and my wife...) I've decided to start coaching. I'm taking on "protege" candidates and actually already have one lined up by the sound of it...I'm really looking forward to helping people and help them try and realize their goals, and since I taught golf for 4 years I figure I at least have a little bit of a head start in the teaching game than starting completely fresh...

I'm taking on 5nl and 10nl players who are looking to move up threw the ranks, and of course are serious...I feel like I can help build a solid foundation for players that will help players learn the game and move up at there own pace (whether that be accelerated or more methodical). If this interests you can email mpimpjuicem@comcast.net or just send me a pm on 2 plus 2 forum (mpimpjuicem) if interested, or if you just want more info.

I have a Dr. appointment tomorrow that I'm extremely nervous about...my right hand and forearm has been giving me fits lately when i grind or use the computer. I seriously hope it's not carpal tunnel, but given the fact that I dealt cards for 5 years I'm worrying to say the least...hopefully it goes OK, and I'll just have to wear a brace or something...

So it's been crazy hot in WA this last week and I've loved it...reminds me of Palm Springs, CA and the desert. Man I miss that place, it was my paradise for a year or two, my how life changes though, at least I live on a golf course (ish) now...

Other than that not much going on, hope all is well everyone...Have a good rest of week.

So my daughter turns 2 tomorrow...it's definitely a trip to think that it's been two years since she's been born. Seems like yesterday we were in the hospital scared as hell, pondering how much life was going to change. I can't believe how amazing she is, every time I see that kid my heart melts. She truly is the most amazing gift I've ever been given...Thank You Boo

Poker wise things are dec I guess. Just grinding as usual...I've noticed some areas of my play that concerns me. I think they are my most common leaks that I always fight. After I get the bonus cleared I'm planning on cutting down the tables to 8-10. I think this will help me focus just that extra bit and take better notes on the players, which I noticed is not one of my strong suits...So if I can sew these up and really start thinking more 2nd and 3rd level, I'll be at 100 in no time. The goal to get there kind of took a break after May and June being so shitty, but I still have a while to get there and start taking shots @200nl before the end of the year...No need to rush things.

I'm also starting to get my confidence back which is nice...playing this silly game unsure of yourself is really not a good idea. I started a diet and i must say it's allowed me to be more alert and aware at the tables...which sadly is a big reason i decided to lose weight...my kid and to be healthy first but i knew it'd help my poker mind frame also...I don't know how much I've lost so far since i didn't weigh myself when i started but I'd guess it's at least 10 lbs...so that's always nice...

So I've discovered the wonderful world of mods...and needless to say I've been somewhat obsessed the last week (sorry boo). I think I've finally gotten my table exactly where i like it. The table, background, cards, and chips are all done. Now I'm just trying to figure out if i wanna switch up anything else. I really like the blacked out look and might black out some more buttons...but other than a few little tweaks I'm done and i have to say i love my new set-up. It's so much easier on the eyes it's unreal...

Well have a good rest of the week everyone, I'm sure I'll be seeing a lot of you this weekend at the party...later

Hello everyone. Nothing really major going on but i thought I'd give a little update.

Poker has been going pretty dec, I've really started to realize how bad i was playing in my "downswing"...I've just been really hyper-focusing and concentrating on decisions. I've cut out all the extra stuff out, like looking at the web/email, and things are coming together. Just goes to show you how much thinking really is involved with poker...imo

I still don't really know how i feel about the whole stealing blinds thing...I do believe it's important to an extent, but i really don't know if it's all it's cracked up to be...obviously if there's someone on my left that will let me abuse them all day long then I'm going to steal with any 2, but I've realized there are just some people you can't try and steal light from consistently...big shock there, wow i must have not been thinking at all...

Work has been pretty cool. Definitely starting to get the hang of it, and it's starting to be fun. I'm starting to get all of the people in my zone and that makes it easier to talk make them realize I'm not just another salesman...

Well guess that's about it. Have a good week everyone.