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Sad thing is, that one took me a second. :oops: I like your puntacular sig, by the way.

A few things that hopefully will help. You are a one-of-a-kind, unique, wonderful person, and there is the perfect person for you out there. And you will find them eventually. Dating early is much better than waiting - you learn the ropes of what to do and what not to do; more importantly, every time you date someone, if even for one night out, you learn what you want in a spouse, and what you don't want. It hurts now, but it helps later. Now you know the kind of things you want in a girl. Look back on the eight months - you probably don't feel like this now, but there were probably some things about her that you didn't like at all. But now you know what to look for in the future. I have never regretted dating anyone (and believe you me, I've dated a few girls.... yikes) because each of them gave me an idea of my "perfect girl". Don't despair! There will be someone else who comes along. But this is important: you are not defined by others. You do not need a girlfriend to tell you who you are, or that you're awesome. That comes from you. I'm still having troubles, even after being broken up for months (with a girl I loved for almost a year). But you have to realize - you don't need a girl. I know you want one, and you definitely deserve one - but you don't need one to live. High schoolers can fall in love. Some don't know what love is. Maybe you do, maybe you don't. I have two friends my age (about to start college) who've dated for over three years now. They tell me they're getting married after they graduate, and I believe them. I've been around them a few times... I can see it in their eyes that they're completely in love with each other. Believe me, you'll know love when you find it. I definitely found it once, and I was only fifteen years old - but I knew it was love. Just don't go looking for it - the greatest relationship I ever had just fell out of the sky, pure coincidence. So don't stress, and don't feel bad about yourself. Unless you were beating her, or disrespecting her (I seriously doubt you were doing anything wrong) then you didn't do ANYTHING wrong. You're not to blame. To quote one of my friends, "chicks, man. they crazy."

I get called "nerd" every time I log on. O WAIT LOL

OP, the graphs for mithril and adamant bars are the same. No way they're the exact same price. ;)

I have never been into an actual fight. The only two physical altercations I ever had: a kid pushed me, I backhanded him across the face and walked away while he just stared at me; and a guy like twice my size wanted to beat me up so I kicked him in the balls and walked away. If I ever got in a fight I'd have to fight dirty. I'm kind of small.

Why'd you take down the picture? It was awesome! Man vs WHALE You're right by the way. Fantavision it is. I still have it. It was so long ago when PS2 games were blue on bottom... :

Galaga. I used to be really good at it. If you're ever at Shakespeare's Pizza, on the University of Missouri campus, check their Galaga highscores. The third one's mine. \

I've gotta agree with you here, Lenty. I'll listen to Pink Floyd when they play on the radio, but that's it. Wouldn't consider buying/downloading any. Never really liked Tool, either. I guess they're talented, but not as much as some people say they are. Always hated when a band/musician got arrogant for poor reason *cough*Lars sucks*cough*boring drumming*cough**egothesizeofMars**cough*

Trident Tropical Twist! One piece lasts two hours for me! At school I went through four pieces a day but it's summer so I've upped to six or seven. I buy it in bulk at Sam's because I chew way too much of it and it's a lot cheaper. Also, I occasionally like to hit up the Bubblicious Bursts sour cherry gum. Short-lasting but tasty!

Thanks, you two. I really needed to get that off my mind. Your advice helps. I recently just got a drumset, kind of teaching myself how to play better. It's a pretty good distraction. I'm going out with some friends this weekend, that'll help distract me too.

The Satanic Satanist by "Portugal. The Man" is the greatest album I have heard this year. If you like softer, indie/experimental rock then you need to go check it out.

Nope. Here's a different picture, same game. Might make it easier.

I am an eighteen-year-old, heterosexual male and a published fantasy writer, and I liked Twilight. The sequels, however... they were pointless. The first book ended perfectly, and Taylor's Law of Unnecessary Sequels proved true yet again. Any info on this published work of yours? I only ask because anyone bringing up the fact that they are published to add credibility to a defense of Twilight . . . throws their credibility into doubt. I'll be honest. It's just our school's literary magazine. Got published into it three years in a row for short stories. But I really only threw that part in there to counteract the statement of: So I do know a bit about creative writing. :-# I really wasn't trying to brag, Ratchet. That's not a whole lot to brag about.

Yeah it was great, but didn't it also get really good press and reviews?

Well, no one's gotten the title yet. Someone may have been on the right track, though. *cough*

I bought the bag of holding since I needed a 17" laptop bag. Very sturdy, roomy, easy to adjust. Looks cool. Definitely a worthy buy.

Not Sim City. This one might be a bit too hard. I'll post a more "obvious" picture if no one can get it.

Thanks!

I am an eighteen-year-old, heterosexual male and a published fantasy writer, and I liked Twilight. The sequels, however... they were pointless. The first book ended perfectly, and Taylor's Law of Unnecessary Sequels proved true yet again.

It all started last year in May when I met Brittany. She was a wonderful girl. We were in a play together - as brother and sister actually, haha. Well, we hit it off. She was beautiful, nice, funny, caring... wonderful. We started dating in June. Things were going great. We loved each other. In May of this year, though... I began to realize more and more that I just wasn't in love with her anymore. To add to that, she was still madly in love with me - talk of "marriage" and "eternity" came from her. I wasn't ready to marry - I'm only eighteen. And I didn't want to marry her. I didn't want to fall out of love with her, either, but it happened. She argued that I never truly loved her. Maybe she's right. I think I loved her, but now I'm doubting my old feelings. Well, we had a messy breakup. She was hurt, but (thankfully) she got over it sooner than I had thought she would. She probably hates me now, which I regret, but I stand by my decision. It was the right thing to do, even if it wasn't the easiest thing to do. Enter Coda. Similar to Brittany in very few ways - sarcastic where Brittany was kind and a bit naive, geeky where Brittany was preppy... scarred, tough, crude. Coda had a rough upbringing, but the fact that she had no real "issues" was a testament to her strength and character. I developed a crush on her, as she did me. It felt like Coda and I meshed a lot better overall over initial interests than Brittany and I ever did. We started going out on dates, eventually becoming a "couple", I suppose. About a few weeks later, she talks to me less and less. I texted her, told her I haven't seen or talked to her in over a week (which was true), asked her if she wanted to actually get together. Her text response: "Sigh. I don't. Know." Well, that led to the end of us. I had actually been paranoid about something like this for the whole week, so it wasn't a huge shock. And it's not like we were in love - we dated for a month. But it hurt all the same. You see, she dated this guy for a year and a half, really loved him. He broke her heart - twice. And it frustrates the hell out of me that's she still having issues with dating other guys a year later because she still wants him. I got dumped by Coda for a guy who has no interest in going back to her. All my friends are getting ready to move off and go to college. They barely have any time to see me - my best friend of three years has seen me three or four times this entire summer. And not for lack of trying on my part. When I was dating Brittany, and later Coda, we hung out all the time. We had fun together. I was never lonely, like I am most nights now. Here's the main problem, or problems, I suppose. 1. I miss Coda. I think. I see pictures of her on Facebook and have to switch the page because I don't want to look at her. I'm afraid to try talking to her about this because I never really dealt well with being rejected. I have issues too, I suppose. 2. I don't even really know if I miss Coda, specifically. I just miss... being with someone. I got used to it. I miss having someone to hold hands with, and snuggle on the couch with to watch movies, and to take naps with. I miss having someone look into my eyes and smile and kiss me. I don't know how to shake this feeling. Me and Coda have been separated for a few weeks now. I don't think she really misses me. But I think I really miss her. I just don't know what to do.

1. You're not listening to the right rap songs, now are you? Try Public Enemy if you want rap that's not about "drugs" and "ice" and "hos". Or how about Run DMC? They were pretty good. But unfortunately, yeah, most mainstream rap is pretty crude and degrading these days. It all seems to be about the same topics. 2. Yeah, since rap is the only genre of music that "promotes" bad morals. Like there isn't music out there that's depressing, suicidal, violent, vulgar, crude, and disrespectful that isn't rap. 3. I hear you like Disturbed. Let's look at some of their lyrics, shall we? Oh look. "Down With The Sickness". It's promoting matricide! At least rap doesn't tell you to murder your mother - which you could see on the news by the way. Matricide, I mean. Awright! Disclaimer: I didn't take it personally. Music that makes me want to kill myself: pop country (big fan of "country punk" and older stuff though - Hank Sr., Cash, etc.), some top 40, and most of today's rap music. All this stuff sounds the same to me. Well, not exactly. But you get what I mean.

OH MUH GOD SPIRIT OF RADIO If I didn't dislike all the other songs I'd have to buy this game just for that song. I've ALWAYS wanted that song on Rock Band.

Lenty, you don't understand. People get SHOT for rooting for the wrong team. My friend got jumped and the crap was beat out of him by a group of Alabama fans who heard him criticize Saban. LIVES are LOST over this rivalry. Families are torn apart. Friendships are broken. Hell, I've heard stories of MARRIAGES being torn apart over it.

Aw, crap. WarioLand or something like that, I think?

If you're ever in Birmingham*, AL... - You HAVE to eat at the Highlands Bar and Grill. One of the top restaurants in the nation. - You HAVE to go to an Alabama or Auburn (preferable UA vs AU) football game. College football is HUGE in the South, and the Alabama/Auburn rivalry is legendary - probably one of the grittiest you'll ever find. - You HAVE to take the day trip to Alabama Adventure. It's not the biggest or best theme park, but it is home to the Rampage, frequently ranked as one of the top wooden roller coasters in the nation. *I actually live in Helena, and I couldn't think of anything for that so I used Birmingham metro area. If you're ever in Helena, AL then you have to visit me. :P I'll take you to some good places to eat!