Hey there everyone-
Well little story first, then I'll tell you my question which came fromt he story.
I walked into third period today, and someone asked for a trick. I wasn't going to disappoint them, I had already done tricks in the period before for "Manning MAgic" friday. So i toke out my bikes and started shuffling them. BEfore the kid picked a card, my teacher said, "No, no, no. Wait until the class gets in and you get three tricks up front today." Let it be known, I've never done tricks in this class, nor did the teacher know. (well, other than Manning MAgic t-shirts) So I went up and just did what i was going to do to him. First, two card transpo. Then a brilliant card to pocket, and finally a card to mouth-esque trick. The last is a trick that everyone likes, due to its gross nature. So i did it, and then her card came out of my mouth folded up into what should have been quarters. Sure, I got an applause, but i wasn't quiet "happy" with the way I did the trick. (Many of you understand what I mean by this, I hope) The MCF wasn't right.
So fourth period rolls around and I was talking to a girl from the previous class and she says, "OMG that was amazing. that's SOOO cool." I honestly just blankly looked at her and said thanks, it takes practice and time. In reality, i was thinking otherwise. I mean I was NOT happy with my MCF and the way I did one other part of the first trick. Sure, no one jerk came out and ruined it. I think that is due to the fact they weren't all two feet away from the deck, and I had more misdirection. So how do you take compliments is my real question. Even when you're pissed and distraught and a little bummed that some of that practice fell trough. Naturally I'm going to get a few, if not more, of you to say "Practice More" Well duh! I d that, and will do that.
Other than that single compliment, I got three or four more, "Thumbs up man" and "I want a Manning MAgic t-shirt" compliments. But all I can think of is how I messed it up. Call me a pessimist, but how should I act in these situations. I mean it WAS indeed a good enough showing, just not what I wanted. thoughts on the story, what I can do, should do, should have done will all be helpful.
Thanks guys, and girls.
Well little story first, then I'll tell you my question which came fromt he story.
I walked into third period today, and someone asked for a trick. I wasn't going to disappoint them, I had already done tricks in the period before for "Manning MAgic" friday. So i toke out my bikes and started shuffling them. BEfore the kid picked a card, my teacher said, "No, no, no. Wait until the class gets in and you get three tricks up front today." Let it be known, I've never done tricks in this class, nor did the teacher know. (well, other than Manning MAgic t-shirts) So I went up and just did what i was going to do to him. First, two card transpo. Then a brilliant card to pocket, and finally a card to mouth-esque trick. The last is a trick that everyone likes, due to its gross nature. So i did it, and then her card came out of my mouth folded up into what should have been quarters. Sure, I got an applause, but i wasn't quiet "happy" with the way I did the trick. (Many of you understand what I mean by this, I hope) The MCF wasn't right.
So fourth period rolls around and I was talking to a girl from the previous class and she says, "OMG that was amazing. that's SOOO cool." I honestly just blankly looked at her and said thanks, it takes practice and time. In reality, i was thinking otherwise. I mean I was NOT happy with my MCF and the way I did one other part of the first trick. Sure, no one jerk came out and ruined it. I think that is due to the fact they weren't all two feet away from the deck, and I had more misdirection. So how do you take compliments is my real question. Even when you're pissed and distraught and a little bummed that some of that practice fell trough. Naturally I'm going to get a few, if not more, of you to say "Practice More" Well duh! I d that, and will do that.
Other than that single compliment, I got three or four more, "Thumbs up man" and "I want a Manning MAgic t-shirt" compliments. But all I can think of is how I messed it up. Call me a pessimist, but how should I act in these situations. I mean it WAS indeed a good enough showing, just not what I wanted. thoughts on the story, what I can do, should do, should have done will all be helpful.
Thanks guys, and girls.
