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[size=1][color=darkred]That is [i]really[/i] good! I really like the little boxes at the down the left side. And the text is great - you have succeeded in a place, that most OBers don't, called graphic design.[/color][/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by duorocks17 [/i] [B]4.) partying!!! :)[/B][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=darkred]That's something that I'm weary of. If I start partying early, I'll never stop, and then my studies will be scarce, and my grades will surely drop. Partiers, beware.. you're in for a... uh.. bad thing.[/color][/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Epid3mic [/i] [B]I have never heard of this movie. What is the basic synopsis? Is it foreign? [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1][spoiler]Basically, there is a killer going around in the 1950s, killing people who have deformities. And the main character has split personalities - a black girl from the 90s, and biker chic - and you think it's her, but it isn't.[/spoiler][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]That's hilarious, Alex. You're really talented. ^_^[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]It's good, but you're missing... plot. It really doesn't have [b]one[/b] main thing, other than the Neighborhood. The ending really bothers me, as it has nothing to do with the rest of the poem.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]It really depends on the child's maturity, when they watch it. Many 10 year olds are old enough to accept content in PG-13 movies, and that is much more... adult, so we shall say, then cartoons. Maybe a 16 year old can't handle the content of Yu-Gi-Oh! and[/color] [spoiler]jacks-off[/spoiler] [color=darkred]every time Serenity bends over. So, you can't judge the child population as a whole - same with the teen.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]So, me and a close friend had a long discussion last night about leaving for college. We both were worried - we don't want to leave our friends. At all. It's going to be so hard. I want to be independent - yes, but it's kind of hard without friends you know. They are what make you. And I know going to college is partially about making new friends, but what about old friends? Yes, there's a time to move on, but friendship is forever. I'm wanting to go to New York University, Ohio State University, or Miami University (the one in Florida, not Ohio), and OSU is mainly a last resort. I want to get out of Ohio, but everyone around here wants to go to OU (Ohio University in Athens) or OSU, which means I'll be mainly alone if I go out of state. The point of this thread isn't to complain - God no - it's about me wanting help, advice. How have you - those of you who have graduated - dealt with departure? How have those who haven't plan on doing so? -Leh[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]*snorts* I like it Des, you gots true talent. heh. You should be a comic strip dialogue maker-thinger. o.O[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]I really, really like this banner - it's so cute, with the deer-butterfly things. Heh, could you explain what they are?[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]Has anyone else seen this movie? It's awesome, and it made me laugh. The plot.. was weird, and so different. You don't see movies like that so much anymore, or at least, I don't think there are movies like it. My favorite part was when[/color] [spoiler]the two guys kisses. Ah, finally, some hot guys kissing. ^_~[/spoiler] [color=darkred]I was really surprised when it turned out to be[/color] [spoiler]Chicklette's (sp?) mom.[/spoiler] [color=darkred]What are your thoughts on this movie?[/color][/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by haruno_sakura [/i] [B]*blinks* Okay, I see it now. The border is almost nonexistent though because the image is also dark that it's really hard to distinguish. It doesn't look like it's there at all unless you really, really study it. If that's the effect you're going for, then it's fine the way it is, but if you'd like the border to stand out a bit more, a dark red, or a charcoal grey might work as well. ^_^ ~haruno_sakura [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=darkred]Heh, believe me, it'd look a lot worse if it didn't have that border.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]I... don't think it's too funny, but it's good nonetheless. The editing of the mouth/sweatdrop could use a little work, though. Rating: 6/10[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]The image of the girls [i]does[/i] have a border around it - it's black. If you guys mean around the whole banner, nope. Cause it's supposed to look like the two figures are.. let's say, 'free floating' - meaning it's supposed to look like two images.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]I like it. It's kind of creepy. One thing you might consider is getting a screen shot of the guy killing someone and put it behind the text. *shrug* I think it'd be interesting.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]I love them, Mei - I really do. I only have one thing to say: Maybe you could put your name at the top, left corner of the banner? Overall, I love it. Rating: 8.9/10[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]Kinda bland, but interesting enough. It definitely needs a black border - just a small one pixel, black one. Oh, and it's not the Windows system - it's the person operating it. ^_~[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=darkred]Here's a new creation from I, Leh. Please, [u]constructive[/u] [u]criticism[/u]. And please, if you look at it, comment on it. ^^;[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=blue]I love it. It should be called 'Agendad', heh. I really like how you put your personal thoughts into it and not just describe what's going on. Our band room is always cold. We always snuck in there during rehearsal. ha.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=blue]Want to know what [i]all[/i] I'm listening to? Okay. 1. Rockell- In a Dream (My Love) 2. Sonique- It Feels So Good 3. Spice Girls- Say You Will Be There 4. Spice Girls- Spice Up Your Life 5. Linkin Park- Numb 6. System of a Down- Chop Suey 7. Nine Doors Down- Story of a Girl 8. Anastacia- One Day In Your Life 9. Avril Lavigne- Losing Grip 10. Bette Midler- Wind Beneath My Wings 11. Bright McKnight- Back at One 12. Christina Aguilera- Fighter 13. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink- Lady Marmalade 14. Clay Aiken- Invisible 15. Destiny's Child- Emotions 16. Dixie Chicks- Top of the World 17. Free Ride- Edgar Winter Group 18. Elton John- I Want Love 19. Emerson Drive- Fall Into Me 20. Enrique Iglesias- Escape 21. Evanescence- Bring Me To Life 22. Five For Fighting- Superman 23. Frankie J- Don't Want to Try 24. Goldfrapp- Strict Machine 25. Greenday- Time of Your Life 26. Jason Mraz- The Remedy 27. Jewel- Intuition 28. Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes- Love Lifts Us Up 29. Kelly Clarkson- Miss Independent 30. Kenny Rodgers and Dolly Parton- Love Lifts Us Up 31. Krystal Harris- I'm a Super Girl 32. Kylie Minogue- Come Into My World 33. Kylie Minogue- Can't Get You Out of My Head 34. Leanne Rhimes- How Do I Live (Without You) 35. Live- Deep Enough 36. Lover Boy- Everybody Is Working For the Weekend 37. Ludacris- Act a Fool 38. Melissa Etheridge- Black Velvet 39. Michelle Branch- Tell Me That You're Hpapy Now 40. Phil Collins- Stranger Like Me 41. Phil Collins- You'll Be In My Heart 42. Pink- Feel Good Times 43. Sarah McLachlan- Arms of an Angel 44. Shania Twain- Forever and For Always 45. Spice Girls- 2 Become 1 46. Spice Girls- Who Do You Think You Are 47. Spice Girls- Viva Forever 48. Spice Girls- Mama 49. Spice Girls- Wannabe 50. Spice Girls- Holler 51. Stacie Orrico- Stuck 52. T.A.T.U.- All The Things She Said 53. Train- Calling All Angels 54. Faith Hill- How Do I Live (Without You) 55. Tyrese- Signs of Love Making 56. Tyese- For Always 57. Uncle Kracker- Drift Away 58. Liz Phair- Why Can't I 59. Queen Latifah- When You're Good to Mama 60. Wynonna Judd- No One Else (On Earth)[/color][/size]

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[size=1][color=blue]Here's a story from me, Leh! I've rewritten this several times, and this is my best version yet. I would like [u]constructive[/u] [u]criticism[/u] if you wish. -- |[u]Chapter One - So Shall It Be[/u]| If it wasn?t for him, I wouldn?t know what I?d do. Robbie keeps my day alive and bright, in spite of the crowd around this school. Eastern High wasn?t known for its grades - it?s known for the stupidity of its students and teachers. Most students don?t do their work, and the teachers don?t give a shit. The day was like any other day - go to class, listen to the students scream, and hear about how the teacher had sex with one of the ?cute? guys, and then go to lunch. Ah, lunch. Favorite part of the day, mainly because I saw Robbie, and his sister and her boyfriend, Nadia and Dustin. ?Hey Wes,? Nadia said as I sat down in front of her. Nadia was a very popular girl at school, one of the most beautiful, and the only girl who was still a virgin. Her hair was dark brown with natural blonde highlights - and her skin was dark, as she was Hispanic. Robbie was beside me, as usual. His skin was just a little lighter than Nadia's, and his hair was just as dark. You didn?t see his hair that often, though - he usually wore a black ?one-size fits all? skull cap. He was the youngest at the table we sat at - he was 15, and a Sophomore. There is something about the boy that gives everyone comfort when he?s around. And one thing you should know is that Robbie is gay - and out of the closet. He didn?t get picked on, Dustin and I made sure of that. Oh, Dustin. He was the epiphany of the greatest boyfriend. Nadia was lucky - anyone could see that. Dustin hardly spoke to anyone, and when he did, his voice was soft. He voiced his opinions well enough to be respected, and defended anyone he cared about. His hair was dirty blonde and he usually went for the ?bed head? look, as did I, although my hair is a bit longer than his. I smiled as a response to Nadia?s greeting, and slid my books out of the way as I rested my head on my hands. I was dog tired and had a major headache. The noise in the cafeteria wasn?t helping. ?Nadia,? said Robbie, breaking the silence that was lingering at the table. ?Are we still going to Central Park after school?? ?Oh,? Nadia struggled to swallow her food. ?Yeah, we are. Wes - I forgot to ask you - want to come with us? We?re just going to hang.? Finally, something to do. I was always bored when I got home. ?Yeah, sure, it?d be fun.? Yes! He said yes. I was so excited - Wes was coming to the park with us. His smile, his laugh, his looks - I loved everything about him. Maybe this time, instead of chickening out, I would ask him out. ?Alright, it?s a date.? Nadia said, smiling at me. She knew how I felt about Wes - and always hinted some stuff only I could understand. I tapped my fingertips along the table?s surface - I was excited about the afternoon. The bell rang and we all went off to class - mine was World History. Such a boring subject. Not like we did anything - the teacher wrote down an assignment on the board that we did or didn?t have to do - it was always up to us. I couldn?t concentrate on my work, though. My throat was bothering me - it was scratchy for no reason. I shrugged it off and tried to concentrate. The day passed like a fly on the highway and finally, it was 4:00 and Nadia, Dustin and I were waiting for Wes at a place called ?Skater?s Peak?. There weren?t any skaters there today, as most of them were either getting laid or getting stoned. Lucky bastards. ?Are you going to ask him?? asked Nadia, putting her arm around me. She could see I was stressing, because I was pacing. ?I -- I don?t know sis. I?m afraid to. He?ll probably hate me.? I said, looking at the ground. She stepped in front of me, took my head in her hands, and looked me straight in the eyes. ?Robert Esteban Lowe, listen to me. Wes might or might not say yes, and even if he doesn?t, that doesn?t mean he doesn?t like you as a friend. And if your friendship changes, then he isn?t worth it. Okay? Now don?t ever tell me you?re afraid to do something - you?re the strongest person I know. You and I know that, Dustin knows that, and even Wes does.? I nodded. I didn?t know where that came from, but she was serious. ?Hey guys.? Wes?s voice came from around the corner, and I turned to face him as he walked towards us. I tried to compose myself - today would be the day. I had no clue where that ?speech? came from. I just felt a sudden burst of emotion flow through me, and it was like it took control of me. It was weird - but I shrugged it off. Wes had arrived, and I instantly saw Robbie?s face light up. Nothing made him happier than seeing Wes. I wished, at that moment, that everything would work out. ?So, what are we gonna do?? asked Wes. ?Just hang, I suppose.? replied Dustin. There was an awkward silence before I decided to say something. ?Um, we?ll leave you guys alone. Robbie has something to tell you, Wes.? I said. Robbie shot a look at me, that oh, if looks could kill, I would be dead ten times over. I pulled Dustin around the corner and we proceeded to walk down the brick sidewalk. I didn?t really understand what was happening - why couldn?t Robbie tell me this in front of Nadia and Dustin? I didn?t know, but I casually walked over to a bench and sat down. Robbie followed. ?I really don?t know how to say this,? he said. ?And believe me - I?ve thought this through enough to know that it isn?t a phase.? He paused for a while. ?Wes, I l-? Before he could finish, a puff of smoke caught our attention. We looked over as the smoke was clearing and saw two men, all dressed in black. It wasn?t the fact that they appeared out of nowhere, it was their eyes - they were pupil-less and black. ?Uh - hi,? said Robbie. The men stayed silent. ?Nadia!? I yelled. Nadia and Dustin came around the corner, and to their surprise, were stopped when the two men sent fireballs out of their hands at their feet. Nadia screamed. ?What the fuck?? yelled Dustin, as he stepped in front of Nadia. ?Nadia!? yelled Robbie in plea. I stepped in front of him, making sure he didn?t get hurt. One of the men turned to the other and said something I couldn?t understand, in some foreign language. They both smiled, and I felt my heart sink. ?What do you want?? I yelled. Again, they were silent, but this time, they summoned fireballs in their hands. I started trembling and panicking. They rose their hands and threw their fireballs. I closed my eyes and flinched, and brought my hands up in front of me. I didn?t feel the fire hit my skin, and I opened my eyes to see the fireballs being thrown back at the men. They screeched a demonic scream as they were diminished into ashes. I looked down at my hands. I had felt some kind of power emerge from them, and it wasn?t normal. I stood there, stunned. That was the most freak ass thing I had ever seen. I stood there, watching as Wes somehow deflected the fireballs onto the attackers. No one had made a noise; the only thing we had heard was the men scream. We now sat in Nadia?s and Robbie?s basement. A silence like no other loomed over the room while Wes just stared at his hands. ?What the hell was that?? asked Nadia, breaking the cloud of silence. No one responded - I kept a tight hold on Nadia?s hand, and Robbie kept his head buried in his arms. ?What the hell was that?? she repeated, with a harsh tone. ?I - I don?t know Nadia,? replied Wes. He kept his stare on his hands. ?How did you do that?? Nadia asked, insistently and even more harsh. ?I said I don?t know!? yelled Wes, looking at her in the eyes. ?Stop yelling,? I intervened. ?No one here knows what happened - all we know is that it was not normal. Neither the deflection, nor the men. We just have to find out what the fuck what Wes did and what those men were.? Wes and Nadia switched their gazes to the floor, and the room was once more silent. ---- Power/s introduced in this chapter: Telekinesis- the power to move things with your mind, usually through the hands or eyes (for those you don't know). EDIT: POV tags removed.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=blue]I love Enya. I really like her 9/11 song.. forgot what the name of it is, but it makes me cry everytime I hear it. Her voice is so soothing.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=blue]I really, [i]really[/i] love this. You should write more often![/color][/size]

[size=1][color=blue]That's not a short story... it's a paragraph. It's good though, and good use of discription.[/color][/size]

[size=1][color=blue]Yeah, I hate being bored. lol. I've been hanging out with my close friend Tracey, so it's all good, and when school starts again, the musical will start soon, so I'll be busy for three hours three nights a week again. Yay.[/color][/size]