Bodonkey Victory

I have finally taken down a blogger tournament. It was also the smallest one I think I have played, but satisfying nonetheless. If you are unfamiliar the Bodonkey is a private blogger tournament on Bodog setup by Smokkee. As Hoy commented now I need to win one on a real site. The Bodonkey has a great overlay where they give an extra $600 in tourney credits. If you haven't played it you are missing out on the best value tournament online.

2008 Poker Goals

I had been reading some other blogs and their poker goals and thought it would be a good idea to make some of my own. I came up with a pretty optimistic list for myself, but I hope it is reasonable and hope even more to achieve everything on my list. And in no particular order:

1. Increase my bankroll to $10,000.
2. Try at least 1 bracelet race on Full Tilt.
3. Profit from Blogaments for the year.
4. Play some live cash at a casino.
5. Take a shot at $1000 nl online.

I really do hope that I can increase my bankroll significantly and $10k seems like a nice goal. I also promised my wife that I would take out $2k if (when) I hit $6k so the goal is kind of $12k. I plan to experience the WSOP someday so why not try to experience some this year. As far as profiting from the blogaments it is really that I would like to play them a lot, but if I keep losing $ I'll end up playing a lot less.

I have never played poker at a casino (with exception of $3/$6 on a cruise ship, but not for long) and I think that sucks. I don't live close to any at all, but at the same time Atlantic City is still only 5 hours away.

And as far as taking a shot at $1000nl I just think it would do wonders for my poker mind to play for a lot more than I ever have before. I appreciate and try to stick with good bankroll habits, but I also think taking a shot above your limits once in a while is good.

Good luck to everyone in 2008.

BFFB Was Good to Me

I got 3rd overall and 2nd in the BFFB TOC. I really enjoyed Fantasy Sports Live and the BFFB this NFL season. I really look forward to next year. I ended up making about $200 which is nice. I did well in my other fantasy leagues this year as well. I don't know what the $ won is yet, but it should be positive for all the rest besides the BFFB as well.

I really wished I had told my fellow fantasy guys about Fantasy Sports Live. I rally don't know what I was thinking. I'll have to become an affiliate and send an email around to everyone before next year.

Much thanks to Blinders for putting it together.

Lack of Posting and More

Well obviously I have not posted anything in a while. So many days go by that I think of something to write about, but when I get home I either put it off or forget about it. I plan on posting a few of these today while I'm waiting for tonight's Riverchasers.

I'll never be the kind of blogger who posts everyday (or weekday) like Hoy, but I really would like to post more. I especially like to post about poker because it makes me think through some things more than I already do.

I bought an XBOX 360 for myself this past weekend. My friends were all very excited since most of them are on Live nearly everyday. I got Madden, FIFA and Call of Duty 4. It will surely take some time away from poker, but hopefully only enough to not get burnt out and take some time away.

I'll post some more today, but I'll separate the posts some.

Edit: I guess the other post actually ended up before this one.