Yea, it’s been awhile since my last post. I’ve probably sat down with intent of writing a new blog about 5 times now, but there really hasn’t been much to say. I suppose there’s always a couple weeks each summer where I don’t have much going on. Luckily that’ll change next year. The WSOP is over (except the FT), and I’ve got a lot to look forward to.

I’ve started making some healthy changes in my daily routine to help prepare for the upcoming events. Aside from eating healthier, just eating at all is a step in the right direction for me. I’m not obsessed with my body or anorexic, but I used to go days without eating more than a couple meals. I’ve started snacking on fruit and reduced the amount of soda I drink drastically. I think my stomach’s starting to expand, because I’ve noticed I’ve been able to eat more.

I’ve also started exercising a little. I can’t really run long distances (although I can jog a little) or do much on my feet yet. Just been doing some basic stuff, mostly upper body. I honestly haven’t exercised much at all the last few years, and it feels great.

Although I am confident in my game, I don’t think playing poker for a living is reaching my highest potential as a human. I suppose everyone is guilty of not reaching their potential, but there’s gotta be something else out there. That said, with EPT’s, WSOPE, and my 21st birthday in a few months, it’s time to get serious. I’m going to be playing poker for a living for at least a couple years. I’m really excited to start traveling and playing the circuit again, and feel very motivated to succeed.

Here’s my tentative schedule:

August: Possibly a VT studio trip, possibly a TS trip.
Sept 8th: Fly to Barcelona.
Sept 10-14th EPT Barcelona.
Sept 15th-October 6th: WSOPE/EPT London
Oct 7th-9th: Fly home, drive to Fallsview
Oct 10th - 16th: WPT Niagara
October 18th: 21st Birthday, $5k at Bellagio
October 20th-25th: WPT Fiesta Al Lago @ Bellagio

There’s also the WCOOP going on while I’ll be in Europe (lets hope I find a stable internet connection), and I’ll probably be at Foxwoods in early November.

Well, I need to get some sleep.

Later guys,

-Adam J

Well, if you hadn't noticed yet, my volume for online mtt's has dropped quite a bit over the last year. At times I'll still put in moderate volume, but it usually just ends up being Sunday's. I registered for the earlier daytime Sundays, played pretty well, and took down a small tournament on Bodog.

It's been awhile since I've won an MTT, and even though it was a small tournament (1st was $6k), it feels good. I'm also psyched, because from two tables down to the win I was recording my play for PokerVT. So, that'll be some good content. Stars is running a really sick promotion this week where they're doubling all of their guarantee's, so I might be playing a couple times this week.

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They've released some exciting WSOPE news. Including a new bracelet event.

- £1,500 No-Limit Hold'em (9/19)
- £2,500 H.O.R.S.E (9/22)
- £5,000 Pot Limit Omaha (9/24)
- £10,000 World Championship No-Limit Hold'em

EPT Barcelona is Sept 10th - 14th, and the £1,500 WSOPE event is just a few days after Barcelona. Some even better news is that they're broadcasting WSOPE on ESPN this year =). That'll attract more players and make the events more prestigious. Before I head back to Europe I need to make a stop in Vegas to handle some business.

Later,

-Adam

I guess if you take a look at some of the links on my sidebar, there’s a variety of sites. Well, they used to just links to my friends and some of my favorite sites. Well, since I’m so involved at PokerVT, instead of having a link, they’ve given me a bonus code for the lucky readers of my blog.

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If you type “Junglen” (not case sensitive) while registering for PokerVT in the “Promo Code” box (no direct link yet, just the code), you’ll receive 10% off of the initial sign up fee. We’re also currently running a promotion where you receive an additional 60 days free when you sign up. Not too shabby, eh?

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I’ve been keeping busy outside of poker lately, with it being summer and all. Trying to spend time with friends home from school and such. I still plan on heading to Vegas in a couple weeks to do some work on VT, but besides that I don’t have anything exciting planned for August yet (which may change).

Later,

-Adam