Vegas or a Cruise?I

I’m having trouble deciding where to go for vacation. Vegas can be more fun then one human should have, like the saying goes, "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas". It’s also a dream come true for any poker player, action around the clock for any amount you desire. Last time I was there poker was just getting big so there wasn’t as much to choose from. Now you can get any game for any limit you want 24-7.
Although I work in a poker room the limitations on game selection can be frustrating. Personally I like a good limit game but when there is only one to choose from (normally 3/6) it’s hard to find any good players for higher limits. Unfortunately, these day’s, everyone wants to play no-limit. Don’t get me wrong, I like the game but prefer to play it tournament style. If I do decide to play no-limit it’s usually 1/2, I would play higher but lack the bankroll. NL can be fun but for me sometimes I just want a comfortable limit game. I like batting heads with the best of them but not every time I play, sometimes I just want enjoy the game without having to play for my whole stack on every hand.
Limit’s a tougher game to make money at if your looking for a big score, usually your pushing small edges while spending most of your time waiting for those type of hands. NL is fun because you have some betting power, but like I said, sometimes I just want to have some fun without playing for everything in my pocket, and that’s what limit provides.
The problem with limit here is that there is only one game to choose from. What people don’t understand is that if you played for a higher limit such as 10/20 or 20/40, it can get very juicy in a hurry! At those limits dragging a $500 pot is common place and makes all the waiting much more worth the time.
If I do decide to go to Vegas this is what I will play. So, while I’m tempted to go get a good game while taking a week off from work, I’m also tempted to just get completely away from it all by doing a cruise.
I’ve never been on a cruise and I hear they are quite the fun thing to do. Ships today offer every amenity desirable and everything is right there in one place. Plus you get to see different ports of call and can tour them at every stop which kind of breaks up the monotony of sailing.
I am leaning heavily towards the cruise for several reasons, but mainly just to get away from it all. While I’m tempted to play a good game of poker in Vegas I’m thinking some time away from the casino would do me some good.
The main reason for Vegas was the deals, it’s a cheap vacation if you don’t gamble much. Even though that sounds fun I think laying out by the pool on the ship and dancing in the club at night sounds like a lot more fun. Plus I get to see the beach which living here is something I miss emensly.
I’ve also since learned that the fairs for cruises are pretty cheap these days too so going won’t cost me a mountain. I also like the fact that everything you could want to do is right there in one place, dancing, swimming, lounging and lot’s of good food are all included.
There are many activities to participate in and even dinners shows plus movies in your room and even an internet connection.
So, I’m still looking into both, I’m just excited that I finally get to go somewhere, a much needed vacation away from home that will hopefully recharge my batteries for the months to come.
Especially since I’ve not hit my goal this year yet, I could use some R&R and re-evaluate a new strategy to finish out the year.
I’ve decide to go soon, this way I can also celebrate my birthday.
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions about either trip then by all means please let me know.

See you on the seas!

My truth about two women

Honesty is almost no where to found these days. In my experience, the act of actually telling the truth is often surpassed by all the little "white" lies we often get away with. We all know that in the end, honesty is always the best policy, but it sure is hard sometimes to resist giving a "glorified" version of the truth.
I’m not saying I have never stretched the truth in my favor, in fact, I think it’s safe to say we’ve all done it a time or two. I do however, still believe, that being "straight up" is the best way to go even when it’s not always the easiest.
Recently I’ve made some new friends at work, both of them being women. I’ve always been friendly at work, in fact, I make it a point to talk to anyone no matter their place on the corporate ladder. I like getting to know people of all ages and walks of life, in my opinion, it allows me to see things from different points of view.
In this particular case I’ve spent considerable time talking with both of the women in question and while I do find them both attractive, there is one in particular that has captivated my interest over the other. Since I’ve been out of the dating game for awhile I find it hard sometimes to understand or even catch any of the would be signals. I don’t fancy myself as a playboy at all but, then again, I have been around the block a time or two. While I don’t feel like an expert on the subject I do think I’m capable of up the occasional sign even if I may understand what it means at the time.
So, to get back to the story, I’ve spent some time trying to get to know these two women who have piqued my interest.
Both of them are very different from the other and to me that’s a good thing. Both are also very attractive in their own right and I feel honored to speak with them on any level.
There are different things I like about each one even though both women are interesting in different ways.
The one I like the most has spent lot’s of time with me lately and I’ve since decided that she is the one I am going to go for.
Interestingly enough, things were going along just fine until a curveball was thrown my way.
Things were going along nicely with the one I liked the most and then all of a sudden the other one asked me out! Now, I don’t want to sound like a two timer so let get one things straight, once I decided which one I like the best I pretty much stopped talking to the other. I wasn’t rude about it, all I am saying is, I didn’t try to get with both at the same time. Once I had decide which one I liked the most I pretty much just focused on her and stopped talking to the other. That’s when it got interesting, the one I was not focussing on asked me out!
I was flattered to say the least! This however presented a problem, if I said no to her and nothing works out with the other then I would be out of luck on both ends.
I know how most guys would think, they would try to go out with both at the same time, and I will admit, I was tempted to try it. So, here I was, getting along great with the one I liked the most and getting asked out by the other. This was a problem for me because I didn’t want to lose out on an opportunity but at the same time didn’t want to lead anyone on.
This is when I came up with the bright idea of being honest with both. Since I always thought honesty was the best way to go I figured I would just tell them both what I was thinking in the hopes that they would understand and appreciate my being straight up about it.
The only problem with this was the risk of losing both due to them thinking I was playing them some how, which is totally not the case. I was friends with them both and once I had set my sights on one had not interacted as much with the other. Since neither one knows I’m even interested in them it can hardly be considered underhanded. I simply met two people I liked, decided which one I wanted to spend time with and went from there. The interesting part is the fact that the one I pretty much stopped talking to all of sudden comes running. Like I said before, I was flattered and tempted but I had already decided which one I liked and was focusing in that direction when this came up.
I didn’t know what to do, on one hand, I was pleased at the progress between me and the one I liked but at the same time, didn’t want to lose out on a possibility with the other in case the first one didn’t work out. It dawned on me that I was thinking all wrong, if I really like the other one then nothing else should distract me from her. So I decided to honest with both, even though they didn’t know what was going on to begin with.
I decided to tell the one I liked that I had been asked out by another and that I was going to turn her down because I want to be with you. Then I was going to tell the one who asked me out that while I was flattered at the invite, it wouldn’t be fair for me to do so I really wasn’t interested in going any further.
I don’t know why I am so compelled to always tell the truth, I guess it’s because I figure it’s better to straight. In my opinion there is enough dishonesty in this world and I don’t want to be like everybody else. I want to do and say what I mean even if that’s not the normal way to go. Most guys in this situation would try to go for both, I decided not to. I am not most guys, I never have been. I’m not trying to toot my own horn or pretend that I’m some kind of angel, I’m simply saying that to me it’s more important to do the right thing. I have always been this way and am not going to apologize for it either. The old adage that "nice guys" finish last does not hold true for me.
I’ve decided that this is one nice guy who won’t finish last and will continue to be straight up about things even when and if it’s not popular.
I’m tired of cheats, I see them every night in the casino and what does it get them in the long run? Nothing but a lot of heart ache and bad beats.
So, back to the story, did exactly that, I told the one I like about the being asked out and that I turned her down because I want to be with you. She was surprised to say the least and I think my honesty paid off. We still talk and have a nice time together even though she has not said one way or the other about how she feels about me. As far as the other is concerned, I’m still flattered at the invite but hope she appreciates the honesty.
By being honest in this situation I was running the risk of losing them both, when in reality, all I wanted was the company of one. Once I realized that it made sense to be straight up. I am happy to say that so far the risk was well worth it. I continue to have a great friendship with the one I like with hopes of it going further and both of them seem appreciate the honesty from me.
It’s uncommon for someone, especially a guy, not to try to take advantage of a situation like this but that’s the way I like to be, uncommon!
I’m no prince, just a regular guy trying to make it the best way I know how in this world. I’ve had my share of setbacks but I still believe that honesty is the best policy and in this case that still holds true!
All I can say is, do what is right and do the best you can with what ever it is you have to work with and I promise you things will work out for the good. Don’t ever give up on that Idea either, because the moment we lose hope is when we start to die. I say keep hoping and doing and see what happens, the fight may be hard but well worth it in the end.
This is also my plan for business, to do the best with what I’ve got and work on making it better. Integrity is rare, especially in the corporate world, but that’s also what make’s it so valuable!

That’s all for now, this is Magic Mike Coffee Saying..Live your Dreams!

Super Club Wanted

Have you ever wanted to start a Club? I've always wanted my own club, a place where I can unwind and relax after a hard days work.

There are many clubs in the city, mostly "meat markets" with no real atmosphere or imagination. When I say a club, I mean a real one, with a great dance floor, lights, sound and maybe even a stage! I don't want to see another neon beer sign on the wall, instead, how about some carpet, like some of that old shaggy seventies stuff? I mean use a good color of course,  don't have some ugly bright orange thing going on but anything would be better than another blinking bud light sign in my face.

I get tired of the same old thing, why don't we have a cool place to go in this city? You know, like a euro peon style club complete with a stage and cool dj's.

Wouldn't it be cool to walk in and see a real light show or leather on the ceilings!

Realistically with today's computer technology the possibilities are endless! Think about this, what if you could swipe a members card at the door for entry? This same card could have all your personal settings included, such as, your favorite drink order, or lighting preferences at your favorite table that would automatically trigger when you swiped the card on entry!

The possibilities are endless and if the goal was to see how cool we could make it instead of the clubs profits then I think it would be a success. The problem with the business world today is getting the money. Since the money resources require a solid business plan one must focus to that end only. What I would like to see is a different motive, such as, let's just see how cool we can make instead how much money could or need to make.

The need to make a profit to cover the bill is understandable but sadly that becomes priority over the creative side. I would like to see creativity be the main purpose instead. I think if one were to go all out with the main purpose being to see how cool they could make it that in the end they would make more money then anticipated. Normally, they just try to show the a profit in order to get the money needed. If someone would approach with creativity being the main focus I think we would be amazed at the outcome!

Imagine having a place where the walls are actually screens showing any media one desire's! For example, they could have a beach night theme and when you walk in you would see waves crashing all across the walls of the room!

It would also be cool to have the ability to log in online and see who's there through a live cam or better yet, order your drink to be ready when you get there!

There are any number of possibilities but they either get lost in the lack of funding or the people who do put one up have no imagination at all.

I don't which is the cause but I do know that someday I will make a club with these ideas in mind. I think it would be so successful that they would put them up all over the country!

I just like the idea of imagination being the focus instead of anything else. Walt Disney demonstrated this with his ideas and they worked! Imagine a place where one could actually say, it's like a Disney World for adults! When I say that I don't mean it has to "raunchy", or "explicit" so to speak, I just mean it's a place for mom and dad to unwind and enjoy some time together. The kids have their places to go, from theme parks to the local mcdonalds swing set play area, but there are not to many place's for married couples to hang out.

I'm not saying single are not welcome, by all means, this is for everyone, I would just like to see a fun place for mom and dad to go, so to speak. Something besides going to the movies.

 

Some day I would love to create this environment, maybe once I get to a better point financially I can get it done, but for now, it's just a dream.

This is Magic Mike Coffee saying...Thanks for Reading! Live your Dreams!

Full Tilt Poker Run!

I think it's time for me to start playing some poker again. I have pretty much stopped playing this year, in fact, I haven't played live at all. It's unusual for me to not play, at least a little bit. My friend and I played a sit & go online several weeks ago and that has been the one and only time since the beginning of the year.

I love to play poker but have put it on the back burner in order to focus on other things, such as, my debt free goal and this blog. Even though I am committed to staying focused I realize that some down time can do a person some good. For this reason I am thinking it's time to get back into the action!

I love to play online and for now Full Tilt is the best site to play on for me. I used to make pretty good money online and to be honest, I kind of miss it. Playing online can be a very tricky thing, especially since there is some collusion going on. No one really knows how much or to what extent it exists but I think it's safe to say that it happens quite frequently.

Strangely the collusion doesn't bother me that much. Even though I know it exists I have still been able to produce a profit. I am not sure how or why, mostly I think one just has to play super tight in order to come out ahead.

One of the hardest things about playing online is the ability to resist playing to many tables at once. I like playing many tables simultaneously but it cuts down on the ability to really focus on one game. While simultaneous play is one of the benefits of playing online its also a the main reason people don't win. They try to play to many games at once and lose focus easily. I know because it's happened to me.

Another hard thing is staying focused online due to so many options, such as, surfing the web or checking mail while playing. Its nice to multitask and if your just playing for low limits or just for fun then it's no problem but doing anything serious can falter due to these activities.

My goal in playing online now is to come up with a system of play that exploits my abilities. Since I am good at playing sit & goes my plan is to focus on them. If I play no more then two tables at a time I can stay focused and make money at it.

There is also less collusion in tournaments because people cannot control which table their sitting at. For example, in a cash game, you might be the only "fish" at the table because everyone else at the table knows each other. In a tournament it's harder for them to set this up due to the computer randomizing the seating order.

This is especially true in bigger multi table events where there may be hundreds or even thousands of entrants. There is no way (that I know of) for cheaters to sit together and take your money.

It's easier for them to do so in smaller events such as sit an goes but even then it's still not a garauntee that they will get your money. They may know which cards are out but they cannot stop you from getting the best hand!

This only time to collusion is a problem for me is when they try to bet me out of the hand because they have more information about the cards that are out then I do. While that's not playing fair, I feel I can still beat them by knowing the odds as well as how well my hand would hold up over time. If I know what they are thinking or trying to do but I also know how good my hand is then they can try anything they want to, if my hand is good, then they are going down!

 

I could go on all day long about online playing and collusion, but all I am trying to say is this, I think developing a solid online strategy is possible. I also believe with the proper tools I could be successful at online play and would like to give it a shot again.

I've stayed away from poker this year for several reasons, one of which is the fact that I just don't have the time. My goal has been to develop better daily habits that will help me succeed in the long run verses just doing what sounds good or fun today.

I believe that once I can get my other projects off the ground and brining in some nice supplemental income that there will plenty of time to play later.

Since I have stayed committed to my goal this year and plan to keep doing so, I think having some down time may do me some good. Although I spend a lot of time in a poker room due to my job I still enjoy the game.

I think for now I'm going to get back to playing online again to work on developing a successful system of play that will help me reach my financial goals.

There are many poker sites out there to play on but Full Tilt is one of my faces, plus they have lot's of action and offer the kind of limits that suit my bankroll.

 

If you play online at all let me know, leave a comment with your handle info so we can connect on the poker site. It would be fun to have some online poker buddies to chat with again.

This is Magic Mike Coffee saying...Thanks for Reading! Live your Dreams!

Alomst half over

Unbelievably we are quickly reaching the middle of the year! It’s amazing to me how fast time flies. My goal when I started this blog was to list all the daily actions I take to become debt free by June 1^st this year. Since that time the blog has undergone many changes, one of which, is not keeping up with the daily posts. Even though I haven’t kept up with the daily posting I am glad that I am following through on my idea.

I think following through with something is the most important thing on the road to success, even when things don’t turn out the way you wanted or thought they would.

I don’t regret starting the blog or the progress I have made but I will say I wanted to be a closer to my debt free goal by now. I am by no means giving up on the idea, I still have plenty of time to sell a house or bring in some online income to make it happen.

Hopefully I can make my goal of becoming debt free by June 1^st, that’s my birthday and It would be the best present of all!

Circumstances have slowed me down a bit, such as, going through the hardest winter we have ever seen in Oklahoma. All though I don’t believe in excuses, I do know that life happens, the important thing is to keep moving forward in spite of any setbacks.

The ability to keep moving in the direction you seek while not letting the bad things slow you down is to me the most important quality anyone can exercise.

So, with that said, even though I’ve not kept up with the daily posts and the winter weather made it hard to get out and look at houses to do deals on, I am happy that I have kept it going. I have done the best with what I currently have to work with. If going outside wasn’t an option, then I would simply take that as an opportunity to work in doors, such as, working online.

Since posting daily has been a challenge, I decided to at least post often as opposed to nothing at all. Instead of giving up on my goal because time is running short, I am looking at every opportunity I can to still make it happen!

As you know I have been working on some new software lately and my hope is to have it done soon. Even though it won’t make me any money I think it’s necessary to complete the project and reward my readers as promised. This may keep me from reaching my financial goal but at least I will have provided something of value to people and made good use of my time.

I believe it’s simply a matter of time before I reach my goal, the important thing to me is having one in the first place. It’s been said that people lose in life because they fail to plan, so, to me, at least having one is a good thing, even if I miss the target.

My plan now is to continue until the deadline I have set for myself. I may have to adjust some things and exercise new strategies at some point but the important thing is to not give up!

That’s all for today, think positive and live your dreams!

New computer hardware here I come

I've been waiting for my chance to get a new system for a long time and now I think I may just "dive in". It's no secret my current machine's inadequacies slowing me down is hindering my success. I do many things online, most of them simultaneously, so I need a system that can handle the load.

 

Computer prices are drastically cheaper these day's, especially if your building your own. I'm not the hardware expert but with the help of some friends I may just give it a try. It's hard to decide though because buying a "ready made" is so easy and cheap these day's.

 

I also prefer a laptop due to it's mobility, plus, most of them are plenty powerful these days. I'm leaning towards a desktop this time because of my current home setup. Since I'm running multiple s monitors (5 min) and applications simultaneously, I'm trying to decide if I should have one specially built for that purpose.

 

Ultimately I would prefer to have both a desktop and laptop that work together so I can still be mobile while having my "control center" setup at home, but the funds just are not there.

I'm thinking having a desktop would do me just fine for now with a laptop upgrade to come later.

I also need a faster internet connection, while I like crickets prices, I'm simply doing to much on line to be slowed down.

The extra price is worth it for me at this point because the time I would save waiting for things to load would translate into more productivity.

 

I don't have much to spend but at this point any thing has got to better then what I have now. At least I haven't let it slow me down, it may be hard to get things done and take a lot longer then I would like but at least I'm making the most out of what I do have.

It's funny, often I see my friends machines and dream of the day when I can have one. It amazes me how they don't seem to realize the power at their finger tips, here they are with all this hardware just to play games. Don't get me wrong, I love video games but the thought of what I could build with those tools that could bring in an income for life boggles my mind.

To me, the thought of spending some time to use these tools to bring in the kind of income that can earn me the money I need to stay home and play video games all day long if I want to.

It just seems sad to me that we all seem to think of making money as a hard thing to do. I guess that's just how we have been programmed to think, go to work, come home, watch t.v., go to bed, tomorrow start over again.

It's a vicious cycle that I aim to break! It's not the money I want but the time! Yes, I want my time back! I'm tired of spending 80% of my time with negative people and still not having enough to pay the bills.

It would be different if I was actually making enough to do something cool with, like build my own castle to live in or sleep on my own island at night after work, but right now, all I get to do is work, sleep and watch the bill collectors run of with all my money. Sad to say the least. It's ok though, things are looking up, I'm continuing with my blog, learning the internet and now hoping to amp things up with a proper machine.

I think once I get to actually spend some time working in a more efficient fashion while using the proper tools that I can finally get things rolling in the direction that I have always dreamed!

 

If you have any idea's on what kind of machine I should buy then please let me know. For now, I am taking it slow and evaluating all my options but I can always use some advice!

 

Until the next time, This is Magic Mike Coffee saying..Dream big!

Will Tiger Win Today at the Masters?

Will Tiger Win today? I hope so, I know he is being scrutinized lately but that fact is, he is simply the best in world at what he does and to me that’s an amazing and impressive feat in any arena.
I don’t have to agree with his personal choices to enjoy watching his amazing ability to focus under pressure. I dare anyone to perform under the circumstances in which he must operate, meaning, the pressure’s of the crowds, sponsors, t.v. results, fellow players, being in the heat of the moment, nerves, you name it, he’s putting up with it and still making it happen!

I love watching the masters golf tournament, it’s one of my fave’s! Not only is it one of the most soft after titles in the sport but it’s the one tournament in the world that intentionally cuts down on commercials and let’s you focus on the play.
Most people say watching golf is like watching the grass grow but to me it’s about watching the effort these men put into their game. I’m not much of a sports watcher because team sports seem to bore me for some reason. I like the "individual" sports like Golf or Billiards.
I think that’s because in my opinion these require more skills to win since you don’t have the help of a team. I have nothing against team sports, most of them are fun to watch and play but to me, it’s a real test of the human will and ability when one has to perform on his own.
Tiger Woods has been a grand example of this, his will to win and stay focused under immense pressure is second to none!
To me, it’s a testament to the powerful things one can do if he really wants to. I don’t car what topic or industry you examine, it’s rare to find anyone who can consistently put forth that kind of effort on a regular basis.
It makes me wonder what things we could all accomplish if we were truly committed to any task we set out to do. That is the real question to me, how do I actually make myself get that focused about anything I do? I think if I could ever be that committed to anything I tried to do success would be imminent.

That brings me to my attempts this year at this blogging thing, I have tried to stay committed to it but can I really say I have put everything I’ve got into it? I don’t think so, I mean, I have stayed with it and kept going even though I don’t see the results I want yet, but have I really applied the kind of focus to my blog that Tiger would put into his game? I think not, at least, not yet.

All I can say is that my hat is off to Tiger Today, I hope he wins!
May all of us put in even half the effort into our daily live’s or tasks as he does and see what happens, we just might surprise ourselves!

This is Magic Mike Coffee Saying...Live your Dreams!