So here is a new little twist to the mental anguish I seem to experience on a regular basis. I threw a 134 first game tonight and I'm thinking "Oh GREAT. It's gonna be one of those nights." Second game I threw 202. Much better. Third game I had a spare first frame, strike out to the 9th and then open in the 9th and 10th frames for a 229. Sure, over my average overall, but for God's sake I just want to beat my head against a wall sometimes.

So last night was an average night for me. 201, 189, 178. I guess it's a little above my average, which is listed as 177 right now. Just keep plugging along. Saturday night is always another night.

Saturday night was a little better for me. I went 215, 235, and dropped again in the 3rd game to a 172. Still maintained a 622, but it is so frustrating to keep doing this. I was able to control it a little more this time so that it didn't drop too badly, but it is still soooo irritating. If I could get my mental game up to my physical level, I'd be fine. Maybe it's just a matter of practice and experience.

I sooo need some tips right now. I just came from league bowling and I bowled a 222 my first game, a 203 my second, so I am thinking an easy six tonight and I TANKED the last game with a 153. Alright, so not a bad series all in all, but soooo frustrating and it seems like a common theme for me. I get it in my head and start thinking about what I am doing and what kind of a score I need and end up doing badly instead. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep my mind off of it and just bowl? i really have tried everything.

I hate bowling while sick. Never do as well as I want to 'cause I don't have the energy to maintain my control. I bowled a 156, 205 and 192. First game was just so hard to get into and opened in the 10th of the last game. Sigh.