I mean, let's call a spade a spade. Adam's decision to quit likely has very little to do with "not having enough time" but more so not liking the judging he got with the first challenge. Mere minutes after it was posted, here he was, rolling his eyes at it.
If one doesn't know how to handle constructive criticism, then I guess this certainly isn't the game for them.
I chose this song because this is what I want to be in the competition and on ATRL, a shining star. At times, I am too inhibited, but through this competition I want to shine brighter, and "be what I can truly be".
I'm extremly critical with my actions, my appearance or in general with myself.
I often feel that what i do isn't good enough or that i'm not able to compete with others because i find myself thinking that the things i do aren't good at all. But when i listen to Masquerade it always makes me feel happier and confident, i feel much more comfortble with myself and i have the feeling that i'm able to do everything i want to do.
Su-Barbie-A:
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♦♦ Music Assignment ♦♦
When we were asked to find an inspirational song, the first thing I thought was 'The Beginning' by RuPaul:
I already know that song but it wasn't until April 19th (I came out this year a day before my birthday) that I was able to finally understand the song and get the message that it sends, even though it doesn't have big deep verses and chorus the whole feel of celebrating that your life starts the day you shake off your demons, the day you let those things that haunt you and make you feel bad go away, the day you take control over what you want to be.
So the reason I chose this song as my new anthem is because after that day I have started a new life with nothing to fear about, this year started ****** for me but now it became better and and I hope it keeps getting better because I have a whole life ahead of me, so I'm just gonna leave this RuPaul quote:
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You know we as gay people we get to choose our family. We get to choose the people we’re around.
This is just the beginning...
CrazyCat:
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Sara Bareilles - Brave
This song inspires me to be a braver person. The lyrics mean very much to me. You might think why? All I can say is, this song makes me stronger and makes me feel more important in the world. In real life I am a very shy person, and I sometimes get really hurt by that. Even my family thinks that I'm a shy guy. It is really hard to be brave, but this song makes it easier for me. I don't know why, but I started saying what I feel, and not what people want to hear from me. This song truly helped me. I still can't believe that I stood for myself when my neighbour called me a piece of s**t, it hurts, but I don't take it seriously, like I used to. This song will help me become a better poster, because I will say what I wanna say and will not care what people think about me. I'm a person, and I need to have my own opinion, and speak what I think. I don't care if people like it, or not. I hope to become a different, and more confident person. Everyone who feels shy or not important should listen to this song, it might make them stronger. Thank you Sara for this amazing song, it is truly an inspiration. The most important fact this song made me understand that people's words (insults) mean nothing, and that they are saying that, because they are jealous. Everyone is perfect in their own way. "Normal is boring"
With love, CrazyCat.
Nasiir15:
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Ok the song i chose is my favorite song in this entire world and it's my faves "Va Va Voom" Lol i know the barbz in this competition are gonna roll their eyes because they know i'm like obsessed with this song But i feel like this song represents "real life Nasiir" and not "ATRL Nasiir" It's fun, energetic, irresistible, etc. And i want to show ATRL that side of me..the real side of me. On ATRL i'm known as "basic" which is far from what i am not behind a computer/laptop screen. So here's the song and don't be afraid to turn it up and have a good a** time
ririfan21:
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Beyonce - I Was Here.
I choose this track because it will motivate me throughout Charm School. The poster that I am right now, is being extra and disrespectful, and I don't like that etiquette. I don't want other members to think that. So I will work hard at that etiquette.
I do not want no one to regret my presents being a part of Charm School.
I want to make a positive change so everyone WILL know I did my best and I gave it my all
JadGhamloush96:
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For this challenge, I chose TRY by P!NK.
The song is probably one of my favorite songs of all-time and one of my "anthems". I relate to this song so much as it gives me the push to try harder when I'm on the verge of quitting. It inspires me to really become a much more hardworking person and to have a more positive perspective towards everything. I know ATRL isn't that keen about this song and thinks of it as just another empowerment song but I absolutely love it and it's one of the very few empowerment songs that feel genuine to me
♫ I forget about the consequences; for a minute there I lose my senses; and in the heat of the moment, my mouth starts goin', the words start flowin' ♫
As I was looking through my iTunes to find a song to be my Charm School anthem, I was taken aback when I came across this song. It's almost as if it was written for me. All the fights and arguments I've been a part of in the Games section have been pointless and petty, and most of them started because I didn't know when to stop and keep it cute.
♫ But I never meant to hurt ya'; I know it's time that I learnt to treat the people I love like I wanna be loved; this is a lesson learned. ♫
This song is the perfect anthem for my Charm School journey because it's about what I came here to change. I never mean to truly hurt anyone with what I say, and yet I have on more than one occasion.
♫ What I did, it wasn't cool. But I swear that I'll never do that again to you. ♫
It inspires me because it reminds me that nobody is perfect, we all have our faults. I am here in Charm School to change mine, and to become a better person. This song, as well as my time so far on Charm School have shown me, that forgiveness is possible as long as you are truly apologetic and really want to change. Nobody's Perfect, but I can try to be the best person I can be, one step at a time.
NICKIMINAJ:
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TOP OF THE WORLD
NICKI MINAJ
I remember standing in the mirror, searching for a winner, but I didn’t see it in her HIM!
SUCCESS.WINNING.PRIDE.
I decided to pick this old Nicki Minaj song as my personal anthem. This is a song that can, no matter what mood i'm in, put me in a winning state of mind. The song title boast about being "On Top Of The World", which I strive to do, in life and in this competition.
The remainder of the main chorus, by itself, is enough to put anyone in a great mental mind-set.
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Now I’ve gone from a zero to a super-hero-oh-oh
Woah, woah
Chasing dreams got me all over the World
Now I’m sitting on top of the World
We winning, we winning
Cause we sitting on top of the World
Marooner5:
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★ LIVE YOUR LIFE ★
Maybe on first look, this songs sounds like a joke, a typical pop song, but it has one clear message. If you live your life like there is no tomorrow, ain't worrying about the haters, you're gonna go far. If you live your life with passion and no regrets, you will clearly see the joy of life. Happiness is the only choice in our lives, and we get her if we live our life to its fullest. YOLO
Why did I quit? Because I've signed up for too many games and I wasn't having much fun in this one.
I'm not a headmaster, only judged for a few rounds last semester because of judging panel mix, but I have followed this game since the beginning. Hell, boyonce and Ammer even PM'ed me asking me what I thought about this being a game. I thought it was great idea for those members who think they are messy and want to clean up their acts so they wouldn't keep getting warned, banned, "hated" as often. That is the true purpose of this game. It's not meant to be fun, it's meant to be taken seriously. There are challenges that are fun are to show that side, but it's basically all about changing yourself and make you a better member. If you are quitting because it is fun, then it shows you don't want to change as a member.
The reason why a lot of people may be laughing and boyonce being especially harsh towards you is because they all thought you would benefit from this the most. It is not a negative thing for them to act like this towards you, it's because down inside they care and would like to see you be Adam but classier. I'm honestly disappointed because I too thought you would take this game and go for it and show results ala Pika last semester. It's sad to see the potential go to waste after a few challenges because you aren't having fun.
As for those quitting because of lives getting busy, I understand that. I just wish you [not just Adam but those who did] would have thought about that beforehand. Take a look at your schedule and see what you'll be doing. Being a game host I've experienced this a lot and have been willing to work around schedules if you are going to be busy some weeks. I'm sure boyonce and Ammer would be that way as well since they are busy themselves. We all have lives outside of ATRL, and if necessary and communicate with each other, we will all work things out.
It wouldn't be me without this kind of post would it?
I'm not a headmaster, only judged for a few rounds last semester because of judging panel mix, but I have followed this game since the beginning. Hell, boyonce and Ammer even PM'ed me asking me what I thought about this being a game. I thought it was great idea for those members who think they are messy and want to clean up their acts so they wouldn't keep getting warned, banned, "hated" as often. That is the true purpose of this game. It's not meant to be fun, it's meant to be taken seriously. There are challenges that are fun are to show that side, but it's basically all about changing yourself and make you a better member. If you are quitting because it is fun, then it shows you don't want to change as a member.
The reason why a lot of people may be laughing and boyonce being especially harsh towards you is because they all thought you would benefit from this the most. It is not a negative thing for them to act like this towards you, it's because down inside they care and would like to see you be Adam but classier. I'm honestly disappointed because I too thought you would take this game and go for it and show results ala Pika last semester. It's sad to see the potential go to waste after a few challenges because you aren't having fun.
As for those quitting because of lives getting busy, I understand that. I just wish you [not just Adam but those who did] would have thought about that beforehand. Take a look at your schedule and see what you'll be doing. Being a game host I've experienced this a lot and have been willing to work around schedules if you are going to be busy some weeks. I'm sure boyonce and Ammer would be that way as well since they are busy themselves. We all have lives outside of ATRL, and if necessary and communicate with each other, we will all work things out.
It wouldn't be me without this kind of post would it?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Matty. As usual, you hit the nail on the head by summing up this situation in a concise and clear way. With all the hard work you put in to Top Member, I knew you'd understanding my frustration in planning a game only to have people drop out without giving any thought to how it would screw things up. As well, you're right about the reason I'm being hard on Adam about this is because I truly care about him becoming the best poster I can be, and it disappoints me to see him not caring because he "isn't having enough fun". I hope everyone involved reads your post...it really says a lot of important things.
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Adam putting more effort into his comeback response than this simple ass entry.