Last night was the 3rd annual Jeff Allen Birthday Texas Hold 'Em Tournament. This was the first year I decided to play, and I am so glad that I did. I didn't win anything, but I did a lot better than I hoped to do. My goal was to not be the first person out. I was the 5th person out at my table, and I lasted longer than my online poker addicted husband. Not too shabby considering how lowly I had set my personal bar for success. I won a few good hands and overall had a really great time. What took me out? I had 2 pair and my nemesis, Ryan, had a straight. He had been betting big on crap hands all night, so I called him with what I thought would be a sure fire winning hand. Oh well...c'est la vie!
I don't know why, but up until very recently I was super intimidated by Texas Hold 'Em. It seemed too tricky to figure out, I could never remember what consituted a good hand versus a bad hand, etc. After watching people play, and after I took part in a small tournament a month or so ago, I decided to go for it. Who else out there had a fear of Texas Hold 'Em only to find it not so bad once they gave it a shot?
Anyway, I am looking forward to my next chance at playing in a poker tournament. It's a really good time, even if you don't win the big prize. Oh yeah, and if you're reading this - happy birthday, Jeff! I had a blast.
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Tonight, right this very second, I added you to my Google Reader chaos. Why I hadn't done so before tonight, I couldn't very well tell you. All I can say, is that you now sit comfortably below SherBert and right about Skyler & Jenny. (It's alphabetical, what can I say).
Your husband is the king of romanticism. Happy 5th Anniversary! I know it's a few weeks late, but, for the life of me, I could not remember if it was the 9th, 10th or 11th. I should have just text you both all three days. :)
xo
-Little Sisterly
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