Since I've moved out to California a month ago, I've gotten into playing poker with some friends of SlashChick's and some of their friends (almost all googlers).
Well, I first came out and lost a few games, but they were all friendly three or four person games against loose cannons.
So last week I played in the first organized game I was able to make with about 12 people (I was one of three non-googlers, the other two being wives who were brought along). I came in third and won $60.
I played again this week, came in first, and won $160.
Tonight I played in two games and walked out with another $160.
All told (minus buy-ins), I've won $300 in the past two weeks (not taking into account I was down between $60 and $100 for the first few games I played in).
So, what's my problem? I'm now going to lose, hard. And the worst part is, I'll still be up significantly. I'm supposed to learn to STOP gambling, not that I'm damned good at it and should keep it up!
I guess this is how traders feel, even if they lose this one, they've still won.
Damnit, I need to stop gambling!
On the other hand, I've now got $300 to spend on furnishing my brand new place =)
Of course, I was supposed to go to bed early tonight because I have things to do in the morning, but I figure winning $160 will make up for lost sleep :)
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