Working The Micros Trying to Rebuild.

So I'm sitting here at home, having a beer, working the micros. Trying to get back to where I was before. I ran into some bank roll problems not so long ago and am trying to build back. I originally deposited $20 on Pacific and swore that would be the only deposit I would make. To date, it is. However, about a month ago that $20 (that was in the $200 range after a withdrawal) was in serious jeopardy of extinction.

I was playing in games slightly over my head when I was running bad, trying to "get it all back at once." Add to that pushing and trying to force marginal hands into good hands and second guessing my play. My execution was lacking and I found myself not "pulling the trigger" on several occasions. Lack of confidence can be a bitch. Because of my lack of execution I would then talk myself into making bad calls as I would assume a player "couldn't have that hand" when it was rather obvious he did.

SOOOOO, after taking some time off and venting to a few friends (plus a little confidence boost from two posters on my "home" forum) I have found myself playing some VERY solid poker as of late.

It's amazing how easy it is to take a bad beat or to clearly analyze a bad play when you are thinking clearly and running well. I played in a $1 +$.20 45 man SNG on Stars tonight and finished 3rd. I made one mistake and I can't even recall what that was now. I saved the HH so I guess I'll have to go back over it again. Anyway, third paid $7 and my BR could use that now.

I was VERY close to "throwing in the towel" on online poker. My strength has always been my reading opponents and their tendencies. While you can still do this online, it doesn't carry near the power as it does live. With a casino almost with-in walking distance I am now focusing on the goal of building the roll large enough to sit and play live on a regular basis. That is my new goal and one that I am shooting for the first of the year. Short term I just want to be back to where I was about 2 months ago. Playing $5 sng and $25 max NL, w/ a little $.25/$.50 O8 and $25 PLO thrown in for good measure.

We'll see how this persists. I am heading to Bloomington, IN tomorrow to spend time w/ my relatives. Much beer to be consumed and I have a smoked pork shoulder ready to go, mmmmm....PORK!

I'm tired and my buzz is gone.