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  1. In_the_Twilight
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    Back again

    Hey all! Its definitely been 2 years since I've posted/mostly lurked on these boards. I was surprised I still remembered my username/password! With all these soon to be released games - like Re:com in December - I couldn't help but rejoin the KH fandom.
    Anyhow, I recognize a few names, but hello to all!
    Thread by: In_the_Twilight, Oct 29, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: The Spam Zone
  2. In_the_Twilight
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    How are you?

    "Hey, how are you?"

    This is the typical greeting convention. You pass by someone on the street you recognize and say “Hey man! It’s been awhile! How’ve ya been?†soon followed by the instinctive response “I’m great, how about you?†– However, do we really mean what we say so automatically? While this common courteous greeting has obvious good intentions, think about this: Would you be caught off guard if the response to your “How’ve ya been?†question was “Well, I’m actually going through a lot right nowâ€, and then the person proceeded to tell you how their life has sucked over the past few days/weeks? I know I would be, especially if I’m on my way somewhere and don’t really have time for a nice lengthy chat over some coffee.

    Thing is, in a quick passing encounter like that, everyone knows such a response would be irrational, so we are prompted to say “good/great/alright†– whether its a lie or not – so that the greeter can proceed to their destination while having politely acknowledged you.
    It’s funny how we go along with these conventions without thinking about them at all.

    Meh...just something to think about :p - and yes I'm bored.

    Just like the word “pickles†– ever think about how hilarious that word sounds? Who invented that word? Say it out loud to yourself – too funny.
    Thread by: In_the_Twilight, Dec 11, 2006, 18 replies, in forum: The Spam Zone
  3. In_the_Twilight
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    My Art

    *crumples up a piece of paper and throws it on the floor*
    Clears throat and points


    This is my art, and it inarguably constitutes as such on the sole basis of personal expression. However, it also carries with it the additional quality of contemporary meaning which compels the viewer to delve further into my (the artists) world. Its isolated location on the floor exemplifies that to be an individual in a media driven society, you must be secluded from the mass group of mindless conformers. As result, the shape of my art signifies the feeling of oppression and dissatisfaction.
    In order to gain such insights to my work, it is crucial that you not only visit my exhibit at all angles, each side adding dimensions of significance to my work, but that you visit at different points in the day. I guarantee - your perception of my art under the soft pale light of noon pouring through the window will be very different experience than the dim glow of sunset hours later.

    How sad. In case you didn’t realize from the sarcastic tone above, I’m not a fan of contemporary art.
    Two weeks ago I went to Toronto (Canada) with my uni art class to visit some galleries downtown. For the most part, I’m not going to lie – I enjoyed myself. However, there are some forms of artistic expression I just cannot accept.
    During the trip, my friend and I walked into a room and saw a random assortment of shopping bags on the floor in the corner, and we started laughing hysterically pretending that it was placed there intentionally on display as “art”. How is this for irony – it was. There was a sign on the wall for it and everything. Next time you go shopping, leave the bags all over the floor in your room and tell your mom it’s your “art” when she asks you to clean it up.

    I know this has been lengthy, but it’s been bothering me, and here’s the bottom line: I know I’m weird, but while I understand art is all about creativity and stimulating the imagination, I still can’t let go of the fact that art should be executed with some kind of talent attached.

    Thoughts on contemporary art?
    Thread by: In_the_Twilight, Nov 27, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: Discussion
  4. In_the_Twilight
    Perhaps I'm just slow and didn't catch on the first time through, but the other night I was re-doing the "armoured Xemnas" battle where he is sitting on the throne, and never remembered hearing him say:

    "Sora, are you sure you can trust Riku?"

    "Riku, are you sure you aren't jealous of Sora?"

    It seemed like he was trying to do everything in his power to break the two of them down!
    I'm sorry if everyone knows this already and I'm just wasting time, but it was really hard to catch - was I the only one who didn't?
    Thread by: In_the_Twilight, Nov 7, 2006, 12 replies, in forum: Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX
  5. In_the_Twilight
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    newbie!

    Hey Everyone!
    Obviously new – love the kingdom hearts (and final fantasy) series, so I had to find an outlet for my adoration somewhere! :D
    Currently attending university, rabid Riku fan (wrote a 6 page essay on his complex character for fun…the whole fallen then forgiven deal – loser much?) I’ve browsed forums and watched videos on this site off and on for quite sometime, so I thought perhaps it was time to join :)
    (Read the rules and all that jazz, but does the six word limit topic post apply here too? I’m a little confused)
    Thread by: In_the_Twilight, Nov 1, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: Introductions & Departures