Registered for PS WBCOOP

I have registered to play in the PokerStars World Blogger Championship of Online Poker! The WBCOOP is a free online Poker tournament open to all Bloggers, so register on WBCOOP to play.
Registration code: 297776

Generally speaking, I'm not thrilled with the times for these events.  Start times coincide with times when I need to pick up my pups from daycare or feed them.  In any event, I will still try to play, and I may even open up my range of events.  I am usually a NL player, but I may try to play the PLO and 8 Game if my schedule allows.

So far this month has been a negative month.  I have had only 2 min-cashes in MTTs so far.  The month would be a whole lot worse if I were not doing well in 9-handed cash games.  Perhaps it is due to less play on my part.  Also, I have been playing more on Absolute Poker to take advantage of rakeback.  Rakeback is something I should have taken advantage of long ago, but I guess better late than never.

I hope to see you fellow bloggers in the tourneys.

Happy 2010

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season.  Many people use the new year to make resolutions for the upcoming year, but I use this time of year to reflect on the past year. 

This year from a poker standpoint was good.  I increased my play significantly this year over prior years.  I steadily improved my ROI throughout the year by playing smarter and adhering to strict bankroll management.  From a professional standpoint, I started my own law practice after spending 8 1/2 years in mid-law, and I managed to reach my meager benchmarks.  From a personal standpoint, my 2 little pups continue to grow and provide me with daily joy, and my wife has put up with me for yet another year.   All in all 2009 was good.

As for 2010, I am hopeful that I can continue to play significant amounts of poker.  However, there will be some challenges at the beginning of the year.  For those entrepreneurs out there, you know that when you own a business, the revenue stream may not always be constant.  Well, 1Q 2010 revenues are starting to shape up, but they are not there yet.  If they don't get there, some difficult choices may need to be made.  Feeding the pups come first, and it may require taking money from the bankroll.  I would also like to continue working for myself, but we'll see if that remains possible.  This second year is make or break.  Now I see why most small businesses fail within the first 2 years.  Let's see what this new year brings.