The Dream Has Ended...

So after eight days of grinding (kind of) on the cash tables, I turned my $100 into over $6,200. Then last night I planned to continue that build up, but I had one horrific session, cold decks, outdraws and bad beats galore. I ended up dropping over $1,700 over various limits leaving me feeling shellshocked and angry. My PokerStars balance no longer looking glorious at $6,200, instead looked weak and feeble at just $4,500.

Today I decided to do the sensible thing, I withdrew roughly $3,100 (£2,000) and left the rest in there. I've already lost a further $500 of the remaining money when my top set and a nut flush draw couldn't beat my opponents second nut straight.

But still, I feel pleased with myself.

I have taken a $100 (£65) deposit, and I now have $3,100 (£2,000) of real money in my bank account, furthermore, I still have money online to play with. So while the dream has ended for now and I won't be spinning my $100 into the $20,000 I need to quit my job. There is still a very real chance that I can build the remaining money up again and I hope in one weeks time I will be posting up here how I withdrew another $3,000 that I can add to my growing bankroll.

I didn't withdraw at the high point of my account, but at least I banked something. And a very significant amount of money it is. Let's just hope everything continues to go according to plan.

Other Random Musings
I'm sick of work at the moment, I feel overworked and underpaid. I think that feel has been enhanced by a great week of poker making me want to pack it all in right now. One of my colleagues recently handed in my notice and I can't wait to follow him.

I think it's terrible that Sol Campbell has gone to Newcastle, he really added a maturity and presence that Arsenal can seriously lack at times. I will miss him in our squad.

Here is a funny video I saw on YouTube. The scene with Dennis Hopper and Christopher Walken calling each other "eggplants" and "cantaloupes" is from True Romance. It is known as The Sicilian Scene and it's awesome, as long as you don't mind the use of the word nigger which Tarantino does love to use.



I've started posting on the Gutshot Forums again, the hand analysis helps me but I've got to be careful not to get too close into the poker circle again.

Oh and finally, I really need to make the time to get back down to The Vic. Live cash games is where I feel my biggest edge is and where I think I can make the most money. Not capitalising on that edge (especially when I'm trying to build a bankroll) is crazy. I must make more of an effort.