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- We tend to have interesting conversations... at least based on my poor memory.
- Current signature is quite fascinating.
- Current signature is quite fascinating.
Both appear to be equally cool, but Bobing holds a slight edge as the avatar looks slightly more "3D".
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I attended an event by one of our suppliers earlier today, whereby we were invited to watch the movie entitled "Real Steel".
In the future, in-ring fighting and boxing have been replaced by robots instead of sportsmen. Hugh Jackman plays the role of Charlie Kenton, a former boxer, who now earns a living by controlling robots to win their fight. Unfortunately, he is currently in a slump, whereby nothing goes right for him. In addition, he is reunited with his 11-year old son, Max Kenton, whom he abandoned many years ago.
Together with the robot "Atom", whom they discovered by chance, both father and son rise to fame and challenge the reigning champion "Zeus" for the world title.
Since I do not watch movies all that often, each title tends to leave an impression on myelf. Some viewers may claim that the storyline is similar to other related movies, but I still found myself rooting for the underdog, or rather, under-robot, "Atom". In addition, the father-and-son relationship started out on a rocky path, but eventually ended on a perfect note. Again, some may claim it is cliche, but having this particular aspect meant that the human actors were given a fair share of screen time, not simply relying on CG and fight scenes to woo the crowd.
However, I suspect males and children will probably enjoy the movie more than females, although I could be wrong. :)
P.S. The movie managed to keep my mind occupied for a while, instead of pondering over my recent situation.
In the future, in-ring fighting and boxing have been replaced by robots instead of sportsmen. Hugh Jackman plays the role of Charlie Kenton, a former boxer, who now earns a living by controlling robots to win their fight. Unfortunately, he is currently in a slump, whereby nothing goes right for him. In addition, he is reunited with his 11-year old son, Max Kenton, whom he abandoned many years ago.
Together with the robot "Atom", whom they discovered by chance, both father and son rise to fame and challenge the reigning champion "Zeus" for the world title.
Since I do not watch movies all that often, each title tends to leave an impression on myelf. Some viewers may claim that the storyline is similar to other related movies, but I still found myself rooting for the underdog, or rather, under-robot, "Atom". In addition, the father-and-son relationship started out on a rocky path, but eventually ended on a perfect note. Again, some may claim it is cliche, but having this particular aspect meant that the human actors were given a fair share of screen time, not simply relying on CG and fight scenes to woo the crowd.
However, I suspect males and children will probably enjoy the movie more than females, although I could be wrong. :)
P.S. The movie managed to keep my mind occupied for a while, instead of pondering over my recent situation.
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Mod Note: I received a report that this thread should be merged together with that found in the Incoherent Babbling section, but after looking through both topics, I believe it might be more appropriate to leave them separately, due to the nature of the replies.
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Getting back on topic, I am not exactly a big fan of Apple products, but I have to admit that Steve Jobs influenced the technology sector as well as the ordinary consumers to a large extent.
Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.
Getting back on topic, I am not exactly a big fan of Apple products, but I have to admit that Steve Jobs influenced the technology sector as well as the ordinary consumers to a large extent.
To tell the truth, I did not know Remilia is Haburi-chan.
Happy Birthday! May all your dreams and wishes come true on this very special day!
Happy Birthday! May all your dreams and wishes come true on this very special day!
Still feeling down at the moment. I hope I am not whining too much nor imposing on everyone unreasonably with regards to my recent setback.
Well I am a sucker in love because I am the one who gets his hearth thorn up. Every time I try it feels that I lack something...
And I think I'm becoming a stalker because I have a slight paranoia.
I believe everyone has a certain tendency to stalk others, including myself. Thankfully, not having a facebook account prevents the stalker personality from manifesting further.
But I'm sorry to hear that, Gambler. I know from experience that the only cure for that is time and being with friends who support you. I don't have time, but I'm here for kitteh hugs whenever you need them!
Image saved. Thank you for your offer of kitten hugs. It will definitely come in handy in future.
Its sad to hear about the rejection, I hope you're able to move on soon and find another girl who you'd like.
I am sorry for you Gambler.
It´s ok to feel sad/disappointed about that, but trust me don´t hang yourself over that. You made your try, that´s better then being quiet and hoping for the good.
Just look forward, I know it´s easier said than done.
I know that on my own, I got rejected often and it made me sad, but I thought "Why should I waste my time in being sad for someone who doesn´t wants me." This thought made me look forward and after some time I found my very first girlfriend.
Don´t destroy yourself with those feelings. Forget what happen and look forward. Next time you will do it better.
@Rise-chan and Boa~: Thank you for your kind words and support too.
And sorry to hear about your rejection, Gambler. Remember, we're all here if you need us. Now, come here and gimme a hug. :)
If given an opportunity, will you tell your crush about your feelings, should you ever meet her again? After I recover from this setback, you will be receiving more hugs than you can handle... I think.
But, OT, I've never been rejected but I have rejected someone unfortunately. Simply put, I just didn't reciprocate their feelings, so going out with them would have resulted in more pain for them in the end. It wasn't a pleasant experience, but it was something that I had to do.
So I suppose the party who rejects others will also feel bad to a certain extent? I have only been on the receiving end (of rejections) so far...
*sigh*.but sometimes after a long time not having a relationship,i do want a GF too.so jealous to those happy couples.*sigh*
I know exactly how you feel. The feeling of jealousy and envy when you see other couples happily together. We do not wish for anything bad to happen to them; we only wish we could be in their shoes... even more so during Christmas and Valentine's Day, right?
OT: I have myself never been rejected, because I've only really confessed to someone once and that time it went well, for about a month, then she broke up. The reason I've haven't confessed more times is because I've never really met anyone I've felt like confessing to.
We have spoken more than a few times over PMs and MSN and I believe we understand each other quite well. Thank you for being a friend in my time of need.
I havent talked with you yet but I see nothing but respect for you in the threads so I just wanted to say hi and add to this topic if I may. :)
Firstly, I am sorry for your rejection.
I have not personally experienced rejection in love because I was the one rejecting although it has hurt me too.
I do have experience being rejected in other parts of life though such as friendship and career/work. While the latter might not stick out as something obviously relevant... it sure feels like it to me. So I can understand the deep hurt and feelings you might be going through I believe.
The best methods/ideas that I can offer in the love department, based on other experiences and from friends, are to either:
1. Pursue your love anyway. Love just needs persistence sometimes. I rejected my first boyfriend..... many times to the point where I just said, "Alright, what the hell." It was only.... several months long but he was a great guy... just wasn't a great time in my life to have him around. I like to do the tough things by myself. :) However, seeing as she said "no electricity," I wouldn't go with this unless you are feeling strong enough to handle a lot more rejection before the possibility of a yes. It is not for the feint-hearted.
2. To pursue a new love quickly. I personally don't think dwelling on anything painful is very good for you. Go through it, take it in, and try to let it quickly so you can push through it faster. And if there are days it hurts so much you cant seem to move... those are the days you lock yourself up to cry about it and release the tension. But I wouldn't dwell, there are a lot of people in the world. A new love could be just around the corner! One girl/boy/woman/man should never be allowed to crush your spirit like that. Have some confidence and fall in love again, learning from it each time. Maybe you could ask her (when you're ready) what exactly gives off this mysterious "no electricity" thing so you can change it. Because as a woman, it just sounds like an easy excuse to me, but I dont know her either. :) Who am I to judge?
Everyone is welcome to post in my topics. All opinions are welcomed on all matters, not just my current situation.
Like what I asked SamRavster, the party who rejects others may feel bad too?
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Copy and pasting from my thread in the Love, Romance and Relationship section, it is tough going through motion for the past couple of days and these negative emotions persist. I followed the advice of a friend, to refrain from contacting her over the next few days, although there are times in which I really felt like texting her.
[font=Arial Black][color=blue]After some thinking (or is it impulsiveness?), am I foolish if I intend to try harder to win her heart? Some people say I should just forget her but unfortunately, I am quite a persistent person. If so, how should I go about doing so? During our short text messages immediately after the rejection, she claims that we are still friends and I wish to ask her out during her birthday, which is coming up shortly.
When it comes to romance, hard work and effort may not necessarily lead to positive results, do they?
That being said, the following is an image of a watch she gave to me when we went out during the "Day of Rejection", as a belated birthday present.
I am happy to receive a present from her, but at the same time, it makes me sad. Ironic, isn't it?
anud wrote...
Hey all...Well I am a sucker in love because I am the one who gets his hearth thorn up. Every time I try it feels that I lack something...
And I think I'm becoming a stalker because I have a slight paranoia.
I believe everyone has a certain tendency to stalk others, including myself. Thankfully, not having a facebook account prevents the stalker personality from manifesting further.
Nekohime wrote...
But I'm sorry to hear that, Gambler. I know from experience that the only cure for that is time and being with friends who support you. I don't have time, but I'm here for kitteh hugs whenever you need them!
Image saved. Thank you for your offer of kitten hugs. It will definitely come in handy in future.
Rise-chan wrote...
I cannot contribute to the topic as its about rejection... but;Its sad to hear about the rejection, I hope you're able to move on soon and find another girl who you'd like.
Boa~ wrote...
I am sorry for you Gambler.
It´s ok to feel sad/disappointed about that, but trust me don´t hang yourself over that. You made your try, that´s better then being quiet and hoping for the good.
Just look forward, I know it´s easier said than done.
I know that on my own, I got rejected often and it made me sad, but I thought "Why should I waste my time in being sad for someone who doesn´t wants me." This thought made me look forward and after some time I found my very first girlfriend.
Don´t destroy yourself with those feelings. Forget what happen and look forward. Next time you will do it better.
@Rise-chan and Boa~: Thank you for your kind words and support too.
artcellrox wrote...
I'll admit. I have never really faced any sort of rejection, but it's probably because I've never tried. Granted, when I think back to my 10th grade crush, letting her know how I felt about her would have at least taken a huge load off my mind, regardless of how painful the rejection would have felt. Now, even though I'm over her, I can't help but think "what if?" sometimes. That's life I guess.And sorry to hear about your rejection, Gambler. Remember, we're all here if you need us. Now, come here and gimme a hug. :)
If given an opportunity, will you tell your crush about your feelings, should you ever meet her again? After I recover from this setback, you will be receiving more hugs than you can handle... I think.
SamRavster wrote...
Well...sorry to hear about the rejection Gambler but, as has already been said, the reason of "no electricity" is very wholly. I mean, what the hell does that even mean? I'm sure you'll be back to your chipper and bear-huggy self in no time! But, OT, I've never been rejected but I have rejected someone unfortunately. Simply put, I just didn't reciprocate their feelings, so going out with them would have resulted in more pain for them in the end. It wasn't a pleasant experience, but it was something that I had to do.
So I suppose the party who rejects others will also feel bad to a certain extent? I have only been on the receiving end (of rejections) so far...
FreeOtakuGhost36 wrote...
*sigh*.but sometimes after a long time not having a relationship,i do want a GF too.so jealous to those happy couples.*sigh*
I know exactly how you feel. The feeling of jealousy and envy when you see other couples happily together. We do not wish for anything bad to happen to them; we only wish we could be in their shoes... even more so during Christmas and Valentine's Day, right?
GreenZero wrote...
Sorry to hear that you got rejected Gambler, and "grown men shouldn't cry" is bullshit. It's good to cry when you feel like it, get it out.OT: I have myself never been rejected, because I've only really confessed to someone once and that time it went well, for about a month, then she broke up. The reason I've haven't confessed more times is because I've never really met anyone I've felt like confessing to.
We have spoken more than a few times over PMs and MSN and I believe we understand each other quite well. Thank you for being a friend in my time of need.
SmittenKitten wrote...
Hello there Gambler,I havent talked with you yet but I see nothing but respect for you in the threads so I just wanted to say hi and add to this topic if I may. :)
Firstly, I am sorry for your rejection.
I have not personally experienced rejection in love because I was the one rejecting although it has hurt me too.
I do have experience being rejected in other parts of life though such as friendship and career/work. While the latter might not stick out as something obviously relevant... it sure feels like it to me. So I can understand the deep hurt and feelings you might be going through I believe.
The best methods/ideas that I can offer in the love department, based on other experiences and from friends, are to either:
1. Pursue your love anyway. Love just needs persistence sometimes. I rejected my first boyfriend..... many times to the point where I just said, "Alright, what the hell." It was only.... several months long but he was a great guy... just wasn't a great time in my life to have him around. I like to do the tough things by myself. :) However, seeing as she said "no electricity," I wouldn't go with this unless you are feeling strong enough to handle a lot more rejection before the possibility of a yes. It is not for the feint-hearted.
2. To pursue a new love quickly. I personally don't think dwelling on anything painful is very good for you. Go through it, take it in, and try to let it quickly so you can push through it faster. And if there are days it hurts so much you cant seem to move... those are the days you lock yourself up to cry about it and release the tension. But I wouldn't dwell, there are a lot of people in the world. A new love could be just around the corner! One girl/boy/woman/man should never be allowed to crush your spirit like that. Have some confidence and fall in love again, learning from it each time. Maybe you could ask her (when you're ready) what exactly gives off this mysterious "no electricity" thing so you can change it. Because as a woman, it just sounds like an easy excuse to me, but I dont know her either. :) Who am I to judge?
Everyone is welcome to post in my topics. All opinions are welcomed on all matters, not just my current situation.
Like what I asked SamRavster, the party who rejects others may feel bad too?
------------------------ Line Break ----------------------------------------
Copy and pasting from my thread in the Love, Romance and Relationship section, it is tough going through motion for the past couple of days and these negative emotions persist. I followed the advice of a friend, to refrain from contacting her over the next few days, although there are times in which I really felt like texting her.
[font=Arial Black][color=blue]After some thinking (or is it impulsiveness?), am I foolish if I intend to try harder to win her heart? Some people say I should just forget her but unfortunately, I am quite a persistent person. If so, how should I go about doing so? During our short text messages immediately after the rejection, she claims that we are still friends and I wish to ask her out during her birthday, which is coming up shortly.
When it comes to romance, hard work and effort may not necessarily lead to positive results, do they?
That being said, the following is an image of a watch she gave to me when we went out during the "Day of Rejection", as a belated birthday present.
Spoiler:
I am happy to receive a present from her, but at the same time, it makes me sad. Ironic, isn't it?
luvyduv wrote...
awww gambler, you're such a kind and awesome person
rejection hurts, but i think she's missin' out on a great guy
if i was her i'll regret sayin' no to a person like you
no worries allrite *huggles*
there's others girls out there and don't let this one stop you from confessing to them too
love is a funny thing... it rarely starts out with equal and mutual love for each other
Thank you for your kind words and support, Luvyduv.
I hope I am not whining too much about my problem. Although I am still feeling down right now, I do not wish to impose on everyone unreasonably.
Arinaz wrote...
Wow I'm impressed the letter and poem are old-fashioned but I'm really impressed with how you managed to give them both to her good job if only I could get either one from my love.Remilia wrote...
I truly respect your effort, Gambler, and I'm sorry to hear that she didn't appreciate it as much as you would like to.I hope you won't stay sad for long! I bet there's somebody out there who would be interested in a kind person like you!
ImperialX wrote...
Pretty much that.
Also, "no electricity"? Pardon me if I'm wrong because I know nothing about this girl, but citing that as the reason show that she is really a spontaneous person who goes by emotions alone, and we all know that relationships that form on the basis of 'electricity' between the partners do not last long, because as soon as the heat of the moment goes away, everything breaks down.
To me, it seems that she only looks for such temporal pleasures in a relationship, and that is the polar opposite of you, who have been looking at her for pretty much an entire year now! She is no match for you, nor does she deserve your dedication. Thus it's actually not a bad thing at all that this relationship didn't work out for you.
You're a fine man, Gambler. Doubtless one day you will find a woman who actually deserves you unlike this one here. I know it's disheartening to be rejected, but look at it this way - you enjoy your bachelor life longer, which in my opinion is a lot better than being in a relationship because there is simply so much more freedom and less issues to deal with.
Shedding some manly tears now is a good tradeoff for the better life you'll lead, not constrained by a relationship.
NewCultKing wrote...
sorry to hear that bub.well whatever, at least you got that out of the way. you tried, and I guess she couldn't accept your awesomeness, but don't fret. there are more women out there that can accept and like you for who you are, and tomorrow is another day!
man that was cheesy! but you get the point. Also, there is no shame in shedding some manly tears, you do what you gotta do!
@Arinaz, Remilia, ImperialX and NewCultKing:
Thank you for your kind words and support. I have been feeling miserable for the past couple of days and these negative emotions persist. I followed the advice of a friend, to refrain from contacting her over the next few days, although there are times in which I really felt like doing so.
After some thinking (or is it impulsiveness?), am I foolish if I intend to try harder to win her heart? Some people say I should just forget her but unfortunately, I am quite a persistent person. If so, how should I go about doing so? During our short text messages immediately after the rejection, she claims that we are still friends and I wish to ask her out during her birthday, which is coming up shortly.
That being said, the following is an image of a watch she gave to me when we went out during the "Day of Rejection", as a belated birthday present.
Spoiler:
I am happy to receive a present from her, but at the same time, it makes me sad. Ironic, isn't it?
At the moment, I don't regret confessing to her, but the rejection is indeed quite painful to handle.
Does that mean I do regret confessing to a certain extent?
Does that mean I do regret confessing to a certain extent?
For those of you who did not know, I recently confessed to a girl and got rejected. Together with my confession letter, I gave her a poem too.
I thought I might be allowed to post the poem here, to see how I can improve in future, should the need ever arise. T_T
Thank you for reading.
I thought I might be allowed to post the poem here, to see how I can improve in future, should the need ever arise. T_T
Spoiler:
Thank you for reading.
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A big thank you to everyone who posted this very night. I may not be able to give out bear hugs right now, but I hope to be able to overcome the rejection and be back to my usual self... soon.
Off to sleep, partly to escape from this miserable feeling.
Off to sleep, partly to escape from this miserable feeling.
AvatarEnd wrote...
I'm very sorry to hear about the results. Feel free to cry if you want, It's a good cathartic release. I'll cry for you if you can't.Thank you for your kind words. I suspect I will crying later, while lying on my bed.
Neruku wrote...
Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that, I haven't talked much to you but you seem to be one of the nicest persons on this forum, feel hugged from the other part of the world *hugs gambler for support*well, I'm sorry to say but from all I see you just might be too nice and friendly, I would elaborate more on the subject but since I don't really know you or her I'll just stop here but know this..there is ALWAYS a next girl that you gonna like and a good chance that she's gonna like you, so give your self a bit of time to recover (but don't go down in a depression) and then look around that girl might already be somewhere close :)
Likewise, thank you for your support too.
I suppose I got to accept the rejection and pick myself back up, so that I can be ready for the next "battle".
