Update!, Update!, Update!

First off I'm going to say I'm sorry for not having more frequent updates in January and half way through February. I've been really busy with family issues and having a lot of stuff with school since I'm back to a full schedule this semester. And really I haven't had much to update in regards to poker. So we'll cover all of that then look to the future and a couple exciting things going on for me.

I kinda have sad news as my grandma is in the hospital. She had lung, breast, and some other cancer that I can't think of right now. Anyways, she's not doing to well and is in the hospital. I really hope she does get well, but I've already come to terms a long time ago. However, there is still a little hope. So if you can say a little something (prayer, or whatever) that would be nice.

Starting a full schedule for college again this semester is really awesome. Last semester I took a few online classes and it really sucked just because I did not get to interact with anyone. It's really nice just to get out and talk to people instead of sitting in your house 24/7. Well, I did not sit 24/7 but it seemed like it. Oh yeah, and the females don't hurt either! :) Classes are awesome, people are awesome, and I'm awesome! It just awesome!

Poker-wise everything is not so awesome. I'm on a little downswing. A couple grand down last couple months, so it's not too great. I took a shot this past weekend and missed. I played really well, but two hands really got me. One the guy called with a bluff catcher which really sucks and the other I get 2-outed. It really sucks. It looks like I'm going to start 8 to 12 tabling single-table turbo sit n goes. A couple weeks ago I had some success, so I'll see if I can grind into April when I'm probably going to go busto or be way better off than I am right now!

What's in April you ask? Poker Stars has introduced their new spring tournament series. The series has 30 million in guaranteed and has 3 different tiers of buy-ins. The low tier is where I will be playing just because it's too nice to pass up. The middle tier is very similar to a FTOPS schedule and the high tier is beyond ridiculous but that's what the higher rollers wanted. I'm really excited about this tournament series. I'm almost sure this is final, so I'm going to post the full schedule below and the events I plan on playing.

The Schedule

Event 1 - 2 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - NL Hold'em with Rebuys [6-max]
* 01-L: $5.50 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 01-M: $55 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 01-H: $530 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 2 - 2 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - PL Omaha Hi/Lo
* 02-L: $11 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 02-M: $109 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 02-H: $1,050 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 3 - 3 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - PL 5-Card Draw
* 03-L: $11 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 03-M: $109 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 03-H: $1,050 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 4 - 3 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - NL Hold'em [2X Chance, turbo]
* 04-L: $16.50 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 04-M: $162 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 04-H: $1,575 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 5 - 4 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - NL Hold'em Shootout [10-max]
* 05-L: $16.50 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 05-M: $162 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 05-H: $1,575 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 6 - 4 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - PL Omaha [1R1A, 6-max]
* 06-L: $22 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 06-M: $215 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 06-H: $2,100 buy-in, $400,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 7 - 5 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - H.O.R.S.E.
* 07-L: $109 buy-in, $250,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 07-M: $1,050 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 07-H: $10,300 buy-in, $750,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 8 - 5 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - NL Hold'em [2-day]
* 08-L: $33 buy-in, $250,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 08-M: $320 buy-in, $1,500,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 08-H: $3,150 buy-in, $3,000,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 9 - 6 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - FL Triple Draw 2-7
* 09-L: $22 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 09-M: $215 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 09-H: $2,100 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 10 - 6 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - NL Hold'em [Heads-Up Match Play]
* 10-L: $16.50 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 10-M: $162 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 10-H: $1,575 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 11 - 7 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - Mixed Hold'em [6-max]
* 11-L: $33 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 11-M: $320 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 11-H: $3,150 buy-in, $800,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 12 - 7 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo
* 12-L: $22 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 12-M: $215 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 12-H: $2,100 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 13 - 8 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - FL Razz
* 13-L: $22 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 13-M: $215 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 13-H: $2,100 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 14 - 8 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - NL Hold'em [6-max]
* 14-L: $55 buy-in, $250,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 14-M: $530 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 14-H: $5,200 buy-in, $1,250,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 15 - 9 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - 8-Game
* 15-L: $44 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 15-M: $425 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 15-H: $4,175 buy-in, $250,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 16 - 9 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - 7-Card Stud
* 16-L: $33 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 16-M: $320 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 16-H: $3,150 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 17 - 10 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - NL Hold'em [1R1A]
* 17-L: $33 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 17-M: $320 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 17-H: $3,150 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 18 - 10 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - PL Omaha
* 18-L: $55 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 18-M: $530 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 18-H: $5,200 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 19 - 11 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - FL Omaha Hi/Lo
* 19-L: $55 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 19-M: $530 buy-in, $150,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 19-H: $5,200 buy-in, $400,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 20 - 11 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - FL Hold'em [6-max]
* 20-L: $55 buy-in, $25,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 20-M: $530 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 20-H: $5,200 buy-in, $400,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 21 - 12 April 2009 @ 14:30 ET - NL Hold'em [Heads-Up Match Play]
* 21-L: $270 buy-in, $100,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 21-M: $2,600 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 21-H: $25,500 buy-in, $800,000 guaranteed prize pool

Event 22 - 12 April 2009 @ 16:30 ET - NL Hold'em Main Event [2-day]
* 22-L: $109 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 22-M: $1,050 buy-in, $3,000,000 guaranteed prize pool
* 22-H: $10,300 buy-in, $5,000,000 guaranteed prize pool

Total Buy-ins (min re-buys): min-$295 max-$637

I'm really excited for the series and I'm kinda excited to grind the sit n goes. I'm hopeful my poker catches up with how well things are going in my social life and please keep my grandma in your thoughts. I'm going to try and update more frequently, so stay tuned!