First, let’s talk about Poker. This is my sanctuary. When I am playing poker (particularly at a Brick and Morter institution) I am completely and utterly in a world that is all my own. Now let me tell you, I am not a professional poker player. Far, far, far from it. Although, I can say, that I have probably made more money than I have lost. Though I have never officially tracked my wins and losses. (See what I mean, a pro would certainly do that). And, I have been told that I am good. (not great). But that doesn’t matter. I love playing. I am competitive by nature, so poker is the perfect outlet for me. I used to ride horses and race them as fast as I could, jumping them over huge fences, my heart pounding, adrenaline rushing the whole time. When I am “all in” while playing poker, that same rush hits me (and I don’t have to worry about breaking my neck). I don’t use statistics and freakish math skills like most pro’s do (remember I’m not one of them). But, I do practice patience, use some statistical calculations and go a lot by intuition. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not. That’s the thing about it. You gotta learn to go with the ebb and flow. Just like in life.
Now onto the Martini drinking. Not my best attribute, but hey we all need a little soothing in our lives. Children have blankies and readily available thumbs. I have Cosmopolitans. Just give me a perfectly blended, well shaken Martini at the end of long day, and everything will be a-ok.
On to the laughter seeking. Whoever made the determination that “laughter is the best medicine”, wasn’t joking. (or were they? that would be a paradox, or mixed metaphor or you tell me? I have learned to laugh at myself. That’s probably one of the best things I can teach my children. If you can make fun of yourself, than it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks! Anyway, all I know is that when I laugh, it’s all over, all my tension and stress, and worries just melt away.
Ok, well the wife, daughter, friend and mother of 3 is pretty self explanatory.
My main goal in this blog is to just be honest and put it all out there. Enjoy!!!
