GothicGirl
Hi, I'm Ash. I play on KGS as GothicGirl. I am a member of the Dallas Go Club.
I enjoy many hobbies including, but not limited to, NERO LARP, Breakdancing, drawing, reading and absolutely love Anime.
My life is devoted to playing Go, and I hope to become a professional player very soon in my life(next couple years i hope!). I am currently an IGS 4 Dan and have been improving rather quickly.
I Don't play much on KGS anymore, trying to get back into Go.
I've decided that I do indeed teach. I host nightly lectures in the High School Go Players room(under social). There we usually start off with Tsumego, then move into Joseki. If people have a certain joseki they want to go over I gladly review for them. I am also known to do a shy-style lecture(play someone for part of a game, then go back and comment on the moves). So don't miss the lessons! I've been seeing great improvement from my regulars. ^_^
My current students are:
None.
For all you Youth out there that are in elementary school all the way up through high school and college, I'd like to invite you to join the High School Go Players room.(under social) Its a room that has been around for a few years, and is the meeting place for as many youth as we can get. We have a list of the school clubs known to me on our room website. So, Please join us!
Achievements
US Go Camp west '08 (12kyu-5kyu) 7/27/08-8/2/08
US Go Congress '08 (5kyu-@1kyu) 8/2/08-8/9/08
I improved 9-10 stones in 2 weeks.
Played in the 2008 US Open
Played in the American Youth/Adult Pair Go Championship 2nd place Table 3 w/Scott Jankowski (Amadeo)
Played in the American Pair Go Championship 3rd place Table 12 w/Ruka( Escapist? )
Taught Go to beginners at AnimeFest? '08 - Dallas, Tx 8/31/08
I represented Allen High School in the American Go Honor Societies ING School Team Tournament with the help of my teammates Kenny and Jon.
I taught Go at Ikkicon '10 -
Goals
1. solid 1 Dan by November '08(Reached September '08)
2. solid 2 Dan by April '09(Reached October '08)
3. 3 Dan by US Go Camp west '09(Reached November '08)
4. 4-5 Dan by US Go Congress '09(Reached between November '08 and January '09)
5. 6 Dan by US Go Congress '09(not gonna reach.. so everything is getting bumped down) FALL 2009
6. 7 Dan by Fall 2009
(SPRING 2010)
7. 8 Dan by Spring 2010
(FALL 2010)
8. 9 Dan by Fall 2010
(SPRING 2011)
9. Take the Pro test in 2011
(maybe 2012...)
10. Turn Pro by Spring 2015 (giving myself lots of time here!)
In the Fall of 2009, I will be more than likely moving to Korea to study with my teacher. That is why my goals are rather ambitious. ^_^
Note: financials have overridden my move to korea. it has been postponed until further notice.
My Study Plan
Each Day:
1. Solve 50 L&D problems(ones that i can do within 10 minutes)
2. Solve 25 tesuji problems
3. play at least two casual games (and at least 5 serious games per week) to practice what I'm learning and to gain experience.
4. Solve 30 L&D problems that are assigned by my teacher.
For every incorrect answer, 10 pushups will be done as punishment to keep me mentally and physically strong.
Each Week:
1. take 1-3 lessons from my teacher.
2. have 3 of my serious games reviewed by my teacher.
3. go over 1 pro games a week
4. memorize 15 common josekis(variations counted as different)
GothicGirl's Quotes
1. slinky: Someone is being you
GothicGirl: identity theft!!
slinky: XD
GothicGirl: that hair took forever to dy!
GothicGirl: SO not cool!!!!
GothicGirl: >_<
GothicGirl: dye*
slinky: Would oyu like a hug?
GothicGirl: not from you. -.-
sosuddenly: ouch
nachodude: lol
GothicGirl: :P
sosuddenly: no comment
2. GothicGirl: whay has told they me not i him play?
3."I am not sorry because they steal my ideas, i am sorry because they dont have their own ideas"-Nikola Tesla
4.HateToWin?: its like playing a retarded gerbil, even if you give 9h, its still just a retarded gerbil :/
5.walnut: threaten to commit suicide in the school cafeteria with a plastic knife
GothicGirl: XD
GothicGirl: wow...
walnut: lol
GothicGirl: those plastic knives are sharper than you think though..
walnut: good point
walnut: how about a plastic spoon?
6.vic1000: this cut meaning is
vic1000: your suicide
vic1000: you kill yorself
7.guojuan: would you please just shut up?
Comments
Hi,My father forwarded me your website... You say you teach GO... at what age would you consider too early to keep an attention span to start?
Scott Jankowski: I think that you can start teaching a child terminology while they are still in the womb. Then when they're born and their eyes open, the first thing they should see is Shusaku's killing game with Ota Yuzo, or one of his games against Shuwa. Dress them in one of those brilliant 'future 7-dan' pajamas from hilltopgo.com for enthusiasm, and get started with a makeshift board that cannot be easily swallowed. They should be able to solve basic tsumego before they develop the ability to speak coherent English.
Btw, Ash, LONG TIME NO SEE!!! We are looong overdue for a game, wouldn't you agree? :) I am curious to see how strong you've gotten ^^. Hit me up on Facebook or something.