when u don feel the acknowledgement of presence, u just frigging dont care anymore. u just give up on the hope of it ever happening. so u walk, and u'll come to realize that if another chance is ever presented, u'll grab it. no matter the odds against u. it becomes not an issue of pride or hurt ego, but an reasoning of choice. that should an opportunity presents itself upon u, u take it cos it is deemed, in ur opinion, the best option. it may be wrong, but ultimately worth a shot. however, once u get it, u must be willing to give it all it takes. there's no turning back, and all u can do is look forward.