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Thursday, February 07, 2008
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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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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
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I have become somewhat of a news junkie since the beginning of January, all because of this crazy election. I've had an interest in it, but at the beginning of January were those debates on ABC that were so much more relaxed than the standard 90 second answer, 30 second response things we see so often. And right before that was Obama's win in Iowa. Then it dawned on me (I'm not sure why it took so long) that Massachusetts was voting on Super Tuesday. And I learned that if you're unenrolled in a party (Independent, as it were) the state no longer enrolls you in the party you vote for during the presidential primary. And Obama and McCain were picking up steam.
So I watched a lot of debates, and have watched a lot of CNN (it helps that there's not a whole lot of new television these days, and I can knit pretty quickly while watching CNN since it doesn't require 100% of my attention), and have read a lot of news articles (way more fun than working), and watched a lot of YouTube videos. And yesterday, I cast my first primary vote ever. Normally I don't like the idea of voting in the primaries (there's a reason I'm not enrolled in a political party), but this one felt important.
I voted for Obama, in case anyone was wondering. And if he doesn't get the nomination (though I hope and think he will), I'll be voting for McCain in the general election.
Anyhow, that ends my political discussion for the day. I'm a little election fatigued right now, from following results last night, and can only muster up the energy to say "Yay Obama" right now. :-P
Work sucks, though it's quieted down. It's become very lonely here for me, which is not fun. January was really rough, and my officemate has taken my "leave me alone, I have a lot of work to do" glaring and silence personally, which... is fine. On the bright side, I'm transitioning to a new position here at the end of the month - I'll move from being a Business Analyst to being a Marketing Analyst. I am (extremely) cautiously optimistic about what this will mean for me and whether I will enjoy it. But I think that marketing experience will be good for me, and I'm willing to give it a shot. Now to get through account transitioning!
Going back to poker last week did not work out because it was canceled. Someone actually hosted a house game that I was invited to, but TWO invitations did not get to me in time, which is serious bad luck on my part. But I'm planning on going tonight, and looking forward to getting the whole jumping back in part over with (it's just walking in the door that scares me - after that, I'm certain everything will be fine and I'll have a good time).
I'm also adjusting to a new roommate. She's much tidier than I am, which I'm afraid will get on my nerves. I'm trying to be flexible, though, because she moved into a place where all of the stuff is mine, and I'm used to my routine, but I want her to be at home, too. I hope she stops talking to me so much soon, though. :-P And stops switching the order of things for no apparent reason!
- Lizzardie, at 11:39 AM
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