How do I handle this???

[blinky girl]

I recently played at my favorite casino and was involved in a horrible incident.

I'm known as a very solid player and know almost all the regulars. I got into a tangle today with a guy who got pissed when I flopped the nut club flush. It was a HUGE hand and then after the guy who had the king high flush and a guy who got caught bluffing gunned after me until I was basically in tears. Whever I would bet they would raise BIG. Unfortunately they drew out on me a few times and took most of my chips which of course convinced them they were genius'. LOL It got to a point where I laid down the best hands a couple of times and they made sure to rub it in my face as well as call me a number of nasty names. I didn't take it laying down but now I'm ashamed of myself. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I backed down from them but I stooped to their level and engaged in thier stupidity. I have a really good reputation at this casino. The worst part I suppose is I did this in front of one of my poker mentors who was at my table.

I sent him a note apologizing for getting sucked into their stupidity and he of course, was gracious and said not to worry about it.

I was so upset at myself for letting them get to me at "MY" casino and in front of a dear friend. I know I should have gotten up and taken a walk, clear my head, and either get back in the game or just leave but now that I've done this silliness I'm a little embarrassed to go back.

Any words of support or ways of dealing with this stuff? Btw, I'm generally a VERY level headed player and have only let this happen one time before in my poker career. The other time was justifiable as a guy spit in my face because I beat him 3 hands in a row 3 years ago.

xoxo
blinky girl