I started out well on the first night of Sit and Gos. I didn't place in any of the ones I played, but I did place 4th in all of them. Which isn't good, at all, because I didn't earn any points; but it's not bad, considering I haven't played poker since July. So, after a few months of inactivity, I think busting in 4th isn't so bad for me. And, it's a heck of a lot better than busting in 8th.
The first night of the season was also Kasey Keller day! He was at the Seattle Bank in Queen Anne. He signed my shoes, and didn't think I was strange for wanting him to sign them. I'll be sad when he chooses to retire, he's an amazing goalie and a ridiculously nice guy.
The second week was much worse than the first. Sit and Gos seemed to do nothing but drag on and on and on-- and in those, I played only two in at least two hours of being there. Oh, and I busted in a lot worse than 4th position each time.
Amanda, Chad's sister, went with us. She had fun, and can't wait to go back. I plan on being there this week, but Amanda and Chad are going to the Sounders' friendly game Tuesday, so I don't think they'll be there.
I missed last week because I was at the Open Cup-- and the Sounders won! It was pretty freaking amazing. My voice is still hoarse from shouting, but I'm cool with it.
I'm returning to the SPO after a three-week break. Things haven't been going so hot at The Store. I got my year review, and, sad to say, the Store seems to think that I am worth only .30 cents more an hour. Really? Even though my department has been understaffed for over a year, and now with the departure of one of my best friends in the department I'm now doing the work of four people? Really?!
It's been difficult to deal with the Store. I haven't had the energy to do anything else except come home, collapse on the couch, and sometimes either cry or drink. I gave a presentation to the "HR" rep, and I have to say, despite my amazing presentation-making skills, my request for a raise was shot down. Really?!
I sort of expected better from the Store.
So, I've been struggling. I've been in a really, really awful slump. It's difficult to be told that despite all the hard work I do, and the fact that I know how to do everything in my department, (as well as in other departments when I've been borrowed: customer service, LP, PR) that I am not worth more to the Store. It's pretty insulting, actually.
I've been taking a look at the choices I've made. And I can honestly say I'm disappointed with some of them, and disappointed for not being proactive about them. At all. But, yet again, (referring to past entries) it's time to take control.
I played a home game at Ashley and Chad's last night. I cashed out with a small surplus, which is nice. It gives me hope that this week I won't bust in 4th for every single game I play! :)
So, SPO, I'm back this week. Unfortunately, with a rather aggressive style of play.
Hey, gotta relieve that aggression somehow! :)
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