GothicGirl

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Hi, I'm Ash. I play on KGS as GothicGirl. I am a member of the Dallas Go Club, and my own AHS Go Club.
I'm 17, and i recently graduated from Allen High School. OH SO FINE! CLASS OF OH NINE!!!
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, only Teaching games for those 8kyu-beginner.
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:
largerpian(13k)
Ikobex(14k)
mallakite(10k)
Ken04(22k) on break?

I don't charge for reviews, or lessons, but if you like them, feel free to donate so I can continue providing for you! :) paypal- phantom_is_cool@yahoo.com

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( Ellimist )
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 am currently striving to go pro with the help of my sensei whos name is not to be listed.

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
6. 7 Dan by Fall 2009
7. 8 Dan by Spring 2010
8. 9 Dan by Fall 2010
9. Take the Pro test in 2011
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. ^_^

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



Scott Jankowski: Sorry ash, but this plan is doomed. I don't think most people realize just how much effort is involved to become a pro. I think your study plan is too light. I study 15 hours a day in Korea, and its still hard to improve quickly, and i get trained by pros! My teacher says that the best way to make a slow dog fast is to make him run. I think you should adopt a schedule like mine if you are serious. Check out our school's Sensei's page for our schedule. I hope you can get some ideas from it: King's Baduk Center. It's been too long since we've played! Try and keep in touch, ok? -Scott




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