This is a little insight into the world of "me" and also a reminder to other poker players with familys. Not many people get to know the real me as I have a rough and somewhat defensive exterior, probably to the point that some (if not all) may see me as arrogant and brash. It is never my intention but it is the way I come accross most times. But underneath that exterior is a sensitive, caring and somewhat shy person.
As you all know, my bankroll skills are non existent (at best!) and following a nice couple of results, I decided to splash out on a new motor. (After making sure we had enough for Christmas).
Truth be known, my new beamer was the driving force behind my recent result in the 30G. I was so focused on winning because I knew that would mean a new beamer for me. Selfish? A little maybe, but with the sale of our old car, a new leather 3 piece suite is to follow.
Since that result, and knowing I would be spending the money on a beamer, I have not had the money to play poker, online or live, and wont have for a few weeks after.
Have I missed it? Yes of course I have, but the loss of not playing poker does not even come close to the benefit I have had of spending time with Charmaine and the kids. Something that may have been missing in the past? Missing yes to a degree but not forgotten.
I am not a Christmas person, it has to be said, but this year I am looking foward to it alot. To seeing the kids with their pressie's, and after building everything that needs building, probably spending all day with Harry (5) on the xbox. Its a tough job but someone has to do it.
So, a reminder to all those that play poker and have a family, remember not to let the poker time eat away at the family time. It is easily done, I know. And although we (as the poker player) do not see much wrong with it, by trying to balance the time between the two, others may.
I will finish up by saying "Have a good one tomorrow one and all and a prosperous new year!"
PS : NO I havent been drinking. Yet!!!
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