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I don't think I'd feel comfortable if I faced the chamption without Klinklang and Espeon. They're my PC's signature 'mons, it'd feel odd. I am also actually tempted to take Noctowl with me, too, despite Staraptor being the better choice. Noctowl was my first caught pokemon in the game, and he won so many boss battles for me ;A;

I love cold weather! Honestly, the ideal weather for me is lots of snow and a dark gray, cloudy sky. It feels like the perfect time both for being at home and outside. There's something about being outside when it's snowing; everything is so silent and the air smells nice. It feels peaceful. Snowy forests are the best~ I also really don't like the heat, can't resist it very well. Plus, freezing disgusts me less than sweating.

It's been almost a year for me and you guys haven't kicked me out yet. Even though I have no year-long history here on Reborn, in the short time I've been here the place has grown on me a lot. Ame, you and your "little" project have surprised me several times, from a game that I didn't expect to like to a community that I didn't expect to join to stories I didn't expect to hear. You've got something real special on your hands there. Thanks for everything~

[something smart about New year's resulutions being pointless] Kidding. I like making resolutions because they make things feel less vague to me, and deadlines shake me up and make goals appear more realistic to me. Giving myself a time frame in which I want to accomplish something makes it seem more tangible to me, which is really good because it feeds my determination. My goal for the year is to work on my (currently pitiful) skills at approaching other people, as I still have a huge problem with "taking the first step", so to say. I've come to a point where I'm more at ease when talking to people who initiated contact with me, but I'm still awful at starting conversations myself. There's still people on here and elsewhere who I think are really cool and who I'd love to get to know better, so I hope I'll get that little problem worked out. I'm satisfied with the progress I made with my communication skills in the past year, so this is the next logical step. I also want to save up enough money to be able to afford a vacation in Greece this year. I went to visit one of my best friends in Latvia last August, and it was a great experience. I have another close friend who lives in Athens and I'd love to finally meet her. And hey, I mean, there's also someone from this very site who lives in the same country, eh?

But can you really blame them for milking that joke for all it's worth?

Happy Birthday Chubb! You know, I sure hope you got your prokect done now so you can celebrate and everything. You're super fun to be around, I bet it's gonna be one hell of a party. ...You will have a party with us, right? No but seriously, have a good one! (∩◕(oo)◕∩ ) Edit: ...I cannot believe i typo'd while making fun of your typo. Nobody saw that I hope

Well, I'm trying to pick just one memory but it's proving harder than in most years. This year was overall one of my best years in recent history, so I hope it's 'kay if I pick multiple things. The worst of 2015 for me would be the incredible stress I've been put through especially by my parents. They were "just worried for me" alright, but interacting with them has been Hell for nine out of twelve months (and some previous years). Their constant badgering me about things I had no control over (for example waiting for the results of my university applications) and trying to meddle with things that weren't theirs to take control over, not to mention the degrading comments and insults... well, I mean, sure... go ahead and tell me that you think I'll never get far in life and don't have what it takes to study. It's not like I'm trying to recover from depression and attempting to gain at least an ounce of self-esteem. Who needs self-esteem anyway? I sure hope that 2016 won't have any of these exhausting moments where I'm curled up against my best friend at 4am, crying because my parents decided to have a go at me again for being lazy, ambitionless, selfish and unlikable. I sure can do without mom telling me she's surprised I have friends. The best of 2015... there's a surprising lot to choose from, considering how stressful everything was. But here's a couple of things: - I joined Reborn in April/May (depending on whether we're talking forums or showdown here), and oh dear am I glad that I did. I met so many amazing people here who I'd probably have never met otherwise, and I'm thankful for every single one of you. Both the game and the community have brought me a lot of happiness. When I got here I was unsure if I'd stay, because I find it very difficult to try and integrate myself into new places, and I haven't become an active member of an online community in seven years. But I was determined to find a place here, and it paid off. - Meeting my boyfriend. I mean, this one is kinda Reborn-related, but it certainly deserves special mention. I still can't believe I get to be with such an amazing person, and I'd never have met him if it weren't for this site and the game it spawned. I wouldn't trade those pun-filled 4am calls, silly running gags and the loud duck quacking in the background for anything. By the way, if you're reading this: You're still banned to the couch for the Tess thing. How dare you. - I got accepted at WWU Münster, which is the uni I wanted to go to ever since I decided I wanted to study. After several stress-filled months, getting my letter was the most relieving thing that happened all year. It also meant I got to move out of my parents' house, and finally have a place all for myself. Which is another very relieving thing that's doing wonders for my mental health. Last year I legitimately thought that I was never going to make it into uni ever. One year later, my wish came true. - I applied and got accepted for a fairly important role on a site I've been member of for seven years now, and it's been extremely fun and rewarding so far. I never had the confidence to try out for it earlier, but I'm glad I did this year. It feels amazing to give back to a community that's been kinda like a second home for me. Also, my fellow team members are real sweethearts and I'm feeling very comfortable around them. This year seems to have been a good year for making friends <3 As difficult as the year started out it's kind of incredible for me to look back at how things used to be, and how far I've come. When I consider what place I was in a mere year ago, I find it hard to believe that I can really be as happy as I am now, and that things really did get better. I didn't fully believe this until recently, and to have it come true is an unbelievable feeling. For the next year I want to work on reducing my anxiety issues. I'm still a nervous wreck around people a lot of times, and it'd be nice to eventually be able to talk to others more comfortably. I mean, I can't always wait for others to make the first move, right?

[14:16:35] Ice: Shelly art [14:17:49] Meteor Mama Ama: WHERE [14:17:59] Ice: Art thread [14:18:07] Meteor Mama Ama: ZOOMS THERE [14:18:38] Meteor Mama Ama: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA This is super cute omg She looks precious <3 Heather please, a Flying trainer shouldn't have to be scared of bugs :3

something something b00ty something ...Wait, no, that sounds wrong. b00ty b00ty something b00ty Err, well, I mean... Happy Birthday, Kyo! We've never talked outside the lobby, but you seem like a rad person and as such deserve a rad birthday. So have a good one~

Oi, I see you made it to the forums \o\ Welcome, now hand over your sanity and your life, all that stuff~ Oh, and before I forget: hugs !!

I.just.want.his.food. I have no idea what you m- http://i.imgur.com/YN5P5pZ.png It, um... it's not m-my fault!! Ame made me do it! And I only snuggled Sheep because sheep are warm! Ok but consider this Ace

If I can't have a mini Wendel you're not allowed to have an Ama >:c What does it feel like to illegally have cloned me? Also, I noticed you're saying that your friends smell, so is smelliness a requirement for being your friend? Do we all have distinct bad smells? I don't understand how you've been putting up with me for so long now, but I want an autograph from Chibi

It depends on what kind of illness. If it's something like an upset stomach/that goddamn gastritis I just struggle through the day; it's not like I don't already deal with crampy organs once a month. It's something I can live with. But right now I actually am curled up in bed, reason being a cold. I just hate the headaches. I'm garbage at dealing with the feeling that my head is going to burst.

You mean I'd be Amadun? This was probably the worst thing I've typed out in a while, my sincere apologies. I'm feeling pretty attached to this Ice, so if you do find it necessary to or accidentally break him, please remember to send all the shards back to me so he can be properly molten and refrozen. Remember, we need the Ice to keep Earth cool. Also, something about penguins and polar bears.

Oh man I'm kinda nervous to even ask this, but it's something that I'm generally curious about: From what I've read of your posts, it's pretty clear that you're not happy with how Reborn is nowadays as a whole. I'm wondering which specific factors have contributed to that the most? Is it how the focus of the site has shifted from the league to the game? Or the growing size of the community, as opposed to it being, well, smaller? Or the behaviour of individual/groups of people? As one of the pesky newbies I only know a small fraction about how things used to be, and I'm honestly curious about what people perceive to be the biggest changes. I'm a literal Ama, so feel free to hate me for this uncreative joke already.

Not sure if that's how you meant it, but Child porn is banned on all 4chan boards, and if someone posts it people /will/ sic law enforcement on their sorry ass. 4chan did in the past have lolicon and guro boards, but they've long since been removed (and /g/ remade as the technology board). There are no boards that you can only stumble onto by "really looking for them" with the exception of /qa/ (an old Question & Answer board). Every other board is easily accessible from the board index and 4chan's front page.

Cat beats bird, that's nature~

Excuuuse me? What are you implying, Ody, I never struggled against Chatot D:

Yes hello I have two very important questions for you Why are you so cute and can you say hi to Snowflake from me

Spend the 700 million $ Dan gave you during the improv game on their wedding, that way he can't refuse to take it back :'3

"Many that live deserve death, and some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. Even the very wise cannot see all ends." Gandalf, The Fellowship of the Ring

There is Solaris fanart my life is complete now You have no idea how much I needed this Also, dang, that's a nice perspective! I love it ;A;