Hey guys,

I know everyone out there is freaking out a bit, myself included. I'd like to share with you something I thought about on the way back from my girl friend's earlier today.

My internal monologue was all over the place. I've never been confused about my path in life until last night. It's changed a lot, from doctor to poker player, but I've always known where to put the pressure and where to work hard to see the results I wanted to see.

I imagine for a lot of you that this thought resonates. It's tough to be one of the better in the world at something one day and then have it taken away in an instant.

I'm not sure that that's the case here and speculation will only breed more worry at this point. So what I proposed to do in a day full of virtual mass murder in Call of Duty is make a list of 10 things that are not directly related to money or poker that make me truly happy.

1) Big-ass pajama pants

2) Hand washing my M3

3) My passions in life and my ability to soak up knowledge and throw myself into a subject

4) My girl friend is amazing and understanding (LOL nah nah)

5) Being with all my family, especially my brother. We are leaving for a beach trip Monday and it couldn't be at a better time.

6) Dogs

7) My friends who will always have my back and always give me encouraging words, even in the worst times.

8) The Animated Batman series

9) Being outdoors and reading a good book, maybe while drinking a coffee

10) The Peasant Parade


I suggest you guys make a list. Hell, post it here. The happier we all are right now, the better for us. We worked hard at poker to make it this far. If we have to, I know we can channel that energy into something else that excites us.

-Reid