I finally won a game

Congrats on your win!  And after spotting your opponent a whole queen, too!  I don't know what time controls this game was played under, but yes, there were a few too many free pieces out there.  As a basic habbit, before making a move, it is usually wise to ask yourself, "Do I have any pieces that will not be protected if I make this move?  Will this piece be in danger?  Does moving this piece uncover any weakness in my position?"  What I like about your play is your effort to improve your chances with each move.  You were going after your opponent instead of playing aimlessly.  Congrats.

Thanks! The time was at 30 minutes, which seems ludacris, and honestly its a little embarassing. I like the extra time to think, but I'm still getting the hang of it so mistakes happen anyway. The worst part is when you realise it right after you make a move.

I probably would have resigned after the queen blunder in the beginning, as I am fed up with making huge blunders and playing on - although I used to do that - but congratulations on sticking it out.  I am no expert by any means though - some players will play on after losing a queen or even sacrifice a queen for checkmate or a winning position - so my decision is more of a personal one to make sure I watch when I put myself in lost positions.

good game,

if you want t learn deep thinking try playing online chess. it might be a little bit more boring but it does teach you about chess and might help you in thinking in faster games :)

Well done!  It's hard for me to remember to keep playing after a big mistake, because my opponent might make one too - I always want to give up right away. 

Like styxtwo I recommend the online chess instead of "live" chess - you get a lot longer to think about moves and it can cut out a lot of mistakes.

If you want to play better chess then follow a few simple rules that can make your game istantly better:

1.Don't move your queen in in the opening (the first moves of the game) unless you can win the game by doing do (ie: give checkmate or win a piece)

2. Don't move a pawn without a reason, pawn moves are permanent, they cannot be taken back.

3. Develop your pieces as much as possible

4. Don't put a piece into the enemy camp unless it can do something there, because 50 percent of the time it gets trapped.

5.When your opponent makes a move think, what threat does it have? and respond accordingly.

6. Castle as soon as possible!

7. Never make a weird/bad move thinking that your oponent will not see what you are threatening, (ie: when you think, "let me move here, maybe he won't see it) they usually do and you lose.

8.Memorize an opening, at least 5 moves deep it gives you an edge in any game!

good luck and hope this helped.

Congratulations on your first win! 

One piece of advice.  There is a quote by Emanual Lasker that goes something like this.

When you find a good move wait, you might find a better one. 

Thanks for all the advice guys!

I've played online chess with my friends, but the only problem is that sometimes it takes too long. Its hard to find a happy medium between moving at a fast pace and moving at a really slow pace.

congrats adopt!

Feels good, don't it?

I was on top of the world, Frapplo :)