Heaven's Cloud

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Lady Macaiodh [/i] [B][color=darkblue] Heh, I'm still gonna be a rock star. Why don't we just start a band?[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=indigo]To quote the vernacular: "Bless my stars and garters"; How did you guess what my ideal profession is with such ease? My new job is a simple customer service job; I travel around and make sure buyers no how to use our ordering guides, and I also take their orders on the phone or via the web. Our product; kitchen and bathroom items (sinks, bathtubs, showers, ect...). I know this is a safe job, one that could become a career if I wished it, but I feel that I am a bit too bohemian for this kind of work. I wonder if money will overrule my need to ramble and live amongst both the outer and inner fringe. I decided this morning that I will view my new post as a temporary one, and hopefully it will be a stepping stone for my future dreams.[/color] ps. Lady K, I now reside in Warren Ohio, somewhere between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

[color=indigo]I don't really think this topic can progress further so I am shutting it down. Sorry[/color]

[color=indigo]I just broke up with my girlfriend during my move to Ohio. It wasn't an easy thing to do, but it felt right to do it. It isn't fair to ask someone to care for you when you are hundreds of miles apart unless you are truly, madly in love (and over twenty like TN said).[/color]

[color=indigo]I just arrived in Ohio today, and, truth be told, I am very nervous and slightly afraid. I moved away from my home of twelve years, accepting a job in a small city in eastern Ohio, expecting a sense of pride and prestige or at least a twinge of unbridled excitement. Instead, my stomach is churning out gallons of acidic nerve juice and even my tasty, alcoholic Sam Adams is not stifling the tremor in my hand. I am not nervous about starting my new job, I know I am more then capable for the task. I am not homesick for my family, house, and dog; I have lived away from them before, and I managed to bumble my way through life's routine. I am not uncomfortable temporarily living with an uncle that I scarcely know, and bunking with cousins who couldn't be more opposite in demeanor then yours truly. I am not even daunted by the fact that I know no one in Ohio save my uncle and his kids. So why do I feel so empty inside? During the drive to Ohio I came to a realization. I have entered the business world. I am not working at a job that I think I'll love (although it could be enjoyable), nor am I entering a field that could be the launching pad for my dreams. Instead I took a job that will make me money fairly quickly, and in moderate sums; I took the job that offered to pay me the most. And the instant I realized that, I also realized that I sold out my dreams. Did I play my own Judas? Even though this job could potentially provide me with enough money to live comfortably all of my life, did I make the right decision? Did I just put my dreams on hold, or did I make my thirty pieces of silver?[/color]

[color=indigo]I rested in the dooway too afraid to go I glanced at my reflection at the puddle down below I seemed to look so different something must have changed My body looked no different but my eyes were rearranged I guess it was a glimpse of tomorrow for no stars were in my eyes so I walked out of the doorway without saying goodbye[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ZxFrOgGie13 [/i] [B]Well I think we are going to war with Iraq because we fear the, I suppose, militant power and capabilities that they have. I think that the US is afraid of what they have, that we gave them years back to re-establish themselves. I think that they are scared of any lash-back that there could be. I find it intersting also though that the US pays little attention to North Korea. But hey what does the American public know... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=indigo]I feel that America and North Korea were just in a big pissing contest and all of a sudden America realized that it had a more urgent problem and began ignoring the game. it is very unlikely that America and Korea will be involved in war. America would not initiate an attack on Korea, it will just place embargos on them, and Korea will not attack the US, because then the US would be forced to retaliate and China would probably assist the US because of our strontg trade alliance and the possible ramifications that a long drawn out war with North Korea would have on the Chinese government and their economy.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Orien_Xel [/i] [B]I object to that statement. It is quite obvious that oil is what this war is about. Sorry. I just don't see the evidence as credible. Like I said: SADDAM IS NOT A GOOD PERSON! I would love to see him thrown out of power. The only problem I have is that if we go to war, civlians will get hurt! Hell, if I could get to Saddam I would probably kill him myself. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=indigo]Oil has very little bearing on the conflict that we face with Iraq. Right now we have huge embargos placed on Iraq that restrict/limit the amount of oil the US and other UN countries can purchase from them. If the argument was about oil alone the US could just lift the embargo and buy as much oil as it would like from Iraq at a very low cost. We would never need a single solider's life to be watsed if we lifted the embargo, however, the people of Iraq would still be slaughtered, persecuted, and oppressed my a megalomaniacal leader. By going to war with Iraq, America can help to inspire the people of Iraq to overthrow Saddams regime and create a government of their own. Iraq is such an incredibly diverse area of the middle east, that it is doubtful that another Dictator would arise to power. As for oil, oil will be the savior for Iraq. Once the war is over the people of Iraq will easily be able to rebuild and strengthen their economy by selling oil after the embargo is lifted. Iraq's oil almost gaurentees them a swift rebuilding process.[/color]

[color=indigo]Okay ladies, listen up! To impress a man you have to understand that he is only interested in one thing, warm, hot sweet, gooey.... (ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO SAY NEXT?) ALRIGHT>>>>WARNING MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNG VIEWERS>>>> CHOCALATE CHIP COOKIES!!! Yes it is true, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach :p[/color]

[color=indigo]Before I begin, let me remind you that I am twenty-two years old. I am a young man out of college, I am healthy, have no disabilities, no impairments with the exception of my less then stellar vision, and I have plenty of male cousins that could carry on my family name. I am a prime candidate for the draft, and I am scared to death of the fact that I may be headed into war. With that being stated, I fully support entering into a war with Iraq. I am not a greedy American. I do not wish war on Iraq because I covet their oil. I am not a stupid, uninformed American. I do not wish to enter a conflict in Iraq because of my undying faith in our politicians. I do believe, however, that I have a shred of American pride, a sense of freedom that was hard fought for by my fore fathers, and I believe it is time we allowed the people of Iraq to reestablish their sense of Iraqi-pride. I believe that it is time for us to lend our assistance to the Iraqi people so they are able to live their lives without the constant terror, fear, and persecution of Saddam's regime. I do not believe that the Iraqi people like America, but I do believe they want our help. They crave our help. They need the resources that America can provide, the need the shoulder to lean on that America can lend them. Once the people of Iraq see that America is there to help liberate them from Saddam they will become the soldiers that reclaim their country from two decades of tyranny. The people of Iraq will rise and forget their fear of their cruel leader. They will not have to fear being shot for speaking out against their government. They will not have to fear their children being forced to march to witness public executions. They will not have to fear disappearing because they did not accomplish a glorification ceremony for Saddam in time. And they will not have to fear living their lives without understanding the god given right of freedom. The shadow of World War two has still not passed from this world. Are those persecuted and hunted for seeking freedom in Iraq any different then the Jews who were persecuted and hunted only a little more then a half century ago in Europe? America entered World War II too late, an earlier intervention may have saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Why should we wait and repeat history, instead of following the old saying and learn from it?[/color]

[color=indigo]Before I begin, let me remind you that I am twenty-two years old. I am a young man out of college, I am healthy, have no disabilities, no impairments with the exception of my less then stellar vision, and I have plenty of male cousins that could carry on my family name. I am a prime candidate for the draft, and I am scared to death of the fact that I may be headed into war. With that being stated, I fully support entering into a war with Iraq. I am not a greedy American. I do not wish war on Iraq because I covet their oil. I am not a stupid, uninformed American. I do not wish to enter a conflict in Iraq because of my undying faith in our politicians. I do believe, however, that I have a shred of American pride, a sense of freedom that was hard fought for by my fore fathers, and I believe it is time we allowed the people of Iraq to reestablish their sense of Iraqi-pride. I believe that it is time for us to lend our assistance to the Iraqi people so they are able to live their lives without the constant terror, fear, and persecution of Saddam's regime. I do not believe that the Iraqi people like America, but I do believe they want our help. They crave our help. They need the resources that America can provide, the need the shoulder to lean on that America can lend them. Once the people of Iraq see that America is there to help liberate them from Saddam they will become the soldiers that reclaim their country from two decades of tyranny. The people of Iraq will rise and forget their fear of their cruel leader. They will not have to fear being shot for speaking out against their government. They will not have to fear their children being forced to march to witness public executions. They will not have to fear disappearing because they did not accomplish a glorification ceremony for Saddam in time. And they will not have to fear living their lives without understanding the god given right of freedom. The shadow of World War two has still not passed from this world. Are those persecuted and hunted for seeking freedom in Iraq any different then the Jews who were persecuted and hunted only a little more then a half century ago in Europe? America entered World War II too late, an earlier intervention may have saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Why should we wait and repeat history, instead of following the old saying and learn from it?[/color]

[color=indigo]A shooting star lit up my sky igniting a fire that devoured my lie. That shooting star like a sun, so bright, purged all my shadows and bathed me in light. For that shooting star an angel I will be; for that shooting star I shall find the true me.[/color]

[color=indigo]Unfortunatly your friendship is going kaput after you telll him that you have no "feelings" for him, although it sounds like you have grown apart. I tell you how I would handle it if I was you. Wait until you are in horrible mood, and when he comes up behind you and "hugs/fondles you" just let loose..."Don't ever touch me you perve, what makes you think you have the right!!! I have a boyfriend already, but even if I didn't I would never, ever go out with a wierdo like you"...sure it may be mean, but at least everybody at your school will get a good show :p[/color]

[color=indigo]I don't think I can truthfully tell you how others preceive me, or even how I would like others to see me. I tend to not dwell on that too much anymore. But I do believe I can awnser the question "Who am I in my own mind?" without cramming BS into my post. I have always thought of myself as the loner that desperatly wants to be part of a group, but is unwilling to give up his privacy to do so. I have never had very many friends, only three or four at a time...and I have always been poor in relationships, all of them seem to crumble when the phrases "steady", "exclusive", or "commitment" arise. I am quite selfish at times, if I want something, I usually have no qualms about tip-toeing on the edges of morality to get it. I am irresponsible with money but I am very punctual, and I am a hard worker. I love reading, playing videogames, and looking at comics and anime...I tend to get lost in the fantasy of them. And, most of all, I am a dreamer. My mind wanders hither and tither, like a balloon caught in a breeze.[/color]

[color=indigo]Is enough ever enough? For I always want so much more More then I have More then I need Is is desire? Is it greed? Is it wrong to lust for what is not mine or is it a virtue to covet whats thine?[/color]

[color=indigo]Forever and a day came and went As I stared blankly at the note you sent You wished me farewell in a hasty little note then left for the harbor and climed on a boat you sailed through the seas to fight the man in the sand for freedom, for hope for oil, for land I hope you are safe and not led astray by greed or revenge by black thoughts one day And as I stare blankly at your note and read the words you so tersely wrote I think of the words you probably meant Forever and a day came and went[/color]

[color=indigo]I liked the whole grandiose, semi religious theme...actually "Death and Rebirth" was the first EVA "episode/movie" that I saw and it made me interested enough to get the whole series...(which is incredible)[/color]

[color=indigo]Actually, I live in Winston Salem NC...and I work in Highpoint NC, so there is one more otakuite in the triad area. :p[/color]

[color=indigo]I'm addicted to heroin...just kidding...I am addicted to Guiness Beer, Hot Wings, Dirty Jokes, Work, and lately animal pornogrophy...god those zebras are sexy....by the way, does anyone have a belt?[/color]

[color=indigo]Ja Rule embodies everything that I hate about music right now. He gains his prestige by taking a gimmick, DMX's vocals, and mixing it with trashy, poppy lyrics. People like him, Fred Durst, and Puff Daddy, take a sound and market it on MTV and then call themselves revolutionary...if you want to listen to truly revolutionary rap listen to The Roots or a Tribe called Quest, if you want to hear a rock rap hybrid, listen to bands like Aerosmith, Run DMC, and the Beastie Boys. These are groups with talent, hard working groups that lack the business prestige of puffy or durst but they make up for it a threefold with true talent.[/color]

I thought I would start my own poem thread, and people could read it if they desired...if not, then bah. I tend to want to write several at a time instead of one a day, so maybe this thread will pick up all the poems the "today's Poem" misses. Here is my first installment...well, it is just a meaningless rant but I kinda liked it and, although it has no definitive rhyme scheme, it sounds nifty if it is read at an increasing pace. [b]Why I Tremble[/b] [color=indigo]It started slow yet now is quite strong I should not have ignored it for so long. Its shadow crept from under my bed, into my thoughts, into my head. It invades my dreams, I cry in the night. I twist and turn, struggle and fight. It feeds on my sweat, my tears, and my fears. It bought my thoughts and keeps them near, it uses them against me my hope becomes my enemy yet still I can't see it is loose and runs free. But it is oh so close, both my spectre and my ghost. I scream, I yell, I curse, I moan, Oh why can't my conscience leave me alone?[/color]

[color=indigo]Sci-fi network used to play anime every sunday morning (this was probably 10 or so years ago) and the first one I ever saw was Akira. It was excellent...mind blowing... unfortunatly Sci-fi network shortly stopped showing anime regularly so it faded from my mind...and then along came Ninja Scroll. Ninja Scroll was a pivitol anime for me because it was bloody, violent, sexual, and heroic all at the same time. Now I am hooked on everything from Evangelion to Escaflowne, from DBZ to CB to X...I just don't like the cutesy stuff like Hamtaro and the 3d stuff like Zoids...[/color]

[color=indigo]I am way behind you guys, mainly because I keep getting wasted trying to bail out lance from the junkyard...any pointers?[/color]

[color=indigo] Who can say that later today I will still be here and you will there? Not I nor you knows the mind of fate so let us embrace today as if it will be our last.[/color]

[color=indigo]I know what you guys mean...I am obsessed with myself. Everynight I stare in the mirror for tow hours and repeat over and over...you are sooooo good looking. Then I take pictures of myself and hang them on the cieling over my bed so I can look at myself every morning when I wake up...:p[/color]

[color=indigo]I do have a few New Year's resolutions this year...never had any before, but I figured I would try something new. So here are my New Years Resolutions for 2003 1. Create a list of New Years Resolutions 2. Post them on the otaku message boards 3. Stick to those resolutions Hey look! I've already accomplished my goals for 2003! Anyone got a beer? Well here is my real list... 1. Go back to the Gym (I wasn't able to get there during the holiday season, so my belly has expanded considerably. 2. Find a better job 3. Dump my girlfriend and ask out Michelle Branch, if denied, beg for girlfriends forgivness. 4. If 3 doesn't work out andd my girlfriend refuses to take me back...find a Sugar Momma 5. Create yet another band and fail to practice regularly. 6. Quit killing prostetutes. 7. Get rid of my fetish porn collection. Happy New Year!!!!!![/color]