Pumpkin

Below are the images. I just want something simple really, [B]a banner and avatar set [/B]with pumpkin on both and the phrase [B]Even If I had a good side, this would not be the best way to get on it - Damon Salvator[/B] I'm obsessed with the series and this would be a nice set for a comeback for OB =) Haven't had any new sets in a VERY long time since Retri and DW have been around. I thought about a name change but then who would know I'm the famous pumpkin right? Hope someone is still around to help me Thanks so much! [url]http://knowfirst.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/vampire-diaries-pics11.jpg[/url] [url]http://knowfirst.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/vampire-diaries-pics11.jpg[/url]

[quote name='Clurr'][SIZE="1"]OB's #1 most ignored member. Obviously![/SIZE][/QUOTE][FONT="Arial Narrow"][SIZE="2"][I]Ahahaha....Sorry Sorry I couldn't help it. Dragon Warrior/Gavin and I officially got married with onion rings. We've been together what since I was 16? that's 6 years going strong. Oh yeah baby.....[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]

[quote name='Lunox'][font=treubuchet ms] UHHHHH this is like the falsest thing I've ever heard.[/font][/QUOTE][size=1]You know the scary thing? It's actually true and that I can prove with pictures. Hottest jock in school is around 300 pounds, lives with mom, and is currently single ladies whoo hoo!. While the biggest dork, is now finishing up his masters in microbiology and also a model for a prestigious company for new york fashion week. I think I can pull up some of his undwear model adds somewhere his name in school was PJ but now I think he goes by Patrick or something else......his girlfriend is a promotional model for red bull in san francisco as well. It's funny cause my bff dated him out of pity one time in junior high and I told her she should dump him....>.

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Calibri]I like watching puddles gather in the rain.[/FONT][/QUOTE][size=1] It's not sane. [/size]

[font=arial narrow][size=2] [B][center][U]Here are mine:[/U][/center][/B] 1.) [B]Daycare: [/B] Never attended. Or Don't remember hah. 2.) [B]Pre-School:[/B] Being bossy means you'll get your way. However, punching the snot nosed ginger starts a feud that lasts until highschool and you'll be having a lot of detentions from now on. However you will talk to ur principal for the rest of your life seeing as your parents are now friends with her after so many visits. ;) 3.) [B]Kindergarten: [/B] Enrolled in a small private school. KG - 6th grade. Boys are gross. They try and throw mud at you. Avoid sandbox at all times. 4.) [B]First Grade: [/B] Had crush on boy named Derrek. Memo your best friend Karissa also likes him too. You all get married on playground. Good times. 5.) [B]Second Grade[/B] Have week long detention for red haired kid. Hate ginger kid, he must go down. 6.) [B]Third Grade[/B] Most amazing teacher ever however wierdest last name of "gaspirini" mix of gas and aspirin. Learn I love to read and write and create stories with my new best friend. Ironically realize I'm the most popular girl in my class and bff with the most disliked girl in class. 7.) [B]Fourth Grade[/B] Being a brat in class has its positives and negatives. Still more detention. 8.) [B]Fifth Grade:[/B] Revenge of the ginger he gets you atleast 2 1/2 weeks of detention and no breaks. Curses. Did I mention hes also your next door neighbor? Which equals bullying after school. 9. [B]Sixth Grade: [/B] Private school goes bankrupt. You are then transferred halfway through the year into a school where you know no one and it is much larger. You go from a private school where you grew up with everyone, to a middle school that is 5th through 8th grade. Sadness. You are a dork with no friends. Only positive thing? No more ginger at school. Still neighbor. 10.) [b]seventh grade:[/b] Meet best friend who you will stay friends till the present. You hate her at first, but give it time. After she bites you, you find out shes really a cool person honest. 11.) [B]Eighth grade:[/B] Middle school hell. You hate it but you grit your teeth and bear it your best friend makes it worth while. You are a complete and utter nerd. Don't worry it wont last forever. 12.) [B]ninth through twelfth grade:[/B] Freshman year you wear your hair in pigtails, and have braces. Don't worry this awkward stage doesn't last. You grow up. You are there with your best friend from middle school. Junior Year, you gain some confidence and start excelling in school however go back into independent study for awhile. Senior year you meet your ex boyfriend of five years. ew...enough said. 13.) [B]College[/b]: All the nerds including you are now hot. And the hottest jock in school that u dated for about a month freshman year when you were a nerd, is like 300 pounds and cant get a date. Your more confident in your own skin, and you excell more at what you do, all those awkward dorky moments are gone including the braces. That guy from middle school that use to call you ugly and taunt you SO badly in PE now drools all over you like a dinosaur. Ginger has moved away no longer your neighbor. You live on your own. You are one sexy beast. Lesson? Karma's a b*tch. TTFN.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[quote name='Zombie_Nosh']Did she call you "Al"?[/QUOTE][size=1]Yes, Yes she did infact. ;) [/size]

[quote name='ChibiHorsewoman'][color=#9933ff][font=monotype corsiva][size=4]And you've been a member on here since the day my daughter was born... yeah there's some random for you LOL.[/color][/font][/size][/QUOTE] [size=1] Aww...I think I remember that..and I think I remember the thread about you going through a divorce too? :*( you kinda started the advice thread thingy but OB has always been like my little escape zone from reality since then lol [/size]

[quote name='Ol' Fighter']And I agree with what she said completely. Don't rush into anything serious. Really get to know the person in and out otherwise you getting hurt will be a high probability.[/QUOTE][font=arial narrow][size=2]I forgot to add that I am in a new relationship however I'm taking things very very slow. I'm still in love with my ex however which is the reason why there is so much strain on the new one. I love my new boyfriend, but I don't believe I'm in love with him. I guess it just hurt that I loved someone so much and someone who claimed to love me did those things to me. I never loved someone so much in my life before that and yes I believed he was a part of me too, when he left it was like part of my soul died. They say everything happens for a reason, and karma's a *****, but sometimes I feel like there isn't one. In fact I'm scared to love anyone even close the way I did I guess you could say, I've become non-attachment kind of person. Citric btw I'm only 22..however I was diagnosed with a hormone problem where apparently birth control doesn't work on me since I was using it at the time lol it happened really fast. I won't go into details...but even if you are young, the fact that you ended something that was with a person who wasn't good to you is aspiring you should know that. Not alot of men or women can say you don't need a person to make you happy. I actually try of think of the women who are going through divorce right now wit 3 children over a guy who cheated on them etc. If they can do it why cant I? What hurt most I guess, was that he said he would love me cause I had his kid not saying because of me and that's what led me to the question do more people love someone then have kids, or love someone cause they had your kid? I just feel like I wasted five years of my life, and the sad thing is it's actually been six months since we split and it feels like yesterday. Obviously, I have issues since everyone says things are so easy to get over. Whatever I don't care. OH, FYI my new bf treats me the way I should have been. The only problem is I just wish it could have been the man I wanted to have treated me this way. I guess the main point is I leave myself to blame for the past relationship going bad stating "if only i did this..." it would drive you insane. lol [/size] [quote name='Stephanie'][size=1]Now I have to tell my story. And I guess you could look up to me, in a way. I just turned 19 about two weeks ago, and have been in the same relationship for the past 8 months with a guy who is amazing. I found him when I finally stopped looking for someone. The reason I put this up here is because when I started high school, I fell in love with this guy. I dated him for two years straight before I finally said, "No more." He never cheated, but he was physically and emotionally abusive. I kept telling myself that because I loved him, it would be okay, that he would change. It never happened. Because I loved him, I told myself that I even deserved it when he hit me. I would tell myself everything I could think of, that I'd asked for it, that I'd provoked him, when really it was just him being controlling. He'd tell me I was stupid, selfish, worthless, a heartless *****, everything he could think of - and I believed him. [/quote][size=2] I'm sorry he hurt you physically that must have been tough however it kinda sounds like how I was when I lived with my ex. He was controlling, but emotionally. I made excuses that it was my fault all the time, and even now he tells people its my fault. I felt guilty for my pregnancy even because his friends harassed me about it, and said it wasn't his. I guess I just didn't know WHY I deserved the treatment I got since like I said, everything supposedly happens for a reason. And I never got pregnant to trap a man, and I NEVER will. I don't believe in "Staying together for the kids" that's the worse thing you could ever do for your child. EVER. I will not be that mom in my life. [/font][/size]

[FONT="Arial Narrow"][SIZE="2"][I]So I have this friend we'll call her "Betty" me and her became friends when both of our boyfriends dumped us and treated us badly. So I kinda felt better that someone else was going through what I have, but seemed a stronger person because of it. The guy she was with cheated on her all the time, he lied, he even slept with my sister, and he was seeing another girl the whole time he was with her. She talked alot of crap about him and just about 2 days ago I found out they got back together and she told me "I know but I am in love with him, and hes being so perfect I have to try i just can't walk away." I can't say I've ever done this. I was in an unhealthy relationship for five years, it ended this october and I don't think I'm still over it. I was pregnant with his kid twice (which unfortunately i lost them both, i had no idea my hormones are messed up long story) and he did some awful things to hurt me and ended up leaving me for a woman with a kid after claiming he wasn't ready for fatherhood when i was still pregnant the second time. (I know your thinking wtf soap opera huh? and his friends say im evil) but to better understand my grief, why do people (because men do this too) stay with someone because "their in love?" I know I know Love is blind but is there anyone out there who does something that is HEALTHY for them and best for their life? That overcame some sort of situation? I feel I was critized for loving (and i still care about him) and going back to the person who treated me poor because I was so in love, but what about them? I feel they do the same thing. I understand now what its like to be on the outside looking in, and its ugly. Also my ex's new girlfriend who has been harassing me lately, is trying to get pregnant so she can keep him. Women, why do you think if you have a man's child you will keep him? This may be true in some cases cause they do not want to be away from their child but don't you want to know that he loves you for you and not just because of the kid? I guess what I'm asking for is your opinion because at this point I'm fed up with relationships...I feel like nowadays all girls think that getting pregnant is a way to keep a man or that women are not strong enough because 'they are in love' and so they let someone treat them poorly. Do you people truely exist out there? Are their women I can look up to as strong independent women? Love? I don't think there is such a thing anymore...[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]

[font=arial narrow][size=2] Urrmmm actually there is such a thing as the [B]flying spaghetti monster[/B] right [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster]here[/url] said practiced by Pastafarianism religion. However its a MOCK religion and was used as a joke i guess for someone atheist lol. And if you need to look for anything wierd even greek mythology is strange. I mean a guy swallowed his own children and people have given birth out of their head. Odd? I think so![/font][/size]

[FONT="Arial Narrow"][SIZE="2"]Of course who can forget the old mods (no offense new ones!) when it was the spiffiest thing ever? LOL. Was an old moderator of the PC/MAC Lounge (RIP), Creator of the MMO's list & movement, RPG fanatics (joined alot), Married to DW, Went through name change where I was known as Dee, Peanut, Mameha as well and basically the coolest person on OB you would have ever met XD [I]Reconnect with OB. ;)[/I] [B]Pumpkin[/B] [B]Who:[/B] Member since 9/24/04 I was 16 then and now I'm 22 years old ;) [B]Where:[/B] Living in Santa Rosa, California north bay area same place but I have gone to sacramento since being here. [B]What:[/B] Currently I'm just working. I finished school for med assisting at a trade school hoping to go back to school again for nursing degree. [B]When [i.e. Back Then]:[/B] was a high school nerd and in love with a ****** jackass. now i met a new man and my five year relationship is over. lots has changed since the old days. [b]Met and loved [/B]: Obviously my old bf broke up this october, and met my new bf. Me and Gavin (dragon warrior) still talk on facebook hes my buddie only one i've really kept in touch with, but i met alot of wonderful people on here such as sunfallE and white and a few others that i miss alot!! i wish you would all come back and make this place what it use to be. [B]Why: [/B]Because I'm nostalgic for the good ole days [B]Favourite Things About OB: [/B] the freedom. the chaos. the creativity. chibi horse womans random posts, advice threads, james and his magical bunny i know he has hidden in his closet because he is jesus, but most of all the people that were here. i luff you ;) [/SIZE][/FONT]

[quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]Good to see that some of the original members are still around! I'm sure I see a lot of older members around now, but I probably don't recognise many of them due to name changes. It'd be really great if our profiles could show a list of all the names we'd ever had, but that might be asking a bit too much! :catgirl:[/font][/QUOTE] [size=1] Urm...doesn't it show up in your profile? 'cuz it says I use to be peanut and mameha in mine. I've changed my name a number of times...thinking of doing another one but then who would know I'm the great and famous pumpkin? that in itself would be a tragic mistake!! Also welcome back Kitty. I actually don't remember you I'm from the 04 area...i believe? [/size]

[SIZE=1]Okay...I definately had to add my two cents into this conversation. Since I'm so famous here and fabulous and as a former moderator (for those who remember the little PC/Mac lounge R.I.P as Peanut) I have come to many conclusions why there is decreased activity and why many older members, such as myself, have felt the need to move on. Real Life. Yes, stupid thing it is, but alot of people actually got a gf/bf and have been either sucking face, doing their homework for the first time, or are off having a life. Ew....disgusting right? Trust me I know. Since that's not me I've come to many other conclusions.... I hate to say this (and I'll probably get banned by james owch) but I guess...I have to admit alot of quality intelligent members left in like a span of time? When good people go, its sad :animecry: because they brought alot of good things to the community. I don't think it's like it use to be. I remember they old'e days when EVERYONE talked on AIM with eachother...mods and members were friends who talked everyday. It felt like an OB family, u could post a "request a banner" thread and you would have atleast 3 people helping you like Ezekiel, Retribution, Revelation....alot of them. And really intelligent, witty posts in the Otaku Lounge. I mean things that you would actually have to think about before posting rather then what did you eat for your thanksgiving dinner? Or what kind of dress do I wear to prom? The people that created those threads were amazing and it's hard to replace people with such spunk. I remember when it was almost like a club to where, we accepted new members but the good thing about OB was that, you earned your own reputation and you became a moderator not because how long you've been on there, but how much you participated. I think rewards/awards really brought a sense of community out of OB, so I miss those days. Not saying this COULD not happen again, but I think there would have to be some big changes, and the right people to pull it along. I mean I think Shy and White did good as an event leader, the nifty fiftys were REALLY popular (and i think i made it in one...hehe as an "old mod" that of course was fabulous) People were always coming up with new ideas, creating new ways to make OB awesome to where you can log on. I haven't checked out the otaku..my otaku..or otaku world to be honest with you so thats where maybe everyone went? All I know is somehow I feel lack of quality...even in the Adventure Square. I remember when I use to look for certain people's threads and sign up for the RP, and they would really put effort into it, I mean graffics, music, the works. It looked really pretty, and the content was good too so of course signing up for an RP like that was fun. If I could have a wish...I'd have everyone who use to be a moderator..AND a bunch of old members came back. Not trying to say any new members aren't worthy, but I definately know they put alot of creativity and thought into OB. It was like my little haven when I was in highschool..and now I'm 22. It would be cool to have it go back close to what it was.... OOOhhh....and James? One thing....get a new skin already!! lol no offense but I feel like this layout has been here for ages! I think if OB was remodeled again...and like REALLY done over...it would bring about a new OB. Just a suggestion...Just a suggestion....Ahem....[/size]

[quote name='Rachmaninoff']The kicker:Someone obviously doesn't grasp the concept of no, I do not want to date you and get the hell out of my life. o_O[/QUOTE][size=1]Ahahaha...this totally made me laugh and i just shot milk out of my nose. So funny. This reminds me of a story.... [url="http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26024894-13762,00.html"]Stalker Snake bites man on nose, claims it is stalking him[/url] Darn those snakes on a plane..... [/size]

[size=1][b]How old were you five years ago?[/b]: 17 years old (22 yr/o now) [b]What was your daily life like?[/b]: School. Friends. Easy. [b]Would you give a warning, or an encouragement?[/b]: Don't fall for the new boy that comes into your class in the school year. Your teacher was right to seperate you too, he is no good for you no matter how much you think you're in love wit him. He will leave you heartbroken. Go to a 4 year college first then mess around wit boys. Find a better man. I know it sucks but trust me its for your own good. You deserve better. [b]Would it be about your life then, or your life now?[/b]: It would be not to make the mistakes that I know I have made. My life now is too depressing lol. [b]Would your younger self take you seriously? [/b]: Probably not. I would say things that only I have known. But I think my younger self is too stubborn and would still fall for the guy and go out wit him for the next 5 years and waste majority of her life away. Lol. Man, I'm dumb. But it's funny how I know she wouldn't really listen to me. [/size]

[quote name='Drizzt Do'urden']Hey I want to thank everybody for the advice and the congrats. I've saved it for...future reference. We found out yesterday after a trip to the ER that my girlfriend miscarried.[/QUOTE] [size=1] I'm really sorry to hear that....but hey, I have to say atleast you were with her in the hospital. Kudos to that and being supportive. I know I got pregnant wit my now ex-boyfriend and he was not supportive. I was 2 months pregnant and I kinda knew but the day I 100% knew and had everything set up, I miscarried the next day. I felt awful cause I was somewhat relieved, sad, and then I felt guilty for that. And I was all by myself in the hospital made it worse. Its painful and it really makes you think differently. But good job for being a man that sticks by his woman, cause I know I didn't have that luxury and that hurt. Being there for her right now, is crucial to anyone so just be comforting. Just know that you would have done what is right no matter what, and believe it or not that's alot of things some guy can't stand up too. I would know lol So I guess what I'm saying is...I've been there and I feel your pain. [/size]

[size=1]pumpkin is so up for the challenge =] [/size]

[FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="2"][color="#A52A2A"]Yup, it's me again. Bringing you another thread about the ever-popular MMORPGS. I know most of you are still stuck to glue at your computers probably playing WOW or WAR, but this coming year I think is about to bring about new (and hopefully) better MMO's then we have seen in years! I don't know about many of you. But I miss the days of SWG, and alternative MMO's besides WOW clones were about. Even though I didn't like the last Final Fantasy online mmo', they seem to be coming out with something even bigger and better! So first I would love to say I'm looking forward to [url="http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/367/feature/3144"]Star Wars: The Old Republic Online[/url] even though it's not really a sandbox typical game. It has many cool features, and is the closest thing to a new SWG that you can get. Release Date hasn't been stated yet, but hoping it will be finished in 2010. Second one, I would have to say [url="http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/446/feature/3115"]Final Fantasy XVI[/url] which is due to release on 2010. It looks fantastic and I have always been a final fantasy fan. I hope that it will be sandbox as well. I'm sure they are going to put even more content in it! So my question is what MMO's have you tried recently? And what MMO are you looking forward to the most? If you have no idea what they are feel free to check out [url="www.mmorpg.com"]mmorpg.com[/url] for more information. They have all the latest updates on MMO's. I'm hoping to see more OB gamers this year! [/color][/SIZE][/FONT]

[quote name='Drizzt Do'urden']Take that cookie back and give it to google since it is the one doing all the work. Though I am interested in an CHW explination on this.[/QUOTE][size=1][font=tahoma]Isn't St. Jean Baptist Day when all the vampires come out, wreak havoc and suck your blood? Or maybe that was Britney Spears day.....My bad. [/size] [/font]

[font="tahoma][size=1]I've never had a bad case of PWI, (posting while intoxicated) but if I did it would probably be something like this.... [center][IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/sharma3361/funny/Drunk.jpg[/IMG][/center] Especially wit a few shots of rasberry vodka (and I'm doing it legally! Lame I know) so therefore, i'd be out for the night. And yes on occasion, I do smoke a little pot. Yes I know, bad pumpkin bad. But I never said I was a role model. Just a pure heavenly goddess that everyone should whorship, that's all.[/font][/size]

[size=1][font=tahoma]I've started reading Betrayal..by P.C Cast...its the second book of the series and is suprisingly good. I thought it was going to be like a twilight-copy but is suprisingly unique. Everyone seems to be into the whole vampire-thing though. [/size][/font]

[quote name='Dragon Warrior'][size=1]I wasn't sure if this was a darker story or what, my sweet, but I whipped something up with the effect that conflict will arise, haha. If it's a more lighter story, tell me and I'll make a new one. Or if you don't like it anyway. [img]http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6149/cityofagesdark1.jpg[/img] The actual banner for the RPG thread itself. (If you need it) [img]http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/8176/cityofagesdarkbanner.jpg[/img] Sig banner[/size][/QUOTE] [size=1]Oh my god! I loves it! Unfortunately I also have another RPG schemed up!! do you think you can make me a banner wit vampires in it (not twilight) please with the words "House of Night" on it? Thanks!! but I love the banner for sure ;) loves you! Still going to use it ;) [/size]

[size=1]I'd probably donate a huge portion of money to a charity I cared about and knew it did it's job...cancer is usually what everyone goes for, but I'd think I'd donate to something personal to me. Probably money that goes to shelters for abused women. That would be something that would hit home for me. I know a lot of people that would donate to HIV/AIDS and Cancer charities, those always get a lot of publicity. So it would have to be something personal. Or for finding home to stray cats and animals. No one ever cares about the critters. Poor poochies. [/size]

[quote name='Dragon Warrior'][size=1]Nothing compares to the lines I used to win you over, though, Pumpkin, my love ;] Haha.[/size][/QUOTE][FONT="Times New Roman"]Haha, of course! Especially the lines about necrophilia and tater sauce. Yes, that always sets me in a romantic mood. :animeblus[/FONT]

[quote name='Ace'][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Rumors abounded that you could teach the red ones to swear when I was a kid. That was around the point I started wanting one.[/FONT][/QUOTE][FONT="Times New Roman"]Actually I had the little black one, and I think I got it to cuss once, I swear by it. I remember it was the bomb having one, until I dropped it onto the kitchen floor and it screamed "aytay" and died. Poor little furbie. [/FONT]