Presenting... better know a pogger

[.Alex.]

My name is Alex. I'm a 19 year old junior at Penn State University (about to turn 20 in a few weeks). I literally have no idea why I chose to use my real name as my handle, probably not the smartest idea. I didn't start using the account until about a year after I created it, and this is what it was the first time I signed on. My log-on id is the one I usually use for these things. I guess I got confused somewhere in the sign-up process.

I was born Ukraine, and moved to the US when I was 5. Consequently, I'm fluent in Russian, as that is what my parents speak. I've lived in or around Philly throughout my life pre-college. My achievements regarding my intelligence are similar to many of you guys, so I won't bore you with them. Let's just say I considered myself to be fairly extraordinary before I joined 2p2.

I played Magic semi-seriously during my late middle school/early high school years. Interestingly enough, the Magic forum that I used to post in also found Werewolf (though they called it Mafia) sometime when I was there. Unsurprisingly, the craze took off just like it has here.

Unlike many POGgers, I do have aspirations in poker. Two of my good friends from PSU dropped out and moved to Vegas within the past year. I, and another friend, will likely be joining them upon graduation. I've played NL (up to 2/5) my whole life, but I started to take up limit a few months ago. Recently I've been 3 tabling 5/10 on Stars. In fact, I'll probably be taking a break from POG for a little while so that I can actually get some hours in.

I play a variety of sports recreationally with friends, including football, basketball, and tennis. The only sport I've played competitively is soccer; the last time being in 9th grade.

I drink and smoke - weed, not cigarettes - on a fairly regular basis.