Now the new year is upon us I am setting myself some new challenges. I've had a really difficult few months since my break-up but now I'm going to try and have a fresh start. I've just got back from three weeks in Thailand (I had an absolutely incredible time), I'm currently looking for a new job and taking a small break from poker. Once I find a new job, I'll start back with the poker.
In terms of the beautiful game this year, I'm just looking to grind online. I'm going to try and cut out my visits to The International because I find myself getting too degen when I visit there frequently. I'm going to go back to what I do best, playing online PLO cash games.
I'm going to start small, really small, $500 bankroll and grind $0.05/$0.10 and $0.10/$0.25 PLO. It will be difficult to do, but I want to challenge myself. I want to grow and do this properly. This will help me get back in to the swing of things, once I get the bankroll I plan to move to HU PLO and concentrate predominately on that. Heads-up PLO is a really challenging game, but I believe that if I put in the effort I can beat it consistently.
I recently joined the Eat My Stack forum after a recommendation from my good friend, Sang. Sang (Likey) regularly contributes to EMS and speaks of it highly. I've tried twoplustwo before and it just wasn't for me, there are too many pricks on that forum and it seems really cliquey. I read and sometimes post on PocketFives, but that is mainly NL MTTers, EMS seems to have a nice balance of players in varying stacks. Hopefully the site will help me with my discipline. The PLO section is a bit light on posts, but once I get playing again I'm sure I'll help increase the traffic there.
But before any of that my main agenda is to get a new job, find a new place to live (easier said than done with Marley) and then start playing poker again. Hopefully I can get back to where I was a few months ago when I had a significant bankroll and could play the mid-stakes games.
Other Random Musings
I spent insane amounts in Thailand, that's why I now need to look for a job and can't concentrate on poker as I planned to. It's a real shame that I didn't get a chance to live the dream, but I wouldn't change my experiences in Thailand for anything.
Job hunting is such a bore. Fortunately I have an extensive DVD collection to keep me going.
A few big fights coming up in the boxing world, we've got Bradley-Alexander this month and Donaire-Montiel next month. I'm going for the Bradley in the first fight, but choosing the underdog in Montiel for the second fight. Donaire has been described as an uber-talent by most boxing writers, but there is just something about Montiel's quiet confidence. Plus every fighter they have in common Montiel has beaten far more efficiently! Both fights should be exciting.
