Qutting ... for now.

[Aequitas58]

Well, I'm taking a break from online poker.

My weenie roll, which started at $29, is over $200, and it's sitting on Party. I'm in the process of clearing a "weenie" bonus, and when I'm done doing that, I'm cashing out. Already half-done the raked hands requirement, I can easily finish up either tonight or tomorrow night, multitabling.

Studying for the bar exam is the hardest thing I've ever had to do academically, and I need to start eliminating the distractions in my life. Poker is a big one. On a daily basis, I'm finding myself more and more stressed out ... at the 10 hours per day I have to study, at the possibility of failing and re-taking the exam, money issues from not having a job, etc.

I plan on visiting TP and RGP on a daily basis, but my post count will start dropping off more and more as the exam gets closer and closer. I can't get involved in strategy discussions anymore, because honestly, my brain hurts at the end of the night, and giving poker advice is something I can do w/out. Geoff / Brian: have fun overtaking my post count.

You're going to see much less of your favorite resident asshole, but I'm sure there are others who would love to fill the spot.

[GeoffM]

I have also decided to take a break at the end of the month from poker, but not from this site.

I am studying to be an insurance broker, so I feel for you Lou. I study a good solid 3-4 daily, broken up in about 1-1.5 hour increments, coupled with my consistent 5 hours sleep a night max.

Good luck to you Lou, and I hope once you have passed you will be back aboard and overtake me once again (I use to be 2nd to TP).

I will only post at work now myself LOL, since this is where I get the most of my spare time these days .

[SirFWALGMan]

Lou,

As a resident of the great state of Massachusetts I say to you: Be A Kennedy. These great political figures have all failed their bar exams and I think you should follow in their footsteps. Good Luck! Happy Failing!

Sir

[PShabi]

Good luck.

[junYUN]

good luck to you

[Talking Poker]

Good luck, RA.

[Reel Deal]

I feel for you Aeq... studying for the Florida bar exam was the worst month of my life! But I did lose about 10 lbs. in the process, gotta look at the positives. If you want a little bar exam study advice just let me know and I'll shoot you a PM.

[junYUN]

have you seen the size of his head? 10LBS might do you good lou....

[2Tone]

Good for you Lou. The game is always there, and if you aren't careful, it can eclipse other priorities very easily. I predict the break will do you good -- you'll come back rested, sharp and focused, ready to build a roll. Good luck.

[Aequitas58]

Yes.