Blonde Alien in Mexico
11-09-2013
, 06:11 PM
11-09-2013
, 11:25 PM
11-10-2013
, 11:24 PM
11-10-2013
, 11:25 PM
Saw someone binked something amazing the other day. Mad skills 
11-12-2013
, 03:02 PM
11-18-2013
, 02:31 AM
All my poker friends told me swings are inevitable. I'm on my first substantial downswing since I started playing. Heading in the wrong direction and seeing 50NL slip away. Comfortably bankrolled for 25NL but the beats are beginning to affect me.
Moments you know you are running bad: "F**k! I got 3Bet!" and you are staring at pocket KK's.
sigh. oh poker. you tease.
The VPP's are piling up. I had a moment where I fell in love with zoom until the catastrophic plummet of my hard earned cash. Haven't been able to play zoom with a HUD since I have a MAC, so I'm hunting for that PC because I just HAVE to get back in those games...
On a more fun note. I got to check out the Baja 1000 the other day. Chelsea Magness- utlimate off-road truck racing female was there taking pictures. So jealous. I want to play in the dirt too! (Google her please)
Day 18 tomorrow. My brother's birthday. I plan on crushing it.
Moments you know you are running bad: "F**k! I got 3Bet!" and you are staring at pocket KK's.
sigh. oh poker. you tease.
The VPP's are piling up. I had a moment where I fell in love with zoom until the catastrophic plummet of my hard earned cash. Haven't been able to play zoom with a HUD since I have a MAC, so I'm hunting for that PC because I just HAVE to get back in those games...
On a more fun note. I got to check out the Baja 1000 the other day. Chelsea Magness- utlimate off-road truck racing female was there taking pictures. So jealous. I want to play in the dirt too! (Google her please)
Day 18 tomorrow. My brother's birthday. I plan on crushing it.
11-20-2013
, 06:15 PM
11-23-2013
, 08:25 PM
11-23-2013
, 08:25 PM
11-23-2013
, 09:17 PM
Thanks for the update. Just gotta ride it out and it'll go uphill again! Always stay positive. It's good for your confidence.
12-04-2013
, 01:27 AM
I accidentally found PLO messing around on Zoom. Never played any games except NL and WOW is it exciting. 4 cards instead of 2?! Might as well have been the man of my dreams because I'm in love.
In all seriousness though, there are a lot of perks to that game. One, if you see 1000 hands and play 30% of them (Omaha) you'll get more VPP's than if you see 1000 hands of Hold'em and play 18%; and it seems to me at this point that you can open up your game a lot in Omaha relative to Holdem. More VPP's over the same daily amount of hands means more rake back and more money.
Two, the games are full of calling machines. At the 6 max NL game I get a lot of folds when i 3bet (25NL) but in PLO there seems to be a mentality of "anything can happen on the flop" and people call with all kinds of raggedy garbage. Don't get me wrong, I don't really know how to play Omaha, but I keep seeing these spots in hands filled with 'ah ha' moments and I think I can progress fairly quickly...t
here's a lot of cross over in concepts between NL Hold'em and Omaha. So new. So exciting.
I'll be bum hunting Omaha for a while I suppose
In all seriousness though, there are a lot of perks to that game. One, if you see 1000 hands and play 30% of them (Omaha) you'll get more VPP's than if you see 1000 hands of Hold'em and play 18%; and it seems to me at this point that you can open up your game a lot in Omaha relative to Holdem. More VPP's over the same daily amount of hands means more rake back and more money.
Two, the games are full of calling machines. At the 6 max NL game I get a lot of folds when i 3bet (25NL) but in PLO there seems to be a mentality of "anything can happen on the flop" and people call with all kinds of raggedy garbage. Don't get me wrong, I don't really know how to play Omaha, but I keep seeing these spots in hands filled with 'ah ha' moments and I think I can progress fairly quickly...t
here's a lot of cross over in concepts between NL Hold'em and Omaha. So new. So exciting. I'll be bum hunting Omaha for a while I suppose
12-05-2013
, 08:58 AM
Quote:
I accidentally found PLO messing around on Zoom. Never played any games except NL and WOW is it exciting. 4 cards instead of 2?! Might as well have been the man of my dreams because I'm in love.
In all seriousness though, there are a lot of perks to that game. One, if you see 1000 hands and play 30% of them (Omaha) you'll get more VPP's than if you see 1000 hands of Hold'em and play 18%; and it seems to me at this point that you can open up your game a lot in Omaha relative to Holdem. More VPP's over the same daily amount of hands means more rake back and more money.
Two, the games are full of calling machines. At the 6 max NL game I get a lot of folds when i 3bet (25NL) but in PLO there seems to be a mentality of "anything can happen on the flop" and people call with all kinds of raggedy garbage. Don't get me wrong, I don't really know how to play Omaha, but I keep seeing these spots in hands filled with 'ah ha' moments and I think I can progress fairly quickly...there's a lot of cross over in concepts between NL Hold'em and Omaha. So new. So exciting.
I'll be bum hunting Omaha for a while I suppose
In all seriousness though, there are a lot of perks to that game. One, if you see 1000 hands and play 30% of them (Omaha) you'll get more VPP's than if you see 1000 hands of Hold'em and play 18%; and it seems to me at this point that you can open up your game a lot in Omaha relative to Holdem. More VPP's over the same daily amount of hands means more rake back and more money.
Two, the games are full of calling machines. At the 6 max NL game I get a lot of folds when i 3bet (25NL) but in PLO there seems to be a mentality of "anything can happen on the flop" and people call with all kinds of raggedy garbage. Don't get me wrong, I don't really know how to play Omaha, but I keep seeing these spots in hands filled with 'ah ha' moments and I think I can progress fairly quickly...t
here's a lot of cross over in concepts between NL Hold'em and Omaha. So new. So exciting. I'll be bum hunting Omaha for a while I suppose
12-06-2013
, 02:21 PM
12-09-2013
, 06:48 PM
I am 100% sure that being here is the correct decision for me at this point in my life. I grew up in a middle class family that was always very entrepreneurial and branched off in their own respective directions. While I didn't intend to follow in their footsteps and be 'unique', it has certainly turned out to be that situation.
In terms of 'risk' and consequences of failure should you (or I) move abroad to play online poker and fail, I can tell you that risk is actually minimal. I mean, seriously, the worst thing that can happen is you bust your roll, and move back home with your tail between your legs. You're not going to die, become unemployable, or lose the knowledge and skills that you have accumulated up to this point in your life. Friends and family that I have spoken with seem to have this idea that life is meant to be lived on a schedule and personally, I just don't see the rush. Please keep in mind, this post is coming from someone whose already gotten through school (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and has NO KIDS = a lot less pressure to be responsible.
The Pros of making the move? Well, the cost of living here is dirt cheap. I wrote about all this in detail in my blog, which I am not allowed to post a link to (w/e 2+2). For instance, a trip to the grocery store for a week's worth of food for two people runs me about $50. Rent in a beach front condo with a private gym, pool, jacuzzi and private beach? $1000 for a 2bedroom. So I guess in terms of life choice, I'm pretty happy with the opportunity my decision has afforded me. The people in Rosarito, MX love Americans, and most are bilingual. I wake up every morning, have a cup of coffee, grind some poker, take a walk on the beach, watch the sunset, hop in the jacuzzi, cook some dinner and go to bed. I take days off when I want and go where I want.
The Cons? Poker is tough. I'm not making much money at all right now because I made the decision to grind up a roll from the micro-stakes. I'm okay with it, because I planned a financial cushion for my learning curve. So if you do it, be prepared for things to not go smoothly, and set aside 6 months worth of living expenses. Yes, I'm serious. Six months. I also highly recommend writing out the math to figure out what stakes you need to play to earn the money you want, how much rake back you'll actually be making, and how many hours a day you need to work. I think the biggest con though of this whole adventure, is the mental stress. This past week and a half, I've gone through horrific swings and been struggling with my mental game. I had my biggest losing day five days ago (11 buy-ins) and I've pretty much felt like a worthless piece of dog poop on multi-day stretches. But I go to bed, wake up, and do it again the next day. That's what you have to do.
If you decide to do this, be prepared to take on days where you feel like a punching bag and others where you feel like an untouchable poker god. Those thoughts can happen on sequential days. Personally, I take on the abuse with enthusiasm because this is what I came here to do. And at the end of the day, I want success and am willing to do what it takes to achieve it. I hope that paints a picture a little more clearly for you
12-11-2013
, 04:52 PM
Quote:
Hi Gypsum. Thanks for reading. I was just about to log on to post on my current status and I think your question ties in perfectly so here it is.
I am 100% sure that being here is the correct decision for me at this point in my life. I grew up in a middle class family that was always very entrepreneurial and branched off in their own respective directions. While I didn't intend to follow in their footsteps and be 'unique', it has certainly turned out to be that situation.
In terms of 'risk' and consequences of failure should you (or I) move abroad to play online poker and fail, I can tell you that risk is actually minimal. I mean, seriously, the worst thing that can happen is you bust your roll, and move back home with your tail between your legs. You're not going to die, become unemployable, or lose the knowledge and skills that you have accumulated up to this point in your life. Friends and family that I have spoken with seem to have this idea that life is meant to be lived on a schedule and personally, I just don't see the rush. Please keep in mind, this post is coming from someone whose already gotten through school (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and has NO KIDS = a lot less pressure to be responsible.
The Pros of making the move? Well, the cost of living here is dirt cheap. I wrote about all this in detail in my blog, which I am not allowed to post a link to (w/e 2+2). For instance, a trip to the grocery store for a week's worth of food for two people runs me about $50. Rent in a beach front condo with a private gym, pool, jacuzzi and private beach? $1000 for a 2bedroom. So I guess in terms of life choice, I'm pretty happy with the opportunity my decision has afforded me. The people in Rosarito, MX love Americans, and most are bilingual. I wake up every morning, have a cup of coffee, grind some poker, take a walk on the beach, watch the sunset, hop in the jacuzzi, cook some dinner and go to bed. I take days off when I want and go where I want.
The Cons? Poker is tough. I'm not making much money at all right now because I made the decision to grind up a roll from the micro-stakes. I'm okay with it, because I planned a financial cushion for my learning curve. So if you do it, be prepared for things to not go smoothly, and set aside 6 months worth of living expenses. Yes, I'm serious. Six months. I also highly recommend writing out the math to figure out what stakes you need to play to earn the money you want, how much rake back you'll actually be making, and how many hours a day you need to work. I think the biggest con though of this whole adventure, is the mental stress. This past week and a half, I've gone through horrific swings and been struggling with my mental game. I had my biggest losing day five days ago (11 buy-ins) and I've pretty much felt like a worthless piece of dog poop on multi-day stretches. But I go to bed, wake up, and do it again the next day. That's what you have to do.
If you decide to do this, be prepared to take on days where you feel like a punching bag and others where you feel like an untouchable poker god. Those thoughts can happen on sequential days. Personally, I take on the abuse with enthusiasm because this is what I came here to do. And at the end of the day, I want success and am willing to do what it takes to achieve it. I hope that paints a picture a little more clearly for you
I am 100% sure that being here is the correct decision for me at this point in my life. I grew up in a middle class family that was always very entrepreneurial and branched off in their own respective directions. While I didn't intend to follow in their footsteps and be 'unique', it has certainly turned out to be that situation.
In terms of 'risk' and consequences of failure should you (or I) move abroad to play online poker and fail, I can tell you that risk is actually minimal. I mean, seriously, the worst thing that can happen is you bust your roll, and move back home with your tail between your legs. You're not going to die, become unemployable, or lose the knowledge and skills that you have accumulated up to this point in your life. Friends and family that I have spoken with seem to have this idea that life is meant to be lived on a schedule and personally, I just don't see the rush. Please keep in mind, this post is coming from someone whose already gotten through school (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and has NO KIDS = a lot less pressure to be responsible.
The Pros of making the move? Well, the cost of living here is dirt cheap. I wrote about all this in detail in my blog, which I am not allowed to post a link to (w/e 2+2). For instance, a trip to the grocery store for a week's worth of food for two people runs me about $50. Rent in a beach front condo with a private gym, pool, jacuzzi and private beach? $1000 for a 2bedroom. So I guess in terms of life choice, I'm pretty happy with the opportunity my decision has afforded me. The people in Rosarito, MX love Americans, and most are bilingual. I wake up every morning, have a cup of coffee, grind some poker, take a walk on the beach, watch the sunset, hop in the jacuzzi, cook some dinner and go to bed. I take days off when I want and go where I want.
The Cons? Poker is tough. I'm not making much money at all right now because I made the decision to grind up a roll from the micro-stakes. I'm okay with it, because I planned a financial cushion for my learning curve. So if you do it, be prepared for things to not go smoothly, and set aside 6 months worth of living expenses. Yes, I'm serious. Six months. I also highly recommend writing out the math to figure out what stakes you need to play to earn the money you want, how much rake back you'll actually be making, and how many hours a day you need to work. I think the biggest con though of this whole adventure, is the mental stress. This past week and a half, I've gone through horrific swings and been struggling with my mental game. I had my biggest losing day five days ago (11 buy-ins) and I've pretty much felt like a worthless piece of dog poop on multi-day stretches. But I go to bed, wake up, and do it again the next day. That's what you have to do.
If you decide to do this, be prepared to take on days where you feel like a punching bag and others where you feel like an untouchable poker god. Those thoughts can happen on sequential days. Personally, I take on the abuse with enthusiasm because this is what I came here to do. And at the end of the day, I want success and am willing to do what it takes to achieve it. I hope that paints a picture a little more clearly for you
12-15-2013
, 01:03 PM
Quote:
Hi Gypsum. Thanks for reading. I was just about to log on to post on my current status and I think your question ties in perfectly so here it is.
I am 100% sure that being here is the correct decision for me at this point in my life. I grew up in a middle class family that was always very entrepreneurial and branched off in their own respective directions. While I didn't intend to follow in their footsteps and be 'unique', it has certainly turned out to be that situation.
In terms of 'risk' and consequences of failure should you (or I) move abroad to play online poker and fail, I can tell you that risk is actually minimal. I mean, seriously, the worst thing that can happen is you bust your roll, and move back home with your tail between your legs. You're not going to die, become unemployable, or lose the knowledge and skills that you have accumulated up to this point in your life. Friends and family that I have spoken with seem to have this idea that life is meant to be lived on a schedule and personally, I just don't see the rush. Please keep in mind, this post is coming from someone whose already gotten through school (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and has NO KIDS = a lot less pressure to be responsible.
The Pros of making the move? Well, the cost of living here is dirt cheap. I wrote about all this in detail in my blog, which I am not allowed to post a link to (w/e 2+2). For instance, a trip to the grocery store for a week's worth of food for two people runs me about $50. Rent in a beach front condo with a private gym, pool, jacuzzi and private beach? $1000 for a 2bedroom. So I guess in terms of life choice, I'm pretty happy with the opportunity my decision has afforded me. The people in Rosarito, MX love Americans, and most are bilingual. I wake up every morning, have a cup of coffee, grind some poker, take a walk on the beach, watch the sunset, hop in the jacuzzi, cook some dinner and go to bed. I take days off when I want and go where I want.
The Cons? Poker is tough. I'm not making much money at all right now because I made the decision to grind up a roll from the micro-stakes. I'm okay with it, because I planned a financial cushion for my learning curve. So if you do it, be prepared for things to not go smoothly, and set aside 6 months worth of living expenses. Yes, I'm serious. Six months. I also highly recommend writing out the math to figure out what stakes you need to play to earn the money you want, how much rake back you'll actually be making, and how many hours a day you need to work. I think the biggest con though of this whole adventure, is the mental stress. This past week and a half, I've gone through horrific swings and been struggling with my mental game. I had my biggest losing day five days ago (11 buy-ins) and I've pretty much felt like a worthless piece of dog poop on multi-day stretches. But I go to bed, wake up, and do it again the next day. That's what you have to do.
If you decide to do this, be prepared to take on days where you feel like a punching bag and others where you feel like an untouchable poker god. Those thoughts can happen on sequential days. Personally, I take on the abuse with enthusiasm because this is what I came here to do. And at the end of the day, I want success and am willing to do what it takes to achieve it. I hope that paints a picture a little more clearly for you
I am 100% sure that being here is the correct decision for me at this point in my life. I grew up in a middle class family that was always very entrepreneurial and branched off in their own respective directions. While I didn't intend to follow in their footsteps and be 'unique', it has certainly turned out to be that situation.
In terms of 'risk' and consequences of failure should you (or I) move abroad to play online poker and fail, I can tell you that risk is actually minimal. I mean, seriously, the worst thing that can happen is you bust your roll, and move back home with your tail between your legs. You're not going to die, become unemployable, or lose the knowledge and skills that you have accumulated up to this point in your life. Friends and family that I have spoken with seem to have this idea that life is meant to be lived on a schedule and personally, I just don't see the rush. Please keep in mind, this post is coming from someone whose already gotten through school (B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) and has NO KIDS = a lot less pressure to be responsible.
The Pros of making the move? Well, the cost of living here is dirt cheap. I wrote about all this in detail in my blog, which I am not allowed to post a link to (w/e 2+2). For instance, a trip to the grocery store for a week's worth of food for two people runs me about $50. Rent in a beach front condo with a private gym, pool, jacuzzi and private beach? $1000 for a 2bedroom. So I guess in terms of life choice, I'm pretty happy with the opportunity my decision has afforded me. The people in Rosarito, MX love Americans, and most are bilingual. I wake up every morning, have a cup of coffee, grind some poker, take a walk on the beach, watch the sunset, hop in the jacuzzi, cook some dinner and go to bed. I take days off when I want and go where I want.
The Cons? Poker is tough. I'm not making much money at all right now because I made the decision to grind up a roll from the micro-stakes. I'm okay with it, because I planned a financial cushion for my learning curve. So if you do it, be prepared for things to not go smoothly, and set aside 6 months worth of living expenses. Yes, I'm serious. Six months. I also highly recommend writing out the math to figure out what stakes you need to play to earn the money you want, how much rake back you'll actually be making, and how many hours a day you need to work. I think the biggest con though of this whole adventure, is the mental stress. This past week and a half, I've gone through horrific swings and been struggling with my mental game. I had my biggest losing day five days ago (11 buy-ins) and I've pretty much felt like a worthless piece of dog poop on multi-day stretches. But I go to bed, wake up, and do it again the next day. That's what you have to do.
If you decide to do this, be prepared to take on days where you feel like a punching bag and others where you feel like an untouchable poker god. Those thoughts can happen on sequential days. Personally, I take on the abuse with enthusiasm because this is what I came here to do. And at the end of the day, I want success and am willing to do what it takes to achieve it. I hope that paints a picture a little more clearly for you
12-16-2013
, 03:17 AM
12-19-2013
, 05:47 PM
GL in Mexico!
If everything goes by plan i will move to the Caribbean too in a few months.
12-26-2013
, 04:23 AM
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Wishing you and my fellow 2+2 viewers a very good Christmas this year! Thanks for reading my posts, leaving your tips, support, and comments!
12-26-2013
, 04:55 AM
December is drawing to a close and I have mixed feelings about the way the year is coming to an end. Poker has been on a pretty radical cycle, as I described in some previous posts. Getting out of the micros is turning out to be a little more difficult than I anticipated, but I am treading steadily forward into the beginning of a new year.
I came home for Christmas and found that there was very little familiarity back home. Old wives are being replaced by new girlfriends at the family gatherings, my cousins have become adults overnight, and instead of going to church on Christmas Eve; my family gathered around the TV to watch the countdown episodes to the finale of Breaking Bad. My relationships with these new people back home are infinity more complicated than when I left. Suddenly I am surrounded by a whole host of new opinions, replacements and stories that hadn't been shared in years past.
My family on the whole is supportive of my decision to focus on poker and travel. They think I'm crazy, but regardless, they offer their support under an omniscient smile. My aunt kindly dropped a hint about leveraging my interest in poker to a career in stockbroking. Perhaps there are other sorts of gambling I might find in the future. The clear exception to my quasi-supportive collective of family members, is my father. He believes I am stealing people's money for a living and am degrading my character as a result.
I have more to add here, but I think I'm going to pass out and leave my typing for the near future... so here is my awkward ending... to a very awkward December.
I came home for Christmas and found that there was very little familiarity back home. Old wives are being replaced by new girlfriends at the family gatherings, my cousins have become adults overnight, and instead of going to church on Christmas Eve; my family gathered around the TV to watch the countdown episodes to the finale of Breaking Bad. My relationships with these new people back home are infinity more complicated than when I left. Suddenly I am surrounded by a whole host of new opinions, replacements and stories that hadn't been shared in years past.
My family on the whole is supportive of my decision to focus on poker and travel. They think I'm crazy, but regardless, they offer their support under an omniscient smile. My aunt kindly dropped a hint about leveraging my interest in poker to a career in stockbroking. Perhaps there are other sorts of gambling I might find in the future. The clear exception to my quasi-supportive collective of family members, is my father. He believes I am stealing people's money for a living and am degrading my character as a result.
I have more to add here, but I think I'm going to pass out and leave my typing for the near future... so here is my awkward ending... to a very awkward December.