Hi. Kathy from California's bay area. Started playing 4 years ago when I decided to attend dealer school, thinking it would be a good partime job. I'd never been in a cardroom (didn't even know the ranking of hands) but quickly came to love the game and have been trying to learn ever since. I learned a bit in school, attended some WSOP Academies in Vegas, and had some coaching from a Vegas cash game grinder who taught an old fashioned uber tight game. I had a couple of sessions with a Cardrunners coach who opened my eyes a bit and  added some aggression to my game that seemed to help me finally start winning. Pre BF I had thought I was getting it, had several wins close together. Best online cash 1/1124 for $5100 and best live finish 2nd for $1700. A number of deep runs and consistently cashing live. I was so happy to finally get to headsup as it seemed everyone usually wanted to chop but sadly HU only lasted 2 hands 🙁 lol. I think I am aware of many of the weaknesses in my game but need help with the “how” to change them. While I used to have a coach to run hands by lately I have just been struggling on my own. Struggling w adjusting to playing on Merge too, no luck so far. I dabble a bit in live cash games (usually break even to slight win) but feel I am most suited to tournaments. I play sit and gos and MTTs. I got chewed up and spit out in cash games online so don't even go there, but usally live I can at least earn my tournament entries at the cash tables. I am a bit lazy on the computer/technical side so need to better learn to use a HUD, post hand histories, etc. In the bit of reading I've done already on the site I can see I will find the help I need here (it's awesome so far). Very excited to be here and hope that you all won't mind if I can manage to climb out of the ranks of the fish (I've contributed plenty to you all hope you have enjoyed my $) and improve my game. I am interested in playing both live and online and would love to play open events next WSOP. Played the ladies event twice and that was at least one too many times I want to beat you all 🙂 Looking forward to getting to know you and being part of the TPE community. Thx all!