1 Week to Spring Break!!

Date: Fri, Mar 5, 2010 Internet Live Tournament

I can't wait. I've been literally counting down the days. It's been a long and cold winter up here. Going to a military college hasn't been exactly easy either but it has been well worth it and very rewarding at times. I have 12 classes to go until I graduate. Spring of 2011! My younger brother, Drewski, will graduate this Spring, unfortunately before me. Hopefully, I'll beat the youngest, aka Pigga, to graduation. No rush anyways in this economy, except in the eyes of my parents of course.

I will have some free time to play poker over break. Over christmas break I didn't do so well as some of you might remember and as my graph indicates. However, I'm still learning, and I play to have fun and get better. Winning will come to me eventually. I have a couple hundred left online so I will be able to spend some time on the felt when I get back which will be fun. More importantly, I'm looking forward to spending some time with my family, friends, and my little boo dog Buddy-Boo!

Here are my results according to OPR and sharkscope. They aren't very impressive but I'm working at improving my game and managing my emotions better. Notice the 815 games, with an average ROI of 7%, which isn't too bad I suppose. Yet I'm still negative $19 overall, and my playing form is labeled "tilt". I need to stop impulsively buying in at high stakes after I lose a couple SNGs and stop focusing on short-term results. I need to work on my discipline and self-control, and I will become more successful in life and on the tables.

“With self-discipline most anything is possible.”

-Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President

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Blizzard

Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2010 Internet Live Tournament

It hasn't stopped snowing here and there's probably at least a foot or two on the ground so far. It's not too cold though so I can't complain. It's actually pretty scenic as well. Do you remember hearing about the Somali pirates hijacking that ship in the news a while ago? The captain of the boat that was hijacked came to speak here yesterday. His name is Captain Richard Phillips. He was a very good speaker and talked about the hijacking and getting rescued by the navy seals. It was pretty interesting. You should check out the story if you haven't heard about it. The best part about his story was when he talked about the seals sniping three pirates at once while he dove for the deck to avoid the gunfire. Pretty amazing story if you ask me.



Not much else is new really. A lot of work to do. I have an accounting exam friday, research proposal due monday, 20-page report due monday, and an economics test monday. I then have a stats midterm on wednesday, production management test on thursday, and a management exam on thursday. Next week will be crazy. I'm hoping to find time to go to the hockey playoff game this weekend as well and I need to stop playing dota so much...

Not much new on the poker front either. I haven't played any poker since christmas break actually. I have been following my friend/poker mentor Weassy_e on his conquest to dominate the micro cash games on ub. He has done fairly well recently. According to PTR, he's up a little bit overall and doing well at the lower stakes (the 86,135 is hands played for that level).

WEASSY_E's Results by Game Stake

$0.25/$0.5 NLH SH

86,135

$1,504

He hasn't done as well at $0.50/$1 but I'm sure he will eventually. He will make a couple grand in rakeback this month thanks to rakebrain and putting in a lot of volume. He'll probably finish in the top ten in the cereus rake race which will probably add another $500 or so to his roll. Nice work weasel! Way to stick it out and overcome the variance with volume.

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Texas Hold ’Em is so 2008

Date: Sun, Feb 21, 2010 Internet Live Tournament

The following article was recently published on my college's website documenting the research I've been working on. I've removed the names to maintain anonymity and to keep the integrity of the research intact.

With student help, business department launches gambling research project

Texas Hold ’Em is so 2008.

At ******* University, the hot way to gamble is through ********, a student-only slot machine website offering more than $3,000 in prize money. Every student starts with 500 free credits. If their luck turns sour, they can earn more by giving volunteer hours.

“It’s pretty fun,” said freshman ********. “The way they have it set up, there are four rooms you can gamble in and they’re named after four different buildings on campus.”

Students choose a $1-, 50- or 25-cent bet in credits before spinning. “I’ve probably spun it close to 500 times,” said *********, who has 515 credits after many ups and downs. “It’s pretty addicting.”

While ********* is a fun game for students, it is also a serious research project conducted by Business Management Prof. ******** and other ********* faculty. Students are told upon registration that they are participating in a study of the ways people use Internet gambling sites. The research project, which was approved by the ******** University Human Subjects in Research Committee, focuses on consumer behavior. Games are a mechanism to collect data to study psychological and neuropsychological theories.

The mechanism could be anything—L.L. Bean catalogs or World of Warcraft-style multiplayer online games—********explained. Gambling was a good fit for ******** because college-aged students would welcome a chance to win money and are likely to gamble more than other population groups.

******** began this research while working on his doctoral thesis at the University of ********. When he set out to conduct research at ********, he turned to students for help. From the student body, ******** recruited ********, a sophomore Information Security major, and SlickHook, a junior who studies business management.

******** updated the computer code for the website, transforming some complicated ideas into a usable, reliable interface. He came highly recommended when ******** was searching campus for assistance.

******** is mostly a self-taught computer programmer, and he said he learned some time management skills while working on ********. He spent much of his winter break working on the project, and rushed to iron out minor problems before the February 2010 launch of the site.

“It’s good for my resume,” said ********. “I am being monetarily compensated, which I’m happy about. I like to be able to help people out with these kinds of things.”

******** called him a tremendous help.

“Our student skill level was able to do what commercial providers do,” said ********. “We had gone outside to some commercial vendors. What ******** is doing is better and quicker and more confidential and proprietary than if we were using commercial vendors ... They told me, ‘You’ve got a good resource there [in ********].’”

It is important that contributors maintain strict confidentiality about the details of the research to maintain data integrity. Secrecy must be maintained until the site is shut down and prize money awarded at the end of summer.

SlickHook also proved to be a valuable team member. Prior to ******** University, SlickHook was a big fan of online gambling. He also has played cards for as long as he can remember. “At family events, we played cribbage and scat and poker,” he said. “It was a great way to socialize and have fun.”

He never thought his gambling experience would prove useful to his education, but that’s precisely what happened. ******** met ******** as a student in his class in the fall 2009 semester.

“As I got to know [********] a little better, we got to talking about some of the research he’s done. That sparked an opportunity for me,” he said. “I jumped at the opportunity to be able to work with him.”

SlickHook strategized ways to make the game more appealing to students, including a suggestion to spread the prize money out over a larger group of winners, rather than consolidate it among top competitors. “People have a better chance of winning money,” he said. “I think that will mean we will have more students playing.”

SlickHook also proposed putting up a leader board to tap into students’ competitiveness and let them know where they stand in the rankings.

Beginning in the fall, ******** will begin data analysis. He will be looking for relationships between betting behavior and risk predictors, and he may conduct further research with some of the students who demonstrated high-risk behavior.

SlickHook plans to apply for one of ********’s summer research grants, and hopes to use data collected through ********.

“I always imagined in a lot of graduate programs, older students and professors would be conducting this kind of research,” said SlickHook. “I didn’t realize this happened on the undergraduate level, and that undergraduate students could work with professors on research. It’s pretty exciting that this stuff can be published.”

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DOTA

Date: Sat, Feb 13, 2010 Internet Live Tournament

As I write this post, I am being serenaded by my "rook" sisters. They are both singing and one is playing the guitar. I won't lie, looks can be deceiving and they are actually pretty good. It's a nice surprise, as most nights here in the barracks can be pretty depressing and disheartening. The music lifts my spirits and puts a smile on my face.

Things have been going pretty well so far this semester. I haven't been studying as much as I should, but I've kept up in my classes pretty well. I also had a good day today. I was up early for a long PT session with my platoon, which always feels good afterward. I got some schoolwork done (although there's always more to do), and I also got a couple games of DOTA in which is always fun. If you don't know what DOTA is, it is a side game of Warcraft 3. My brothers always play it, and I finally decided to give it a shot. Haven't stopped playing since. I don't have my xbox up here so no modern warfare for me, and I haven't been playing any poker either so this is a fun way to burn some time.



Anyways, I have been spending a lot of time on 2+2 and discussing poker with a friend and mentor. He gets pretty discouraged at times because of the variance involved in the game. He is always analyzing his stats and talking about how he is way below his expected winnings. Being down 10 buy-ins over 30,000 hands can be discouraging, but I feel like it's pretty damn standard in this game. He is a smart guy and a solid poker player. I'm sure he will overcome these setbacks and will continue to be a profitable player in the long run.

It's really hard for new players and players who are learning the game to continue to play when they have such setbacks. I've come close to giving up and throwing in the towel myself. I've even removed the software a couple times from my computer. When real money is involved, it's hard not to look at your results on a day-to-day, week-to-week basis. However, I remind myself it is a hobby and winning money is just another aspect to it. I feel like I'm getting better at controlling my emotions and managing my bankroll, which I think is the most important part of this game.

Nothing else is new really. Looking forward to the sun and the warm weather. I go on Spring Break in a month, and I'm counting down the days! I've been working on the research project with my professor and it's coming along quite nicely. We have around 90 participants and around 50,000 imported spins on the slot machines. We are aiming for around 300 entrants though, so we have some marketing we need to do over the next couple of weeks. I also need to submit a proposal to the college for additional research to be conducted over the summer. I want to take classes as well, so I'm hoping I can balance the two. Well that's about it. I like ending some of my posts with quotes as you might know, so here's one that's applicable to both your life and the tables.

"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value."
- Albert Einstein

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Back to the College Grind

Date: Sat, Jan 23, 2010 Internet Live Tournament

Back to the grind. Hooah. It's been a tough week after such a long break. I went from sleeping in everyday, lounging around, playing MW2, poker, spending time with family and friends and now I'm back to the real world. I now wake up at 0530 everyday and spend my time going to classes, drilling, cleaning my room, marching around with my platoon, spending time in the library, studying, and a bunch of other fun stuff. At least I'm being productive again and I'm on track to get this damn bachelors degree eventually. Anyways, a couple months more of winter and the weather will get nice again and all will be well.

I've also been working on some research with my marketing professor, a neuro-psychiatrist, and a computer programmer on a study involving gambling, impulsivity, and the potential for impulsive people to get addicted to gambling, drugs, and alcohol. The research will be conducted by analyzing data gathered by a program which allows students to play slot machines which can pay out real money. The software was developed by the programmer specifically for this study. In exchange for playing, students will need to do volunteer work to get credits to play. There is a prize-pool of around $3,000 and 100 spots pay. This should spark some interest for some broke and debt-ridden college kids.

The data will include how long people played, how long their playing sessions were, how much they've won or loss, among other variables. Also, those students who are found to be more "impulsive" then others will also be able to get wired up at the lab here on campus. We will be able to study their brain patterns while playing to see if there is any correlations there as well. It is known that dopamine is a neurotransmitter which is linked to physiological processes like pleasure and addiction (gambling, food, sex, drugs, etc). It will be interesting to learn more about this. I haven't gotten too many of the details yet as we are just gearing up for the launch of this project. I will keep you updated on how it goes.



This study is especially interesting to me as I am quite an impulsive person, and I've dealt with some addiction issues in my life. Maybe if I get a better understanding of what is happening and how to prevent impulsive decisions, I could manage my bankroll better and learn to become a better poker player. Currently on Sharkscope, I have played 815 games, with an average ROI of 7%, yet I'm negative $19 in overall profit, and my playing form is labeled "tilt". Obviously I have trouble managing my emotions and not impulsively buying in at high stakes when my bankroll can't afford it. This is something I need to work on. I need to work on my discipline and self-control, and I will become more successful in life and on the tables. Over and out.

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2010 Time to Buck Up

Date: Fri, Jan 1, 2010 Internet Live Tournament

Happy New Year! Au revoir 2009 and Bonjour 2010. Not to be a braggart or anything but I've done a complete turn around in my life over the last couple months, and I'm pretty fucking proud of the fact. I went from a lazy and jaded stoner to a 4.0 college student at a military college. The transformation has not been easy but has been well worth it despite the difficulties. I have given up a lot of bad habits and have stopped being so damn self-indulgent. This has been the hardest thing I've gone through in my entire life but I will continue down this path as its working out for me.

New Years Day is also my birthday. 23 years old. Imagine that. I'm just a little kid still but feel like I'm getting old. I had a nice day yesterday skiing with my two brothers, Goldie Locks and Pigga. We ripped up the mountain and had a lot of laughs out on the slopes. Today, I went bowling with my family and friends and went out to dinner afterward. To make the bowling more interesting, my old man, Pops, decided to get scratch tickets for the winners because we are a competitive lot. I couldn't hit a pin the first round but led my team to a victory the second round. $2 scratch ticket turned into a $53 prize. Small yet satisfying, better then I've been doing on the tables lately anyways.



I also watched the Bruins in the Winter Classic today as they played the Flyers outside at Fenway Park. Now this is a pretty big deal as outdoor NHL games are a rare occurence. The Bruins were lucky enough to host the game this year. It was pretty cool and reminds me where this wonderful game originated, the frozen ponds of the great outdoors. I love playing pond hockey and have played it since I was a little kid with Goldie Locks and Pigga. Anyways, the Bruins came from behind and beat the Flyers 2-1 in overtime. They even stopped the game in the 3rd period to play "Sweet Caroline" as the Red Sox do every game for the 7th Inning Stretch. Nice win and nice way to wrap up the year!

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Playing Slightly Stoopid

Date: Wed, Dec 23, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

I played a couple games over the past couple days and I've just done awful. I mean I've completely thrown my bankroll management guidelines right out the window and my minuscule bankroll along with it I played a variety of $1.10 and $3.25 45-player turbos and lost most of them. My ROI is dropping, my overall profit was cut in half, and my form is currently "Super Tilt" on Sharkscope.

It's tough when I have such a small bankroll to follow 100+ buyin guidelines when I just don''t enjoy the micro stakes. With a bankroll under $100 maybe I shouldn't even be playing 45 player turbos. Maybe I should go back to STTs to build the roll again. Looking back, I shouldn't have cashed out my roll a month or so ago. It took a while to grind up a couple hundred playing micros and I don't know if I'm ready to go through it all again right now. I know patience and having calm emotions are key when playing at the micro level to survive the variance and grind. I think I'm going to take a break from the tables for a little while. God only knows how long that will last but when I come back, I need to ignore my short-term results and play smarter with a little fucking discipline.

I will be following Jennifear's bankroll chart when I start playing again because I obviously can't handle making bankroll guidelines in my own...

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One of a Kind

Date: Sun, Dec 20, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

I just finished reading Stu Ungar's biography One of a Kind. My friend dropped the book off the other day, and I didn't put it down until I finished it. Stu Ungar was arguably the best gin player to have ever walked this planet and was one of the best poker players ever as well. My eyes were glued to the pages as I got a very interesting insight into Ungar's tragic life. I really enjoyed the Comeback Kid's personal views and accounts of his life. Stu started gambling and betting on sports at a young age in his father's bar and continued to crave that action throughout the rest of his life. He went on the achieve great success in his life, winning multiple WSOP Championships and numerous other wins amounting to millions of dollars.

I can relate to parts of Stu's life which is somewhat unsettling. I can remember moments in my life where I craved the action just as he did. Obviously my poker skills aren't even remotely close to his but I can relate to that addictive thinking where nothing seems to satisfy and you always want more and more. It is crazy to think how Stu would win a big tournament and then immediately go and spend it all on blackjack, sports betting, or at the race tracks. He did not know how to manage his money and couldn't save anything. But money didn't matter to him, it was just paper. What did matter to him was the thrill of winning and the feelings that went with it.

Unfortunately for Stu, he let his demons get the best of him and died broke in a run-down motel outside Vegas. He couldn't overcome his addictions despite the constant support of friends, family, and those around him. I have been fortunate enough to overcome similar problems and hope to continue down the path I'm on in life. It would be nice to be a world famous card shark with a great deal of fame, fortune, and women but I guess I'm content for the time-being to be a broke college student/ break-even micro stakes grinder.



Happy Holidays to you all.

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RakeBrain Gets a Makeover

Date: Sat, Dec 19, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

A great site gets an early Christmas present - a holiday makeover. The new update features improved stats, an improved layout, and a better site design. For all you poker players out there, if you're playing without rakeback, you are missing out on a lot of money that you deserve! These massive poker sites make a killing off of your hard-earned money everytime you sit down and play. For SNG players, you usually spend anywhere from 10 to 20% of your buyin on rake each game. There is a rake calculator on RakeBrain's site as well which can show you how much $ you can earn at various stakes based on how much volume you play and for how long you grind. It's essential to get rake back in order to survive variance and profit over the long run. Anyways, Happy Holidays to you all and good luck on the tables!

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St. Barbara's Day

Date: Sat, Dec 5, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

Last night, the campus echoed with repeated blasts from three howitzers, as part of the annual observance of Saint Barbara's Day. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, the story goes something like this:

According to legend, Saint Barbara was the beautiful daughter of a heathen named Dioscorus, who lived near Nicomedia in Asia Minor. Because of her beauty and fearful that she be demanded in marriage and taken away from him, he jealously shut her in a tower to protect her from the outside world.

During his absence, Barbara heard the teachings of Christ and spent much of her time in contemplation, gradually accepting the Christian faith. Upon his return, Barbara’s father was infuriated when she acknowledged that she was a Christian. Dioscorus dragged his daughter before the Prefect of the province, who decreed that she be tortured and put to death by beheading. Her own father carried out the death sentence. On his way home, he was struck by lightening and his body consumed by fire.

Saint Barbara lived and died about 300 AD. The legend of the lightning bolt striking down her father caused her to be regarded as the patron saint in time of danger from thunderstorms, fire, and sudden death. When gunpowder made its appearance in the Western world, Saint Barbara was invoked in aid against accidents resulting from the explosions, since some of the earlier artillery pieces had a bad habit of blowing up instead of firing their projectile.

My university's artillery company put on the performance. It was pretty motivating. During the firing, multiple rounds were fired in tune with AC/DC's "For Those About to Rock". The celebration was, quite literally a "blast." Anyways, only two more weeks of classes and finals and I'll be done for the semester. Almost there, just got to finish strong! I will be back home hitting the tables before I know it. Can't wait!

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Thanksgiving

Date: Fri, Nov 27, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

I love Thanksgiving. Food, family, and football. Ah, nothing really compares to it in life. I am truly grateful for being blessed with a wonderful family and of course my little Buddy Boo. I would be completely lost without them. It was really nice spending this past week sleeping in, relaxing, and being away from college. I wish it would have lasted a little longer but Christmas Break will be here before I know it.

I also enjoyed playing some cards this week. I played with my old man and my two brothers in a home game. Unfortunately, I lost and didn't hear the end of it. I did dominate in cribbage however. Undefeated all week. I actually enjoyed playing poker with Pops and watching him play ultra-turbo lotteries on FTP too. He floats around $100 and does alright despite his lack of bankroll management. I wonder how many players like that exist. People who play for fun, to gamble, to waste a little time every now and then. That's probably where most sharks make their money.



I was also fortunate enough to get invited to a UB Freeroll hosted by Rakebrain. Thank you for the rakeback and allowing me to play in it! It was fun. There was around 180 people with a $5,000 prize pool. I finished in 22nd for $35. I probably played a little too tight at the end and should have been more aggressive when the blinds got big. I misplayed a couple hands and ended up losing when my AQ lost to 9-10 preflop. Anyways, I had fun, talked some strategy with Pops, and made a decent little run at it.

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Hooah

Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

It's been a long semester. I've had a lot of early morning PT sessions, long ruck marches, formations, and classes. I've followed more rules then I thought could possibly exist and have been "bloused" or yelled at more then any of my other platoon buddies. But I've finally earned the title of "Cadet" here at school. More specifically, I'm now a "Private" and no longer a "recruit". There was a big ceremony the other night, with cannon blasts, music, and speeches. It was pretty motivating and I am man enough to admit that I shed a couple tears. My cadre staff presented me with my new rank and insignia. This may not seem significant to any of you but it's one of the proudest accomplishments of my life. I've earned some privileges as well such as talking outside, not marching in the gutter, and not wearing my "rook" cover. These may seem small and unimportant to you, but I appreciate them nonetheless.

I'm doing well in my classes, I haven't missed a single class all semester, I'm a couple days away from three full months of sobriety, and I'm getting back in shape physically and mentally. It hasn't been an easy ride here, and I've had my ups and downs like your bankrolls, but I'm still on track. Looking back at where my life was before and where I am now just amazes me. I've even been talking with professors about doing research over the summer. I have a couple more days until Thanksgiving break and then just a couple more weeks and the semester will be over. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family and friends. I'm not looking forward to a long, cold winter but I will get through this!

"Poker reveals to the frank observer something else of import—it will teach him about his own nature. Many bad players do not improve because the cannot bear self-knowledge."
-David Mamet

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Updated Stats

Date: Sun, Nov 1, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

I finally played a little poker this weekend on my mid-semester break for the first time in over 2 months and with a couple months of sobriety under my belt. I played 8 $6.50 45 man turbos. I won 1, bubbled 1, finished 9th in one, and didn't do very well in the others. My game needs a lot of improvement still. It felt good to have an overall winning session however.

I also cashed out $420 tonight which feels pretty good although my poker bankroll is basically back at zero. This will be alright for the time being as I really don't have the time to play cards right now, and I need to focus on my classes which will be much more profitable for me in the long run.

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Sleeping Under the Stars

Date: Sun, Oct 11, 2009 Internet Live Tournament

50 days of sobriety today. My first day was the day I arrived here and here I am today, alive and still kicking. Time has gone by pretty fast here so far. This weekend wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be either. Things I learned this weekend: how to shoot a m16, how to fire an AT4, how to setup a claymore, how to avoid getting shot at by paintballs, how to throw hand grenades, how to chew tobacco, squad tactics, how to setup an ambush, among some other fun stuff. I probably shouldn't get into too much detail or else the Army will come hunting me down. Things I didn't enjoy: the rain, the cold, the food, and the stupidity of some of my peers, which was actually humorous at times. For example, watching the heavyweights waddle around and get sprayed with paintballs was somewhat amusing, as was watching this incompetent know-it-all who kept telling people what to do only to trip and fall on his face as he was sprinting up a hill. He proceeds to get carried off with a bloody mouth and rewarded with stitches and a trip to the hospital. Is it bad if I find laughter in other peoples misery? I could care less honestly. Karma at work anyhow I suppose.



All in all it wasn't a bad weekend despite the MREs (my friend had an ant crawl out of his unopened bag of raisins) and the thousand pound ruck sacks (the strap on mine broke) I had to march around in. Saturday night, after a long day of learning, hiking, and trying to stay warm, I got to sit down around the fire with my fellow cadets and enjoyed eating hot dogs over the fire while we shared stories. Misery definitely enjoys company. Afterward, I curled up in my sleeping bag in the freezing cold and stretched out on the mountain side. The sleeping bags are designed to keep you warm in up to negative 40 degrees weather and I was pretty damn comfortable in mine, despite the rocks and sticks digging into my back. It was a pretty clear night as well and it was actually pretty nice staring up at the stars as I feel asleep.

I'm almost done with all my rookie training here in the corp of cadets. I'm looking forward to being recognized and gaining some simple pleasures most of you take for granted, like talking to my peers, using a cell-phone, walking around like normal people instead of marching in the gutters, etc. I think it will happen around Thanksgiving time, which will be nice anyways because I have a week off from school then as well. I'm also going home this weekend and the last weekend of October.

Its been nice talking with my friends and family although its hard to when I have limited phone privileges. Its especially nice talking to my Grandmother, despite the fact she tends to repeat herself and forget what she said earlier. My parents were down in North Carolina for a wedding this weekend and my Uncle J came up to look after Buddy for me. Uncle J is the man! You should have seen the party he threw for me for my 18th birthday. My poker mentor knows what I'm talking about. I don't remember much of that night but I remember having fun until I woke up the next morning in a puddle of my puke on J's futon I ruined. I still need to get him a new one...Anyways, I think Uncle J is applying for grad school soon and wants to become a CPA. Proud of him. Thanks J for looking after Buddy and for all the good times we had back in the day!

On a darker note, I have a friend who I grew up playing lacrosse and football with and went to school with. He's currently in the hospital in a coma and has been for the past week. He has a condition called AVM which causes severe braining in his brain and has been in the hospital since a football game this past Sunday. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. I truly hope he pulls through and stays strong.

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