I had a really great session today.  Results didn't matter whatsoever, I actually didn't even look to see if I won or lost till hours after I was done.  I was super focused on playing my 'A' game as much as possible, and worked on controlling my emotions during the entire session.  Its crazy how much clearer your mind thinks when your consciously aware of how your feeling while playing.  For example early in the session I was feeling good, my reads were on, and I was making minimal mistakes.  I was able to understand how I was feeling at that point and targeted on keeping that mindset even if I lost some big pots.  And thats exactly what ended up happening, I lost like 5 flips in a row... usually I wouldn't tilt, but I would get aggravated which I know was affecting my play.  This time I was able to be aware that I would usually get frustrated in this spot, and focus on keeping a positive mindset and think clearly.  I probably was playing my 'B' game at that point, which is much better than 'C' or 'D'.  I continued to play and and managed to win it all back plus a bunch.  It helps that I'm starting to run a little better, but I'm just trying to stay focused on only things I can control and nothing else.

I feel good about being a student again and that the learning and studying is actually exciting me.  I haven't felt this way in a while.  I remember a while back when I changed from tournaments to cash games, I was always super stoked to play and get better.  its like anything in life I guess, not just poker.  When you see improvements from hard work, its always a good feeling.

Aside from poker things are pretty chill... I think I finally finished my poker office so when I get the chance I'll take some pics and post them for you guys to take a look.

Hope 2010 is starting well for everyone else!

Jay