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Youth, Dreams, and Everything In Between. - Page 4

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sWiftWoshi
Profile Joined September 2011
Portugal6 Posts
August 23 2012 16:07 GMT
#61
Really, this just shows how to some people games are a way of life, just like any other activity, so many of us feel this way about gaming, it means a lot it helps us achieve things we would never dream we would be able to achieve, gives us confidence and overflowing emotions, I can only imagine what it is like to one day after years of dedication be able to win a tournament, and say, I fucking did it.
Dedication is the only key to victory.
Gosi
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Sweden9072 Posts
August 23 2012 16:09 GMT
#62
Great post, I like your style.

I'm glad Violet got the opportunity to become a progamer and play the game he loved together with the amazing people in KT that shared the same dream. It sucks that he didn't get the chance to come back. I hope he felt that all the hours he put in to the game to please the fans, teammates and coaches was worth it all so he didn't lay there in the hospital his last days with regrets.
[13:40] <Qbek> gosi i dreanmt about you
Gleen
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Brazil707 Posts
August 23 2012 16:10 GMT
#63
Amazing read man, thanks to sharing this with us.
I'm nowhere near good, but I still have fun playing with my probes
Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
August 23 2012 16:12 GMT
#64
Incredible blog, thank you for sharing your story. 5/5
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
Zhazulo
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Sweden226 Posts
August 23 2012 16:14 GMT
#65
A great and captive read. It was a pleasure to read your blog

Too bad that you feel bitter about your experiences, hopefully you can adopt a new view of it later.

Good luck
RiceAgainst
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1849 Posts
August 23 2012 16:18 GMT
#66
Wow, a great read. Thank you.
tribbe
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany34 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 16:21:52
August 23 2012 16:19 GMT
#67
...would read again. Best of luck finding a new dream. I'm sure you'll find something!
Mechs: TTesport's Meka G1 (black), DAS Keyboard Ultimate (blue), Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless (brown)
Rinny
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States616 Posts
August 23 2012 16:29 GMT
#68
I had such a mix of emotions reading this blog...
Where my swarm at? Ye Yeee
hoop1
Profile Joined August 2010
Spain242 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 16:30:54
August 23 2012 16:30 GMT
#69
5/5 nice read bro

On August 24 2012 01:29 Rinny wrote:
I had such a mix of emotions reading this blog...


+1
defilerCHAN
Palmar
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Iceland22634 Posts
August 23 2012 16:33 GMT
#70
It's a very good blog. But I honestly hope you can pick yourself up and realize experiences like yours are part of life, and a reason to celebrate, not sulk.
Computer says mafia
Tiegrr
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States607 Posts
August 23 2012 16:36 GMT
#71
Thanks for opening up to us
Galfi
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Brazil56 Posts
August 23 2012 16:37 GMT
#72
man, your words have crossed the world and hit me right in my soul, here in Uberlândia, Brazil.

I can definetely relate to what u've said... we all on teamliquid can.

No one, but ourselvs, know.

Keep your head up, you accomplished so much BECAUSE of your pursuit for perfection. You didn't abandoned your dream, instead, your dreams lives inside of you, in every breath you take there is still the flame of a progamer, that knows perfection only comes with hardwork and sacrifice, this is a lesson you learned for life, and it's now part of your personality.

Wheter you know it or not, Starcraft, Korea, Progaming and Violet, are represented by every action you take in every day of your waking life... because all of those things, are the reason you are who you are.

Don't be sad, be PROUD, because you were on the vanguard of something beautifull that'll last for generations. YOU were the one supporting e-sports through all those adolescent years, and e-sports only managed to grow because of people like yourself.

You have my respect, and my sincere wishes that better days will come and you'll realize that you and starcraft owe so much to each other... and that should be enough.
"I'm not young enough to know everything"
BenKen
Profile Joined August 2009
United States860 Posts
August 23 2012 16:38 GMT
#73
On August 24 2012 01:19 tribbe wrote:
...would read again. Best of luck finding a new dream. I'm sure you'll find something!

Totally agree with this! You may feel empty now and for a long time, but don't underestimate yourself. I'm confident you will find another dream to reach for!
I deadlift for Aiur
leo23
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States3075 Posts
August 23 2012 16:50 GMT
#74
5 star

you can still achieve your dream

gl
banelings
snively
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States1159 Posts
August 23 2012 16:54 GMT
#75
I cried when I got to the end. I cried for you.
My religion is Starcraft
Noruxas
Profile Joined April 2012
Netherlands129 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 16:55:37
August 23 2012 16:54 GMT
#76
Same dream here man. However without the ladies and the whole discipline thing. I recently got promoted to platinum league though......
MVP - MMA - Flash - Polt - Gumiho - Jiakji - Last
Adduct
Profile Joined October 2011
United States9 Posts
August 23 2012 16:55 GMT
#77
Go read The Alchemist if you haven't already. I think you'll identify w/ it on some level.
Harrad
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
1003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 17:01:20
August 23 2012 16:56 GMT
#78
This is the best blog I've ever read.

Even though it can't mend the void created by a dream unfulfilled, find solace in the fact that few people's dream were as powerful as yours.

Most people don't even have a dream, and don't know what it feels like to really want something from the bottom of one's heart and the core of one's soul.
Clbull
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United Kingdom1439 Posts
August 23 2012 16:57 GMT
#79
Don't be upset. In pursuing your dream, you didn't quite make it to Korea let alone playing StarCraft on OnGameNet or MBCGame but you did transform your life for the better through the discipline you gained when you tried to basically be Korean..
matiK23
Profile Joined May 2011
United States963 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-23 17:06:01
August 23 2012 17:01 GMT
#80
The truth is girls are one of many distractions that deter one from his dreams and aspirations. If you really want to be the best , you must breathe and sleep in your passion. The moment you start doing things not related to your aspirations, your discipline begins to fall apart. It has happened to me in Jiujitsu with gaming distracting me. You can't choose both and it goes back to being jack of all trades, master of none. However, you still benefited from a failed dream: you learned a new language, made new friends, more importantly females ones, and you lost weight. You should be damn proud of your evolution instead of feeling regretful.

I'm sorry you couldn't achieve your dreams of progaming, but maybe you will find another passion. You are still young.
Without a paddle up shit creek.
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