So I like to listen to a variety of music either while relaxing, working, or playing. I have found that when I have positive memories when listening to certain songs, these songs make me feel good when I hear them. It's interesting how the mood I'm in makes me interpret songs differently especially since many songs use puns in their lyrics.
I can only control what songs I listen to, and depending on my mood I will put on different songs. I've actually noticed that many casual golfers like to listen to music while they play. They have a Bluetooth speaker in the golf cart. This goes against traditional golf etiquette because you are supposed to be still and silent when you hit. I find this intriguing because different songs, as previously stated, inspire you differently. I suppose if you hit good shots to certain songs, these songs may influence you when you here them. Music is made to impact your mind depending on what type of music you are listening to.
I also enjoy listening to music while snowboarding. Snowboarding is more of an art than a science, and I like to listen to all types of music while carving my runs. It also makes the time pass more quickly when on a chairlift.
Finally, music has a big impact when I am focused and playing poker. It makes waiting for a hand easier, and keeps me focused on playing "good" poker. I have recently questioned my control when it comes to gambling. I am mostly looking forward to playing winning poker while listening to equally compelling music.
GOD, GRANT ME THE SERENITY, TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE, THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN, AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Winter Blues
It's been a cold winter so far here in Connecticut. I haven't been snowboarding yet but hope to get up to Vermont for some fresh pow. I am still clean/sober now for 13 months but have really bad anxiety. Golfing and snowboarding are like my go-to activities so without them I'm getting real stir
My mental illness is a big part of who I am and I won't dismiss it as some unimportant detail. I have heard that schizophrenics get progressively worse as time goes on but I tend to be optimistic and think that I can beat it. Some people are on meds there entire lives but I hope to one day be med-free. I won't delve deep into it but fore the most part the meds don't work and I am constantly in a state of pyschosis. I hope that by obstainig from drugs and alcohol that will help me get my sanity back.
Golf is a great way to relax and recreate. I find that if I play good golf early in the round and then fall apart my mental game falls apart too. I get very overwhelmed and start to lose focus. However, most of the time when I play I am relaxed and having fun. I played a lot of golf last year and it was an up and down year as far as scoring goes. As I previously blogged I picked up some new irons. The only thing I'm missing "out of my bag" is a towel and golf shoes.
Snowboarding isn't something I've done my whole life- like golf is. I'm a terrible skateboarder but you don't need as much balance and you would think as a snowboarder. I picked up a skateboard two years ago but find it a very difficult sport. At least if you fall on a snowboard you don't usually get too beat up. I think overall snowboarding is more entertaining for most who do both. There is nothing like listening to a killer playlist while charilifting up a mountain. Some people can't stand the cold but if you bundle up its ok. Last year was the first year I didn't get out, but this year should be back to average.
I dida big of gambling in 2017. I think I may have even had an up year with winning bets on the Superbowl and running a free stake up to a $400+ cash out. Poker has been less productive, but I feel more confident in my game and less on tilt
Anyways. I feel good vibes coming out of 2018 and hopefully it will be a breakout year. Peace out homies.
My mental illness is a big part of who I am and I won't dismiss it as some unimportant detail. I have heard that schizophrenics get progressively worse as time goes on but I tend to be optimistic and think that I can beat it. Some people are on meds there entire lives but I hope to one day be med-free. I won't delve deep into it but fore the most part the meds don't work and I am constantly in a state of pyschosis. I hope that by obstainig from drugs and alcohol that will help me get my sanity back.
Golf is a great way to relax and recreate. I find that if I play good golf early in the round and then fall apart my mental game falls apart too. I get very overwhelmed and start to lose focus. However, most of the time when I play I am relaxed and having fun. I played a lot of golf last year and it was an up and down year as far as scoring goes. As I previously blogged I picked up some new irons. The only thing I'm missing "out of my bag" is a towel and golf shoes.
Snowboarding isn't something I've done my whole life- like golf is. I'm a terrible skateboarder but you don't need as much balance and you would think as a snowboarder. I picked up a skateboard two years ago but find it a very difficult sport. At least if you fall on a snowboard you don't usually get too beat up. I think overall snowboarding is more entertaining for most who do both. There is nothing like listening to a killer playlist while charilifting up a mountain. Some people can't stand the cold but if you bundle up its ok. Last year was the first year I didn't get out, but this year should be back to average.
I dida big of gambling in 2017. I think I may have even had an up year with winning bets on the Superbowl and running a free stake up to a $400+ cash out. Poker has been less productive, but I feel more confident in my game and less on tilt
Anyways. I feel good vibes coming out of 2018 and hopefully it will be a breakout year. Peace out homies.
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