Taking A Break

I really want to get in some hands right now, but school is starting to pick up and I just found out that I can't graduate by the end of summer. A heartbreaker, as I realize that it's making me miserable. The worse of downswings are better than the best days at school because I can try to play out of them and enjoy the game immensely. A bunch of thought experiments I just read about has confirmed my beliefs of what I want to do with life. http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/22/5-thought-experiments-that-might-change-your-life/ I also am not going all out and burning myself out by either playing poker or doing schoolwork. I'm going to play when I want, but I'm going to try my best to put schoolwork first and make the best of it. I don't want to fail any of my classes and have to extend my stay here. I'm growing use to the swings of poker because of my padded bankroll, but am scared to move up. I like the fear, and can't wait to face it. In the Superbowl, I'm not sure if I want to take the a side of the spread, but I really think the Steelers are going to blow them out. I'm debating betting 500 bucks on Steelers moneyline and Cardinals +7 ensuring a loss only if the Cardinals win outright. My other plan is to put all of my playoff winnings, 1160 dollars, on Steelers moneyline. Decisions, I guess that's what life is about. I just love listening to the Nickelback song, If Today Was Your Last Day.

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day
Tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
If today was your last day

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you'll never live it twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day
Tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce of memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothin' stand in your way
Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day
Tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce of memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day