I had my best session ever yesterday

[JTG51]

I played 5-10 with a kill for 7 hours yesterday, and I lost $51. I think it was my best session ever. Not measured by dollars won of course, but by how well I played.

The first couple of hours was just hell. I won't bore anyone with bad beat stories, but I was stuck about $350. More importantly though, I was always in control. No, "I need to get back at that guy for that suck out" or any similar emotions. No tilt for me. I felt like I was playing my best the whole time. I had good reads on my opponents, I was making good lay downs, good value bets, etc. Things just weren't going my way.

I posted my BB and told myself if I didn't win a hand on that orbit, I was going to leave. Not because I was mad, or frustrated, I was just bored. Anyway, I stole the blinds from the button, and then again from the cutoff. I won a decent pot on the next hand without a showdown on the river.

To make a long story not quite so long, I ended up staying for a few more hours. Nothing spectacular happened. No huge pots, no great run of cards, but I played my best. I clawed my way back to where I was stuck $50 and decided it was bed time.

It felt great. I don't know if I've ever left the poker room feeling so good. There's times when I feel like my head is spinning and I'm unsure of my decisions. Not last night. Every decision was clear and simple. I felt confident of every play. I hope I can bring those feelings back to the table with me every time.