Since my last post I've had numerous discussions with people and I'm no longer going to play on my own money, regardless of what stakes I play. Which, will only be 50nl and higher from now on. I think the stress and frustration with playing other stakes on my own money are too much currently. Luckily, I have alot of people in my life, not just in the poker world, that are more than willing to help me get through whatever. I owe countless gratitudes to many people in my life that help me more than they know it and its feels pretty awesome to have friends that are willing to do whatever and I would obviously do the same for them. Anyways, I'm back to just focusing on 50nl FR and continuing to beat it for a pretty good rate. I wanna play another week or so and then start to take 100 shots so I am getting amped up for that and feeling very confident.
Playing poker for a living you have to have things you listen to or watch during the sessions since, I will sit in front of my computer for at least 8-10 hours a day. I wanted to make a list of the tv shows that I have watched in entirety recently and currently follow, partly for my own aid but to share some of my opinions on the shows as well. I get asked frequently to recommend tv shows so maybe this will help some.
Sci-Fi:
Stargate SGS-1-Best sci-fi series to date. Great cast, eventhough some stories became repetetive but overall made me really think about alot of mythology that surrounds us. SG1 comes up with theoretical, yet believable reasons for many of the beliefs and mythologies that we find in our world today. The most interesting and base of the show being the real reason for the pyramids.
Stargate Atlantis-Flashier than SG1 but I don't think this cast had the cohesion the SG1 cast had. This story line is mostly left over scripts from SG1 too but a very good series all together.
True Blood-Best "realistic" vampire series on tv. Story writing is pretty solid even though the acting is average.
Battlestar Galactica-If SG1 isn't the best sci-fi series ever, BSG is for sure. The overall story and theme has real world application and makes one think while watching. "What has happened before will happen again" and so on and so forth. It also provides an interesting dilema that we could find ourselves in within the next century, regarding robots and to what extent they actually aid the human race. Well written, directed and acting throughout the entire series with an actual and appropriate ending that we don't see in many series nowadays.
Caprica-Still in its infancy but has promise as the prequal to the BSG series.
Dollhouse-Great writing from Joss Whedon as always but I find myself drifting while watching the last few episodes.
Highlander-A classic and will always be one of my favorites as I watched it growing up.
V-Really good story (I know based off old story) with a modern adaptation allowing them to do many things they couldnt 20 years ago. Acting is kinda sub-par though.
Warehouse 13-I watched the first 12-13 episodes and haven't watched any since......its a cheaper version of The X-Files imo.
Comedy:
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia-Best comedy currently on tv.
Modern Family-Best new comedy series with a feux reality film style that adds to the humor.
Cougar Town-Kind of funny but I found myself drifting after the first few episodes. Could be because I'm not a 40 year old cougar, sorry Courtney Cox.
30 Rock-Every episode is funny and always good to put on if I dont feel like watching anything else. Alec Baldwin's character is the best in the show and I think Tina Fey is hot.
Married With Children-A classic and still funny 20 years later.
Arrested Development-Ahead of it's time and a must see for any off the wall humor lover.
The Big Bang Theory-A unique nerdy comedy that keeps me interested as I find myself somewhat identifying with the nerd characters throughout the episodes.
How I Met Your Mother-My old roommate and I classified this as Friends for guys. The writers do a good, yet annoying job of stringing the audience along with the whole, who is the mother story line, meanwhile NPH's manwhore character seems to basically carry the rest of the show. I watch this show every night it premiers and always look forward to watching it.
Californiacation-A sad comedy that follows David Duchuvnys self destructive father/teen-adult lifestyle. A good guys show as we can envy yet be sad as he has sex with many girls and gets smashed/high nearly every episode while destroying his home life.....seems somewhat biographical for him honestly.
Entourage-The best guys show out. My only beef is that they don't make enough episodes and it seems as though the show is becoming bogged down in itself, with the characters in real life getting big egos. But who wouldn't wanna live the Hollywood lifestyle and bang models or get fallout ass as part of your rich friends fame???
Family Guy-Always pushing the limits and continues to give me about 1 "Wow, did they really do that" an episode. I find the jokes going over my head sometimes but I like that the jokes make me think. Best comedy cartoon on tv.
The Office-Anyone who's ever worked in an office can find humor in every single episode. The overall cast is one of the best casts currently on tv as well. There isn't a weak spot in the show and they have given the fans what they want with Pam and Jim getting married as well as having a baby on the way. The 2nd best comedy on tv, behind Its Always Sunny.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!-An interesting and informative look into many common ideas or beliefs. Penn & Teller do some research and put their quirky funny and uncensored spin on it while actually proving or disproving the ideas/beliefs they are looking into.
Scrubs-Who doesn't love scrubs. I will admit that I love Zach Braffs character but his overall girlishness does get annoying at times but is overshadowed by the excellent cast and writing. Always recommend anyone to watch this.
Two and a Half Men-Who doesn't wanna be Charlie Sheens character, which in my opinion he is just playing himself in real life and not in fact acting. Overall you find yourself laughing, yet envying Charlie's character and the kid as well as the house keeper are solid supporting cast members. I actually find myself never sympethizing for Allen as he is a sorry excuse for a man, which is a testament to the light hearted writing and another excellent product from Chuck Lorre.
Drama:
Mad Men-Is an amazing drama set in the 60's. For someone like myself, in my mid 20's, it provides me the opportunity to get a glimpse of what life was like when my parents were growing up. The story revolves around men in the advertising business. The sexism as well as the over indulgence of smoking everywhere in public is pretty enlightening. I think its an excellent show as the writing and acting provide (to me) an accurate depiction of what it must have been like to live during the 1960's.
Dexter-I really like the idea for the show. There are many times I find myself identifying with him eventhough hes a serial killer. I have found myself not so eager to watch as many episodes midway through season 2 however as some of the story has become mundane but many people tell me it picks back up.
Heroes-Have always loved it since it first came out. Even the boring second and 3rd story building seasons. This season has gotten back to being on track with the overall good vs evil, human evolution side of things this season though. Also, Hayden Panittiere is pretty amazing to look at.
Kings-This was the best drama to come out in the past few years. It is a modern adaptation of The Old Testament's story of David and Goliath. I thought the story was very well written and directed but as NBC likes to do with any great show, they canceled it after one season.
Las Vegas-The most fun and likeable cast out of any series within the past few years, easily. There is an identifiable character for every type of person and who doesn't love Las Vegas. I still don't like the ending but understand since they got canceled. Great fun spirited show with hot girls.
Nip/Tuck-The first 2-4 seasons were really good but then they moved to Hollywood. Since then the show has fallen off but I will continue to watch because, its Nip/Tuck and they always push the envelope for social comfortability on television.
Sons of Anarchy-This gets my vote for the best drama currently on television. It's basically a biker gang version of Sopranos. Since I loved the Sopranos, I love Sons. It also has great acting portraying, what I would view as the common biker/biker gang. The writing is excellent as they throw you a few curveballs and tend to give the audience what we want.
Spartacus-Just premiered last week and is pretty average. It's as if the movies 300 and The Gladiator had sex and produced this overdone bloody tale but it does show full frontal so that's a plus!! I will keep watching because the story does seem well written but I could do without the over exageration of blood, literally every fight and every single punch and blow. It's cool at first but becomes somewhat irritatingly funny after awhile. I understand the directors are trying to convey the raw sense of the Roman culture but its a little overdone.
Reality:
The Hills-Who doesn't love Lauren Conrad??? The show sucks now that she is not on it. I don't care what anyone says but I find Lauren to be a caring and not entirely clueless about the things that go on around her. I don't think Audrina horse face is hot and I could honestly care less about Kristen Cavalari. Spencer is worth the entertainment value alone as he takes douchebaggery to an entirely new level with his social cluelessness.
Jersey Shore-Every episode is one big Ed Hardy/D-bag/Bitch commercial, I love it!! This is the perfect show to sit down, have a drink and be amazed and proud of yourself as you watch the most self-absorbed and truly clueless people be totally ridiculous about the most mundane things.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians-I honestly can not give a rational explanation as to why I like this show but I do. I think it's because there are so many characters and I feel bad for Bruce. Plus I like seeing how ridiculous the girls are and how much they over react about the simplest of situations.
Man vs. Wild-I don't care if he does have situations presented to him and has some assistance. The fact still remains that he's still doing ridiculous things in front of the camera without the help. This show actually provides some real life advice also and I find myself taking away a couple bits of info each episode, if I'm ever stranded in the Gobi Desert of course.
Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew-I've only seen the first few episodes but looks ridiculously promising from a watching a train wreck point of view, plus Dr. Drew is the man.
Anime:
Trinity Blood- This is my first attempt into the world of Anime. It's a futuristic vampire story with all kinds of moral dilemas and comes highly recommended from many who read anime's and mangas. So far it has me intrigued with the vampire vs church story line that has underlying religious and morals undertones throughout.
This list turned out to be way longer than I expected but oh well. So yeah, I watch a shit load of tv but feel as though I am well versed to give an opinion on almost any show on tv. I have watch virtually every show on television but don't follow them because tv is flooded with trash tv. Yes even too trashy for me sometimes.
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