Poker = LIFE

Did it ever cross your mind that poker can be compared or related to anything in life?

I know that for some, poker IS their life. But some wouldn't understand.

The best thing that can happen is to be sitting with some really good people over beer talking about poker plus life in general. Yeah, that's no mistake, we talk about poker then later on we ventured to lovelife, family, friends and almost anything that clouds our tilted heads. Imagine hearing someone telling you that your breakup story is like going all in with K-K... you did the right thing. But when you lose with an A-4 when the A comes out in the river, it's not your fault.

Damn, are we thinking too much about poker?

Nah! I'd rather take that than hanging out with people who can't bear to hear us talk about poker. Some really don't get what we are talking about, no matter how we try to explain in plain English. Some wouldn't want to understand since for them, poker is gambling. Or those who thinks that we are just fanatics of the Celebrity Poker shown on TV.

Forgive them, for they do not know what they are talking about...

Damn, that felt ain't as cozy as it looks! But they don't know.

They don't know why there are people like us who think about poker most of the time, conntinuosly trying to improve our game, learn more and play a lot of hands.

But enough of those peeps who wouldn't understand. You are reading this because you know poker. And that you are a poker addict, too, like me! :-D


So now, let's get psychological about this... I came across a site that explains human nature and poker...

THE SEVEN STAGES OF AK
Psychologists often refer to the 7 stages of grief that accompany any significant loss in an individual's life. We certainly think AK qualifies, and know the stages all too well:
1) Denial: "There's no way I could've missed the flop. They were suited. I can call here, I probably still have the best hand. Shoot, I should raise to narrow the field"
2) Anger: "I raised preflop. The board is 239. What the fuck are they calling on? Oh, now they're re-raising me? Well, we'll fucking see about that. Fine, your 23o hit? Congrat-u-fucking-lations. Cap!"
3) Guilt: "Man, I missed the turn and they're still betting into me. I am such a terrible player. I should really let go of this hand. Let go if it, dumbass. Let go. See, this is why you never make money at poker because you can't lay a hand down you stupid fuck JUST FOLD."
4) Depression: "Call"
5) Forgiveness: "It's ok, you have to look that guy up every once in a while with A high. He might've been on AQ or AJ, and you would've had the best hand then. It's good for your table image anyhow. People won't mess with you now.
6) Acceptance: "Ok, next time I'll just limp and see a flop."
7) Recovery: "Hey, AKs, alright - RAISE!"

taken from http://www.parttimepoker.com/poker-humor/misc/7stages-AK.htm

Nice game

Wow! This week's BBC5 was such an intense game. I wasn't in the finals but man, it's a really nice game!

Che and I were saying, we are watching a great poker game LIVE!

And I've gotta give my salute to those guys in the money and the winner. I thought it was his lucky night. But when he slow played a set that wins the game, I knew he's got game! It takes more than luck to win against 25 good poker players... And not to mention Barb was there! Dang she IS good!

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Awww... I feel bad we missed the JGPT Saturday game. This might mean I gave up my seat on the 3rd place spot. Oh well, things we've gotta sacrifice for the sake of moving to our own place. But above it all, we miss our friends...