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  1. Okami

    <p><p><p><p><p>You and I both, friend. We're fools by nature, thanks to sin.</p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>It sounds just like a valley to me. Sounds quite close to how I was for almost two years straight, idling, and unable to move forward, only seeming to move back. </p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Then go for it! if you feel strongly about it, change your major, start again. Sometimes all we can do is change our path. For years I was so strong into the science courses, wanting to be a Vetrinarian, but then confliction come with wanting to be an author, and then an artist, and then a Vet again...and then the Spirit shook me in the wake of my depression and it was just eye-opening, and I haven't looked back. </p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Perhaps you need to do something like it? It sounds like you're trying really hard to stay where you're at, when something is tugging you, telling you to turn around and take another path. Create your own path, maybe.</p></p></p></p></p>

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    Was I the only one laughing at that? So predictable. I too am hoping the movie will show us more about the Beasts' pasts. That alone makes me excited to see it.
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    <p><p><p><p><p>Now THAT I understand so much more than anything else in the world--when all it ever feels like is that you're praying to the wall. Or the ceiling. It's generally the wall for me, though. </p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p> My heart is never willing to hear much of what God is saying either. But it's like he's screaming through the wind, in those silent, heart-piercing whispers. Pleading, it seems. In my humanity I just turn and walk the other way, with tears dripping painfully. And when subtle rejection hits like that, so does the guilt, which Satan just LOVES to play with like silly putty. </p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Galatians 6:7 states ~ "Do not be decieved. God cannot be mocked. People reap what they sow." That brings me much comfort. Though we may be facing a valley...there's always the other side. The greener grass is out there, but we need to be willing to risk the pain of darkness to reach it.</p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Thanks. What have I done this weekend?! *mutters about not having a life*</p></p></p></p></p>

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    <p><p><p><p><p>Now THAT I understand so much more than anything else in the world--when all it ever feels like is that you're praying to the wall. Or the ceiling. It's generally the wall for me, though. </p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p> My heart is never willing to hear much of what God is saying either. But it's like he's screaming through the wind, in those silent, heart-piercing whispers. Pleading, it seems. In my humanity I just turn and walk the other way, with tears dripping painfully. And when subtle rejection hits like that, so does the guilt, which Satan just LOVES to play with like silly putty. </p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Galatians 6:7 states ~ "Do not be decieved. God cannot be mocked. People reap what they sow." That brings me much comfort. Though we may be facing a valley...there's always the other side. The greener grass is out there, but we need to be willing to risk the pain of darkness to reach it.</p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Thanks. What have I done this weekend?! *mutters about not having a life*</p></p></p></p></p>

  5. Okami

    <p><p><p><p><p>*nods in understanding* Have you prayed about it, brother?</p></p></p></p></p>

  6. Okami

    <p><p><p><p><p>*nods in understanding* Have you prayed about it, brother?</p></p></p></p></p>

  7. Okami

    <p><p><p><p><p>What is no longer an option (and why?)</p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Thanks for stepping in at the thread, btw. I was just getting to that myself.</p></p></p></p></p>

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    <p><p><p><p><p>What is no longer an option (and why?)</p></p></p></p></p>

    <p><p><p><p><p>Thanks for stepping in at the thread, btw. I was just getting to that myself.</p></p></p></p></p>

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    Let us not get too distracted by username color, guys. Just wanted to share a small journey of internet dictionaryism I took today. It relates to this, so I figured I'd share. One of the definitions of "Creative" from dictionary.com caught my eye today, it simply stated Unsure exactly what it meant by originative, I dug a little deeper. Digging deeper, I went to creator, From creator, I went into the thesaurus, coming across artist. Synonyms for the word artist included As you can see from that, there are many ways in which a person can be an artist. From there, I went back to the dictionary page, at the first definition that came up for artist was this: Notice the S. Works. That alone is enough to say what I've been saying for this badge: it is not enough to give one image and call it a day.For those of you who don't know, aesthetic means this, Which is exactly what we, as image makers (whether for signature or avatar) are. We are artists, creating beautiful pieces of artwork for the enjoyment of those around us. :]
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    <p><p><p><p><p>Not a problem. And I agree, you do have some nice work <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> What I had put on your page...I was telling you something, and then realized that it was an error on my end and not yours, so I just edited it out of the VM <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/laugh.png" alt="xD" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/laugh@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p></p></p></p>

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    <p><p><p><p><p>Not a problem. And I agree, you do have some nice work <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> What I had put on your page...I was telling you something, and then realized that it was an error on my end and not yours, so I just edited it out of the VM <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/laugh.png" alt="xD" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/laugh@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p></p></p></p>

  12. Okami
    Absolutely, 'Dixon. And so the only way to truly be recognizable from anyone else.... EDIT: Post #500 for me!
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    I personally think we need to overcome the obstacle of whether or not we'll recieve the badge before adding complications with name color =/ We aren't starving artists ( :tongue: ) we're simply trying to make this forum a better place, is all. :] But, since we have breached the topic of username color; a nice grey would be cool #3A3A3A ...Or a steel? #2D3136 And I really like this purple #7C4C9E
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    <p><p><p><p><p>*grins and then sprints away* (((((((((((((((((<img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/happy.png" alt="^_^" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/happy@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />)</p></p></p></p></p>

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    <p><p><p><p><p>*grins and then sprints away* (((((((((((((((((<img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/happy.png" alt="^_^" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/happy@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />)</p></p></p></p></p>

  16. Okami
    Are you guys forgetting that Wraith is a Mod? :tongue: And Greencat suggested that I make this thread in the first place... So my thoughts are that while it seems there hasn't been "higher up" activity here, it is lurking under the shadows.
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    'Dixon is exactly right. Just because a person posts a piece of art that looks really good doesn't mean that's that and they get the badge. What would happen if that person just ripped another person's work to call it their own? That's wrong in every possible way. Art theft angers me so much. A person in question of getting this badge would not only have quality work, but quantity to show their talent...a passion and great respect for art, respect for others, and be dedicated to helping and serving of this community. That may just be my opinion, but I believe that without passion, there is no fire. And where there is no fire, passion is dead. An artist always has an inspired passion for their work; whether or not they like it themselves (In my eyes my art is crap, but that doesn't stop me from drawing. Zeal is passion! )
  18. Okami

    <p><p><p><p><p>Hey Toff! I saw that you said you had a Gold trainer's card. For the Master-ranked contest, do you have to beat just one of them or all of them? Just curious <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p></p></p></p>

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    <p><p><p><p><p>Hey Toff! I saw that you said you had a Gold trainer's card. For the Master-ranked contest, do you have to beat just one of them or all of them? Just curious <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p></p></p></p>

  20. Okami
    Churches and Serial Killers - Emery There is a part of me that always sees the easy way out, if it doesn't hurt, then not another word~
  21. Okami
    The verses given by Spotty are of when Judas Iscariot committed suicide >.>; I fail to see the connection, unless I missed something.
  22. Okami
    Vaio's are nice. I was looking at my hopefully soon-to-be laptop at Best Buy yesterday and it was next to a couple of Sony's laptops so I took a look at them, too. So expensive, though. And I didn't like that they keyboard keys weren't flush, but rather seperated one-by-one. I tried typing on it and it felt weird. HP's aren't bad, either. My first, slightly ancient laptop was an HP and it was great for graphic art. Photoshop ran with ease, however slightly slow. The computer I'm looking at right now is an Asus. I like it simply because it's different, a not-so-known brand, and she carries a nice price tag, which helps. Plus they're kind of known for being good gaming computers; I've liked that because it gives me an optimistic look at it being good for graphic arts, too. Another thing I've been looking at is USB drives, for me, I've always needed at least 3. Because I have a lot of external stuff, like my tablet, my printer, my flashdrive...a lava lamp.
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    Was it still a male when it changed into Wormadam? :tongue:
  24. Okami
    I personally don't think it comes to who's been here longest or who's done more artwork. It truly comes to skill and passion, people. :]
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    <p><p><p><p><p>Scratch what I said. <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/tongue.png" alt=":P" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /></p></p></p></p></p>

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