perception vs. reality

quote of the day

"The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity."
-Harlan Ellison


i finally made some decent strides in the heads up games. after i had lost 8k, i made most of it up due to a 12 game winning streak. this game is really something. during the streak, i felt like i could not lose any game. even further...i could not any pot that i thought i could take. the game felt so easy...confidence was very high as i felt totally on my game. but is that what is really taking place?

i lost a few games after that...then went into a downward spiral. i then proceeded to lose 8 straight. i questioned every single move i was making. questioning every borderline call/fold...questioning every bluff. questioning the amount i was raising...questioning everything. but was i playing differently than normal? was i doing anything different during my 12 game winning streak and the 8 game losing streak? no. this is poker. thats how the game is. so play your game, and dont get attached to streaks, because it really doesn't mean anything. its all one long session.

im going to get back into playing a little bit more. i have another 150,000 vpp's that i want to reach for '08. that works to 20 330's a day or 15 550's. so i need to start picking up the pace a little bit.

other than poker...my ankle is still hurting. i've skipped a week of class, and being in the house all day is depressing. i can put a little pressure on it, but barely walk. its driving me nuts. hopefully another few days, and ill be back. at least the mets won today.