Shy

[size=1]Please ask these type of questions in the [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=353620#post353620]Yu-Gi-Oh Card Advice Thread[/url] located in this forum. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]This is good Mitch. I enjoyed reading it[i]a lot.[/i] I don't really have any comments (which is usually the case when I read your work, you are out of my league in poetry and story writing). Anyway, keep up the good work. -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BEUD [/i] [B]DEVIL LEVEL 8 DARK FIEND EFFECTESTROYS ALL MONSTORS ON FIELD AND DEACTIVATES GOD CARD EFFECTS. ATK 5500 DEF 5500 BEAT THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>>>>>>>>>> ?????? L:12 DARK ?????? D:???? ATK:9999 DEF:???? HEHE >>>>>>>>> Ultimate Sacrifice Magic At the cost of 500 of your life points deduct half of your opp. remmaining lp. (e.g. ULTIMATE SACRIFICE= you:8000-7500 opp.: 8000-4000 I have struck yet again (IRON MAN RULES) (>")>SION

[size=1]Could we start this rpg soon? It has been [i]forever[/i] since you started this thread, bleh. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I'm a proud owner of an N64, and the lack of third party support never bothered me. The first game I owned for the N64 was Mario 64, and that kept me busy until Mario Kart and OoT were released. I played the thing almost every day until I received my GameCube. Obviously the PlayStation 2 has one of the best selection of games [i]ever[/i], you have the option of playing any PS1 or PS2 game. I don't see how the PS2 is anything like the N64. I have always felt that Sony has very weak first-party games compared to Nintendo, but they make up for that with great third-party games. But I'm much more excited about the future of the GameCube than that of other systems. Even if Nintendo's online strategy doesn't work out, the potential of the GameCube/GBA link-up is more than enough to make any gamer happy. And a new Zelda game is coming out in a few weeks, what more could you possible want? -Shy[/size]

[size=1]Threads about anime movies belong in the Anime Lounge forum. We already have a topic about VHD in it, so just post about it in that thread rather than making something entirely new. -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BabyGirl [/i] [B][color=deeppink]When exactly is this event taking place? It's unlikely that I'd ever go, but I'm curious ^_^[/B][/QUOTE][/color] [size=1]It is being held on July 3-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center, located a few blocks away from Disneyland. -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BabyGirl [/i] [B][color=deeppink]I think that Boba Fett lives somewhere in California, too, but I forget how close he is to me :huh:[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Boba Fett lives in Conneticut. I remember him and Ben knowing each other in real life, right? Um, yeah. Babygirl is the closest OB-er that I know of... Rick Hunter is in NYC right now.[/size] [quote][i]Originally posted by Rico[/i] [b][color=darkblue]That would make six of us so far living in California, including Debresko, who lives up north. There might be some kind of anime convention coming up this spring that we could all go to.[/b][/quote][/color] [size=1]Anime Expo 2003 is being held in Anaheim this year, and I was planning on going anyway... -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]The owner of the zoo is Larry Kidkill. It's the episode where Apu and Manjula let him put their 8 kids into a zoo show. In the Cape Fear episode (the one where the Simpsons are put in a witness relocation program to avoid Sideshow Bob and are renamed The Thompsons), what was Homer's first choice for his new name? [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Yes, thank you. Homer wanted to be John Elway. What is the name of the compaany ran by Hank Scorpio? -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]What movie did Homer stop to watch at the Drive In while he was on his way to destroy Moe's car in an insurance scam? [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]"Hail to the Chimp", I think. Who owns the Springfield Zoo? -Shy[/size]

[size=1]This has been done many times before, in the art forums. Please post these sorts of topics there, thread closed. -Shy[/size]

[size=1][b]From March 2002[/b] Donkeys. What comes into our minds when these words are uttered: Flies? Stubborness? No? Opression! for hundreds of years these noble creatures have been the subjects of ridicule and enslavement by ?the man.? They are forced to carry heavy loads on their backs, and are commonly used in movies to kick people in the rear end. This is a blatant exploitation of a fine breed of animal, and the prejudice and intolerance many have against donkeys must end today. It should be the goal of every last person on earth to save them from the punishment, which has plagued them for centuries. Here is my three- step plan to save the donkeys and give peace to these beasts of burden once and for all. The main problem facing the donkeys is the attitudes many people have towards them. These feelings have deep-roots dating back to the first anti-donkey parade held by Nero Caesar in the golden age of the Roman Empire. Groups such as the Donkey Defamation Divas have been implanting anti-donkey propaganda into the minds of unwilling Americans since the days of the Revolutionary War. Donkeys need to feel that the general public accepts them, and in order to this we must exercise the power of mass media. I propose that the major Hollywood Studios begin featuring donkey characters in their movies and television shows. Yes, the donkey stereotypes and is still offensive to donkeys everywhere. It is not fair to discriminate against them because of their choice of a donkey lifestyle and new television series such as ?Donkeys Creek,? ?Donkey Squad,? and Everybody Loves Donkeys? will bring greater awareness of the donkey population. Donkey pride parades are not allowed in many cities where the anti-donkey sentiments still exist. In order to make up for the government?s apathy towards the donkeys, the month of May should be set as Donkey history Month. Great donkey leaders such as Don Keyhote would be remembered during this time, and they will have a chance to have their place in our nation?s history. Stereotyping is a big problem with donkeys, now more than ever. People naturally assume that donkeys are good for nothing other than to carry fat people down the Grand Canyon, but this is simply not the case. There have been several great donkey scientists over the years, which have contributed to society in such ways as the invention of the no-stick saddle. In many third world countries, donkeys are the primary form of transportation: these animals are much more affordable than standard automobiles, especially since the concept of donkey insurance has yet to catch on among the people who are more concerned with overthrowing their oppressive dictators than protecting their donkeys from theft. Even though donkeys aid many people everyday, they are still not acknowledged with the same acceptance as that of Pigmy Tribesman or even Lawyers, and it will take organized sports to accomplish this. This bring me to the crowning glory of this proposal: Donkey basketball. Since the first Olympics were held in ancient Greece, men and women from all walks of life have been able to compete in a safe and friendly environment. However, donkeys have never been invited to participate in these worldwide athletic events. Aside from the scandel of the 1984 games? pin the tail on donkey events the International Olympic Committee fails to recognize donkeys. But where they fail, local high school excel in their open-mindedness to the four hoofed Competitors. Donkey Basketball is a great event in the history of donkeys. It gives many donkeys a first chance to play a game of hoofs with high school and biology teachers. Even though 20 years ago you would never see the kind of unity that our high school Staff has with these creatures. This is only a first step in the march towards acceptance for the donkey, and in the future they will only achieve further greatness. I look forward to a world where a donkey can go to the park and play with human children, and I know that the second one shows up on the ballot I will vote for an *** to enter the White House. --------------------- (The rest are not my normal "Angry Student" columns. These are assorted articles that I wanted to post so, that you get a better idea of what I have to write. 5 stories an issue, ugh.) [b]From June, 2003[/b] Ice Cream: More Than You Need To Know The foul temptress that is ice cream takes no prisoners. Over the centuries great civilizations have been torn apart by the greed and evil that surrounds the frozen delicacy. There is more history involved with the cool dish than many realize. Did you know that German spies during World War II were paid in Vanilla Fudge? Or that four holy wars have been fought over the area known as ?Chunky Monkey Peak?? Well there is a good reason you don?t know that because none of it is true! In fact, most of the stories surrounding ice cream are rumors and myth that have compiled over the centuries, in this article the truth will be uncovered and the accurate origins of the popular dessert will be revealed. The first recorded instance of ice cream was by the famous explorer Marco Polo. Supposedly the Chinese had been eating a form if ice cream made of goat milk, flour and snow since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Polo took the recipe for the dish to his homeland of Italy. Italian chef Catherine de?Medici somehow learned the secret of this cool treat, and took it with her when she left for France. While in France, Catherine married one of the most prominent chefs in the world, Dimarco, who showed the flavored frost to King Charles I of France. The King became an ice cream fanatic, and he gave Dimarco a lifetime pension in exchange that he would not tell the secret recipe to anyone else. This secret arrangement lasted for years, until King Charles was beheaded by his angry subjects in 1649. Unknown by the King, the secret of Ice Cream had already been leaked across Europe, where the ingredients were eventually changed to the popular delicacy we know and gorge on today. But this story may not be entirely true, or even remotely true. Several noted ice cream historians (yes, there really are ice cream historians) believe that ice cream was not discovered by one sole person, but rather it was made by several different people from all over the world. Obviously, some locations on Earth are warmer than others, but ice cream was able to stay cool in places as remote and hot as the Sahara Desert. Before the invention of the refrigerator people would keep their food and drinks chilly with a mixture of ice and salt. In extremely hot and arid regions people kept things cold by keeping the food and drinks buried underground, which some still do today. The ice was extremely expensive, and in the past only the very rich and powerful could afford to buy it. Over time the recipes to make ice cream have evolved, and so have ways to make the treats. Roman Emperor Nero Caesar forced his slaves to climb to the top of local mountains, so that he could have ice cream to put his favorite fruit toppings on. Fruit has historically been the most popular topping on ice cream, but over the past two centuries chocolate and candy have become the treat that people scream to have put on their ice cream. The ice cream cone was created in 1896, and the waffle cone was invented at the St. Louis World?s Fair in 1904. There is a lot of cold hard cash in the ice cream business, and every year more and more companies try their hand at selling ice cream. Since Irv Robbins opened his first store in 1945 with a meager 24 flavors, much lower than the standard 31 there are today. Robbins? first ice cream store was not known as ?Baskin-Robbins? that name came later when he combined his business with his rival?s (his brother-in-law Burt Baskin) ice cream company to create the world?s first Baskin-Robbins. Today Baskin-Robbins is the largest chain of ice cream stores in the country, with countless locations nationwide. Childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened an ice cream store out of a renovated gas station in 1978. With their innovative flavors such as ?Chunky Monkey? and ?Cherry Garcia? they became one of the most popular ice cream stores, and now sell ?Ben and Jerry? brand treats in grocery stores and supermarkets around the country. Ice Cream is one of the most popular desserts ever created. In the US, it is the king of frozen treats, every year Americans eat approximately 4.5 billion quarts of the stuff a year. On average 5 million people in the US eat ice cream during the course of a day, these figures do not include frozen yogurt or other imposters who are trying to take a piece of the big ice cream cake. The truth is that no matter who invented it or where it came from, ice cream will always be everyone?s favorite frozen dessert. And even though it may not be the product of a government conspiracy, it still tastes good. --------------------- [b]Also from June, 2002[/b] Jordan Hann: Athlete Spotlight It didn?t matter that he had already received a college scholarship, or that he had already gone far beyond the reach of his competition. Jordan Hann?s indomitable spirit perseveres as he continues to chase his dreams on the fast track of success. ?My brother was involved in cross country track and field, so I just wanted to be like him.? Jordan Hann, senior, is one of the most gifted and talented track team members on campus. Early on he joined the school?s track program following in his brother?s footsteps, but he eventually managed to stride out of his siblings shadow and into the spotlight. He set new times in several events and he ?beat his brother?s times? by a lot,? even surpassing not only the records of his colleagues but the expectations of the entire ALHS track department. At the beginning of this year, Hann was ranked sixth in the state of California, becoming the highest ranked Track and Field competitor in the history of ALHS. All of this prestige did not come without its sacrifices. In order to stay in shape Hann is forced to run for miles each and every day. ?It is pretty hard [training] because you want to do the things you want to do, like hang out with friends, but you need to train.? However, Hann chooses to dedicate his time and effort to preparing for the track meets and competitions. ?I don?t mind it. I love to run; it is something I would do for fun.? In addition to his four Varsity letters and two years of participating in state competitions, Hann has received one of the few things all high school students vie for, a full college scholarship. This honor came from Cal State Fullerton, where he will begin classes fall. Hann will study history, in hopes of one day becoming a teacher. While Hann does not expect to ever compete in the Olympic Games, he is not yet ready to throw in the towel. ?If I can [go to the Olympics], that would be awesome. I want to win the gold. But if it doesn?t happen, it doesn?t happen.? No matter what Hann?s goals turn out to be in the future it is certain that he will try his best at achieving it, and hurdle over any obstacles in his way. -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mnemolth [/i] [B]I thought we'd covered this topic before. Gee... I guess I'm beginning to age on this Board. Now [i]that[/i] is scary... :D [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]You'll always be a newbie to me Mnemolth, if that is any sort of consolation... I don't have any sort of problem being friends with girls. Most of my friends in real life are female, while online it seems that I have more uy friends. Oh well. But I never had the "sexual chemistry" to worry about with women, hmm. -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Na'dou [/i] [B]Sorry, I didn't know...I don't usually make threads here...Oh well, can a mod combine these two threads please? i hate to be a bother, maybe i should just stick to the Adventure Arena... [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]I just combined them, no big deal. [b]Gokents:[/b] Don't play mod. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I'm voting for me because Sara will probbaly win without my help.. and I need to reward myself somehow. -Shy[/size] ;)

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sara [/i] [size=1]The first thing that jumps out at me is really nit-picky, but hey. I'm used to proofing, not critiquing, so here you go: Some of the punctuation just [i]bugs[/i] me.. [color=brickred]?Well, I?m not entirely sure.? Replied Burman, ?This area has.."[/color] is almost backwards. The first phrase should end with a comma, and the period should fall after [i]Burman[/i]. [[i]Replied[/i] should not be capitalized, but that follows the comma vs. period bit.] You did this a couple times, or I wouldn't have bothered pointing it out. [Bug me about it if you want the full proofing treatment some time.[/quote] To be honest, this is only the second story I have written in the past year (the first being my RP-01 post, but I posted too late). [quote][color=brickred]...beautiful, red-haired woman wearing beautiful woman dressed in dark robes.[/color] Whoops. ;) There were a couple other "rewrite" mistakes, but that's obviously what they were, no big deal.[/quote] It was written in a hurry. So yeah, there are plnty of mistakes. Hopefully I can write my next post without having my brain in "newspaper mode". [quote]Okay on to the fun stuff. I didn't even notice it at first, but your dialogue just flows from the last sentence of my piece. Very nice. It took me a while to figure out why, out of the blue, Miles was asking about name origins. _ _ I had to laugh when I realized what you'd done--Couldn't believe I didn't catch it the first time through.[/quote] All of the characters were there, so it was just easier to continue the scene. Miles is weird, he'll ask whatever weird questions that I can think of at the time. There really isn't any significance to the name thing. [quote]I liked the way you did Xii; I guess you can learn a little bit about your character by the way other people write about him. She seems very wistful in this piece, something I wasn't quite expecting. I like the way it turned out, though, and it adds a nice level to her character that *wince* I didn't quite do in my own piece. [She isn't [i]supposed[/i] to be two-dimensional, honest!] I know it's a little overwhelming trying to write another person's character [what if they don't like it, oh no!] but as far as [i]my[/i] character goes, you did a great job.[/quote] I have no idea what to do with your character. In my first RP post (which nobody ever got to see, grr) her and Miles had a lot of interaction. I'm not sure what tod o with her, but I think that her actions describe her character more than what she says. [quote]Relee also featured rather prominently in this one--she must be easy to write for, I hope Juu doesn't mind! I honestly don't know a lot about her character since Juu hasn't submitted anything yet.[/quote] I find her the easiest character to write for. And I'm trying to seperate her from the group, to add a bit of danger or suspense into the story. [quote]You managed to work almost everyone in there--I know it's hard. I have to scribble a checklist at the top of my notebook every time I try to write something to make sure I've accounted for everyone. Doing a quick headcount, you mention everyone's name at least once, but I don't think we hear anything from either Tylenia or Calonice. Calonice drives me nuts; I have no idea how to write for her. But until we see something from CWB, we're the ones defining that character...so I'd guess we'd better start [i]doing[/i] it.[/quote] I don't think that either of them got any disalogue. To be honest, I have no idea how to write for either of them. My character contrasts sharply from most of the others -- so I don't want to dumb them down by writing dialogue that is "out of character". Hopefully CWB can bring some insight to Calonice, I don't know what's going on with Tylenia though... [quote]It was fun finally seeing some of Miles. Quite honestly, I love your character. ^_^ He's very refreshing...so normal. Which, of course, makes him stick out like a sore thumb in the realm of fantasy. He gets miffed at the others for interrupting Burman, and more annoyed when people realize it. How...human. I love some of the little things you threw in there. The girls wait for Burman to finish talking; the guys are all staring at [strike]Daja[/strike] Aud. Miles' reaction when she walks over to Burman is great. [color=brickred][i]No manners at all.[/i][/color] There's a lot we can read from that line, I love it. He didn't strike me as being the sort of person who would mutter to himself, but it just fits there so well. The idea that Aiken is on the "frontier" was a nice touch to his character, too. The area's been lived in for ages, but it's certainly not up to [i]England's[/i] standards of civilization.[/quote] Aud is a much better name than Daja. I thought Burman was saying an exclamation the first time I read her name. So yeah, that's my counter-rant. Bleh. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]First of all, I am sorry to hear about how this entire situation turned out. Second of all, I think that you should wait a while before you try to find a new boyfriend. It seems like your husband never took your marriage seriously -- so I guess that you shouldn't either. But getting over this entire ordeal should be your number one priority now, not finding someone new to date. Give yourself some time so that you don't end up making another mistake. -Shy[/size]

OOC: NOt as long as I wanted it to be, and not as well-written either. Very simple "Point A to point B" stuff". At least I posted... [size=1]?Aiken, is that a Celtic name?? asked Miles, with a hint of suspicion. ?Well, I?m not entirely sure.? Replied Burman, ?This area has been inhabited by several groups throughout the ages, I believe that it was the name of a neighboring tribe of warriors from long ago.? Miles stared intently at Burman, while everyone else seemed bored with this topic of conversation. Xii sighed lightly, and began to look around the inside of the room. Dust was everywhere. It was obvious to her that this place had not been lived in for quite some time. ?Whatever happened to these Aiken warriors?? Xii asked softly, running her finger along the top of a wooden table. ?There were no Aiken warriors.? An unfamiliar voice called out from behind the group. The group of travelers turned around to discover a beautiful, red-haired woman wearing beautiful woman dressed in dark robes. Her appearance immediately caught the attention of Miles, Lacroix, and Alex, while the women in the room continued to wait for more information from Burman. He coughed loudly, and took a step back. With a smile on his face he outstretched his hand towards the woman. ?Oh. Good. You?re here.? Burman and the woman shared a quick glance. ?This is Aud. She is one of the town?s leading experts on local history. It was because of her suggestion that I called you all here.? Miles stood up and offered his seat to Aud. She quickly denied his offer, and she hurried across the room towards Burman. ?Women on the frontier, no manners at all.? Miles muttered to himself. ?We need to act quickly.? Said Burman, ?The damage to our livestock has been increasing. If we do not stop the culprit soon, our city may be facing some serious problems during the winter?? ?You mean hunger?? Relee interrupted. Miles glared a little at Relee from behind her, clearly annoyed that she had prevented Burman from finishing his speech. Xii smiled, and patted Miles on the back of the head, only annoying him more. ?That?s exactly what he means, Relee.? Aud explained, ?We are not a very prosperous community. Many of the people here live from season to season, with very little savings in case of an emergency. Certainly none of them have enough to leave the city in case things get more serious.? ?Do you expect them to?? Miles asked. Burman paused for a moment, looked at Aud, and replied, ?I don?t know.? Everyone in the room, Relee and Xii in particular started to become uneasy. ?How can you [I]not[/I] know?? Xii said softly. Burman gave everyone a reassuring smile, and checked his watch. ?It is getting late here. Perhaps we should discuss this on another night? Perhaps tomorrow? I could have more information for you then.? ?Tomorrow we should investigate the disappearances, and talk to the townspeople.? Lacroix said. Aud laughed darkly. ?I?m sorry Lacroix, but your outward appearance might frighten some of the townspeople.? Everyone understood what she meant. His dark hair and white face paint were probably a sharp contrast from the villagers inside of the city. ?But if you want to speak to townspeople. I?m sure that they wouldn?t mind talking to Relee.? Burman said, ?Tomorrow Aud and I can take her into the city alone.? Relee agreed to it, and soon a plan was set forth. The following day Relee, Aud and Burman would enter Aiken, so that Relee could ask questions about the disappearances. Lacroix, the Ranger and Tylenia would check the surrounding for anything suspicious, and Xii, Miles and Calonice would check out the ?victims?. ?This is ridiculous,? The Relee said loudly, ?Spending a night here, outside of the city gates, could get us all killed.? ?Speak for yourself.? The Ranger sharply replied, as he adjusted the scabbard on his belt, ?Can we stay here Burman?? ?Oh, of course.? Burman replied, ?Until we can allow you entrance into the city, this house seems like the safest place to be.? Miles sighed, and adjusted his glasses. He knew that this would be dangerous, but he never expected to be exiled from the town. ?Perfect. I suggest we organize this a bit, sleep in shifts. I?ll be up all night doing research anyway.? Lacroix stood up. ?I?ll take the first shift.? Miles also stood, ?So will I.?[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mitch [/i] [color=red]I hated it then. I hate it now. But back then, it was different. It was a different kind of hate. [strike]One that seemed half full of fear, half full of something else. Half nervousness, half just a wish I didn't have to take it.[/strike][/color][/quote] [size=1]the opening statement is good. Repetition is one of the best ways to grab a reader's interest, but you can't overdo it. I would limit it to your lead and conclusion, it would be best if you could combine them somehow. Maybe you could explain why you hate it, but you don't neccessarily have to explain [i]what[/i] it is that you hate yet. Leave us in the dark for as long as you can until the article starts to lose it's focus.[/size] [quote][color=red] And this was the time, for better or for worse. For greater or for latter. This was the time I would take it, even though I didn't want to.[/color][/quote] [size=1]More strange analogies and repetition. Judging by the length of the article, I think you should have gotten to ths point of this thing. Above I just mentioned that you can only leave the reader in the dark until the article begins to lose it's focus, this is the point where focus is being lost.[/size] [quote][color=red]After he had checked the turn signals and made sure everything was in good working order, the [strike]driving[/strike] instructor and I entered [strike]my grandpa's[/strike] van. We began. I started the ignition, but it was so far away. Everything felt so far away. The only thing that I heard or saw, the only thing I felt or faced was a fear all around me. [u]Even as the engine roared to life, as I moved from P to D, I seemingly only felt nervous, and purely, utterly, and wholly a persevering affliction of a try at concentration.[/u][/quote][/color] [size=1]You should put more details into the van, rather than just saying "My Grandpa's van". Things like the type of van and the color of it can be very useful in bringing the image to life. It is obviously a driving instructor. Normally that should not be cut, but I felt that it was rather obvious what the instructor was instructing. The last sentence is way too long. Something needs to be done with it, cut it into smaller, more descriptive sentences or something.[/size] [quote][color=red]I footed the accelerator, and we skirted off [i]as[/i] a shadowy silhouette upon the lightly snow-covered ground. The instructor asked me a few random questions: "What school do you go to?" "Are you in any sports?" "What grade are you in?" "How old are you?" "Do you like it here?" And I answered each, each time wishing he would be quiet, even though I knew he was just trying to calm me. We drove for awhile. [i]He told[/i] me where to turn, I keeping my concentration as saturated as I could.[/quote][/color] [size=1]Just minor grammar and stuff here. I'm not correcting every mistake I see, but this is a solid paragraph.[/size] [quote][color=red][u]Finally,[/u] after what seemed like a painfully long and tiring wait, I [u]finally[/u] came to the part of the test which I was most unsure about, most scared about. "Parallel park right between those two cars there," he said, pointing. [u]My heart escaped somewhere into the trenches of some lost tomb as I pulled a few inches ahead of the frontal car next to the gap.[/u] I moved the transmission to R, turned my wheels, turned my head, and backed in, hoping and wondering at the same time how well I would do.[/quote][/color] [size=1]You have a habit of making some sentences really, really, really long. It does not hurt to split these gigantic thoughts into smaller ones, especially if it isn't neccessary. You used the word "finally" twice, that might be repetition; or you just didn't realize that you had used the word twice.[/size] [quote][color=red]To my acute surprise, I didn't do bad at all, and I did it all perfectly. Glad that the worse part for me was over, I felt easier, a divine sense of satisfaction and relief, like I could do anything. I pulled away, leaving the space between the two cars empty once again, and came to a stop sign. I put my left blinker on quickly, and glanced left and right, checking for any cars. None. I then pushed the accelerator, and watched blandly and blankly as the van's tires slid in a stall on the snow, slowly and painfully, the van stood, momentarily stuck. I floored the accelerator and finally got over the snow. Embarrassed, I continued to try and act cool, not wanting to feel completely stupid and crushed.[/quote][/color] [size=1]More really long sentences here. It's kind of difficult to describe a standard driving procedure in an entertaining way. Your sentence structure just repeats itself over and over again...[/size] [quote][color=red]I drove on, finally returning back to where I had left. It felt so good to be done, like a heavy and beating weight had been lifted from my shoulders. Turning off the ignition, I turned to the instructor, waiting for him to give me the one thing that mattered then. He let out a small smile. "Mitchell, you passed." [/quote][/color] [size=1]..and that's the end. You are new to the world of Journalism, and this was a very good first attempt at something. I can't wait to read some of your real articles. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]Valentines Day seems kind of pointless to me. If you have someone special in your life, why do you need a holiday to show them how you feel? But yeah. I don't have a Valentine this year, so what do I know? -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mztik_Gohan10 [/i] [B][b]Just go to the [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=20652]Yu-Gi-Oh CARD Advice Thread[/URL] and post there.[/b] [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Agreed. Welcome to the boards, read the rules and have fun. -Shy[/size]

[size=1][img]http://www.thespectrum.net/files/small/revs_rod.jpg[/img] I haven't seen it yet. But Animerica published a review on the short (3-4 episodes, I think) series, and it caught my interest. The girl above has the power to control paper, and she uses it in a variety of clever ways. It is supposed to be quite good, I have not heard anything about it heading to the states though. 2000 posts, heh. -Shy[/size] :whoops:

[size=1]There is a SNL sketch about this, with Jimmy Falon. [b]"Laugh Out Loud, Semi-Colon -- Parenthesis!"[/b] Very funny. Heh. i've picked up a few different phrases from online that I use in real life, but nothing like "lol". Sometimes I might quote something that Sara said, and none of my friends understand what I am doing. It's a very awkward experience... -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Endymion [/i] [B]It looks like we have a war on our hands. What made me think I'd be the only generation to go without seeing a war?[/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Well, there was the Persian Gulf War, way back in the early 1990's. But I don't know how old you are, so maybe you don't really remember it... I don't know the entire situation right now. I'm browsing through Colin Powell's speech to the UN, and it appears that the US is finally letting the world know we have always had such a firm stance against Iraq. I have always felt that another war with Iraq was neccessary, and I'm in favor of the US using it's power and influence to secure freedom throughout the world. Others may consider this "bullying", but it is not nearly as bad as what Sadaam has been doing to the Kurdish people for decades. If the US can disarm and destroy his weapons of mass desctruction, then we should do it -- no matter what to cost is to our economy. In the past we have made a mess of the Middle East, but I feel the time is right to completely reform the area, and hopefully solve some of the major problems surrounding it. -Shy[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Solo Tremaine [/i] [B]I assume that includes the Yu-Gi-Oh one as well? [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Correct. Thank you for pointing that out Solo, I didn't even realize that the Yu-Gi-Oh Fan Club topic was still floating around. I closed it. -Shy[/size]