got tired of myself so i stopped blogging for a while...

cut back on poker because
a) was running like shit
b) wasn't enjoying it
c) made time to explore other interests

but, just got back from a week in Vegas which was a nice way to cap this short pseudo-sabbatical. I feel I'm ready to delve back into poker more deeply - i.e. play more. At least that's the plan for the rest of April.

It's hard not to second guess my decision to do so though when this kind of thing continues to keep me from making any headway..

No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (5 handed)

BB ($121.95)
Hero (UTG) ($50)
MP ($172)
Button ($50)
SB ($103.40)

Preflop: Hero is UTG with A, K
Hero bets $1.75, MP calls $1.75, 1 fold, SB raises $7.25, 1 fold, Hero raises $17.25, 1 fold, SB calls $11.50

Flop: ($40.25) Q, 2, 9 (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $31 (All-In), SB calls $31

Turn: ($102.25) 10 (2 players, 1 all-in)

River: ($102.25) 7 (2 players, 1 all-in)

Total pot: $102.25

Results:
SB had 7, 10 (two pair, tens and sevens).
Hero had A, K (high card, Ace).
Outcome: SB won $99.25

My read on Villain was that he was a monkey btw..

So, fwiw, it's back to the grrrrind.