I would absolutely watch a Batman series that was done in this style. Very cool.
Posts made by Dervish
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RE: Batman in Shanghai Animated Short
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RE: D.U.R.I.A.N. - Season 2!
Gekko furrowed his brow, which somehow was projected over the telephone
I can't tell you how many times this has actually happened.
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RE: Confession Session - LOCK THIS THREAD
Wow, I appreciate all the responses guys~ I'm glad that my experience warmed your hearts a little. It was truly a special moment. v
hugs Vee That's very sweet and touching honey. Parenthood is really an amazing thing which is why it really kills my mood when I see people hating it so much and being bad and abusive parents…
hugs back Thanks, love~ And I know what you mean; it absolutely boggles my mind to know how many uncaring and unfit parents there are out there. How anyone can be cruel and hurtful to their child - or any child - is a outright mystery to me. But at least I know their son is going to be loved and doted on every minute of his childhood. That is one much-loved little boy.
5 babies
whoa
yer gonna be pulling curly, dark-haired children off of bookcases and ceiling fans before long ;)
I'm really relieved you changed your outlook on that Vee.
And in all honestly, I was quite confident you'd change your mind one day after you talked about how much you hated kids, or the idea of people having them a few years ago.
Thanks Akeem, and I'm glad I've changed my outlook as well, because I was missing out on appreciating a huge and extraordinary facet of many people's lives - and mostly due to sheer stubbornness. Being against something that I know absolutely nothing about isn't how I want to live my life. It's good to change that.
Because I always keep getting sent messages (not by my parents to be clear) that somehow it's wrong. I dunno either. I'm kind of tired of always hearing the rest of the world say that I'm going to "change my mind" like I haven't thought for a really long time about it already and know it's not for me.
Oh, I've heard the exact same message from countless parents throughout my life, and I don't even let it faze me anymore. I, too, made the decision long ago that having children isn't on my life agenda and even though I have a newfound appreciation for parenting and the beauty of creating a family, I still feel that being childless is the right decision for me. That might change someday, but I' not going to worry about it. As others have already told you, it's absolutely not wrong to not want children, it's just what's best for you. Parenthood isn't the right fit for everyone and it's not because there's something lacking or deficient in your character. You might decide otherwise later on, or you might not, but it's entirely your decision because it's entirely your life. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for choosing what is right for you.
All this kid talk make me want to get this off of my chest:
Even though I'd like a baby someday, I'm afraid I won't be able to be a good parent. I was never good with kids, nor with babies, which makes me think I'm just not cut out for it.
Perhaps you just don't have much experience handling and interacting with children. Honestly, I don't either and being around kids in the past has only made me feel clumsy and awkward. But I'm sure that's something that changed with time and experience. When my friend first handed me his son, the baby started squirming and crying, which sort of made me mentally panic (what if I drop him? what if he doesn't stop crying?), but after a moment and a few low, soothing words, he settled right down. And I realized that it's not as intimidating as I made it out to be. Believe me, new parents don't have everything figured out by the time they bring their child home. It's an ongoing learning process. So I wouldn't judge your ability to be a good parent based on not being able to handle children very well just yet. It takes time.
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RE: Confession Session - LOCK THIS THREAD
So my downstairs neighbors and really good friends just gave birth to their first child yesterday, a little boy. After we got off from work, my boyfriend and I went to see them that evening in the hospital, to make sure they were doing well and of course, to see their new arrival.
I have to say, it was probably one of the most unexpectedly wonderful experiences I've ever had in my life. There he was, plump and perfect, his skin soooo silky-soft and pink, snug in his baby turban or whatever it is they wrap newborns in. Holding him in my arms, feeling his warm weight, watching him yawn and place his thumb in his mouth, was almost surreal. I remember the night our friends told us they were expecting, how surprised and happy we were for them, and then brainstorming later on for the perfect baby shower gifts. But yesterday, actually seeing their child, really just made everything hit home for me. I was literally breathless and on the verge of tears by the time I gave him back to his father. I never thought I would have been so moved by the whole ordeal.
I suppose my confession is that, meeting their son was something of an epiphany for my life. This is the first time I've actually witnessed people close to me become parents. Seeing their son, his face a beautiful mixture of their own facial features, opened up a part of my heart that I never knew needed light. I realized how much I've taken the idea of parenting for granted. Before, I just sort of looked at parenting with this hey-no-big-deal attitude; after all, I reasoned, almost anyone can become a parent, it's done all over the world and throughout history, there are million of kids out there, whatever, who cares.
But I don't feel that way anymore. I think this is the first time I've honestly touched on understanding what it means to be a parent, to create a life and a feel a love so strong and deep, to the very core of your being. Seeing the way my friends looked at their new son, with expressions of such love that I have never seen before, took my breath away. It literally just knocked the cynic right out of me. I can finally see what the BIG DEAL is, and why so many people wax poetic about taking this step in their lives. It's like seeing a totally new, undiscovered future in front of you. It was…so amazing.
I honestly don't think I've had a viewpoint change so radically in such a short period of time - and feel a better person because of it, because, looking back, I realize what a very limited and ultimately juvenile attitude I used to hold regarding parenting. It really is one of the most wonderful, extraordinary, life-changing events that can happen to a person. I just don't think I've ever fully appreciated it until now.
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RE: Third Round Discussion
And somewhere in Germany, Ivotas begins to laugh…..but doesn't quite remember why.
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
I think it was closer to 4 hours for me but so SO worth it
Wonderfully interesting discussion from everyone, tonight! I'm really glad I had the chance to attend and hear your voices (especially you Mari! don't be shy!), it was a treat. I felt like we covered a very well-rounded variety of storytelling topics; it was fun and informative. We'll definitely have to do this again soon!
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in loving memory of Dr. DJ Funkmeister
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
well I don't know who this ISAAC guy is but Kenny maybe possibly blowing us off to be with him is just sooo rude geez
I forgot that I have to work on Saturday… which means I can't participate on the night one.
aw! Well, if I'm awake for the morning chat I'll try hop on. Not certain if I can though - if I'm up at 7am it's usually because I'm still awake from the previous day, lol
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RE: Nami vs Rayleigh
oh hey, looks like I forgot to vote for Nami
lemme fix that
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RE: Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday to Sai-dear and Tonfa! Hope it's a great one for both of you!
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
Hiroy, you have to be there for at least the next one because I haven't talked to you in ages D:
I'll be there for the Dervish one, come hell or high water. You can count on it!
I'm totally holding you to this, Jon.
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
Wonderful, I have that Friday off! I'll be there for the evening chat.
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RE: Gravity Falls
All caught up with the series so far and holy woodpecker it is good
Mabel is pretty much my new role model in life.
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RE: Talk about your / other people's Avatars!
@The:
: )
i would totally eat Sakura's candy
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RE: Hotel Transylvania
I've always had a thing for the "hey look, monsters are people too" type of plot punchline, so this is very much up my alley.
Trailers look fun and cute, so definitely going to check this out.
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
well i'd expect that from a beast like you
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
@Uncle:
Holy crap…
My life would be made if you could make it, Lady Dervish. =D
I'd love to talk to Dervish~
If and when Dervish gets to participate and I won't make it(which is the most likely outcome) I will be majorly bummed. :<
Well then, it's settled! I'll have to be there for an upcoming chat. <3
It's just a shame that my work schedule makes it hard for me to participate with the monthly competitions like I used to. I miss the writing group! But maybe spending an hour or two brainstorming and tossing ideas back and forth in chat would be a nice alternative. :D
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RE: Scary Things
Nothing tops the horror of the face-squeezing scene in "Gylceride."
Nothing.
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RE: Group Focus: The Back Scratching Initiative
I'd like to join in on this sometime if the meeting ever falls on one of my days off from work.
Maybe I can rope Gekko into it as well. ^^
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RE: Mass Effect 3
I think I might be past the point of dumping any more money into this game.
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RE: Post How Your Day Was..
Found out shortly after midnight that my uncle passed away. He'd only been diagnosed with cancer a few days ago and lost his battle :<
Going to be heading out with my mom before long to meet up with one of her sisters so she can go see him before he's cremated. I'm going to be taking my aunt's grandkids back home with me while they go on to Phoenix.I'll miss you, Uncle Bill. :C
I'm so sorry to hear of your uncle's passing, Moke. I hope you're doing okay. :(
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RE: Something Hattori this way comes
Tabasco Boshi, your edits are simply superb. Very crisp and well-done, but you still maintain the look of Hattori. Excellent work!
And Nolus, very nicely done on the Baskerville Hattori. I can tell you put a lot of effort into editing him. Looks great!
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RE: Silent Hill: Revelations 3D
As a GoT fan, the fact that Kit Harington and Sean Bean both star in this movie amuses me to no end.
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RE: The Dark Knight Rises
This was a 1-time watch for me as well. Had a good enough time with the film, although it did feel unnecessarily long at times (especially during a lot of the police and fight scenes, which seemed to drag on and on in my mind). Hathaway made a much better Catwoman than I was expecting, whereas I found Alfred's falling-out with Bruce to be somewhat unconvincing and more like a hook to hang some drama on. Bale made a few great, unintentionally hilarious faces during some of the action sequences.
More than anything, I found myself wishing there was subtitling for the times Batman and Bane were talking on screen. I maybe understood about 70% of the gravelly dialogue while in the theater. Bane's voice fluctuated from dignified and understandable to an incomprehensible rumble.
Basically, there was nothing that jumped out at me to which I could say, "Wow, I really loved the part where ________!"
It was okay.
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RE: Dangan Ronpa (Translated VN via SA) [Spoilers through DRV3]
! I just totally and absolutely cannot bring myself to speculate that Asahina could be the culprit here.
! It would be horribly fitting with the idea of 'absolute despair,' but damn you i just like her character too much :(
! I do wonder about Sakura's peaceful expression at the time of her death. Could it be possible that she allowed someone to kill (perhaps poison) her as part of some sort of "deal" that is currently unrevealed?
! Because for some reason I don't see her smiling so gently if the death caught her by surprise, and you'd sure as hell have to get the drop on her if you planned to take her out unwillingly because she's built like a gorilla -
RE: The PlayStation Thread
Yup, we have Rayman Origins for the PS3 & it's a gem of a game (love the soundtrack too, very happy music). We'll probably wait until the price drops a bit before getting it for the Vita since we already have it. Gravity Rush is looking really sweet to me though, & I really like the Uncharted series, so I think those might be future buys (in fact, my bf might be able to snag Uncharted for $10 from his boss as well and if so, that's definitely worth owning at that price).
But I'm really curious about how Mortal Kombat/UMvC3 plays on the Vita. Does anyone have any info about how well the controls are for those games (buttons vs touchscreen, ect)? Can you play online against PS3 players, or only other Vita players? We're both into fighting games, but the controls for the Vita makes me wonder about how well the input works for this system.
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RE: Talk about your / other people's Avatars!
Your avatar is one of my favorites here on AP. I always stop and wait till she shoots me before I go on reading other posts.
Aw, thank you~
I like to watch her til she shoots too. ^^
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RE: The PlayStation Thread
So my boyfriend just bought a brand-new PS Vita & 8gb memory card from his boss for $120, which was an amaaaaazing deal. :D I'm wondering what games are worth buying from it, though. I heard Gravity Rush is good? Maybe the Uncharted game too.
Any recommendations?
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RE: Avatar Help
Is the gif you're trying to upload within the 150 by 150 pixels and/or 97.7 KB range? I upload my avatars straight from my computer and as long as it's within those file limitations, I've had no trouble. What image are you trying to use?
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RE: Mass Effect 3
new Platinum difficulty
well, that sounds brutal.
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wait, what the hell is this
woooow. That…kinda looks like ass.
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RE: Something Hattori this way comes
it's not a bad dragontori. but yeah, those jaws would be a real pain in the ass. I bet if anyone could pull it off, it'd be Dervish.
@Nia:
True. But then again, is there something Dervish can't do?
Oh, you guyyyyyyyyyyyys~~~~~
Well, I could give it a shot. Can't guarantee how much it'll resemble Hattori in the end though.
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RE: Happy Birthday!!
A very happy birthday to our gentlemanly wordsmith, Silence! Hope it's a great one, Jon!
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RE: Happy Birthday!!
Good gracious, it's Miss Chrissie's birthday! Have a wonderful one, sweetheart! Eats lots of cake and partaaaay, you sexy-awesome lady, you!
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RE: Video game music
Needs a little Tommy Tallarico.
One of my favs from Earthworm Jim
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Also, this:!
Bonus round music from Cool Spot.
I firmly believe it is impossible to listen to this song and not feel hype.!
Also, I've said it before and I'll say it again:
Every damn bit of it.
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RE: Hiroy Descriminates Art once Again ver2
That's what I REALLY want, but it's beyond my ability to make something worthy enough.
pft, oh you hush. I think this would look great in your style, Akeem! Seriously. I know how talented you are. I know you could do the idea justice and make it look amaaaaaaazing. And it'd definitely be worth the effort! Sai, tell him! This picture needs to be born!
At least give us a "maybe"~? ;3;
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RE: Hiroy Descriminates Art once Again ver2
This is amazing and also needs to evolve from sketch concept to fully-realized art piece because my mind is seriously blown.
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RE: Post How Your Day Was..
So today, a customer handed me $48.03 in change this afternoon to pay for his purchase.
$48.03 in quarters, dimes, nickles, and pennies. I had to count all of it.
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