Every day is not going to be your day playing poker. Some days will go really well, some won't. You try to minimize losses, and stay disciplined.

Today, I went down some. Not too far down, but down nonetheless. I had two last place finishes in a row in the 9 handed SnGs, and a 3rd place finish in the 10 handed turbo on Stars.

I played much better after that, and still had beats, and no cards to finish 6th and 7th. Really, I played quite well in the 6th and 7th place finishes, and was at least happy that I turned things around somewhat.

Then, I broke the rules, and went to a .50/1.00 No limit cash game. I made about 7.00, and then came a hand, my favorite hand, suited 86. Someone raised to 4.00, and I decided to fold (like I should) and there was a caller. The flop would have given me a boat, and I think to myself, "I know I should have folded there, but can I stay here without being pissed for a few moments?" I knew the answer was no, especially with the beats I've taken lately, so I got out having recouped some of the losses for the day. I think all total I was down about a little less than 20.00 for the day. Between 15, and 20.

Tomorrow, more of the same. Some 4.40's, 5.50 1 tables, 3.40 1 tables...probably no more turbo's for a while. Also today I played a turbo 5.50 tournament, and that went nowhere quickly.

This weekend, again, is the 75.00 NLHE championhips at the place I play live. I would really like to perform well the entire time I'm there. Mostly folding when I should, and picking spots to be the agressor when I should. Paying attention, focusing, and putting pressure on players. Taking into account what they must be thinking. All of it.