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[color="#2F4F4F"][size="2"][font="Tahoma"](I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong place...) I just transferred to a new school in the beginning of this year. Everything was going on really well since that. I prefer knowing and keeping a small circle of friends, so, in my new school, I met a few of them; eight friends that I love and trust dearly. I'm truly grateful for that. But recently, there is this one friend...let's name her as Kate for now...just thinking of her irritates me. She was tolerable at first but now, day after day, it seems harder and harder to cope with her attitude. She's not a bad person. She's just, I don't know. I feel very annoyed. My friends think the same way towards her too... Like for instance, she drags my friends and to join or participate something without our consent. Just this week, my school's Chinese Society Club was planning for their Lantern Festival event, and one of my friends is the organizer for it. So, Kate got interested and started submitting our names for a performance in that event without asking our permissions first. After we knew that we done that, we tried telling her that we really did not want to perform. But she was so persistent. Whatever we say, she wouldn't listen...she would just give other reasons to counter us. That wasn't the first time. There was another time where she did the same thing for a chess competition. She submitted my name for it without me actually agreeing to join the competition. In the end, I was forced to go and accompany her. Also, she's loud. She was loud to begin with. But she's getting more and more out of control recently. It's like, she wants the whole world to know what she's going through and stuff. For example, a few days ago, Kate and her mom got into a big fight, and she wasn't happy about it. She was telling us about it in a very loud manner, so loud that other students in my school actually came and 'listened' to her (in other words, not minding their own business). Funny. She told us not to tell other people anything about what she said, but she was the one actually blurting every single thing out for the world to hear. Besides that, she's very very irritating. She still talks when u specifically told her to shut up and that happens for most of the time. You tell her to go 'shh', she will go quiet but then she'll start talking again. Then, she over reacts. Like there was this time she was over reacting about what happened between Kate and her other friend. She was like, "...that's the girl who made me cry." And the reason she cried is because the other friend did not want to help pass some papers to the teacher. Kate is being boastful recently too. She talks about herself. Everything was on her. Even some of my classmates came up to me and asked why does she act that way. Then there's one thing I hate about her. It's when I call her to stop doing something, she won't listen. She likes to hug me...if she hugs me normally, I won't mind. But she hugs me aggressively. I hate that. I had a bad experience when I was fifteen, and so, I really don't like people hugging me forcefully. Kate likes to place her cheek onto mine so that there's some skin contact. I tried to struggle but she would just forcefully continue doing that. My friend knew about my past...but she doesn't (because I don't intend to tell her, she's loud, remember?)...so, they have to pull her away for me before I enter into trauma mode. Right now, we're seriously reconsidering to end our friendship with her. We plan to tell her nicely about how we feel about her and stuff on this Monday. And if she still doesn't change after that, then, we're certain that our friendship with her will end. My question is... 1) Does being the only child in the family might actually cause her to act that way? 2) How should we talk to her nicely about asking her to change or something like that? Like, how should we start and how to go on from there? 3) I know ignoring won't work, but we're pretty attached too, so, is there a way for us to avoid her or something? 4) Do you think that being seriously pissed while explaining to her, like yelling and maybe getting a little physical after a few days of explaining to her in a nice manner will work? Gosh, I don't know. Right now, I feel like ending this friendship too. It's stressing me out. So, help will be very appreciated. Thanks. [/font][/size][/color]

[FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=DarkGreen]OOC: Sorry, I?m still occupied with examinations?hehe, but I will try my best to get online and RP of course?^.~ IC: [B]?Zeke!?[/B] Lyon rushed into the bridge, [B]?What?s going on here??[/B] Anya went up to Lyon, [B]?As you can see, Lyon, we were attacked. What else could there be??[/B] She sighed. [B] ?But don?t worry too much though?lady luck is on our side??[/B] Zeke explained about the pirate attack once more. Lyon understands every single detail of it. Then, Anya pointed to several pieces of junk outside. It took a while for Lyon to realize that they?ve crashed on a junkyard. [B]?Well, we were about to set out to hunt for the parts to fix our engines?haha, well, since lady luck is on our side, I strongly believe that we can make it in time??[/B] Zeke said. [B] ?Of course, it will be faster if they are more of us searching??[/B] added Kilo. Without hesitating, Lyon agreed. [B]?Well, what are we waiting for??[/B][/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT="Tahoma"][COLOR=DarkGreen][I]?This is embarrassing?[/I] The other performers were chuckling at him. Even worse, one of them started laughing hysterically. Lyon felt uneasy, as this costume was by far the worst costume that he had put on. He tried to pretend like the doesn?t know anything?but, it was too much. Anya was laughing so much that he decided to take things into his own hands. [B]?Explain to me again about why must I be the one to take the RIDICULE OUTFIT?!?[/B] Anya tried to regain her composure, but it wasn?t easy, [B]?Why, it's because all of us would LOVE to see you it it?haha?look at you?don?t you realize that you?re cute in this outfit? Besides, you never tried wearing this outfit before??[/B] [I]?cute is not in my vocabulary?[/I] Zeke walked towards Lyon, with a little grin on his face. Out from nowhere, a flashing light suddenly hit Lyon?s eyes. It took awhile for Lyon to realize that Zeke actually took a photo of him! [B]?ZEKE, DELETE IT! I?M WARNING YOU!!? ?Hey,?[/B] Zeke passed the camera around for other to look at Lyon?s picture, [B]?Chill out, man! What?s the big deal??[/B] Lyon held his anger back. He knew that getting angry won?t solve this problem. [B]?Hey, we still haven?t fluff out Lyon?s bunny tail yet,?[/B] Kilo reminded them, [B]?Haha?a bunny without a bunny tail is?just too weird?? ?Right, right,?[/B] Anya commented, [B]?I?ll help out.?[/B] [I]?dang, it will be better if you find me a replacement or a better outfit?[/I][/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT=TAHOMA][COLOR=NAVY][SIZE=1][B]Military File SG01-4693: Lyon Higurashi Project Turbulence Android Age[/B]: 18 years old [B]Classification[/B]: BIO-ANDROID [B]Gender[/B]: Male [B]Height[/B]: 6'4" [B]Weight[/B]: 159 lbs [B]Specialty components[/B]: ? Nanotek Synthesizer ? Specialty Synthetic L5 Class Radiator System ? Lightweight Frame ? Air Manipulation Device (a device which lets Lyon manipulate the air around him, thus making him able to use the air to his advantage) ? Distortion Generators/Absorbers [B]External Weaponry[/B]: Lyon is equipped with a pair of metallic blue Tonfa Guns (similar to what Elie from Groove Adventure RAVE! uses) which was made for him to adapt to close combat as well as ranged combat. This weapon has automatic lock-on function if Lyon wishes to enter ranged combat. [B]Personality Sidenotes[/B]: Very serious. Lyon can be fun sometimes, but that is a very rare moment. He is able to solve puzzles with speed and accuracy... [B]Original usage[/B]: Offensive Tactics [B]Android status[/B]: STOLEN [B]Known history[/B]: Turbulence was a special case; they actually used a living human being and started to modify him into what he is now. After the modification, Turbulence was known as the most rebellious of its kind. However, with several ?correcting measures?, Turbulence was programmed to obey every single command given to him by his superiors. Years passed, and Turbulence was finally enrolled in an offensive mission. But, during deployment,Turbulence was no where to be found. Investigation states that Turbulence was stolen, but the culprit is unknown. [B]Appearance[/B]: [IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l174/Tears92/Anime%20Guys/warofgenesis3.jpg?t=1240831812[/IMG] Hope that is acceptable, I was a little confused whether to use ?Lyon? or ?Turbulence? for the history part?[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

[FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=DarkSlateGray][SIZE=1]Hm..I'm still a student, so... [B]Mangaka.[/B] Well, I have always been interested in making manga since I was young. Last year, I even joined a manga making competition ([URL="http://juniormangachallenge.blogspot.com"]http://juniormangachallenge.blogspot.com[/URL]). I got consolation and an award of Best Story and Art for it..haha... [B]Graphic Designer.[/B] Ever since I got my AdobePhotoshop CS2, I really considered becoming a graphic designer. All I need now is a digital tablet...haha. [B]Karate Instructor or perhaps, continue in helping my juniors...[/B] Karate is something which I've gotten into since I was 7...(I'm 16 now..haha). Got my black belt (1st Dan) at the age of ten. Currently, I'm the coach of my school...and a senior/assistant for teaching the new karatekas at the dojo...[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

[FONT="Tahoma"][SIZE="1"][COLOR=DarkSlateGray]Well, as for me, I would wish: 1) ...for Taurus (my Rottweiler), to come and live with me, instead of living at my grandfather's house... 2) ...that my friends will never forget me until the very end, and perhaps we'll get together every week?...LOL 3) ...and lastly, for being able to endure all hardships that is going to happen next year for my public exam...T.T How I wish that wishes could come true...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

...I'm claiming the next...^.~ EDIT: [url=http://www.imagehosting.com/][img]http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6909/soraescapefromdarknesszi0.jpg[/img][/url]

[FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=DarkSlateGray]My name is Theodora and I'm going to be confirmed this 25th October, but I do not have a confirmation name yet... Making things worse, I have to choose one by this Saturday (because my teacher said that I must pass up the form by this Sunday)... ...so then...any suggestions?[/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT=Tahoma][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Well, I love dogs. I have one of my own as well. He is a Rottweiler and goes by the name Taurus. I chose that name because when he was still a puppy, he likes to run around and will eventually crash into something...(reminds you of a bull eh?) [URL="http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k296/blingkaching4693/TheverycuteversionofTaurushehe.jpg"]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k296/blingkaching4693/TheverycuteversionofTaurushehe.jpg[/URL] (This is Taurus when he is still a puppy! :animesmil) [URL="http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k296/blingkaching4693/Taurus.jpg"]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k296/blingkaching4693/Taurus.jpg[/URL] (This is the two-year old version of Taurus. Very big in size...) Well, my family have some other dogs too, but, I personally love Taurus very very much...^.~[/FONT][/COLOR]

[quote name='Desbreko'][color=#4B0082]I had to do some editing on the piece anyway so the conversion to jpg didn't actually end up being any more trouble. But, yes, please make sure to use jpg when submitting pieces or else they'll just end up being converted anyway. Anyway, you should be a bit more careful with the edges of your pieces, sakazaki. The white drop shadow on the left side of Kenshin's sword was cut off so I removed it to keep it from looking awkward. Also, there was a one pixel line of brown along the black part of the left edge that I had to fill in. Please remember to always preview your piece next to the previous one, to make sure it matches up correctly, before posting it.[/color][/QUOTE] I'm really sorry for the trouble I caused you guys...:animeswea Don't worry, it won't happen again...that I'm certain.

...If I'm bored, I will take my guitar and play it...although I'm still not quite good at it...XD If I'm free, I will do some photoshoping, or play the PS2 with my bro... But nowadays, I don't get so many free time as I did before. It's my exam week now...so yeah, all the free time I have is for studying.

hmm...if no one's claiming, then I would like to claim...hehe...^.~ Edit: [URL=http://img159.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kenshinjj5.png][IMG]http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/9739/kenshinjj5.th.png[/IMG][/URL]

[FONT=Tahoma][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"][SIZE=1]Well, this is basically a thread about some of the stuff I use to do with my new AdobePhotoshop CS2...hehe, so to get things started, this is an anime wallpaper featuring Sakura and Syaoran from Tsubasa Chronicles. I made this last week. It is supposed to be a random gift for one of my closest friend. [IMG]http://photos-184.friendster.com/e1/photos/48/11/25141184/1_746824936l.jpg[/IMG] ...comments and critisisms are welcomed! ^.~[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

I'm claiming the next one...^.~ EDIT: [URL=http://img120.imageshack.us/my.php?image=musicgivesyouenergyea1.jpg][IMG]http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/9319/musicgivesyouenergyea1.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=DarkSlateGray]Okay, here's the final result...hehe... Avatar: [IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k296/blingkaching4693/CowboyBebop_requestgunslinger_avi.png[/IMG] Sig: [IMG]http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k296/blingkaching4693/CowboyBebop_requestgunslinger_si-1.png[/IMG] Hope you'll like them...^.~[/FONT][/COLOR]