Life In 19x19

Thanks a lot for your input. Will try to keep those in mind for the next games.

For 36 though I blocked the other way thinking the top portion was worth more than giving white the top territory. Mostly because white already had two stones outside my wall had I blocked at R16. Was that an incorrect ...

Played a game over the weekend and would appreciate some constructive feedback. I was black (handicap 2 stones) Thanks!