Post any stories, luck or progress you've had towards your goal.
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Anonymous2010-12-10 15:41
Kind of late but up for the challenge, but i will change it according to my goals and situation.
Seeing i actually ended a relationship 1 month ago because i wanted to withdraw from society, and i'm now regretting it, my plan is to get madly in love with a girl in the course of 2 days from meeting her to get over my last love. Been there, done that, but it was back when i actually had a lot of activities and meet a lot of snobish midly hipster girls. If i fail to do that, i will watch Bokurano with dubs... spanish dubs.
Cons: I dont ever leave the house, i'm very antisocial and shy, most of my friends are gay, and, while im bi, i can't fall in love with a guy. To actually fall madly and obsessively in love, i have to feel that the feeling is mutual. Deluding my self counts, but its still hard
Pros: It seems that my antisocialness actually come out as mysterious and refined if i make an effort. A jazz festival just ended, but there are a lot of jams still going on, so i could go there.
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Anonymous2010-12-12 9:45
what if i took the challenge, got a girlfriend, but got broken up with?
do i still have to face the penalty since i'll be alone on Christmas?
Need to keep a stable relationship with the girlfriend by 12/24, don't have one due to break up? Better find that bench waiting on those dubs.
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A Certain Average /A/nonymous 2010-12-12 23:44
Already have my bench picked out. I "shopped" around my local area for the nicest, cleanest, and the one with the best personality.
Shame her intelligence is so low, but I must digress.
She is going to need a bit of TLC, it is snowing out up here in Canadaland during December. Good thing I'm good with my hands IYWKIM.
First I'll tenderly wipe the cold snow off her beautifully weathered face.
Next I will position my gluteus maximus for optimal comfort on her wooden lap.
Lastly, a sitting GENUFLECT/ Yabuki Joe position will be taken.
Whilst taking this position I will muse over why some animu lack dubs, namely Higurashi.
After I have felt enough warmth leaving my body, I will return home to f5 the shit out of TT for some Amagami SS and Index S2, maybe even ddl some Ika.
Shit is gonna be so fucking cash.
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Anonymous2010-12-13 2:45
>>321
I don't know why you say Sugarland, Might as well be Houston
So I've failed this year. I will be sitting in my local park in Vancouver, BC if anyone wants to hang out. It was a nice run, I got to clean myself up and at the moment a few other things have got me down but I m glad I took this challenge. It helped take my mind off some other things happening in my life.
Anyway I will be sitting there on Christmas with a thermos and probably a few snacks. Sit on a bench for a bit, switch to the swings, and make a night of it.
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Anonymous2010-12-14 21:45
Just checking in. 98 rejections. I won't get the last two till Christmas Eve.
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Tachibana Himeko2010-12-15 16:53
She found out that I had a crush on her. She doesn't even know what to say except "no". Sitting in a park every night till December 25 in Las Vegas if anyone else wants to baw.
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anon1002010-12-16 23:34
I'm back.
I'm screwing my schoolarship so this whole time I've been trying to fix all that shit, no time for love.
Now i'm bawwing like a bitch with amagami SS - 24... I'm pretty sure that I'll not get any girlfriend in time, but I'll make my last attempt this weekend.
Made me cry too. It reminded me too much of a past love.
I feel sad for all those who'll be freezing on the benches this Eve. I'd sit with any locals, but I have plans. Unfortunately not the romantic kind. Or the fun kind.
Well that was a good run. If anyone else is alone in NYC, I'll be in Bryant Park watching the couples ice skate while thinking about my waifu Rihoko. Other waifus welcome.
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Derp2010-12-18 3:22
Fuck. I'm going to confess to a girl on the 21st. We're meeting that day, but haven't made any plans so far cause she has exams and I don't want to bother her. I don't know if I should confess to her when I see her, or wait till she's going home. Advices?
You want to be a Gamma male WILLINGLY?
Seriously, taking care of another man's kid is lame. And doesnt not say much if anything for the girl.
Disregard bitches, acquire currency
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taiplosion2010-12-20 8:52
y want to help all of you
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Anonymous2010-12-20 22:35
69 here with my last update, it's been a good ride.
I spent the time since my last update focusing on one specific girl in my class to talk to. She was fucking gorgeous and way out of my league but I managed to converse with her throughout the my time at that class which is a feat I could only dream about a year ago. Ultimately, it went nowhere. After the class was over we went our separate ways and we'll probably never meet again. On one hand I was disappointed in myself for not at least getting her number (and thinking back on it she seemed to drop hints that she would maybe be interested in going out) but I would later find out maybe that was for the best. You see I looked her up on Facebook for shits and giggles a few days ago and it turns out she has a child. I got no hint of this at all when I talked to her so needless to say I was floored. But after all was said and done I was still proud of myself for managing to talk normally and converse with this beauty if it was only for a month or so.
So, long story short, I also failed the Amagami Challenge but, strangely, I feel fine with it. I took away some important lessons from my time with this challenge. Specifically it's important to get a number early on and make sure you get a name and give a name as well, network as soon as possible and make your intentions known early.
Since it's over I'll probably just start setting minor goals for next semester. First, ask a girl on a date. Fuck it if I have no car or a plan, I'm just gonna be straight up this time and not pussy foot around.
These posts have also been fairly cathartic in letting this shit out and getting it out of my system. It's definitely been helpful.
Hope it's been good for you guys too, Thanks for reading and thanks for the challenge. I'll see you guys on the benches.
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Anonymous2010-12-21 0:26
Challenge accepted, I will do in 4 days what I haven't accomplished in 21 years.
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Anonymous2010-12-22 4:58
Hi guys
I didn't even take up Amagami Challange, but I've been in relationship for like a month, so I guess I unconsciously 'won'.
We won't be together at christmas eve though, since she came back to her hometown for christmas. But it's my first, let's say, 'serious' relationship. We'll spend new year's eve together.
What can I say, guys... Keep trying. Remember this: with every girl you try to pick up, with every girl that rejects you, you gain EXPERIENCE. Look at all this knowledge you got since 09-11. You've made a progress, even if you don't know it.
You guys didn't fail. Not yet. You will fail when you give up. Don't let this experience you got to be wasted. Amagami Challange never ends!
I'm not an expert. I don't know how long my relationship with my gf will last. But there are some practical pieces of advice I want to share with you. These helped me a lot, hope they will help you too. Ok, here we go:
1. Respect yourself. Your happiness comes first, let her find her own.
2. Never lie to a woman. She'll know that you're lying (don't ask me, I dumno how the fuck they do this)
3. Be honest. If she does something you don't like, say it. Tell her what you feel. pr0tip: no, you DON'T love. You may like her, you may find her attractive, you may want to know her better, but you don't love her yet. Trust me on that.
4. If she goes out with you, she finds you attractive in some way. You don't believe me? Would you want to waste your time for someone you find unattractive?
5. Touch her. I didn't mean to go for her boobs on first date, but it's ok to play with her hands (you DO like her nail varnish, and you want to touch it).
6. About kissing... hug her first, then kiss. Don't be pushy, you'l know the right moment. First kiss is almost always soft, so don't be too passionate.
7. Be self-confident. Dude, she's JUST a girl. The worst thing she can do is to reject you. There are more women than men on earth, so you are already on better position. If she doesn't want you, who cares. Just move on.
8. First meetings should take place somewhere where you can talk a lot with each other. Coffe house is a good idea, maybe not original, but why the fuck should you take somewhere unique if you don't know her yet?
9. If she's not your girlfriend yet, don't engage too much. I mean, why should you do this?
10. Have fun! That's right, it's all about having fun. What's the point in being with a girl that brings you down? Enjoy talking with girls, interacting with them and a lot things will be easier for you.
You were never like me to begin with, and it's obvious from your "you will know" bullshit. Please, please, go kill yourself so I never have to see your tripe again.
As for "never giving up", fuck you again. I give up. I know when I'm beaten, and I know when I'm not wanted.
Still waiting on finding of if I passed my Statics class or not. My father encrypted the family wireless network so I can't get Risa's episode until Monday at the latest if I'm lucky from sitting in a Starbucks or something and he's going to tell everyone else in the family the password except me. I won't even be able to post on X-mas or New Years for you guys.
Gee, happy holidays to you too Dad.
But, I don't regret anything I've done so far. I've honestly enjoyed spending the last year hanging with you guys and the past couple months on our journey to self-improvement and hopefully love for some of us.
If you don't see me on /a/ anymore this year, I'll say it here.
Thank you /a/ and thank you participators in the 2010 Amagami Challenge. If you're not satisfied with yourself, I'm all for starting off the Amagami Challenge 2011 next year at the earliest possible time I can.
Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year!
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Anonymous2010-12-23 23:04
If I ask someone out by tomorrow (I would today, but they went to bed already) and they say yes, do I still gotta watch Higurashi dubbed?
No you can sit on a freezing ass cold bench instead.
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Anon 292010-12-24 1:38
I've been putting off admitting defeat by making my "I fucking failed" post for a while now, but considering that it's 12/24 I have no choice to admit defeat at this point.
I read up on fashion, dating, and such and I went out several times trying to find attractive girls around my age, but I didn't manage to find any I was attracted to. The more I thought about it I really felt I needed to find a better job, partially for my confidence level, but also because I don't really have the time to chase after girls or date and this became my main focus.
However the job search is taking longer than I had hoped and time just ran out. I feel like this has been beneficial because I'm a lot more focused on my goals now and I really think I'm going to be able to turn things around soon job wise at least. Also regardless of whether or not this challenge is repeated for next year, I plan on making it my personal goal anyway.
Anyway I have a nice cold bench picked out for tomorrow night, I'll dress accordingly and hope it's not going to be too cold (Although it's been in the high teens lately). How long are we supposed to stay out anyway?