We sat down together to discuss our goals for 2017. She always wanted to work on a side business, so I made sure I set her up for success with a gameplan and software. It made it much easier when I was asking for her buyin.

I forgot to mention, I'm aggressively present when we are together. No laptop, no phone distractions, picking her up her favorite meals etc.. Also when I am away, I venmo her a little money now and then for things like movies.

I'm very intentional.

Chapter 2

Day 6 PT2 out of 14 (possibly 12)
Ch2 Starting Bankroll: $17,000
Current Bankroll: $19,550
Spending: $3595.00

Prorated July Expenses: $510 out of $500
August Expenses: $1594 out of $1,500
Next vacation money: $679 out of $3,500 (+$422)

Hours Played:4
Total Hours Played: 78.5
Total Trip 1 Hours: 48.5
Game: 1/3
Location: Maryland

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I should have been up an extra $300.. but made a few bluff raises which didn't make much sense reflecting. I'm overly tired, I think I'll call it an early night.

Day 7 out of 12

Looks like I got hammered with work related mini projects today. I will resume playing tomorrow. I hate to stop playing during this great run, however, I have to make sure I find the right balance with work to live this lifestyle.

Chapter 2

Day 7 PT1 out of 12
Ch2 Starting Bankroll: $17,000
Current Bankroll: $19,550 out of $20,000
Profit: $3595.00

July and August Expenses: Paid
Next vacation money: $1237 out of $3,500 (+$558)

Hours Played:4
Total Hours Played: 81.5
Total Trip 1 Hours: 51.5
Game: 1/3 and 2/5
Location: Maryland

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I say I'm taking off and yet here I am. I got done with all my work related projects early and decided to head to the poker room for a few hours. Landed some nice size pots against a 3 street bluff maniac.

I realize this is a major heater and in no way close to expected value. I'm just enjoying riding the wave.

Chapter 2

Day 7 PT2 out of 12
Ch2 Starting Bankroll: $17,000
Current Bankroll: $19,550 out of $20,000
Profit: $3595.00

July and August Expenses: Paid
Next vacation money: $1419 out of $3,500 (+$182)

Hours Played: 3
Total Hours Played: 84.5
Total Trip 1 Hours: 54.5
Game: 1/3
Location: Maryland

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I'm starting to worry that variance will catch up. Biggest pot was fairly standard, AA ran into my set.

I know I backed down from 2/5 to plug some leaks. I also understand that I'm losing value not playing bigger. However, at $500 max buy-in, it's low stress and let's me focus in on handreading.

Hand Review

2/5 - Effective $600
Hero button

UTG1 calls 5, MP1 5, I raise to 25 on button with AK black, SB calls, MP1 calls (75)

Kd Jd 2c

MP1 checks, I bet 50, SB calls, MP calls (225)

I'm putting both of them on flush, straight draw combos

Turn is a Jc

Check, check, I bet 75

I'm thinking that bet size was a mistake giving the odds to draw. I had some concern with a J, but thought he's betting the turn with all the flush/straight combos.

Preflop is fine, would consider making it $30 given the two limpers but it's a small quibble. Flop bet is good, turn I would bet $110 or so.

Half pot bet there gives the incorrect odds for V's to draw with most draws but will tempt them. Keeps some dominated K's in the range also. I'm folding to a raise without reads.

If it checks to us on the river I'm almost certainly checking back. Very little potential for value there as our hand looks exactly like what it is.

Chapter 2

Day 7 PT2 out of 12
Ch2 Starting Bankroll: $17,000
Current Bankroll: $19,502 out of $20,000 (-$48)
Profit: $3595.00

July and August Expenses: Paid
Next vacation money: $1419 out of $3,500 (+$182)

Hours Played: 4
Total Hours Played: 88.5
Total Trip 1 Hours: 58.5
Game: 2/5 and a little 1/3
Location: Maryland

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The streak is broken, lost a few hundred in 2/5. I grinded back to -$48, so basically breaking even. That was one of the toughest tables I've seen in awhile. Lots of 3 betting and some 4 betting. I was considering changing tables but wanted to get some reference points at tough games.

I will take a few hours break to handle work that cant be done at the table and back to the grind.

Chapter 2

Day 7 PT3 out of 12
Ch2 Starting Bankroll: $17,000
Current Bankroll: $19,502 out of $20,000 (-$48)
Extra Profit: $3595.00 (applied to bills)

July and August Expenses: Paid
Next vacation money: $2193 out of $3,500 (+$774)

Hours Played: 3
Total Hours Played: 91.5
Total Trip 1 Hours: 61.5
Game: 1/3 $500
Location: Maryland

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Very nice night for me. I'm just $1300 away from my vacation spending money goal in late September. Isoated all night, bet sizing got the right calls and got paid off on a set.

61.5 hours so far this trip. Since I went home for 2 days, I'm averaging 12 hours a night. I'm tired, I will play 3 more nights and go home on Day 12. I will rest for 4 days and back to Maryland on Thursday night.

I appreciate the breakdown. After I made the turn bet, it felt dirty. I had a feeling the sizing was far too small. I also invited the draws to make a move.

Hand Review

1/3 - Effective $280 - Hero on Button

MP2 calls 3, HJ3, CO raises to 20, Hero 3 bets with A6o to 60

120 in the pot

Flop: 7 4 2

Hero bets 75, opponent folds

I marked the OP as a thinking player willing to isolate with any 2 cards and able to fold when needed.

Chapter 2

Day 8 out of 12 - Stopping early
Ch2 Starting Bankroll: $17,000
Current Bankroll: $19,502 out of $20,000
Extra Profit: $3595.00 (applied to bills)

July and August Expenses: Paid
Next vacation money: $3,075 out of $4,000 (+$882)

Hours Played: 5
Total Hours Played: 95.5
Total Trip 1 Hours: 65.5
Game: 2/5 and 1/3
Location: Maryland

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Cutting Trip Short at Day 8

I know Friday and Saturday are by far the best days to play poker. Lost $300 on a bluff, decided to take my winnings and enjoy a non poker weekend for a change. Woooo!

I was $425 from my vacation target, so I pushed it put to $4,000. Life is good, ready to celebrate a little.

Micro Challenge - Starting at $2 (username: PotluckNeeded)

Day 1
Bankroll: $11.26
Time Played: 45 minutes
Table: 2cent/4cent

While I'm reviewing material on UpSwing poker, I decided to get back into the 6max groove starting at $2 on GlobalPoker. I'm only doing 1 table at a time to review some basics, so don't expect big scores here.

Updated Plan 2017 - PLO

When I was driving home on Friday, I started to question if it was a good idea to cut the trip short missing out on the most profitable nights (Fri/Sat). It's now Sunday, the answer is yes. I feel great.

August

- 4 day grinds for 3 weeks
- 1 weekend visiting family
- Hardcore NL study

September

- 4 day grinds for 3 weeks
- Asia
- Hardcore NL study

October (PLO)

- 4 day grinds for 2 weeks (NL)
- 1 day a week NL Review
- Hardcore PLO Study

November (PLO)

- 4 day grinds for 4 weeks (PLO)
- 1 day a week NL Review
- Hardcore PLO Study

4 day poker trip starts tomorrow. The goal is to get in a solid 30 hours of solid playing. The following week I'm on a roadtrip with friends and then grinding another 4 days the folllowing weekend.

Current Bankroll: $17,502 out of $20,000 (-$2,000)

Taking out a 2k to pay off some credit cards. Doing well at the table, been playing about 5 hours so far.

It's a fun blog to follow, and I appreciate the opportunity to follow your BRM. Looking forward to PLO pots! GL OP!

Thank you so much. I've been taking a short break to recharge. I'm in Manila next month, that should add some excitement.

Almost a month off from poker was good for the soul.

Starting Bankroll: $23,000

Heading to The Bike to play some 2/3 and get back in the groove.

Wow, been doing so well trading alt currencies the past month, poker has slipped. Quick update on my last 3 sessions (within 2 weeks).

Mix of 1/3 and 2/5 nl
Starting Bankroll $23,000
Ending Backroll $2478 (+$1078)
Hours: 23

Session 1: +478
Session 2: -240
Session 3: +840

Ending Bankroll: 24,780 not 2478 hehe

So this is a good news / bad news scenario.

Bad News:

I've lost motivation to play 1/3 - 2/5 because of the good news

Good News

Because of the crypto alts I mentioned above, I'm rolled to play 25/50. I've been trading for many years and some of my old coins as far back as 2013 have sky rocketed. I know I'm backing down from the amount of hours and just playing when I feel like it. It might be a good opportunity to leave NL behind for awhile and start casually getting better at PLO.

It's been an INCREDIBLE past few weeks. I still love the game, I just don't have to grind as many hours if I want a second income.

That is awesome news. Any update on what's been going on over the past few months?

Hey! Thanks for asking. I went ahead and started my 2019 thread (password issue):

https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/1.../#post54647581