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Ah, what a nice start to the new year! Everything is moving along very nicely. I’m very excited for this year, as so many things I’ve been waiting for are close to fruition.

Okay, so after grinding it out on the 25NL tables @ Full Tilt 6-tabling for 4 days, my BR has finally just peaked over 1000$ after winning 650$ in a freeroll on Saturday.

I think I have and am continuing to improve and learn every session play, including losing ones. I think I’ve really got a feel for 25NL at this point. Let’s hope it continues and I can make a move up to 50NL once I reach 1500$.

This is a big step for me as I’ve been wanted to cross this mark since I started playing online poker.

I really think this is all because of the newly found discipline I’ve developed lately, including tilt control and bankroll management. I’m also getting really comfortable with playing big pots postflop, and I really feel like i have an edge there now (at least over my current opponents in 25NL…I’ve had so many oooh ahh lightbulb moments lately which is very good). I’m not sure how big table selection is at my level, but I’ve been doing it these 4 days and I feel it’s been profitable.

With this, I’ve reached 2 goals since I started only 4 days ago: 1) Moving up over 1000$, and 2) Making my “$ won without showdown” stat positive. I’m kind of a stat freak so just looking at it in pokertracker makes me feel good It’s still kind of flat though, so this means I need to find better spots to bluff and take down pots. I find myself getting checkraised a little more than I’d like.

I didn’t include my New Years Resolution/Goals in my last post, so here goes:

New Years Resolutions/Goals:

Poker Related:

• Build my bankroll to 10k$ and play 1/2 comfortably by the end of the year.
• No withdrawals or selling chips in my account until I’m AT LEAST rolled for 1/2.
• Start a cashout system once I’m playing 1/2 comfortably and keep to it.
• Start playing in some homegames again.
• Take a trip to AC for the first time after I turn 21 at the end of the year.
• Continue reading/watching videos and always strive to improve my game.
• Always remain optimistic. ALWAYS.
• Teach Michelle how to play poker

Non-Poker Related:

• Get back into tip top shape. This means 1day calisthenics, 1day cardio, 1day lifting, 1 day rest, repeat.
• Stop eating so much junk food and pay attention to my diet/nutrition.
• Spend more time with friends, especially with Michelle
• Ace my classes this semester (ugh 16 credits over 5 classes T.T) and actually faithfully attending all my classes haha.
• Transfer back into a 4-year University (most likely UMCP)
• Build a better relationship with my family.
• Stop wasting so much time when I’m bored at home by myself.
• Last but most importantly, build a better relationship with God/read my bible more/stay connected with my Church.

It’s just about 2:30, and I’m getting pretty tired. I’ve probably left so much out that I will want to add in later, but oh well.

Like I mentioned above. I’m really excited for this year. I have a feeling this year will be the start of the rest of my life.

Cheers!

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