Well, things have not changed. Each post from you Jake gets more upsetting. It is becoming obvious that there is no changing your mind about things or that you just cannot read. I have stated that I play pool for the love of the game. The money is somewhat of an added bonus. But yet you still point out how there is no money and I will never make it.
You keep bringing up Helena and asking if she is able to make a living. That is her personal business. I'm not sure what she is given from her sponsors. My question to you...is she marketed the same way Allison and Jeanette are? You ask if Helena can make a living but while you ask you answer your own question. Jeanette is ranked below Helena and is living comfortably. That is what the power of marketting does. Have you done a study asking if people who claim to hate their job really love it? Society is screwed up if people have to lie about things like that to make people think they work too hard.
Perhaps I have already taken Yobagua's advice. You don't know where I live. You must be guessing that I live with my parents. I don't, I live on my own about 3 hours from my family. Why did I do that? Because I realize what is out there in the world away from the somewhat small town I grew up in. Yes, I am sure he is very talented in his field. There is no doubt about that. Yes, there was schooling and there is more reward. Who is saying that I am not talented? or that I will not make it?
I hate that you keep pointing out others who will be going to the top and you still put me down. You have never seen me hit one ball and you come to this conclusion. You point out Ga Young Kim. I agree that she will soon be in the top 5. You point out Kelly Fisher. She deserves respect she is a snooker world champion. but you know what, she still has to earn her spot on the tour just like everyone before her. Why do you not say something like, Sarah, you are a threat. I'm sorry you have never bothered to realize any of my accomplishments. I was ranked int he top 32 within my first 9 months on tour. I was ranked in the top 20 within a year. I have finished in the top 10 multiple times. You say give it a year. I think you started this thread not realizing how I started this year. I got 5th in the first tournament of the year. Is that not a good enough start for you?? This is my first year as a pro. I myself and many others will agree that I am holding my own quite well.
Do you not think that so many people striving for #1 is not part of the fun? If there was no competition why would everyone play? Do I think I am capable of beating the best? Yes. Have you looked at any of the people I have beat? Everyone that plays in these tournaments are human. They make mistakes, they get beat. And yes, I am confident that I can beat all of those players you listed. It is wrong for you to assume that I should just say that I cannot beat them. What kind of competitor would I be then? As far as the ulcers and what not you are mentioning. I don't take it that seriously. That goes into the category of not having fun. If you read the other posts that is when I stop playing.
You say that Karen and Allison can spot the other WPBA players. I agree. Would I try playing them, even or with the spot, yes I would. Am I confident spotting other players on the tour? Yes, I am.
The boyfriend part is just irrelevent. The fact that you think I need a boyfriend to be happy is ridiculous. You didn't ask how my boyfriend now, that has been there since this all started manages. I don't go places alone, I go to pro tournaments alone, but I am with friends there. I don't go away for weekends to pool rooms alone.
It is very nice of you to wish me luck after all of the wonderful things you have said.
Everyone else, thanks again for your support. Everyone has their opinion. Jake has spoken his and everyone else here has spoken theirs.
Sarah
. Well, I got second place in a 14 and under PRACTICE JBCA quilter. Hopefully on the real one I can cut my mistakes down and get my legs to stop shacking lol. Maybe even go to Arizona to see how the top kids play. But I think in year 05 when I am 14 and in 14 and under group I should do pretty well. Well, ill tell you how it goes! Also, I am done replying on the thread so I dont say anything else. Thanks a lot and practice an extra 5mins for me 
