I have to visit Immigration tomorrow/today to extend my ED Visa. Rather than waking up at the butt crack of dawn, I decided to stay up an extra hour later than normal and go then. I'm not really looking forward to it, but I guess it's better than having to leave the country and re-enter like most people do. Everything should go smoothly, my school prepared all the documents and helped me fill them out.

The last few days have been decent. I took Monday off because I needed a break, and got some real life things done. Yesterday I re-examined my game/approach, and decided to make a few more changes. Instead of setting skype to "do not disturb", I log out completely. It can be very distracting, and sometimes even tilting having conversations while playing. Also, no more web browsing. Only reason I should have it open is if I need to use PTR or some other poker tools. I'm also experimenting with no music, but I think I might bring that back. It's probably -EV to listen to rap, rock etc., but smooth jazz and related genres are fine imo. To sum up, I'm one-tasking to maximize EV.

I'm also considering moving away from Stars. I can get solid flat rakeback on other sites, and I've heard the games are softer. The downside is not as many games running, almost 0 during my daytime, and worse software. It would take some pressure off from having to meet a hand quota everyday. It gets tiring playing 5+hrs/day, and sometimes I don't realize when I'm burnt out. However, I think the VIP system keeps me motivated to play more, knowing I have to reach a certain level. I know that's exactly what they want, but it's also what I want. It's like trying to beat a video game, and you have to keep leveling up to get more stuff. Idk, sounds retarded and fish like, but regardless I'm still playing on Stars for now because I'm happy with it, and there are soft games 24/7.

Non-poker wise I've finally started using my 1TB external hard drive I bought 3yrs ago along with my computer. I've used it once and always thought it was a marginal purchase. It's proven to be very useful now that I'm "traveling" (not sure if I'm allowed to say that, so far I've just moved). Instead of hauling around a bunch of movies/tv shows, I can just throw em all on there. I'm always looking for movies to watch, but I feel like I'm at the bottom of the barrel. Once in a while I'll come across a decent flick, but I've seen so many that it's hard to find something new.

I'm not having much luck finding new TV shows either. I'm a man who enjoys a good sitcom, and those just aren't around much anymore. I got into Modern Family and breezed though that in a week. I'm caught up on everything else, and most of the drama/action shows everyone loves I can never get into. Sopranos is good, but I can't sit through 1hr a lot of the time. It's the same with most the other 1hr shows, they're just too long. Sitcoms are quick, funny, and I can bang a couple out in between sessions... and also watch the show .

I will have a lot of TV to watch soon though. The mother fn NBA is back baby!!!!!! I'm buying a season pass on NBATV and can't wait. This will likely cut into my poker time, but I don't really care, NBA is my second love. I haven't followed the offseason b/c I was too sad, but I'm sure the Bull's will make another run this year.

That's about it for now. I'm going to eat some "breakfast" and head off to the Immigration office. I'm not even sure what time they open b/c their website is terrible, but I want to get there early so I can hopefully get out early. pz out!