So this week has been amazing so far and I just thought I would write a little update. My life since around the time of the last blog has totally changed and I'm so thankful to be on a life upswing again. Since I'm all about poker again I decided it would be in my best interest to enlist the help of someone who can help me at a specific game. I met with Bfizz11 this week and discussed moving in with him and getting some coaching at 180 mans. Brian is the biggest winner this year at them and is also having a very good year at MTT's as well. I really like his level of motivation and where his head is at.
http://bfizz11.com/
So I shall be moving to Dallas/Fort Worth for some time before going to Costa Rica next year. I also saw Imogen Heap in Dallas which was such an amazing set. Her music and the person I shared it with are very special moments in my life and I'm glad I got to see her again. The next day I took off to Austin to see Heap again and also visit some other poker pals there as well. Saw a great show again and actually met Imogen this evening which was such an amazing thing. Everyone wanted pictures and autographs but I simply wanted a hug from her. She was super sweet and truly is one of my favorite artist. It's so nice to tell someone who's songs you play day in and day out the affect they have on your life. Such a treat to meet the Heap!! Now I'm back in Houston and trying to get everything in order for the new life I will have. Decided to sell most of my stuff on Ebay and get into a backpack type of mode for the traveling I shall be doing next year. Don't really need much more then my laptop and clothing and I'm looking forward to starting over with a fresh slate. Really excited about where my life is at right now and I don't think I have ever been this happy. I see my goals super clearly and there is nothing that is going to stop me from meeting them.
"It's all happening"
Happy Trails
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Real Talk...
I would like to start by saying I hope I never come off boastful or bragging about my life as I honestly don't think I'm different or better. This is just how it is and I don't owe the page to anyone other then myself. Sure part of me has a public blog and twitter because I want someone to read it, but it's interesting to see what you write when you know someones reading it. Some evenings I have had way too good of a time and write all kinds of silliness that is honest and real for the moment on twitter. At times I read back and think I sound like a dick but it keeps me aware of the fact were all human. On that note if your still reading, I thank you for the time.
Working Out
It's all I do right now during the week and then I go and eat whatever during the weekend and drink like a champ.I eat super clean, take my supplements and workout everyday Monday through Friday assuming I made it home Sunday. I read/watch a lot of stuff on bodybuilding.com and if you ever decide to get healthy it's a wonderful place to start. I been really hard on myself as I spend all week on me doing good for my body and I trash it on the weekends. I still am making really good progress but being easier on myself is something I'm trying to work on. That being said I have gotten really serious with it and I designed a really freaking good diet, supplement stack and pretty sick workout routine all by myself. Learned little tricks from all the best people out there right now and combined into a truly amazing workout. Not trying to get big bulky but hard and lean sixpack, guy v. type and it's so cool to be walking a different path them most at the gym. Think most guys just workout and eat whatever and get "bigger" but not in the right ways. Gym is also one of the worst places to learn to workout and I'm thankful I always manage to find the best websites for everything. So if your into it or looking to get into it bodybuilding.com and t-nation.com are both legit places I owe a lot to.
Poker
Out of all the things I have done in my life, I love poker and how it mirrors it. It has it's ups and downs but if you make the right decisions over and over and learn from your mistake, you will always come out ahead.I will not lie I have been slacking as of late and I'm fine with that. I was more focused on myself and that's if anything is what I play for. The freedom to do whatever and wherever, such a beautiful thing really. I watched this amazing interview/story on Phil Ivey and it truly lit a fire under my ass again for poker.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4620789&categoryid=3060647
The man came from nothing but he had the dream and desire to make it happen. Now he truly has the sickest life and is the best poker player in the world. I was so inspired by this, I knew I had to get serious about poker again. My friend who I learned the most from and lived with in Austin (spacegravy) just started a training program in a sick house on the beach in Costa Rica.
http://spacegravypoker.com/
My other friends Matt and Mike are coaches as well and wonderful poker minds in their own right.To show people just how profitable the games still are Grayson emptied his account to $100 and is seeing how much he can make in a month. Inspired by this as well, I decided to do the same thing. I started today for an hour or so and had my internet go out for 25 mins. right when I got 20 tables going. When I got the games back up I had busted half my tables. Despite my setback and only playing for for an hour and a half I still made $12 bucks. Ship It! I plan on playing about 2500-3000 games this month so I can be back at my normal stakes by the time December rolls around. Also in January I plan on joining the guys in Costa Rica to grind my ass off like never before and make some serious moves. You should totally check out all their blogs on the site as they make for a good read. I will most likely keep up with with my twiiter as far as updates so check that out for the progress.
Life:
Been enjoying the shit out of it and lets just say most weekends my role models are Vince from Entourage and Hank Moody from Californication.
It's crazy how I have come full circle starting the year off with the idea of domestication. I can't even imagine going back into this mindset. The grass is truly always greener on the other side no matter what. The only thing I want sometimes is someone to listen to the silly shit I don't want to tell anyone else. Perhaps someone to hold close for a few moments but not cuddle the whole night cause it gets hot. The concept of holding someone in bed to the point of comfort but rolling over and not over doing it is a very delicate balance and a metaphor for being happy. I lost so much focus being caught up in the way someone made me feel I forgot I need nothing outside myself to truly make me happy. When you focus on yourself and make good healthy choices you invite good people in as well. I also quit drinking for a few weeks for a couple of reasons. I get stronger and gain more muscle every week but the body fat stays the same because of the weekends. I'm having a blast and work it all off but I want a sixpack before I leave for Costa Rica and I'm so fucking close! So no drinking for 3 weeks and perhaps the rest of the year so I can reach my goals. Also drinking like I used to and not listening to my body has gotten me fucked out of my mind some nights and with that come even worse choices (drugs,sex,waking up my car etc etc). These choices not only make my body feel like shit but affect my mindset in a negative way. So no drugs,no booze, eat clean, lots of poker, workout, breathe and focus. I promise you and myself that I will make sure I focus on the goals and reap the rewards of hard work and dedication.
Happy Trails
Working Out
It's all I do right now during the week and then I go and eat whatever during the weekend and drink like a champ.I eat super clean, take my supplements and workout everyday Monday through Friday assuming I made it home Sunday. I read/watch a lot of stuff on bodybuilding.com and if you ever decide to get healthy it's a wonderful place to start. I been really hard on myself as I spend all week on me doing good for my body and I trash it on the weekends. I still am making really good progress but being easier on myself is something I'm trying to work on. That being said I have gotten really serious with it and I designed a really freaking good diet, supplement stack and pretty sick workout routine all by myself. Learned little tricks from all the best people out there right now and combined into a truly amazing workout. Not trying to get big bulky but hard and lean sixpack, guy v. type and it's so cool to be walking a different path them most at the gym. Think most guys just workout and eat whatever and get "bigger" but not in the right ways. Gym is also one of the worst places to learn to workout and I'm thankful I always manage to find the best websites for everything. So if your into it or looking to get into it bodybuilding.com and t-nation.com are both legit places I owe a lot to.
Poker
Out of all the things I have done in my life, I love poker and how it mirrors it. It has it's ups and downs but if you make the right decisions over and over and learn from your mistake, you will always come out ahead.I will not lie I have been slacking as of late and I'm fine with that. I was more focused on myself and that's if anything is what I play for. The freedom to do whatever and wherever, such a beautiful thing really. I watched this amazing interview/story on Phil Ivey and it truly lit a fire under my ass again for poker.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4620789&c
The man came from nothing but he had the dream and desire to make it happen. Now he truly has the sickest life and is the best poker player in the world. I was so inspired by this, I knew I had to get serious about poker again. My friend who I learned the most from and lived with in Austin (spacegravy) just started a training program in a sick house on the beach in Costa Rica.
http://spacegravypoker.com/
My other friends Matt and Mike are coaches as well and wonderful poker minds in their own right.To show people just how profitable the games still are Grayson emptied his account to $100 and is seeing how much he can make in a month. Inspired by this as well, I decided to do the same thing. I started today for an hour or so and had my internet go out for 25 mins. right when I got 20 tables going. When I got the games back up I had busted half my tables. Despite my setback and only playing for for an hour and a half I still made $12 bucks. Ship It! I plan on playing about 2500-3000 games this month so I can be back at my normal stakes by the time December rolls around. Also in January I plan on joining the guys in Costa Rica to grind my ass off like never before and make some serious moves. You should totally check out all their blogs on the site as they make for a good read. I will most likely keep up with with my twiiter as far as updates so check that out for the progress.
Life:
Been enjoying the shit out of it and lets just say most weekends my role models are Vince from Entourage and Hank Moody from Californication.
It's crazy how I have come full circle starting the year off with the idea of domestication. I can't even imagine going back into this mindset. The grass is truly always greener on the other side no matter what. The only thing I want sometimes is someone to listen to the silly shit I don't want to tell anyone else. Perhaps someone to hold close for a few moments but not cuddle the whole night cause it gets hot. The concept of holding someone in bed to the point of comfort but rolling over and not over doing it is a very delicate balance and a metaphor for being happy. I lost so much focus being caught up in the way someone made me feel I forgot I need nothing outside myself to truly make me happy. When you focus on yourself and make good healthy choices you invite good people in as well. I also quit drinking for a few weeks for a couple of reasons. I get stronger and gain more muscle every week but the body fat stays the same because of the weekends. I'm having a blast and work it all off but I want a sixpack before I leave for Costa Rica and I'm so fucking close! So no drinking for 3 weeks and perhaps the rest of the year so I can reach my goals. Also drinking like I used to and not listening to my body has gotten me fucked out of my mind some nights and with that come even worse choices (drugs,sex,waking up my car etc etc). These choices not only make my body feel like shit but affect my mindset in a negative way. So no drugs,no booze, eat clean, lots of poker, workout, breathe and focus. I promise you and myself that I will make sure I focus on the goals and reap the rewards of hard work and dedication.
Happy Trails
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