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I did actually return to poker last night. I had started to feel like I kept saying I would but was never following through, so it's nice to have that barrier broken!
In my opinion, the night went fine. It had been predicted to me that it would be a disaster if I ever decided to come back (or to come back at this point) - I would be uncomfortable, other people would be uncomfortable, and that would lead to general discomfort for everyone involved. I was also told that it was not possible for me to just come in and play, without creating a scene.
Well, I DID come in and play, and I DID NOT make a scene. Was I ever so slightly uncomfortable? Yes, of course - I hadn't been there in 9 months and I know that while most of the people I know who were there were happy to see me, I also know that there was at least one hold out. Was it enough to make me not enjoy myself? Absolutely not. Was anyone else uncomfortable? Not that I could tell, but I could be wrong. All and all, I think it went just fine, and I would feel comfortable going back there any time. There were people I knew and hadn't seen for awhile, and there were people I did not know, who seemed to be friendly and decent poker players. I didn't play the best poker of my life (I am way out of practice), but it was still fun.
I know I've said it before - a free game of poker every week is such a minor thing in life to get worked up about. But I have missed it, and that's why it was so important for me to get it back. It's something that I don't feel I should have to give up because of the mistakes that I or other people have made.
- Lizzardie, at 2:32 PM
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