Japan

I did make that ring out of silver. It is all silver, except that there are a bit a blue crushed stone in the top. That mallot is not for display only. Though, it cannot be used for wood. It is made out of birch. If you did not know, birch is a rather soft wood. The only material I can use it for is clay.

I tried to keep my posts from being too overwhelming with a lot of art, but here are the rest. Enjoy! [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/computer_skateboard.jpg[/IMG] Now this thing is a computer-skateboard. The idea behind this was that everyone in the class had to write down three different things onto a 3 pieces of paper, and drop them in a box. Then after that, choose two slips of paper and out of the box, and whatever two objects you picked, you must build with clay. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/dragon_incense.jpg[/IMG] Here is a dragon incense holder that I made. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/lauraart.jpg[/IMG] Here are more random pots of mine. I love working on the pottery wheel. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/lizards.jpg[/IMG] Some lizards that I carved. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/mallot.jpg[/IMG] A mallet tha t I made on the lathe. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/ring.jpg[/IMG] Finally, my beloved silver ring that I made for myself.

I love Trustcompany. Though I only heard like a couple of their songs, I like them. They have their own distinct sound, and I really like the music.

I really love the banner you made me, Shippo. You make some of the best. I'll be keeping this banner for quite awhile.

I don't care for physical features. If the eyes were pretty, then that would be cool. I don't care what my dream guy would look like, just so long as they are not lazy and keep themselves as healthy as possible. That also means no drugs, or smoking. That also means that they don't abuse alcohol either. For personality, it would be nice that they were smart, funny, caring, and honest. I also want them to be a Christian as well. One other thing, I would like them to enjoy a lot of the same things I do. The things that turn me off are smellyness. Not the stink you get from when you come home from the gym, but the kind that certain guys have for being smelly all the time.

I had my ears pierced in the normal area on my lobes. Four weeks later, I decided that I didn't like them, so I took them out. Now the holes are closed. As for tongue, belly button, nose, anywhere piercings, no thank you. I would get too annoyed with them. Tattoes....no thanks either. With temporary tattoes, I get bored with them in an hour. I don't think I would like a permnent one.

Here are the last two drawings of mine. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/kenshin_small.jpg[/IMG] This one is of Himura Kenshin. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/disney_mix.jpg[/IMG] I drew the man first, and then later, while I was watching Lion King and Finding Nemo, I drew Simba and Crush. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/bamboo.jpg[/IMG] Just because I am out of drawings, that doesn't mean that I don't have other stuff. I made this ceramic bowl that my bamboo plants are in. There are lots more to come, so keep those replies coming.

The only problem I have with that second banner, is that the image looks smushed. Would that art program of yours be MS paint by any chance?

[IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/PANDA.jpg[/IMG] I was sort of sick of drawing anime all the time, so I decided to draw a panda. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/LINK.jpg[/IMG] This is my first time ever drawing Link. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/HOHOHO.jpg[/IMG] Now this little guy is from Shamen King. His name escapes me at this moment, but I think that he's cute.

Thank you so much for replying. I'll try and get the final version of the dragon scanned in so that you guys can see. For now, here are some others, I think you'll like. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/62bfcf93.jpg[/IMG] This drawing is what I saw in the February issue of Animerica. I thought that the image looked cool, so I drew it. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/e1bacaa1.jpg[/IMG] Now this one is one I saw on a Quizilla Result on DeathKnight's page. I liked it a lot, so I drew a black and white version. I was concentrating on the shading, as well as porportion. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/e62bfcc8.jpg[/IMG] Now, this last one, is from DNAngel. I don't know the character's name, so I couldn't help you there. I tried to concentrate on the coloring, shading, and the hand. A friend in real life told me that this guy looked like he was going to murder someone. lol

I was going to hold off on making this thread until Tuesday. Oh well, I have a lot to show you. I can't wait for my bowl. My patience is wearing thin. So, to start you all off with, I'll show you a couple of my drawings. I have lots to show you, so please post. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/sakura_thoughts.jpg[/IMG] This drawing is from Naruto. Sakura is sad and depressed, and those images of the others are her thoughts and memories. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/KENSHIN.jpg[/IMG] This drawing is of Himura Kenshin from the anime, Rurouni Kenshin. [IMG]http://img33.photobucket.com/albums/v98/Japan_86/dragon_doodle.jpg[/IMG] This is just a five minute stetch of a dragon from YuGiOh. I sure love to doodle every chance I get. That's it for now. I'll post more once you reply.

I agree with Boba Fett. [i]Who would[/i] like to be a drug user celebrity? Being a celebrity and the gossip and news concerning them is over rated. I mean, come on. What is so cool about Jessica Simpson?

My game idea is to have like a talent contest kind of thing. The object of the game is to either dance or sing in the right sequence to be able to make the panel of three judges happy and like it. Their names being Randy, Simon, and Paula. You mustdance or sing right to be able to reach the first place, the idol. Not just any idol, but American Idol... wait...err... There is already a game like this called American Idol. Oh well, my mistake, lol. Well, this is a good idea that should of never been translated into a game. Too late.

[QUOTE=Solo Tremaine][COLOR=#503F86]Bank Holidays really aren't that honourable ^_^; They're just times when banks are closed, and there are about... eight every year, I think. Two are in May, one's in August and the rest are in December/January and over Easter, I think. They're basically holidays that aren't religious in any way, but give people a chance to have a day off anyway. That's about as cultural as national British holidays get. But even, they apply more to England than Scotland and Ireland- they have their own Bank Holiday days, as well as Saint Whatever-their-patron-saints-are's day. We don't even get St George's day off >.> Bonfire Night is pretty cool, though, if you can find a decent fireworks display. Our house is in the middle of several small villages with a big city to the South-West- coming up to November there are fireworks displays wherever you look in the evening. At least, you'd be able to se them if there weren't so many bloody trees surrounding our house >.> And they get noisy, too.Thankfully we have triple-glazing, but you can still hear all the bangs. It's alright unless you're trying to get to sleep, really.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] I used to like Bank holidays, when I lived in the UK of course. Also, I loved that Bonfire night once a year as well. Like, this one time I was invited to go to this one church's bonfire. The bonfire was huge. We played capture the flag, and we had glowing sticks to play with. The fireworks were also really great as well. Fun, fun.

My summer plans are to get a job at a local store, and try to earn $2000 once the Japan trip comes around next spring break. (I'll still work through the next school year.) I am also going to Philadelphia for a week too, then after that, my older brother's wedding. Other than that, I am pretty much not doing anything.

[QUOTE=Dagger IX1] Akira Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Voices of a Distant Star Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Read or Die Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal Spirited Away [/QUOTE] I don't think that Akira would be a good anime movie for someone new to anime should watch. For one thing, the movie leaves out a lot of details. I've found that the manga explains things musch better. The watcher of Akira might enjoy the excessive voilence, action, and and gore, but they would get all confused. Then I bet that they would assume that all anime are confusing, and that they wouldn't want to give anime another try afterwards because of that. Now with the Samurai X, you are getting a lot better. There are action and gore for those guys that love that kind of stuff, and there is romance for those particular girls. Though, someone who have never seen anime before, may not know much about Japan. They may become confused about the goings and traditions of the samurai. Spirited Away is a good movie, but, again people may become confused and stop watching it because they don't want to think about what is going on. I know that from experience. When my mom and sister were watching it with me, they were asking a million questions. It is a good movie though for all ages. Cowboy Bebop...you are getting better. Cowboy Bebop is more familiar in terms of American culture. There is action, comedy, and a bit of sci-fi. Another good thing about Cowboy Bebop is that jazz is the main kind of music for the series. Many people know jazz. Many guys, old and young, would enjoy Faye a lot because the skimpy clothing she has on. This movie in general, though R rated, is simple enough for anyone to understand. The anime movie, and anime series that I recommend are Grave of The Fireflies, and Love Hina. Grave of The Fireflies is an anime, is a Japanese view of the fire bombing raids during World War 2...which is also a history lesson of sorts, and all of my anime-hating family loved it. Love Hina is just a very funny anime, and also is a nice romance story. As for certain anime being meant for girls, or meant for boys.... That maybe true that a certain anime may be meant for an all female audience, for example, but....it doesn't mean that only girls would watch it. Love Hina, which was meant for one particular gender in Japan, was popular for both genders of the US. Though some anime may be shoujo, that doesn't matter. All people are different. Some girls may hate shoujo, yet love shonen, and vice versa. That also implies to the male gender as well. You may think that I am putting down what people have said here, but I am not. I am just playing the Devils advocate.

I am very excited, and I can't wait for it to come out. My friend just got me into the original Halo this past Saturday, and I really love it. The availabilty of multi player for XBox Live is what I am looking forward to most. I don't really care for the single player mode, multi player is what matters. The thing about the vehicles being realistic (the ability to get destroyed) is also cool. I am pretty handy with the rocket launcher, and I could go and go against a friend of mine who is crazy about ghosts. Just everything about Halo 2 I cannot wait at all for. It'll be a very good game and a best seller for sure.

I like the Sesshomaru one the best. Though you are improving, and you came a long way, something about your banners don't seem right. I dunno, but it seems that all of your banners have the similar style of backround. Maybe you should try something new and different next time...

[QUOTE=ChibiHorsewoman][color=darkviolet] Our soldiers and (I assume) the other coalition troops are taught the basics on how to handle POWs and some of the attacks depending on their job in this place. Hopefully they're also taught that if someone in your higher chain of command asks you to do something question him/her or go higher. [/color][/QUOTE] For a friend of mine, who is a soldier for Iraq, was put in a special type of training to make him...and others in his group to hate the Iraqi soldiers. You want to know what that was?!?!?!! I'll tell you. His commanding officers made him and the other guys watch that whole video of Nick Berg screaming in pain. Nick's head getting cut, and finally pulled away from his body. All from a dull knife!! These guys are just 18 or 19 years old! After that video, my friend was not the same as he usually was. He was way different. He was crying at first, but his attitude turned cold....stone cold. About this whole beheading thing...I am angry and sad. I want war no more. I want war to go away. This isn't fighting in a war. This is a massacre! Though....I know that we can't pull out from Iraq now, no matter how much I want the war to disappear. If we pulled away from Iraq now, there would be a lot more bloodshed.

[QUOTE=50 cent][COLOR=Blue][SIZE=1][FONT=Arial]I really need to say something in here. Yes it is a really good idea like most of you are saying, but you guys keep saying the people you asign(sp?) as mods don't know how to use the OP's. Well to me you should have them just practice as a temporary mod then if they are good enough they can become full time. So really your testing them. I honestly don't think it would be much of a problem just asign(sp?) people that are good at it. Then you will have a good room. Thats all I have to say.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] Well, James and Jblessing both said that it was not a good idea, so it won't happen. From what I heard from older members about that old chatroom, it was a huge mess. You could train someone how to use the OP's, yes, but...there is another problem there with your train of thought. For one thing, people have a life. They have school to go to, a social life, and also a job on top of that. They wouldn't want to spend endless hours moderating an Official chatroom here. I agree with Jblessing as well. This is already a huge community here, with over 6000 members. Also, they post a lot of art and many other things. A chat would be too much. Also...there are more important things that are far more urgent than some chatroom. Also, AIM works perfectly. I've had so many memorable chats with other OtakuBoards' members on AIM. Also....I don't really like web site based chats...the set ups don't appeal to me. So, chat rooms are a bad idea.

This would be best in the [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58]Suggestions and Feedback forum[/URL] Though, to answer your question, you use this code. Just replace the PLACE IMAGE URL HERE with the image's url, and there you go. Remember...no spaces except for between [b]img[/b], and [b]src[/b] [b][/b]

[QUOTE=Nate]SKATEBOARDING! The most extreme thing in life that is a poser sport, in my opinion. To me, not only is in a thrill to jump a few stairs, it's great exercise. If I don't sakte for a few days, my leg muscles get weak, but once i get back to it, I get all my strength back. Another is BMX. Great sport, awesome tricks, and sick videos. Who ever decided to put a metal peg on the screw that holds the wheels, I want to shake his hand and give him a million dollars. No doupt, he probably has a million dollrs, but still. _-Nate-_[/QUOTE] I've tried BMX, it was fun, but I don't technically have the right bike for it. Though...I used my mountain bike while going over some of the bumps and hills. it was cool.

Besides participating in the sports such as soccer and swimming, all I do are extreme sports. I snowboard a lot during the winter season. I am afraid of heights, but I do it anyways. I go like six or seven times each year. I also like roller blading. I've been a blader for quite awhile. I can do plenty of tricks, and I thrive on going very very fast. The newest thing I've tried, and that I've been working on is skateboarding. I can actually ride it, but the only trick that I can to so far is a kick flip. I to enjoy rock climbing, and bouldering as well. I prefer the climbing gyms, because I can get a better work out that way, and it is more fun for me. I love top roping and bouldering a lot. It helps strengthin my muscles. The best thing about extreme sports, I think, is that it relieves a lot of stress. Other sports I am planning to try, once I move out from under my parents' roof, is to try skydiving. I know that they wouldn't let me do it....so, I'll have to save that for a later date.

The first time I saw the trailer for this movie was quite awhile back. I don't watch much tv, but I am glad that I saw it. I am sure that this will turn out to be a really cute movie. The tigers' two different personalities really make the film sound more interesting. Anything with bengle tigers is cool. I so cannot wait for this movie to come out. I, for one, love bengle tigers. They are my favorite species.I am definately going to see this movie once it comes out. [QUOTE=Charles] By the way, my interest has [i]nothing[/i] to do with this being about cats. Ahem. :blush:[/QUOTE] Right ;)

From your findings...if you have any... What would some of the products that has this Bi-Hydro Oxide in it be? What would some of those businesses be?