I wasn't feeling great after work on Thursday, I felt exhausted and as I am still recovering from having tonsillitis last week I'm definitely not 100%, but after taking Bobby (my gorgeous Victorian Bulldog) out for a long walk I got my second wind and headed in for a session.
I got into a game at around 10pm and played until 2:30am, I was very conscious that I had to be at work at 8am the next day, and I didn't want to be too tired or get ill again due to fatigue.
I want to have a good balance, I don't want my work to suffer while I pursue my quest to grow my bankroll, having peace of mind and not worrying about issues which may arise at work due to my lack of focus or commitment is priceless.
Unfortunately I got stuck in a pretty slow game, with one too many shallow stacks, and could not get much going, losing about £50.
One hand of slight interest, or one hand which I thought I should not have played!
Villain is a semi competent TAG, bought in for £200, and has been somewhat active. He has opened in late position several times prior to this hand.
Folds around to him on the button, he opens to £3, small blind calls, I squeeze to £12 with A8. Villain calls, small blind folds. Flop Kxx, I bet £15, villain calls. Turn J, I check fold to a £30 bet.
I was a little bit frustrated to have lost £27 with such a shitty hand for no apparent reason, giving light action in any of these high rake games let alone in a slow, shallow game where getting unstuck might be harder is definitely not a good idea! But meh, it happened.
As a point of interest, I really felt this guy was floating me and just wanted to get into an ego battle with me, but I did not accept his invitation (even though I instigated it by 3 betting in the first place!).
I get it a lot, I get into a game, I may be active or not, some guys who consider themselves "good"(but in reality have several big fundamental leaks in their game, as well as really not getting what poker is all about), notice I know what I am doing, and go out of their way to play pots with me, or make moves on me for absolutely no reason. Its so dumb. I have the awareness to pick up on these guys and will make the necessary adjustment in coming sessions!
Feeling optimistic and focused, looking forward to a strong session tonight.
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