Really?

Well, this year could have started definitely better. Don’t get me wrong, my start into 2010 was good, but talking specifically about poker 2010 so far is cruel. Now even the message that cashgame won’t be introduced mid march circulates. There are sources what think it needs at least another 2 months.

It’s a disaster to schedule anything or to make any estimates about how much I could possible earn till Vegas. My hands are tied but at least I have an idea of what to do. It’s a no-brainer that money wise I HAVE to grind SNGs when I am sure that I’ll reach SNE, but how can I be sure of that message if there is no official confirmation?

I made the decision that I’m definitely not switching back to grind SNGs. I’m sick of these things and I’d like to have somewhat a normal life. Playing cash and learning strategy all day long allows me to go to bed at 12pm what is awesome. Haven’t gone to bed so early in a really long time and getting up at 6am is a good feeling. I know that this decision is killing my hourly rate and I’m very likely to not make tons of money till Vegas (or at least till cashgame will be introduced) but I’m willing to take that drawback. This means of course that I won’t stay and play too many donkaments in Vegas, but if it is really the case that cashgame will be introduced in early June I really have to think twice of Vegas because I don’t want to miss the opportunity where everybody has no idea and starts donking around.

Talking a little bit off topic, today we went sledging. That was big fun. I already was last week with two good friends and fully adrenaline pumped I wanted to go as soon as possible again, this time with two other good friends as the other guys are still destroyed from last time :P. We’re obviously not only trying to win the race, we’re also trying to knock each other out by kicking us while rush down the slope. That is like destruction derby on sleds (or Mario Kart)! I’ve never made that many crashes in my life and I’ve a pretty strong feeling that I might be indestructible :). Here’s a vid and couple of pics..

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At the moment I’m feeling really well physically and mentally. I did drop full 12 lbs in weight the last 6 weeks and I feel every day healthier and more powerful. Running, hiking and workouts finally pay off. It sounds kind of weak and stupid as we’re only in the 4th week of the year but I still did not break any of my New Year’s pledges and thats a damn long tough list of things :o). Pretty happy about this too, I wasn’t really persistent ever but things look good and I’m proud of me and satisfied.

I also talked about the poker thing with my grandparents that I’m definitely stopping university and I’ll play poker for an indefinite period. I mean technically speaking I play poker professionally for 2 years but now I made this step to give them clarity. They were always here for me and they only want the best for me but obviously they want me to study but I think I miss a big opportunity if I do. They were not super happy but they accept my decision and trust in my judgment. I’m pretty happy about this, it really took a load off my mind. I always thought they couldn’t sustain it. I knew they would always say it is okay but obviously I want them to be happy and not to worry about me. I gave them my word that as soon as I’m back from Vegas I’ll look for Distance Learning University. It’s not like I do not like to study something new, that’s far from it. I love learning new things but I cannot sacrifice a couple of hours every day to learn something. In a Distance Learning University I can choose the speed I want to learn and I save a lot of time by doing the things at home. My grandpa made a pretty lol-comment about me playing poker, he said that he really thinks I have an edge because of my experience and my will, but he is really concerned that I’ll make someone pregnant and then I’ve to be a dad and I’ve to work and cannot study anymore :P

That’s it for the moment, stay tuned guys, next post will be very likely in February.

-tobi