Enough!

Fuck SNG's. I played them pretty solidly for about 3 days, and made like 14 bucks. Obviously, there is a learning curve that I must overcome, as there is definitely a specific correct way to play them, but frankly it doesn't make a whole lot of sense for me to try and do it right now. I'm moving across the continent in 3 weeks, and to dick around and try to experiment with something new is asinine. I should just grind away at the ring games and mtts, where I know I'm profitable. Yesterday, I decided to go back to boring old $50 nl, played for like 3 hours and made about 2 buy ins pretty easily, so that's probably where I'll be devoting most of my time for the next month or so - gotta just grind away and save some cash.

As far as the journey west, I'm pretty sure I have an apartment lined up, but more importantly, I have a travel partner! I sent out a bulletin on MySpace looking for someone to make the drive with me, and the one serious response I got was from one of my best friends from high school, Mike. He and I hadn't really kept in touch that well, and I was a bit nervous at the thought of spending a week on the road with someone I hadn't spoken to in years, but once we spoke on the phone, it was just like old times. In fact, I'm actually even more excited to go now than before, since he has made the trip before, and knows of some great sights to see along the way. Also, Mike is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Foremost, he's an artist, and a phenomenal one at that. I'm not sure as I'd be able to describe his work properly, but let's just say it's H.P. Lovecraft meets Clive Barker meets George Romero. Try to imagine that sort of imagery seasoned with anti-establishment politics and smart social commentary. Fucking amazing. He does a ton of artwork for punk and metal bands, and has actually made quite a name for himself internationally, and makes a living off of his work - I'll try to post an example or two in my next entry. He is also one of the most experienced travelers I know, and at just 28 years old has spent a ton of time in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa and has already amassed a lifetimes worth or stories and experience. Oh, and did I mention he is Vegan and Straight-Edge? This means he does not ingest meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs of any kind. All things that I've consumed while writing this entry. I jest, of course, but his principled lifestyle, coupled with my laid back lunacy should prove to be quite the combination, and I predict world domination by Day 3.