Hey Hey Hey I finally made $10K!!!!

I finally reached a milestone profit. It has taken me about three years to grind $10,000. The first two years most of my winnings came from bonuses and rake backs and a smaller part from actually playing better than my opponents, well not playing quite as bad might be a more appropriate way to put it. For the last 6-8 months my play has gradually developed and I’ve been able to beat the SSNL (Small Stakes No Limit) for about 4-6 bb/100.

During the first 5 months of 2009 only 25% of my total winnings has come from bonus and rake backs. With the above in mind you might think that I’m a nitty coward who doesn’t have the balls to play at higher limits. While blushing a little I do agree with you tough big balls guys. But I have a few small words of defense:

- I don't have a bank roll for the higher stakes yet as most of the money won has been spent on Holidays, expensive car repairs and some other daily expenses. Not to much on booze and babes though my days will come!

- Yes, you are right if you think I’m probably “loosing” money by not playing a higher stake. I just feel that I have so many “beginners leaks” to be plugged before facing a little bit harder competition for twice the amount of $ I’m used to at NL25. That’s why I have hired a coach and found my self a poker buddy. Believe me when I say that I’ll be grinding the NL50 in September.

- If there is anyone out there who recently stepped up from NL$25 Full Ring to NL$50? I’d highly appreciate any tiny piece of advice!!

Last but not least...

Don’t neglect your prayers to the Poker Gods!