Thanks everyone
Oh, and I played some games today. Against real, live people, even.
I feel a little guilty playing 19x19 on OGS since my rank is artificially low (since I primarily play 9x9 with it, which is my weakest board type, since my fighting skills are poor). But it's the only site I can get to from work.
Game 1
This was a fun fight against a very spirited 19k. He fights way better than me, and wins most of the conflicts on the board. He makes a critical mistake when he lets me connect under, and misses two chances to cut across to his friends and save his dragon. I feel like he lost the game more than I won it.
My biggest problem was that I kept making errors in my attacks, pushing him in the direction that hurt me most. I did this early on, and later in the game as well. The game should not have been this hard, had I been a little more careful.
The fighting was very complex for me, and I loved the challenge. I had so much fun that when he ran out of time (which he had set!) I paused the game so he could continue playing for another hour.
At least the fights I won were the important ones.
Game 2
This game was an early resign by my opponent. He did not follow good opening theory and made two joseki mistakes when I invaded the corner, which I punished him for. One of the punishments I learned just last night from "Becoming 9 Kyu"! Oh, and he failed to realize he was in a ladder, too.
Comments, improvements, and all help sought after, as always.
