tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:56:30 +0000PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryJay-ZThe life of an amateur poker player, as I attempt to climb my way to the top.http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)Blogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-709067536564486275Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:07:00 +00002013-03-22T22:55:12.392-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryWell, this week sucked. It's my own fault, of course. Before going to poker, I was supposed to go look at an apartment. I ended up not doing that, as I got a lead on a better place.  I was thinking about not going to poker on Tuesday. I had a ton of homework to do, and I'm starting to feel sick. (Hopefully I avoid getting whatever's going around. Vitamin C!) Next time I have these http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2013/01/fail-of-non-epic-variety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1263268928532124137Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:47:00 +00002013-01-21T21:51:13.239-08:00Jay-ZPokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryLast week's theme was all about the catch-up. I had to play catch up with homework. I got the opportunity to catch up with one of my best friends, Sarah, who was here visiting from San Diego (Love you, boo!) But, perhaps the most important catch-up was at the poker table. I feel very blessed because Mizuta came out to the tourney just for me! (Thank you, Mizuta! It was so nice to see you!) He http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2013/01/catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-295128245045165487Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:47:00 +00002013-01-14T14:47:32.700-08:00Well, yesterday was painful. So, so painful. I drank tequila. I never drink tequila. Well, that's a lie. I don't usually choose to drink tequila. That's how bad the pain was. I'm still proud of the Seahawks for doing so well this year, and especially impressed with the level of team cohesion that they were able to achieve. Russell Wilson still deserves Rookie of the Year!  Anyway, tomorrow http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2013/01/back-to-good-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1990007645217864881Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:25:00 +00002013-01-11T10:25:22.418-08:00I felt like I was at home on Tuesday. My friend Mike and I went to the Westside night of the SPO on Tuesday, at Jillian's. I refuse to call it the World Sports Grille. I should, but I won't. I haven't been in there since before the remodel-- it looks AMAZING. They've definitely classed it up. The bar area is huge, and I was so happy to see Ariah, who has been the Tuesday night bartender for as http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2013/01/welcome-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-5379026395706385884Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:02:00 +00002013-01-06T21:06:04.427-08:00It's been two years and two months since I have updated this blog or played poker in the SPO. That's about to change. The Queen is making her return to the Seattle Poker Open on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. It's about damn time. In the last two years, I have become an adult. Which is frightening. I went back to school, and finally graduated with an Associate's Degree in June 2012. I was accepted http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2013/01/troubles-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-7213206894801828415Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:12:00 +00002010-10-31T16:12:54.086-07:00This Tuesday, Smith and I managed to get to the Ring Game/Sit n Go night early. Well, early is debatable, but at least we were on time. Anyway, we decided to play the Ring game. Which, for most people, is probably the most volatile game in the SPO. It's challenging and aggressive (and that's just the players!) Doing well, or at least breaking even, is always a good thing. Smith and I were athttp://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-have-points.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-4524528172938546508Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:45:00 +00002010-10-27T11:45:49.654-07:00Today's entry has nothing to do with poker (poker entry tomorrow or the next day.) Just so you know. Let's say you made a mistake. A big one. And you sort of abandoned something without explaining why. Would you make it right? Should you make it right? Everyday I think back to what happened. And I think that there's no way to make it okay again. I feel like if I was given the opportunity, I http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/10/regrets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-7413174907801177878Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:27:00 +00002010-10-17T16:27:31.769-07:00I've discovered that how well I do at poker is directly related to how well the Sounders are doing. Tuesday night Smith and I went to poker. We played in some Sit and Gos, and I am happy and pleased to say that I scored points for 3rd place, and later in the night, scored points for 1st! I had a plan to come in with a more aggressive style, which definitely paid off. I was at a couple of http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/10/points-my-kingdom-for-some-points.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-139545874319566987Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:35:00 +00002010-10-10T11:35:17.265-07:00Well, let me begin by saying that my fall season is starting to look like the Seahawks' season so far. 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 inactivityhttp://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/10/fall-season-re-cap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1587652274779605996Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:59:00 +00002010-07-17T19:59:22.107-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryTo catch everybody up: On Monday when I went to my first double header night, I made it to the final table and placed 6th. Tuesday, I played in the Ring division, busted, played a sit and go, and busted. So, to sum up, the spring season wasn't my best. At all. But, I'm okay with that. Yes, it does feel strange to be at home instead of at the championship at the Muckleshoot Casino today. It http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/07/summer-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1298909115494888763Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:20:00 +00002010-07-04T11:20:00.855-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryFirst off, Happy 4th of July! Let's give some thoughts to thank the forefathers for their sacrifices and steady belief in their goal of creating a free, democratic society. And now, let the boozing and blowing stuff up commence! This week will mark my return to the SPO. After being absent for so long due to an insane schedule and multiple sicknesses, I will make my mark in the last week of the http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/07/comeback-kid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-3908538209076602690Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:43:00 +00002010-06-13T09:43:17.178-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryControl was the theme of the last entry. Controlling the game, my outlook on life, and controlling situations when I'm not getting the results I want, in poker or otherwise. Today's theme is responsibility. As an adult, I have the basic responsibilities of taking care of myself. I need to provide myself with food, shelter, and transportation to and from work so I have the means to do that. http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/06/mia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-60700414511865743Sun, 23 May 2010 20:14:00 +00002010-05-23T13:16:17.042-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryI didn’t play too great on Wednesday, but I played sober. I actually got further this last week than I did the week before. I lasted on my table through the break, a re-buy, and an add-on. I lasted until my table was short-handed and broken up. I was moved to the Oval, but after a few hands, I had to make my all-in move with King-9. Which isn’t a terrible hand, but against Ben Kerns, it faced http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/05/cards-versus-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-2242802580359722308Sun, 16 May 2010 19:22:00 +00002010-05-23T13:16:02.221-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryA word of advice: don’t mix vodka lemonade, poker, and a Jagerbomb. It’s nothing but disaster. Trust me on this one. I started this week’s Bounty night at the big table, the formidable Oval. The tournament was pretty small for a typical Bounty night, so our table was short handed. I was with Michael, Emily, Joel, Shashi, and Trevor to my left. I usually like to have Trevor on my right, so I http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/05/sober-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-4663940827159013238Sun, 02 May 2010 16:18:00 +00002010-05-02T09:18:35.083-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryThis week's Bounty night actually went well. Better than the first, at least! I brought my homework and laptop because I figured I would be busting somewhat early, and I would need something to do waiting for Chad and everybody to finish. But, I didn't get a chance to do any homework because I was too busy knocking people out of the tournament. Which for me, is a big deal. I generally don't http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/05/kick-some-ass-yo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-8254754980845181222Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:41:00 +00002010-04-27T21:41:20.561-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryTomorrow will be the 2nd bounty night of the season. I'm hoping I do better than I did last week. For  example, I will be pushing with jacks! :) It's been a pretty rough week so far. I had fun with my friend Marisa this past weekend, and I had lunch with one of my good friends, Sarah. I was talking to her about the SPO and she's going to come out and play at an event! So I'm really excitedhttp://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/study-study.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-5083671450995304125Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:16:00 +00002010-04-22T21:20:58.565-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StorySo, my first bounty night didn't go so well. I kind of figured it wouldn't, and I'm totally okay with that. I've been getting less than eight hours of sleep every night, and its been physically exhausting to try to keep up with everything I have going on. I had a test this morning, and trying to study for logic and play poker proves to be difficult. Anyone who tells you that poker is not a http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/bounty-nightsigh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1183723487667184041Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:46:00 +00002010-04-20T15:46:51.775-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryI feel very odd today, sitting at home. I'm not going to the Tuesday night SPO events at Jillian's anymore, at least for this season. I've had to make some sacrifices regarding my social life because of school. I'm trying to finish up my AA after five years (finally!) of self-funded education. Due to my morning class, I've had to adjust my work schedule. Add to that mix a change of day for rec.http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/playing-ferris-bueller.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-8313454176046304507Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:07:00 +00002010-04-17T19:07:46.871-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryTime to re-dedicate myself to the game of poker. I've given myself a week off for my sanity. I didn't do as well as I wanted to in the championship, but I've come to the realization that 1) It's not the last championship ever, there will be more, and 2) I should be damn proud of myself for kicking so much ass in the last week to get to the championship in the first place. So, really, I should http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/re-dedication.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-8378535028555017760Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:59:00 +00002010-04-10T23:38:51.435-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryI did horribly in the Championship. I didn't win. I didn't make it to the final table. I didn't play to the best of my ability. But, Dave and Tom were awesome for funding my caffeine need before the tournament. Thanks, gents! In the first four hands of the tournament, I played well and I won the pots. In another hand, I won against Sean with two pair, Queen/Jack, and he re-raised before the http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/fail-and-it-wasnt-even-epic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1678011823839257514Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:27:00 +00002010-04-10T13:27:10.082-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryThe SPO's Winter Championship is today at 4pm at the Muckleshoot. I'm getting jittery and nervous now. I need to focus today, and put all my strength into playing well. Time to finish getting ready, then time to hit the road... wish me luck!http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/25-hours-to-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-1540513978709154903Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:43:00 +00002010-04-10T00:04:21.256-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryOh my gosh!!! I am so excited!!! I got the SPO email for the week, and I'm on it! ME! My goodness! My name in print, my face on the website! It's really meeeee! www.seattlepokeropen.com I can't believe it. I really can't. I'm so happy and blessed and excited and bouncy! Yes, bouncy. I bounced around my house, I bounced up and down in the computer chair, I more or less just bounced everywhere!http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/baby-youre-star.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-2487670524749250089Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:33:00 +00002010-04-08T20:34:14.116-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryLess than 48 hours til the winter championship! I actually took "More Hold'Em Wisdom for All Players" and read some of it on my lunch break today. It wasn't a whole lot of reading, but I feel like I have some strategic plans for Saturday. Watch out, poker world! I'm about to take you by storm! I had dinner with my friend Marisa tonight, and she's proud of me for doing so well. And for http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/t-minus-48-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-6647278943239026726Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:19:00 +00002010-04-08T20:35:14.098-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog Story3 days to go until the SPO winter championship! I'm getting excited. But I'm still nervous, as I haven't done much in the way of getting my poker brain ready to go. I worked a ten hour day today (a coworker called out sick) so I closed so my boss wouldn't have to. I've been working non-stop, and with class in the morning and homework after work, I'm definitely burning the candle at both ends. http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/3-days-to-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943265812300496930.post-2111673375922708995Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:03:00 +00002010-04-06T19:03:58.930-07:00PokerSeattle Poker OpenUnderdog StoryHahahahahahahahahaha. Guess who hasn't done anything in the way of prepping for the season championship? Woo. I have to get on that. But I need my sleep. And my din-dins time. I'll take my DS to work tomorrow and play some poker on lunch, that'll be good.http://queenofthemuck.blogspot.com/2010/04/jokes-on-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kamikaze Kate)1