Obsessive_Passion

I was raised as a Catholic but have attended a Protestant school all my life, so... Hmm. 1. Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (100%) 2. Liberal Quakers (97%) 3. Unitarian Universalism (89%) 4. BahÃÆÃâÃâá'ÃÆÃâÃâí Faith (88%) 5. Sikhism (85%) 6. Neo-Pagan (80%) 7. Reform Judaism (79%) 8. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (73%) 9. Orthodox Judaism (73%) 10. Jehovah's Witness (70%) 11. Secular Humanism (66%) 12. New Age (60%) 13. Ma[racist term]a Buddhism (56%) 14. Eastern Orthodox (56%) 15. Roman Catholic (56%) 16. Hinduism (55%) 17. Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (55%) 18. Theravada Buddhism (54%) 19. New Thought (52%) 20. Orthodox Quaker (51%) 21. Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) (50%) 22. Jainism (49%) 23. Islam (48%) 24. Taoism (46%) 25. Seventh Day Adventist (46%) 26. Nontheist (42%) 27. Scientology (41%)

Hard work through patience and perserverance is the key to success in life.

I'm female. However, many players in-game automatically mistake me for being male. Hmm.

Born and raised in Australia, so lived here all my life. Seeing that it's so isolated and always requires a plane to travel overseas, I haven't visited too many places... Domestic: - Gold Coast - Brisbane - Melbourne - Perth International: - Hong Kong - China (Shenzhen only) - Singapore - l'Ile Maurice (Mauritius) - l'Ile de R̮̩̉̉union (R̮̩̉̉union Island) Native Language: English (Australian) Spoken Languages: French (France)

Many of these skills are already being taught. I studied commerce for 3 years at school (years 8-10), and covered all of the mentioned topics and also an extra: politics. Sure, not everyone will want to study commerce. But these subjects are offered to be learnt, so the opportunity is there. Whether or not they choose it is really up to them. Yes, I agree, it's important to be familiar with these everyday procedures, but they may not apply to everyone (best example, the stock market - it's too risky for many people). If you're really in need of help, you can always contact government departments and financial institutions (banks, credit unions) for further information.

Not sure if anyone apart from me likes this song, but: Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time to say goodbye.

Within Temptation - Memories.

It made perfect sense, don't worry. As for your enquiry, I'm not too sure. I always choose the fishing spot with the least people, regardless. It makes it easier to spot when I'm getting attacked by a random event, hmm...

This is a vague answer, but it really depends on your armour, weapon, firing method and the monster you're training on. On accurate, though... Maybe 1-2k might be enough? I have no idea, sorry. If you're worried about buying too much and being left with excess bronze arrows, purchase a small amount, then purchase more when needed.

Firstly, there's a difference between missing RSC and wishing RS2 was never created. I, personally, miss the old RuneScape. Yes, many people throw that sentence around without meaning it, or without even having played it. Although I do miss it, I don't oppose the advent of RS2. I think in RSC (as we now know it), players were more independant. We found our own ways around the map, we learnt skills ourselves. We killed monsters without protection prayers. But with RS2, everything seems to be so 'user friendly', to the point where we're almost being spoon-fed. They've made the game more accessible to younger players by helping them settle into the game better. I miss the independence, the possibility of discovering new places by simply stumbling upon them. However: I think RS2 was a necessary update. It's allowed the game to evolve in ways RSC wouldn't have permitted due to graphic restraints, etc. Also: I play RS on an on-and-off basis, never continuously for a couple of months. I took a break from RSC and only started playing again after 6 months because of RS2.

Melee: Being F2P, lvl 44 zombies in SOS. They drop steel arrows, which I recycle for training range. There's about 8 of them in one area, so slow respawn time is not an issue. Due to their 'low' level, the need for food isn't predominant.

- Patience and perserverance are the keys to success. - The economic theory of supply and demand is worthless due to pricing double standards (RE: F2P and P2P). Hence, theories are severely limited in their practicality. - Money only has true value if you have righteously earned it through hard work (the monetary value of your wealth isn't important - how you earned it and how long it took is more valuable... I think.).

It's difficult to pinpoint an exact occupation, as it would depend on what university course you take (RE: professionals). So: anything in the field of commerce or economics. Maybe an analyst? I don't know. I've also considered majoring in accounting, but... who knows?

I'm 17.

I'm from Australia. Born and raised.

Spelling and grammar. I usually don't have to think twice, and usually don't have any red or green squiggly lines in MS Word. Though I guess it did come with practice - all those 4-page essays at school, rargh. Learning French. Grammar clicks, sentence structures click. Though, once again, I guess I'm what a Romanticist would consider 'a product of their environment'. My parents speak French, so hmm, not sure about that. Quadratics. Anything to do with parabolas is always good. Calculus and differentiation too, but not so much integration.

Name - Melissa Age - 17 Country - Australia City/Town - Sydney Sports played/followed - tennis, badminton.. Not a big fan of sport. Music Taste - classical, golden oldies, movie soundtracks. Most genres except (maybe) contemporary music. Some favourite bands - bands? N/A. My favourite songs are chosen for their music and lyrics, not for being performed by the same group of people. Instruments played - violin Belief Inclination - is this strictly RE: religion or also ideologies? Religion: I'm Catholic. Political stance: I'm in favour of capitalism, hence, I tend to lean right-wing. Though I'm in favour of change at the moment, so I would vote Labor at the next election. Hobbies/Other Interests - ack, I wrote a huge list in my profile. sleeping, eating, gaming, cars, reading novels, politics, world issues, travelling, learning French, computing, gardening (to some extent), shopping. Ideal Travel Location - France (for food, language), China (for ancestry). Future Aspirations/Career Aspirations - Aspirations: visit the above places, along with Switzerland and Canada (to visit relatives). To be successful in life, happy with my job, its pay, and conditions. Career: Commerce-Law at Sydney Uni. Probably won't happen, so: Commerce at USYD. If not: Economics. Last resort: go to France and study there. What would I like to be? I don't know. The Commerce degree is so versatile, I haven't checked up on job opportunities yet.

Sorry, I can't be bothered quoting the above 3 posts, so... RE: the above 3 posts - Yes, there have been some rather 'unproductive' posting going on, but you have to remember - it's a very subjective question. People will respond to it differently (and yes, age and maturity comes into the equation as well). I don't agree that this thread is stupid, but I'm not offended by any of the comments you made, ctp080188, so it's all good. :D

Yes, my bad. I'm being too specific, I think. I'm too influenced by my environment - the part of Sydney I live in, the academic competition is so fierce. Private schools compete with others in all aspects of education: sport, music, HSC results. In my case, a uni degree is my path to future success - I love commerce, I love economics; only a uni degree will provide me with the credentials to have a future career in these fields (without delving too deep: the UAI req. alone illustrates the high demand for these courses). Yes, it was a bad generalisation on my part, and yes, I still agree with your opinion, lol. Hmm.

Sydney NSW, Australia. Likes / Pros: - tourism: Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi & Manly Beach, Blue Mountains - weather: always superb - education: better than average Dislikes / Cons: - Sydney seems to be divided into four quadrants based on wealth distribution and level of education - each with its own distinct mix. - transport: rail system is awful. Our ferries keep crashing into things. - property inflation. It's nearly unaffordable to live here. - infrastructure: roads are terrible. I can't think of anything else. It's hard to criticise and even compliment the environment you've been brought up in.

Indeed, it's always nice to hear that... But what about the HSC? This year, the UAI req. for Commerce at Sydney Uni was 94.85. So, to some extent, (I may have interpreted your comment differently to its intention) your future success is dependant on the numbers on a test. These tests form the marks sent off to the Board of studies (NSW)... etc etc, I'm sure you know the procedure. But, if we only focus on University courses and their entry requirements, you can always pay the full fee and they'll waive the UAI entry level, lol. Hmm. They should change it. Back on track: yes, I agree - it's never judged by it, but they do influence your success. Hmm, I just changed my opinion. How fitting. :lol: Another comment: I also go to a private school. The mentioned problem was solved by student numbers. In all assessments (from year 10-12), tests, exams, etc, we write our numbers rather than our names on our papers. Also: different teachers mark different questions. It's completely anonymous, apart from the handwriting. Though with 238 students in the year, it's hard to tell. I think the weakness in this discussion is the different education systems we're referring to. But nonetheless, it's interesting.

The Bronze Horseman, by Paullina Simons. I picked up this novel a couple of years ago when I was going through my 'historical' phase. For those mature enough to read it, it's a captivating read. The first book in a trilogy (TBH, Tatiana & Alexander / Bridge to Holy Cross, The Summer Garden), it captures the life of Tatiana Metanova, a young girl caught in the chaos of World War II in the Soviet Union town of Leningrad. She falls in love with a Soviet soldier, Alexander, who is actually dating her sister. Hmm. Essentially: the book follows two lines: Tatiana's struggling love for Alexander, and also her own physical struggle to survive. The city of Leningrad was blockaded for.. Forgotten the precise number - nearly 900 days, from memory. Anyone interested in World War II Soviet Union, or who's into a bit of a romantic read should definitely give this novel a go.

My name is Melissa. One L and two S's. It's annoying when people get it confused. Hmm.

..I'm a gamer girl. And I'm Asian. I'm into Counter Strike, SOCOM, GT4, Final Fantasy VII - FX-2. I love my Crash Bandicoot, Prince of Persia (hmm..), WRC. Yes, I'm a female: and I love cars. What else.. Age of Empires I, II, Age of Mythology. Oh, does DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) count? I also have: a tonne of Chinese RPGs, which I can barely understand, but can still play. How's that, lol? Yes, I play for fun. And no, I don't have a beard.

Ok, this is complex, because conformism exists on a number of levels. The question of whether or not to smoke / drink is only on a small level. Sure, it's one of the most common and well-known, but what if we changed the context? Note: these are purely my opinions. No one has to agree. I don't think people choose to conform to situations on their own accord - I think they subconsciously force themselves too, not so much fuelled by a fear of what others will think of them, but a fear for themselves. This is farfetched, but take a look at World War II. Totalitarianism in full swing. What if you didn't conform? Despite the atrocities of certain nations, the majority of their citizens 'conformed'. Of course - there's the issue of indoctrination. Where's the line between being asked / forced to do something (i.e. conform) and to be indoctrinated into doing something? Or are they the same thing? I'm a political freak, so I'm more interested in affairs on a world scale. And, I think I've officially confused myself. ASIDE EDIT: For anyone who's read The Crucible (a powerful play by Arthur Miller), here's another point of view. The issue of conformism is an example of inner conflict. Having studied The Crucible with 'conflict' as its focus, it's possible to say that people avoid inner conflict by escaping / freeing themselves of external judgement. So, essentially: by not conforming (by following their 'heart'.. AÃÆÃâÃâïe, here's a touch of Romanticism), you escape the inner conflict or whether or not you should conform. I don't believe this as being ignorant. Actually, yes, I've confused myself.