Tonight felt strong.

Walked in with a plan, stayed steady, and executed most of what I intended on several unfamiliar machines. That alone feels like real progress.

I’m learning to trust controlled play — trap up, pick shots, repeat high-percentage paths. Modern machines are starting to feel more like classics when I slow down and stay intentional.

Here’s how that showed up on the scoreboard:

Pinball Receipts

Highlights:

• Baratheon spinner strategy on Game of Thrones paid off big

• Flamethrower on Mandalorian opened up multiple scoring paths

• Genesis left ramp → BLUE letters → multipliers → carried bonus

• Stayed calm after a slow start and finished strong

• Anxiety stayed under control all night

• No emotional rollercoaster

Also one of those reminder nights that pinball is about community as much as competition.

Had a really meaningful conversation with a fellow player heading to Nationals — reminded her (and myself) to enjoy the experience, take pictures, meet people, and remember that fun is part of playing well.

And yes… homemade crab rangoon at league is a strong showing. Effort food always earns respect.

3+ hours on my feet, lots of movement, lots of learning, lots of connection.

Incidental Exercise Receipts

Points growing

Knowledge growing

Temperament improving

Still counts 🔵

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