Anarchronism

Rebellion past 30...and counting.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Pocket Rockets

I haven't had time to update this blog since I've been too busy playing poker last week, plus I didn't really have anything to rant or complain about. Anyways, I've been playing poker with my buddies since before it really became famous with the onset of Texas Hold 'Em tournaments. Now everyone seems to be in the bandwagon. It's not easy to get into the game if you don't know where to find playing buddies (korum), but once you've found a steady clique it's all fun.

I started playing poker with my cousins after we got bored of playing tongits and pusoy dos. I remember we were holed up in Baguio huddled around a small circular table, fighting the cold with alcohol and cigarettes. We decided to play a round of Draw Poker according to the rules I remembered from reading in a magazine a few years back. It was definitely house rules, since we really didn't know the canon. We made it up as we played, noting the inconsistencies and dubious rules until we could agree and feel comfortable with the game. At the end of the night we were drunk as hell, and having a great time playing the game.

That is why, when friends decided to try playing Texas Hold 'Em I was already familiar with a lot of its conventions, making the transition a rather smooth one. I love poker. I love friendly gambling. Its one of those things you really enjoy once in a while to blow off some steam. Plus its really, really fun! Now if I could only draw pocket rockets more consistently...