I won't give up until I suceed/ I give up, I can't win(10k posts)

[Roxas1359]

This thread I've made is for my 10K post, I've really enjoyed it here and hope to stay for a long time. You can ignore this if you wish to.
OT:
Yes we've all had our experiences in which we kept failing at something constantly, but still continued to try and beat it. Well let us all share some instances as to when that old say "perseverance is the key" and while we are at it, some times when you've proven that perseverance isn't really the key at all.

For me, one instance in which I kept trying was when I taught myself to ride a bike all by myself. I was constantly falling down and I was about to give up. But, I continued on trying until I succeeded because I thought about this in my head, "If I can ride a bike I can get away from my older sister when she's in a bad mood and wants to hurt me". I'm serious about that. So I taught myself to ride a bike on that thought.

Now an instance where I thought I could achieve my goal if I persevered it failed came a short time later. Using the same mind set I had put myself in when I taught myself to ride a bike, I told myself that if I could do a wheelie I could get away from her trying to grab me and trow me off the bike. Well unfortunately it didn't work out so well, and some bruises and a busted knee, not a broken bone though, later I just gave up on it for fear of braking my leg.
Edit: I realize that this is probably going to get ignored.

 

[Marter]

Cognrats on 10K!

OT: The time I was trying to learn to do the "Rainbow" soccer trick. It took me weeks to get right. Then I stopped trying, and now I'm back to where I was before I started. >_>

 

[EchoOfTheWolf]

And I suppose this will be my FIRST post. Grats, I'll catch up eventually!

OT: I guess learning to swim. When I was a kid, I very nearly gave up trying, and for good reason: I drowned. While my family stood there laughing, my lungs filled with water and I nearly died. My mom saved my life that day, the only one that didn't laugh or think I was trying to get attention by PASSING OUT! (Yeah, my dad and his family are real pieces of work.) Anyway, I gave up for a while, afraid to step out of the shallow water, and sometimes it took coaxing to do that. My mom changed my mind with such a simple thought that you all probably won't believe me.

"Mario isn't afraid of the water, is he?"

This woman who taught me to read, write, and ride my bike, had now cured my fear of water, with a video game reference. Between her, my sister, and a little courage from an Italian plumber we all know and love, I learned to swim.

And on the second note, I rarely have uttered the words "I concede", as is shown by damn near dying and not giving up, but I suppose it would have to be becoming trilingual. I obviously have English down, but I'm still working on Japanese. I gave up on Spanish, I don't use it enough to care anymore.

 

[Roxas1359]

And I suppose this will be my FIRST post. Grats, I'll catch up eventually!

Well let me be the first to welcome you to the Escapist. Hope you enjoy your stay, and please read this if you haven't and follow them. If you do that you will be here for a long time.

 

[EchoOfTheWolf]

Ha, well that's two greetings now! I'm feeling the love. I've been coming here a while but never had anything that I felt I needed to say until now. Your topic really interested me! Thanks Maxieon, (and Marter for the message!) and I do hope to be here a long time, thanks!

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

Snapping my fingers.

I tried for years, giving up after a while each time I tried.
One day I was bored, sitting outside a door waiting for somebody, said screw it, and kept trying until I had it down, which took around an hour or so of non-stop attempts (Although it took me an extra finger to do, and I could only do it with my right hand [Now I can use both hands and do it the correct way]).

That and learning to use GIMP, although I had some help with that.
Still, trying over and over again really pays off.

 

[swolf]

Hmm...I was feeling so proud of almost making it to 1k...*goes and sits in the corner*.

 

[Roxas1359]

Hmm...I was feeling so proud of almost making it to 1k...*goes and sits in the corner*.

Don't fret. You can make it. Trust me more people will notice. I had a feeling my thread wouldn't get that many responses and for responding to it and helping me feel happy you get a cookie.*gives cookie* Now I will go sulk as this thread is quickly forgotten.*goes and sulks in newly opened corner*

 

[swolf]

Hmm...I was feeling so proud of almost making it to 1k...*goes and sits in the corner*.

Don't fret. You can make it. Trust me more people will notice. I had a feeling my thread wouldn't get that many responses and for responding to it and helping me feel happy you get a cookie.*gives cookie* Now I will go sulk as this thread is quickly forgotten.*goes and sulks in newly opened corner*

*breaks cookie in half, shares with Maxieon, and pats him on the back*

 

[arsenicCatnip]

Well, congrats on your 10k mark, Maxieon and welcome to the Escapist, Echo~

A time when I persevered and made it through was learning to make the perfect dry cappuccino. It takes a lot of time and work to make really good foam... and it's super hard to get it just right. Of course, I have given up on ever making a perfect dry soy cappuccino. Soy foam falls too quickly to make it worth the stress.

 

[oppp7]

Good job mate! And this wasn't ignored.

OT: I overcame my addictions to heroine, crack, shrooms, meth, PCP, acid, cigarettes, opium, and World of Warcraft.

 

[Roxas1359]

Good job mate! And this wasn't ignored.

OT: I overcame my addictions to heroine, crack, shrooms, meth, PCP, acid, cigarettes, opium, and World of Warcraft.

*claps hands*
Wow, you've overcome quite a bit of ordeals in your life. Congrats to you for doing such task that weren't easy.

 

[oppp7]

Good job mate! And this wasn't ignored.

OT: I overcame my addictions to heroine, crack, shrooms, meth, PCP, acid, cigarettes, opium, and World of Warcraft.

*claps hands*
Wow, you've overcome quite a bit of ordeals in your life. Congrats to you for doing such task that weren't easy.

Still need to get over my addiction to sidewalks, though.

 

[Soluncreed]

Hmm...I was feeling so proud of almost making it to 1k...*goes and sits in the corner*.

Hell, I haven't even hit the 200 mark.

 

[Sleekgiant]

Congrats Maxie, you made it to 10k and had a troll post in it XD

As for me, I guess my persistence with GIMP has paid off

 

[AllLagNoFrag]

Gratz on your 10k post count.

OT: For me about the last few years, I have been searching for game songs/theme songs that I really wanted to know how to play. They were on the piano and thankfully, I play the piano so, the main 2 that I am proud of that I can play is the To Zanarkand theme and the Dexter (awesome show) Blood theme on the piano.

 

[Not-here-anymore]

That and learning to use GIMP, although I had some help with that.
Still, trying over and over again really pays off.

Learning to use GIMP takes time and effort, both of which I'm currently putting in. As opposed to photoshop, which requires time, effort, and a large sum of money...

EDIT: Oh, on topic stuff...
Um, I haven't made it to 1000 yet (but I'm getting closer!)and I won't give up on it just yet/until I'm banned (joke bans not appreciated here)

However, I regret allowing my ability to speak french deteriorate. It was fun while it lasted...

 

[TheNumber1Zero]

As opposed to photoshop, which requires time, effort, and a large sum of money...

Well not always, but the monies is the honourable route.

Still, good show. You'll be able to add some symbols to your group members once you get Layers under your belt.