I decided to book a few days off work last week and am currently relaxing in a haven of roast dinners, hot baths and 60"s swing music - otherwise known as my parents house. I always find it strange but beautiful to return home... I feel like I could easily be 15 again (not that it was that long ago). Arguing with my brother, sitting around a dinner table every night, being brought a hot mug of tea in bed. It always makes me feel nostalgic for a childhood that has not long passed but seems a lifetime ago. I feel lucky to have such a caring family, it just sucks that I have moved away and don"t get to see them as much as I should.
A personal and albeit grandiose thought of mine recently is that I want to start treating those close to me better - my parents, my brother and my girlfriend. It is so easy to get consumed in work, poker and general day to day stuff while ignoring the things that matter the most. It"s not like I need a big overhaul, just a revaluation. I moved out nearly a year ago and haven"t really established a great lifestyle balance.. yet.
On a less profound note - I decided to go for a swim the other day. I have basically done zero excerise in the last 4 years and its another part of my life that I want to get right. I am still skinny as anything and seem to have such a quick metabolism but sure that won"t last for ever. So, not to do things lightly, I decided to swim a mile (roughly 64 lengths). I did 65 in lengths in roughly an hour, will time myself properly next time. I found it pretty tough, particularly after about 40 lengths but got through OK. It is something I am going to try and do regularly when I get back up to my place. I have never enjoyed the gym and, like many people, have wasted money when a new year comes around on memberships I am never going to use. I found my first swim really relaxing so going to give it a shot - at the moment will stick to 65 lengths and try and improve my times - next swim will be this afternoon.
Poker front, I haven"t been putting in tonnes of volume but still doing the online grind. In contrast to my opening paragraphs I may go for a big cash month of another 20K hands in November and try and get my bankroll continuing in the right direction. Not long till WCOAP and can add the 2 £15 DTD tourneys to my schedule to give me a 4 day schedule of potentially 6 tournaments.
Friday - Heads up
Friday - DTD £15
Saturday - Main Event
Sunday - 6 Max
Sunday - DTD £15
Monday - Omaha
Lots of potential in there and like every player - will be dreaming of that one time...
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