Poker News

Jennifer Matiran

Why is it, that the person with the worst breath always wants to tell you a secret?” I was laughing hysterically when I recently heard this at the Las Vegas Improv. I learned to always check my breath before telling someone a secret. I laughed so much that evening; the laughter energized me and reset my attitude. Humor and laughter are imperative, especially in the world we live in today. We must laugh to water the joy in our hearts and stay young.

My father and uncle are in their seventies but seem decades younger than their age. When I sit with them, it’s like I’m at a comedy show, they’re hilarious, and they have not let life take away their sense of humor. Laughter boosts the immune system and in my opinion, is the better than any pharmaceutical anti-depressant in the world.

So the next time you’re feeling down, go to the comedy show, watch a funny movie, hang out with your funny friends, do this especially when you’re so low that you feel you “just don’t have the energy,” do it by faith and when you do, you’ll feel the weight of the world lifted off your shoulders. I promise. It’s not just you, everybody goes through tough times and it’s very important my friend to understand that these times will always come to pass. Don’t let the trials of life eat at you like a tumor, remain faithful and keep your sense of humor. No matter what, always have a victor’s attitude not a victim’s attitude. Remember the promise “that your cup shall overflow,” that power is only activated when we believe and never give up, no matter what our circumstance.

My circumstance lately, is that I’m aloser, no a “loohooser” at the tables. I’ve been playing the wrong cards, reading people wrong, betting wrong, etc. etc. See, I know what my errors are and when I’m ready to play good, disciplined poker again, I will. Although, I’ve lost lots of money, my house, my car, my 401K and filed chapter eleven (joking) I’ve come across a lot of funny characters at the tables…

The Commentator-This is the individual who comments on everything that’s happening, guaranteed. They have something to say pre-flop, flop, turn, river and after. If you control your urge of slapping them across the face, they can actually be quite humorous. His oohs and aahs make me laugh. It makes me laugh when he comments on the pocket Aces that just lost. That loser usually gives him a fake smile but he actually feels like punching him in the nose.

The Interrogator-This is the person who, whenever he’s in a hand, he interrogates his opponents like an FBI agent. “What do you got, over cards, trips, nothing?” He says it like he’s trying to solve a murder mystery or something. When he tries to corner me I usually say, “what are you, Johnny Cochran?” It’s funny. The interrogators are usually good players and no matter how much you laugh together, remember these players especially are only trying to win all your money. You’ll laugh together, he’ll act like your friend but he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Ha, ha with him but in the end remember that it’s usually all an act and take it for what it’s worth, a couple of laughs.

Thanks for reading and I hope that your heart is filled with joy this spring. I hope that no matter what, you believe the best is yet ahead because it is. And when you get the choice to hold back or laugh, I hope you laugh. I hope you laugh.

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