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Catherine is a great friend and a wonderful artist. From beautiful pictures of her cats Tiffany and Max, to stunning digital images of space and beyond, and the breathtaking scenery of her native Australia, Catherine manages to wow our visual senses each and every time she uploads a deviation. Please stop by today and say hello!

Just a few of her amazing works:

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If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games and PnP RPGs with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

D&D (used to play 2nd Ed., but would gladly try the new stuff)
Rifts
World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
City of Heroes (Champion server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

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http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/19572241/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:05:34 PDT

Well, first of all, a great big hug and thank you to my dear

for the awesome CSS for my journal. Looks awesome, babe!

For anyone interested, the website that Catherine and I have been hard at work on is finally up and running. It took a while to get everything arranged, but the results are more than I could have hoped for. Please feel free to send me a note if you are interested in participating. Our logo, which links to the website, can be seen right below this journal entry.

The summer here in Northern Virginia drags on, unfortunately. It's too hot for me, but thankfully summer will soon give way to the cool breezes of autumn. Apple picking, long drives through Shenandoah, the colors of the leaves, and so much more.

I hope all of you are doing well. Drop a line and say hello sometime. It's always good to hear from my friends!

And now for something completely different: I'm slow.

Until next time, take care out there.

-James-

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http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/19319961/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:45:28 PDT

Yeah...

So what's new? Hm... Had a bunch of fun at the D.C. area DevMeet on Saturday. Always good times at those. If you live in the Washington, D.C. area and wanna come out for some fun, check out

!

Saw Hancock twice over the weekend. It was an ok film. The plot twist kind of ruined it for me, but that's ok. If you've seen it, you know what I mean.

Comcrap is being it's usual crappy self. God their customer service sucks balls.

Still alive and kicking, for all those that care.

-James-

A great friend of mine, Rachel

She has some photography here and there (usually taken of her sexy self, no complaints here!) but her traditional artworks (drawings and paintings) are just wonderful! Please take a look!

Just a few of her awesome stuffs...

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games and PnP RPGs with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

D&D (used to play 2nd Ed., but would gladly try the new stuff)
Rifts
World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

]]> ~DarkRaven1 My Kitteh http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/18867528/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/18867528/ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:36:26 PDT

This is my kitteh:

She is pretty, smart, and funny (among other things), but sometimes I get scared because she threatens to cut off my Wee Willy Winky! Luckily I know that she's just kidding...heh heh. Right, kitteh? Hey, what are ya doing with those scis-- Eep! Noes!

Anyhow, she is an awesome person and I am truly blessed for having her in my crazy life. Love ya kitteh! It's nice to have folks around to keep you sane during the craziness of life.

Go check out her page if you get a chance, and leave her some comments on her awesome arts! Rawr!

In other news, there is no other news! Over and out!

-James-

A great friend of mine, Rachel

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games and PnP RPGs with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

D&D (used to play 2nd Ed., but would gladly try the new stuff)
Rifts
World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

~DarkRaven1 Tagged, noooooo!!!!!! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/18025227/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/18025227/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:52:02 PDT

Well,

tagged me, so I guess I have to make a post. I know she's watching me

Anyhow, here we go!

1. If your boyfriend/girlfriend cheated on you, what will your reaction be?

Been there, done that. A few times. It's one of those feelings that I guess you just can't describe. Lots of emotions all rolled up into one. It sucks muchly though

2. What will you do if you do not share the same feelings as the person who likes you?

I'd have to tell them. I don't think i've been in this situation before, so I'm no expert. I think though that just letting them know so that they could get on with their life would be the best idea. Wouldn't be fair to them if I led them on.

3. What is your favorite video game and why?

Tiffany I am stealing your answer!

Zelda Ocarina of Time, or Wind Waker. <3 Because, they're amazing. Although, I still hate the Water Temple >.< I hope it dies in a fire. YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WATER TEMPLE!

4. Are you confused as to what lies ahead of you?

I'm always confused, does that count?

5. What's your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend like?

Tiffany, again I steal your answer, only because they are good answers and really mirror my thoughts. You couldn't have summed it up better.

Someone who understands I'm crazy, and is ok with that. Someone who is kind, and patient, and hilarious. That is the true test, if they can make me laugh. Someone who is gentle, loves animals as much as I do, is respectful, and just loves to have fun with life.

It would also be nice if they liked, and were good at the same things I am. Just simply someone who makes me happy and just lets me be crazy little me.

6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone else?

Again, with Tiffany's answer, whee! It's so true though. You really can't have one without the other, and it's a horrible feeling if you do.

This is difficult because if love is not returned, it's a terrible feeling.

7. If the person you like does not accept you, would you continue to wait for them to change their feelings?

I've been here a couple times or so. It sucks, and yes I did wait for them for a bit. They were strong feelings and I wasn't able to let go right away. Eventually though it was the best decision, and that's ok. Sometimes it's just not meant to be!

8. If you give someone a reason to lose trust in you, you would....

Well, it would suck, and I'd be hurt. But obviously, if I gave them a reason I couldn't be that mad at them. I'd certainly try to find out if I could make it up to them.

I agree!

9. Is there anything that has made you unhappy recently which you'd like to say something about?

Mmm, unhappy. Nothing comes to mind that has really upset me lately, which I am thankful for. Little day to day things here and there of course, but I think that's true for everyone. If anything big happens, I'll let ya folks know!

10. How do you want to live your life?

With little stress, near the ocean, with a big dog at my side. <3 The dog, the beach, and a warm climate are all I need in life. I just want to be able to relax and be happy. And be proud of the things I do and all that is around me.

11. Is being tagged fun?

No! Go away stupid Question #11! Go away! Argh!!!

j/k

http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/16350002/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:30:15 PST

Well, it's 2008 now isn't it? Fun fun!

I hope everyone had a good holiday and is looking forward to a good year ahead!

My holiday was nice and quiet, which is good. The new semester starts next Monday (the 14th), so wish me luck and fortune at the studies once again!

Been busy so haven't posted much lately. Will try and get some new stuff up soon. I have a lot of pictures on my HD that I need to sort through, so look for some new stuffs in the coming days/weeks, depending on how busy my schedule is.

Welp, until next time, be good folks and take care out there!

-James-

A great friend of mine, Rachel

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games and PnP RPGs with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

D&D (used to play 2nd Ed., but would gladly try the new stuff)
Rifts
World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Merry Christmas! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/16088903/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/16088903/ Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:48:35 PST

Merry Christmas to one and all! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, even if you do not celebrate.

I am done with fall semester of school and nailed two A's and a B, so pretty stoked about that. Other than that, not too much going on, so until next time...cheers!

Hope everyone is doing well.

-James-

P.S. Almost 10k pageviews

A special treat for whoever catches the magic number for me

A great friend of mine, Rachel

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games and PnP RPGs with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

D&D (used to play 2nd Ed., but would gladly try the new stuff)
Rifts
World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

]]> ~DarkRaven1 DevMeet Goodness http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/15874300/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/15874300/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:09:21 PST

Had a great time Saturday night meeting up with other deviants from the Washington, D.C. area. Met up at a great restaurant in Maryland called An Poitin Stil (just north of Baltimore), then retired to

's abode for more fun, games (pika-chuuuuu!!!!!), stock photography and general silliness! Rock on!

Cannot wait until the next meet! I took my camera, but never used it, so no pics from me. I'll remember to snap away next time, though

You can see some pics at the official account, which is stated in the next paragraph down. Which reminds me...

If you are in the Washington, D.C. area (i.e. up to a couple hours drive time or so), feel free to grace us with your presence next time! The official account for the Capitol area deviants is

. Head on over and send a note if you feel like being a part of it! Even if you have issues such as transportation, we can work some shit out! We'd definitely love to have you!

In other news, fall semester is almost over, so that's nice. I'll have about a month before going back, and I'll need it hehe. Got an "A" in my Geography course (found out today, woot!), so that's freakin' sweet! Should be another "A" in my English, but probably a "B" in History. Fuck you, History!

Christmas is almost here, woot! That is all

Hope everyone is doing well.

Well, until next time, take care out there!

-James-

A great friend of mine, Rachel

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games and PnP RPGs with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

D&D (used to play 2nd Ed., but would gladly try the new stuff)
Rifts
World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2 ~DarkRaven1 Update...people I watch **Please Read This!** http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/15501149/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/15501149/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:55:16 PST

Aloha, and Happy Wednesday to all.

Been a crappy past few weeks with Comcrap internet service, blech. Seems to be getting better though, so that's cool.

I want to say to all who I watch that if there are any deviations you have submitted that you would specifically like me to look at and/or comment on, please send me a note or a message here in the journal with links. I am getting through all my backlog, but I'm not commenting on everything (though I am looking at/reading everything), so if there's a piece or two, or ten that you would like me to really take a look at, please let me know!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Well, until next time, take care out there!

-James-

A great friend of mine, Rachel

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

World of Warcraft (Earthen Ring server)
Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you are interested in playing, just let me know!

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Happy November! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/15417637/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/15417637/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:39:35 PST

Hey folks, how's everyone out there doing?

I hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween, and for those who don't celebrate, well then, I'm sorry

Getting to about a month left in my school semester and things are going well so far, so yay for that. Internets have been crappy the past few weeks, so finally the ppls are sending someone to fix it. God I hate Comcast! Argh! Anywho...

I have a lot of pics to go through from the past couple months, and hopefully I'll have stuff to post for your viewing pleasure. Still getting through everyone's deviations, so...gimme time yarr!

So glad fall is FINALLY here. I dunno about anyone else, but the whole "summer in October" thing really wasn't working for me.

Well, until next time, take care out there!

-James-

A great friend of mine, Rachel

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Once again...an update! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/14878423/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/14878423/ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:20:48 PDT
It's been a bit since I've been active here, mainly because of busy life stuff. We've all been there at times, hehe.

Well, let's see, what can I say....let's do a little list shall we, of what is going on in the life of me

1. Going back to school at the moment for a double major in Geography and Ancient Civilizations, so wish me well on that.

2. So glad that fall has finally arrived, woohoo!

3. Am still working on my art site, but it has been slow lately because of school and other things. I'll keep everyone updated though.

4. Snagged a new camera for my birthday, a Kodak Z710. It's pretty spiffy and is by far the best camera I have ever owned, so be prepared for more art, yay!

5. I promise to get to all the backlogged stuff in my message center. Even if I don't commen t on every piece of art, I will look at everything, so...be patient hehe.

I guess that's about it for now. Hope everyone is still doing good and what nots.

-James-

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Update http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/13690912/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/13690912/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:31:39 PDT
]]> ~DarkRaven1 Another journal update! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/11912260/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/11912260/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:58:37 PST
Sorry for the lack of communimacations lately but things have been busy! Been busy with work and life and other crap, and been busy finishing up the website, whee! We're pretty much done, so feel free to come on over and check it out and stuff (and sign-up if you would like!). If you have any questions just let me know, eh?

www.blackmoongalleries.com

Hm, what else? Not too much I guess. It's been snowing here a bit, and it was nice at first but now it's getting annoying hehe. Oh well! I have a bunch of deviations (2,343 to be exact right now) that I need to get to at some point also, so...yeah. Hope everyone is doing well, whee!

-James-

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Aaaaaand, an update, OMG! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/11156487/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/11156487/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:22:29 PST
Happy Holidays to all!

Yes, it's been a bit since I've posted, been busy and what nots. Sorry to folks who might have thought I disappeared off the face of the planet, hehe.

As for things that are new...not too much personally. Eat, sleep, work, rinse and repeat. Haven't had much time for fun, except for some World of Warcraft (if you play, lemme know! Earthen Ring server, hooah!) and various other games here and there.

For anyone who is curious also, the website aforementioned is on the cusp of being done. I had set a goal for the end of the year and it looks like we may just make it. If you want to read about it, my last couple journal entries have the basic info. If you are still interested in taking part/hosting your art there, then please let me know! We're looking to probably allow folks to host their first 10 or so pieces for free (haven't decided yet on a concrete number, but we'll get to it) and then charge a small amount to purchase additional space. This will help to control/limit the amount of space we need to use, and I think it will also help artists to really list the pieces of their work that they think really stand out, rather than just tossing whatever up there.

The name of the site is Black Moon Galleries, and the website is up, though not yet fully completed. You can view what we have down so far at www.blackmoongalleries.com. Tell us what you think eh?

A big thanks and lots of hugs and love to

for the purdy graphicals

Welp, hm, I guess for now that's about it. Hope ya'll are doing well and again, Happy Holidays, woowoo!

-James-

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Happy Tuesday + A business proposition, part 2 http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/9814438/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/9814438/ Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:17:08 PDT
Hope everyone had a nice weekend and is having a good week so far.

I have a lot of deviations to look at and comments to respond to, and I will get to them I promise. Yarr!

Went to visit the National Arboretum yesterday, which was fun as I hadn't been there in at least 15 years or so, maybe longer. Took some pics so I will see how they turned out and may post a few.

Now, on to the meat and potatoes, so to speak...

Anyone who read the last journal will know what this is about, and it is described again below for those who do not. My plan is to move this project along and get it up and running soon, most likely within the next month or two (and definitely before the end of the year).

If you would like to be a part of this, or at least would like to hear more about it before deciding, please send me a NOTE here on dA. Include in the note the email address you would like me to use to send info, and if you use MSN or Yahoo or whatever for instant messaging and I do not already have you on my list, give me that as well please. If you do not use an IM program, don't worry about it.

This might not be easy, and there's definitely going to be work involved (though not THAT much work), but I think this could really be fun (and profitable, woo!).

-James-

The Business Proposition:
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Ok, so what this is... I am thinking of starting a art studio/gallery/etc. (whatever you wanna call it!). Now, I'm not looking for partners or anything, I'm just kinda getting a "hands up if you might be interested" thing going here. This will be for ALL kinds of art...photos, digital, poetry, drawings, paintings, etc.

Now, a lot of the details are still not set, mainly because I just kinda wanted to get a feel for how many folks might be interested in something like this. It will, at first, be primarily web-based, as that will be the easy thing to do. We will be able to coordinate things like art shows and such if wanted/needed I am sure, but again, get to that later.

If anyone is wondering, yes this is something I have thought about for a while and I think it could work well. I do have a couple folks who have expressed interest, so I know at least that it's there.

Ok, now for the big part...this may cost some cold, hard cash. Now, for those that might not be able to supply, do not despair! I am going to try my best to be the main supplier of funds, mainly because it's my crazy idea, and I should be the only one to lose money on it LOL. Again, I state, no worries about monies right now, and as I said earlier, this isn't a contract signing, just trying to get a feel for who might be interested.

I think the basic plan for right now will be A) to get a website up and running and B) to either open a new DA account w/print account (or someplace else if anyone knows of a good place) and then go from there. Of course, these are not even close to concrete plans, so if you're interested and have suggestions...send 'em my way! We'll definitely get together on MSN or IRC or whatever to get the details all worked out eventually.

Personally, this is the kind of thing that I see as starting small and comfy, but with tremendous expansion potential (please excuse any sexual connotations in THAT statement, LOL!), and just something that would be very fun, and hey, who doesn't want to make a bit of extra coin, eh? This will be an equal opportunity business (if there is such a thing...if not, there is now!), and I'm not out to make money off ya'll. My basic though for sales was that everyone would make money off of their own works, and once things started to get going, upkeep for the business would be taken from everyone's sales (just a bit from each sale maybe, to cover expenses, and from mine too, of course!). I think the big thing I'm scared of is folks thinking I'm out to cheat them, egads! No way! Just so you know...no way! Everyone will contribute evetually, and I am more than willing to contribute the most, as I said, because this is my crazy idea, LOL! ]]> ~DarkRaven1 I'm back, whee! + A business proposition for all.. http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/9720974/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/9720974/ Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:20:07 PDT
Been taking a break of sorts, felt good. Back now though, so ya'll are out of luck, muahahaha. Hope everyone has been well, and I see that I have a lot of crap to respond to now

Oh well hehe.

But...on to that second part of the uh...title! Yes, the title!

The Business Proposition:
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Ok, so what this is... I am thinking of starting a art studio/gallery/etc. (whatever you wanna call it!). Now, I'm not looking for partners or anything, I'm just kinda getting a "hands up if you might be interested" thing going here. This will be for ALL kinds of art...photos, digital, poetry, drawings, paintings, etc.

Now, a lot of the details are still not set, mainly because I just kinda wanted to get a feel for how many folks might be interested in something like this. It will, at first, be primarily web-based, as that will be the easy thing to do. We will be able to coordinate things like art shows and such if wanted/needed I am sure, but again, get to that later.

If anyone is wondering, yes this is something I have thought about for a while and I think it could work well. I do have a couple folks who have expressed interest, so I know at least that it's there.

Ok, now for the big part...this may cost some cold, hard cash. Now, for those that might not be able to supply, do not despair! I am going to try my best to be the main supplier of funds, mainly because it's my crazy idea, and I should be the only one to lose money on it LOL. Again, I state, no worries about monies right now, and as I said earlier, this isn't a contract signing, just trying to get a feel for who might be interested.

I think the basic plan for right now will be A) to get a website up and running and B) to either open a new DA account w/print account (or someplace else if anyone knows of a good place) and then go from there. Of course, these are not even close to concrete plans, so if you're interested and have suggestions...send 'em my way! We'll definitely get together on MSN or IRC or whatever to get the details all worked out eventually.

Personally, this is the kind of thing that I see as starting small and comfy, but with tremendous expansion potential (please excuse any sexual connotations in THAT statement, LOL!), and just something that would be very fun, and hey, who doesn't want to make a bit of extra coin, eh? This will be an equal opportunity business (if there is such a thing...if not, there is now!), and I'm not out to make money off ya'll. My basic though for sales was that everyone would make money off of their own works, and once things started to get going, upkeep for the business would be taken from everyone's sales (just a bit from each sale maybe, to cover expenses, and from mine too, of course!). I think the big thing I'm scared of is folks thinking I'm out to cheat them, egads! No way! Just so you know...no way! Everyone will contribute evetually, and I am more than willing to contribute the most, as I said, because this is my crazy idea, LOL!

So...who's interested?

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Egads, an update! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8552000/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8552000/ Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:44:56 PDT

Hope everyone is doing well and had a nice Easter (whether or not you celebrate). Things have been quiet here, yarr. I have a few more photos to post, and I'll do that at some point.

I guess that's it. Really nothing going on. What a boring life I lead

Have a safe and happy weekend!

-James-

She has two galleries, and this is her photo and manipulation gallery (with other stuffs, too). It's very nice and you should definitely take a look!

Just a few of her awesome stuffs...

If anyone is interested, I am looking for folks to play computer games with (yay!). At the moment, these are the games that I am interested in playing with others:

Civilization 2
Civilization 3
Age of Empires 2
Age of Empires 2: The Conquerors
Diablo 2
Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction

If you feel like you want to play, just let me know!

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Update... **New Quiz!** - New Book http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8386146/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8386146/ Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:13:16 PDT

EDIT: I popped a bunch of my stuff into scraps, mainly the less "artsy" works. Hopefully this doesn't crowd your uh, message box, but if it does, just ignore them (delete 'em). Ok, that's all for now!

Weekend is here, yarr!!!

Below is a new quiz so ya'll can learn even more useless facts about me, muahahaha.

Also, I have decided that I am going to take this small blurb that I wrote a while back (which you can find here: [link]) and turn into a full-fledged novel. If ya'll wanna help with proofing and such, I would be happy to have it. Won't post it on here most likely, but that's another matter. (And yes, Erin I haven't forgotten about you my dear, I will help you with your book as well LOL) It's gonna be fantasy, so if you don't like that kind of stuff, that's cool. No worries at all!

Yeah, the uh, journal title says "new" book because at one point I had written a book, but that has been lost to the ravages of time, so I figured why not start again?

Hm, what else is new? Nada!

Have a safe and happy weekend!

-James-

Yarr, a quiz! I stoled this from

, yarr!

9 Firsts...

-First Best Friend: John Gane
-First Imaginary Friend: Er....
-First Pet dog name: Charlie
-First Piercing: None yet (or ever)
-First Crush: Kathleen Lomax
-First CD: Enya - Watermark
-First Car: 1995 Ford Ranger (still runs great!)
-First School: Trinity Pre-school
-First Kiss: Lillie...

9 Lasts...

-Last Time You Smoked: Never!
-Last Food You Ate: Chex Mix (peanut lover's, woot!)
-Last Car Ride: Today
-Last Movie You Watched: Van Helsing
-Last Phone Call: John
-Last CD You listened to: One a friend made for me
-Last Bubble Bath You took: A loooong time ago
-Last Song You listened to: Tears of the Dragon by Bruce Dickinson
-Last Fight: Probably the folks or my brother, but I don't remember

8 Have You Ever...

-Have You Ever Dated a Best Friend: No
-Have You Ever Been Arrested: No
-Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: No
-Have You Ever Been on TV: No
-Have You Ever Kissed Someone and Regretted It: Naw, haven't kissed that many people...
-Have You Ever Cheated on Your bf/gf: Nope
-Have You Ever Been on a Blind Date: Nope
-Have You Ever Been out of the Country: Yep

7 Things You are Wearing...

1. shorts
2. t-shirt
3. booties (keeps the feets warm)
4. underwear
5. hair tie
6. apparently i'm not wearing six things...
7. or seven things...

6 Things You've Done Today...

1. made a pretty fractal
2. shaved
3. made soup for lunch
4. decided to write a new book
5. chatted with some friends
6. slept in late (no work, woot!)

5 Favorite Things

1. Friends
2. Family
3. Autumn
4. Good food

5. Video games

4 People You Most Trust

1. John
2. my family (except maybe my brother...)
3. Bonnie
4. Jean

3 Choices...

-Vanilla or Chocolate: Chocolate

-Hugs or Kisses: Hmm...tough decision...they go so well together!

-Pens or Pencils: pencils

2 Things You Want to do Before You Die...

1. Have a family
2. Live life to it's fullest

1 Person You Want to see-

1. Would be cool to meet up with all my dA friends...

And I tag...

http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8373465/ Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:19:34 PDT

Welp, I'm back from the folks' place down in Yorktown. Well, I got back uh, Monday, but...been a bit busy so only now am I updating stuffs.

I got some pictures, but am unsure if I like most of them, so I will post a few and we'll see what ya'll think eh?

Hope everyone had a good weekend and hey, the next weekend is coming up fast, yarr!

-James-

Yarr, a quiz! Got tagged by

Six weird habits about myself...

1. I wear shorts and sandals all year long!
2. I wear a cloak instead of a jacket when it's cold outside...
3. I keep weapons strewn about the house, just in case
4. I like to set up a target board and shoot my blowgun in the house, eek!
5. All my furniture is arranged so it faces the nearest door
6. I love making my own breakfast bagel sandwiches

And I tag...

Muahahahahaha!

My good friend Erin, yay! She's got a lot of nice photos and some very nice poetry! Stop by and say hi, won't you?

Just a few of her awesome stuffs...

~DarkRaven1 The weekend is here! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8320383/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8320383/ Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:46:22 PST

Well folks, I am going down to see the folks for the weekend. Won't be online much there, but I'll get caught up when I get back (probably Monday). My mom will be out of town so us dudes (me, dad and bro) will have a dude's weekend! We're gonna watch lots of craazy guy movies, with lots of blood and killing and stuff, woohoo! Then some all-you-can-eat buffets for some manly stuffing of the bellies

Anyhow...

I hope ya'll have a great weekend and can get out and do stuffs if the weather is nice.

Might take some pics if I have time, but if not oh well!

-James-

Yarr, a quiz! Stoled this from

A - Available?: Available for what...?
A - Age: 27
A - Annoyance: Cellphones

B - Best Friends?: My buddy John, and all my dA friends, yay!
B - Bar: Don't go to bars
B - Birthday?: August 16th

C - Crush: It's a secret!

C - Car: Ford Ranger (truck)
C - Cat: Don't have any at the moment (not allowed)

D - Dead Pets Name: Misty (cockatiel)
D - Dad's Name: Roger
D - Dog: No doggies

E - Easiest person to talk to: probably John
E - Eggs: Yummy!

E - Email: Is good

F - Favorite color?: Aquamarine, woot woot!
F - Food: Tasty foods! I like American, Chinese and Italian best
F - Foreign Slang:

G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Worms!!!!
G - God: I am he! Bow to me mortals! (or something)
G - Good Times: All gone

H - Hair Color: Brown
H - Height: 5'10" (thereabouts)
H - Happy: Sometimes...

I - Ice Cream: Blueberry cheesecake

I - Instrument: Ocarina and piano
I - Idol: The Undertaker! LOL I dunno...

J - Jewelry: A ring (sometimes) and necklace (sometimes)
J - Job: A boring one

J - Jokes: A horse walks into a bar, the bartender says "Why the long face?" ahahahahaha

K - Kids: Don't have any, would like to though
K - Karate: Used to do that, 2nd degree black belt back in the day
K - Kung Fu: Never done that...

L - Love: Sucks...it really really sucks

L - Longest Car Ride: Dunno...probably about 10 hours
L - Lipstick or Chapstick: Chapstick

M - Milk Flavor: Regular 2% is good
M - Mothers Name: Barbara
M - Movie Last Watched: Hellboy

N - Number of Siblings: 2, one sis and one bro
N - Northern or Southern: Northern
N - Name: Mine is James, what's yours?

O - One Wish: It's a secret
O - One Phobia?: Giant ants

O - Otter Pop: Popping otters? What!?

P - Parents, are they married or divorced: Married
P - Part of your appearence you like best: Eyes and hair
P - Part of your Personality you like best: My witty humor

LOL

Q - Quick or Slow?:

Q - Queer or Straight?: Straight
Q - Queen or King?: Butl... ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Another day... *New Featured Artist* http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8242138/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8242138/ Thu, 23 Mar 2006 01:15:40 PST

Ah, another day, another...something or other.

Been quiet here lately. Had some snow the other night, but nothing much. Was warm for a bit too, but now it's back down to chilly again, woo! Stupid warm weather in March...yarr!

Gonna see about getting out this weekend and driving down through Shenandoah, hopefully get some nice pictures for ya'll, because I know that someone has been BUGGING me off my a$$ for more pictures...

Anyhow, hope ya'll are doing well, and by all means check out the new featured artist! Hope ya'll gave my buddy Ian a lot of business!

-James-

My good friend Erin, yay! She's got a lot of nice photos and some very nice poetry! Stop by and say hi, won't you?

Just a few of her awesome stuffs...

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Tagged again, nooooo! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8123151/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8123151/ Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:09:02 PST

I been tagged (sort of) by

So, here we gooooo!

If you comment on this journal

1. I'll respond with something random about you
2. I'll tell you what song/movie reminds me of you
3. I'll pick a flavor of jello to wrestle with you in
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of
7. I'll ask you something that i've always wondered about you
8. If I do this for you, you must post this on your journal, hahahaha!

-James-

And now for something completely different (and new!)...

Gonna start doing a little featured artist thingy here, just because I want to, and my journal needs to be more FUN! Of course, there are also some very talented people that I watch that you should check out!

So, for the first featured artist here in the Raven's journal, we have...

My buddy Ian! He's a good dude and has some awesome photographs! He also has some other artworks that are just as cool! On top of all that, he's a really nice guy, so go check him out, or else!

Just a few of his awesome stuffs...

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Tagged + New Feature! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8092040/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8092040/ Wed, 08 Mar 2006 14:48:35 PST

I been tagged by the lovely (but craaaaazy!)

so, here we gooooo!

15 years ago
I was 12, woot woot! Woulda been in 6th/7th grade, and starting my martial arts. Plyed the sax in the school band, had a few friends, generally didn't like school

Played baseball and basketball, yaaaay!

10 years ago
Woulda been 17. Got my black belt, was a junior in high school, blarg! Started my online gaming kick with Meridian 59, woohoo! Um, nothing much else than that hehe, oh well

Lost my grandpa a couple years after this. Visited a lot of colleges with my dad, which was fun!

5 years ago
Was 22 years old, and in college, just about to gradumatate. Was awarded my 2nd degree black belt, huzzah! Um...was also working for the public school system in my county...good job

Was playing Asheron's Call at this time, and I suppose I was enjoying life

Lost a friend in a car accident...

2 years ago
Working for the parks system in the area. Much less active in my martial arts unfortunately, due to lack of time and some injuries. Went through a string of really bad relationships, yuck

Live and learn I suppose

Lost my grandma in November

1 year ago
Joined DA, got my own place finally, woohoo! Still working, blarg! Decided to try and compile my own system of martial arts with help from a few friends and my brother (test dummy!). Unsure of where life was going. Beta tested Dungeons and Dragons Online.

Present
Still unsure of where life is going. It's been a bumpy road so far, but with plenty of good parts. Been here a year, and been in my place for a year...still boxes everywhere

Enjoying all the new friends I have made on DA, yaaaay! Still working...booooo!

Just to be nice, I will not tag anyone, wheeee! You can do it if you want to, though

Welp, not too much going on in the life of me. Had a good weekend, ready for the rest of the week, ugh! Hope everyone is doing well!

-James-

My buddy Ian! He's a good dude and has some awesome photographs! He also has some other artworks that are just as cool! On top of all that, he's a really nice guy, so go check him out, or else!

Just a few of his awesome stuffs...

http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/8046831/ Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:58:10 PST

Welp, it's Thursday, for all those out there who can't read. Hahahahahahahahahah!

Hahahahahahahaha!

Ha...oh, sorry. Anyhow...

Went and visited the folks last weekend, it was good times. My mom's birthday and stuffs. No, I'm not going to tell you how old she is...stop looking at me like that. Bah!

Actually, the trip down was crazy. Was driving late at night (got a late start) and hit a deer, doh! Now before anyone says anything, there was no chance for me to NOT hit the deer without endangering myself even more, as it pretty much leaped out of a ditch in the middle of the highway right as I was going by. It dented the truck nicely, but other than that the vehicle is fine. The deer, well...I called the state police and reported (which is what ya gotta do here) and I assume they took care of it. If any of the deer is salvageable they will give it to needy families.

So, coming up on another weekend, and hopefully it will be a lot quieter...hopefully.

Hope everyone is doing well, take care out there!

-James-

Note: No, this journal entry actually had nothing to do with pineapples. What? No, I don't care. Fine...FINE! Pineapples are tasty. There, are you happy!?

]]> ~DarkRaven1 One Year Anniversary - Read Please!!!!! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7958871/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7958871/ Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:31:56 PST
Hopefully the year to come will be as good, or better than the last

I spent all night commenting on stuff, and am down to 706 deviations, and no other items. I'll get there, I promise! Even if I do not comment on everything, I will look at everything, so...

Here's to good friends, good food, and a good year to come! Thanks everyone for making the past year a success! I am blessed to have such good friends, and ya'll mean more to me than you'll ever know.

Cheers!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 All Gone, bye-bye! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7901193/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7901193/ Tue, 14 Feb 2006 21:17:35 PST
Stayed in (cause it's still all cold and snowy outside...well, no more snow falling, but...) and uh...played some computer games, had a pot pie for dinner (Marie Callender....yum

), and just mellowed out

I hope everyone else had a good Valentine's Day, and that you spent it with the people you love, which doesn't just mean romantic partners, but family and friends, too!

In other news, I still have tons of Deviations to get to, and I will, I promise! Just hang in there

Take care!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Quiz goodness! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7779477/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7779477/ Thu, 02 Feb 2006 09:51:45 PST

, yay!

1.Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
"Beetles have two pairs of wings and three pairs of legs. Fortu-"

2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can.
Nothing but air, yarr!

3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
Stargate SG-1

4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
12:40pm

5. Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
12:37pm

6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Music, fish tank, bird

7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Few hours ago, going to the store

8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
Online game website

9. What are you wearing?
Shorts (that's right ladies, no shirt woot woot...just what you wanted to picture, right?

)

10. Did you dream last night?
Yep

11. When did you last laugh?
Few mins ago

12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
Two compound bows

13. Seen anything weird lately?
Every day!

14. What do you think of this quiz?
It's quiztastic!

15. What is the last film you saw?
Chronicles of Narnia (finally!)

16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
House, invest the rest

17. Tell me something about you that I don't know.
My favorite book is Watership Down

18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
Revitalize the ecosystem

19. Do you like to dance?
Nooooo, cause I suck

20. George Bush?
He's the president!

21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
How about...Zana

22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Tadpole! Oh, um...I dunno

23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
Perhaps

24. What do you want God to say to you when you reach the pearly gates?
Let's play some Zelda!

25. What's on your desk right now?
Monitor, keyboard, mouse, broadband phone router, cable modem, desklamp, phone, knife, juice glass, spare change, hair ties, speakers, bottle of nifty growing crystal stuff, small wood carving, chapstick

26. What's in your bookshelf right now?
Uh...books?

27. 4 people who must also do this in THEIR journal:

Yarr!

Have a good weekend ya'll!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Egads, an update! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7758910/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7758910/ Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:48:04 PST
Gonna try and get back into the swing of things here, so I will be commenting on almost everything in my list...all 956 of 'em, yaaaaahhh!!!!!! (I just did 100 of them, it WAS 1,056 hehehe)

Anyhow, expect a lot of comments hahahahaha, and sorry in advance

Have a buncha stuff (or at least a few things) to post, so I will try and do that as well.

Hope everyone is doing well, and I'll be around more now, so woohoo!

Take care ya'll!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Yarr, tagged! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7528521/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7528521/ Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:01:06 PST

, yarr!

Seven Things to do before I die

1. Have a job that I love
2. Visit Europe again
3. Have a family
4. Take a sailing trip
5. Own a home
6. Teach a certain someone how to play the piano...

7. Live

Seven Things I Cannot Do (or won't do)

1. Bungee jump
2. Skydive
3. Play the guitar
4. Eat sheeps
5. Give up my video games

6. Watch sports for hours on end
7. Consume alcoholic beverages

Seven Things that Attract me to... Music

1. The tune/melody to it
2. Lyrics with meaning
3. Being able to make it yourself
4. If they aren't played all the time on the radio
5. Makes you feel good
6. Good beat
7. Singing you can understand

Seven Things I say the Most

1. Yarr!
2. Avast!
3. Egads!
4. Yup
5. Whoa there tiger...
6. Great googaly moogaly
7. Indeed...

Seven books I Love

1. Watership Down
2. Jurassic Park
3. The Short and Bloody History of Knight, Spies and Pirates
4. Any Garfield Book
5. The Polar Express
6. Dragonlance Chronicles (4 books)
7. The Lord of the Rings (3 books)

Seven Movies That I Could (or do) Watch Over and Over Again

1. Jurassic Park
2. The Lord of the Rings (all 3)
3. Star Wars (all 6)
4. Conan the Barbarian
5. Watership Down
6. Best of the Best
7. The Karate Kid

Seven People to Tag

1.

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Another year gone... http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7452956/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7452956/ Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:09:41 PST
Well, the year is about gone, let us reflect on what we have done, and for that, a quiz! Thanks to

for stealing this from someone else

In 2005 have you....

Made a new best friend? Yes indeedy

Fallen in love? Yarr...

Fallen out of love? Naw...

Lied? Oh....yarr....

Stolen? No

Cried over a broken heart? No broken hearts yet...but still one day to go, so maybe!

Pretended to be happy? All the time

Kissed in the rain? Nope nope

Slept under the stars? Sure did

Kept your new years resolution? Er....

Forgot your new years resolution? See above ^^^

Met someone who changed your life? Not "changed" per-say....

Met one of your idols? Naw

Changed your outlook on life? Yups

Sat home all day doing nothing? Yes

Pretended to be sick? Oh probably

Almost died? No

Given up something important to you? Yes

Lost something expensive? Nope

Learned something new about yourself? Always do

Tried something you normally wouldnt try and liked it? Uh...maybe?

Made a change in your life? Yeps

Find out who your true friends were? Hmm....already knew but, sure

Made a total fool of yourself? Of course!

Met great people? Yes, all my DA buds

2005----

January
1. Did you have a new year's resolution this year? Can't remember

2. Who kissed you at midnight? Nobody

3. Does it snow where you live? Yea

4. Do you like hot chocolate? Oh yeah!

5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop? Nope

February:

1. Who was your Valentine in 2005? Nobody, hahaha, which is good cause I saved money!

2. What did your Valentine get you? See above ^^^

3. When you were little, did you buy Valentines for your whole class? Yup

March:

1. Are you Irish? No

2. Do you wear green on St. Patty's Day? probably

3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2005? who knows

April:

1. Do you like the rain? yes

2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year? no

3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter? Eh...nah

May:

1. What's your favorite kind of flower? Bluebells...

Shut up!

3. Do you like the spring? it's alright

4. Finish the phrase: April showers bring...? Worms! Oh...uh...May flowers, and may flowers bring Pilgrims, ahahahahahahaha

5. What would you think of as a spring color? yellow

June:

1. What year did you graduate from school? 1846

2. Did you go on any vacations last June? no

July:

1. What did you do on the 4th of July? nothing!

3. Do you go on any vacations during this month? noooo

August:

1. Did you do anything special to end off your summer? beach trip

2. What was your favorite summer memory of '05? beach trip

3. Do you go swimming a lot in the summer? when I can

4. Do you go to the beach a lot? not anymore

September

1. Did you attend school/college in '05? no

2. Who is/was your favorite teacher? Sister Judy

3. Do you like fall better than summer? YES!

October:

1. What was your favori... ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Monday + Whoooo was it??? http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7356305/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7356305/ Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:23:59 PST
Had a nice quiet weekend, went over to my aunt and uncle's for dinner on Sunday, so that was nice. Looking forward to Christmas next weekend, yaaaay! I do have to pick my sister up at the airport at 6am on Saturday though....yarr!

Someone has sent me one of my wishlist items, yaaaay! Thank you whoever that was! Such a nice surprise when I checked my mailbox just minutes ago (literally). Please be sure to let me know it was you so that I can give the proper thanks.

Hope everyone is doing well and staying warm, cause man it's cold outside! (at least here in Virginia).

Take care!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Friday http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7326382/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7326382/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:25:23 PST
No news to report. I've fallen behind on comments and such, sorry folks. I'll get to all that at some point, yarr...

Hope all is well with everyone, and have a good weekend!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Snow!!!!! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7234003/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7234003/ Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:53:37 PST
Because I love you all so much, I ran outside and took some photos. They're nothing great, but I'll post them anyhow, at least for a bit. Then they'll probably find their way to scraps, but that's ok.

Had a good weekend, nothing much new to report. Spent Monday with a lovely lady doing all kinds of thing...moving stuff around in her house, buying a vacuum cleaner, using the drive-up ATM on foot, dinner....it was fun hehehe. Anyhow, she's very nice, and hopefully she will accompany me to see The Chronicles of Narnia this weekend, woohoo!!! (since no one else wants to go with me...bums!).

Anyhow, hope everyone is well and had a good weekend. I have a few more pics from Thanksgiving that will find their way to uh...my gallery soon, probably later today (Tuesday).

That's it from me for now!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Happy Thanksgiving! http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7128825/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/7128825/ Thu, 24 Nov 2005 03:03:30 PST
Five things that I am thankful for:

1. Getting to spend this day with family we don't usually get to see
2. Having plenty of food and clothes, and a place to live
3. Getting the opportunity to live in this great country, the USA (and to all who have bad things to say about it....FUCK YOU!)
4. Family and friends who are always here to support me
5. My wonderful friends here on dA, bless you all

Getting ready here at 6am EST to head up to Jew Jersey to spend time with family that I don't usually get to see, especially the cousins. Gonna be good! Probably be back either late Friday or sometime Saturday (or maybe even SUnday, but we'll see). Have a great holiday and a good weekend everyone!

Take care out there, don't drink and drive!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Not Dead Yet... http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6994777/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6994777/ Tue, 08 Nov 2005 20:45:00 PST
Monday, November 7th

1:00pm EST: Got a call from my mom saying that my aunt was moving away with her new husband soon... I hardly get to see her as it is, and now... We're very, very close, too. Goddamn bastard. I will keel heem...

Sometime between 1:30pm and 5pm EST: Stubbed my dang toe...

5pm EST: Got a call from a friend telling me that another good friend of mine had just been killed in a car accident. I've known this guy for over 10 years. Why? The good guys really do die young...

I can't remember crying so much in one day, in a long time. Life just isn't fair. I would gladly have traded places with him...gladly. He didn't deserve this

And ya'll didn't deserve that stupid-ass post I made. I am sorry everyone. Sorry for freaking ya'll out and making you worry. I just hope that you can forgive me. If not, I can understand that, I don't know if I'd forgive me either.

Nope, I'm not dead. Sure, I've thought about it, but you know...I've never actually taken any steps towards something like that so...no worries. Just me venting. I don't even remember really making that post, I was pretty distraught at the time. Once again, I offer my deepest apologies to you all.

And no, you haven't got rid of me yet. Nyuck nyuck!

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Time to say goodbye... http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6981985/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6981985/ Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:46:32 PST
Chewed up and spit out more times than I care to remember by people who I thought cared. No more. No one seems to want to take the goddamn time anymore to get to know the heart of a person. It's too bad, really.

I am tired. Tired of playing this horrible game of life. The only things left for me now are sorrow, despair and other, less pleasant things and no, it's not going to change.

Thank you all for being my friends, but it is time for me to go now. You won't see or hear from me ever again. Do not think on this though, but to the future. Though my path may have ended, yours still have a long ways to go.

Take care all.

-James- ]]> ~DarkRaven1 Woo, D&D Beta! :D http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6939276/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6939276/ Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:47:02 PST

Welp, I got my D&D Online Beta Invitation today, woohoo! I am excited about this game and hoped I would get in for the testing. The last time I tested a game was back with Asheron's Call.

I'll let ya'll know how it is. I have a feeling it will be awesome! Check out this [link] for more info!

Take care out there!

-James-

]]> ~DarkRaven1 No more Halloween :( + Quiz http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6925040/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6925040/ Tue, 01 Nov 2005 14:07:17 PST

Welp, another Halloween has come and gone. It was pretty good, I hope everyone else had a good spooky time! I got out to the theatres with a friend and saw The Legend of Zorro. It was quite good, with nice action and lots of comedy

I you liked the first one, you'll probably like this, too. Wasn't home last night, which was both good (because of the company) and bad because since I didn't get to give out my candy, I have a ton of it now, argh! That might be good for some, but I don't eat a lot of candy....doh.

I spent the weekend at my folks down in Yorktown, VA. Good times! Got out for some nice walks and had some good foods. Carved a pumpkin for them on Sunday which you can see now as I've posted pics! Would have posted them yesterday but I was....busy. Anyhow, they are there for all to see!

Welp, it's Tuesday now I suppose. Tuesday....yup. Yeah...Tuesday... Alrighty then, I have nothing more to say apparently

Take care out there folks!

-James-

QUIZ!

I stoled it from

ahahahahaha!

A - Age you got your first kiss: 18

B - Band listening to right now: none - remixed video game music

C - Crush: none of your business!

D - Dad's name: Roger Edwin Cubby

E - Easiest person to talk to: John

F - Favorite bands at the moment: Tran-Siberian Orchestra, System of A Down, Jimmy Buffett

G - Gummy worms or gummy bears? Worms all the way, baby!

H - Hometown: Arlington, VA

I - Instrument: Piano, flute, ocarina, pan flute

J - Junior High: none...went to St. Anns catholic school for grades 1-8

K - Kids: nada!

L - Longest car ride ever: 10 hours non-stop from Arlington to Murphy, NC

M - Mom's name: Barbara Jean McNamara

N - Nicknames: Jim, Mogadishu, Bob, Captain, Dark Raven, Conan, Dreslakk

O - One wish: world peace, baby!

P - Phobia: giant ninjas, lonliness, giant monsters

Q - Quote: "Live life to it's fullest or die playing Zelda!"

R - Reason to smile: friends, autumn, family

S - Song you sang last: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel

T - Time you woke up [today]: 10:30am

U - Unknown fact about me: ancestry includes English, Dutch, French and Cherokee

V - Vegetable you hate: brussels sprouts

W - Worst habit(s): probably a bit messy

X - X-rays you've had: teeth, hernia

Y - Yummy food: chicken with almonds

Z - one thing in life that you would re-do: any one of the near-death experiences I have had

Rarr!

http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6882204/ Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:53:38 PDT

Greetings all!

It's now Thursday (in case you were wondering!), and that means it's time for FUN! Well, maybe.

Well, according to the latest poll, the weapon of choice among our viewers is the SWORD with 6 votes, followed closely by FIREARMS with 4. So, here's to everyone who picked swords, ya'll rock!

Nothing much new to report. I have an idea for some photography that I might do this weekend, so be on the lookout early next week for some stuffs. The next survival issue is kinda on hold at the moment as I am kinda busy with some other stuffs.

Less than a week until Halloween, folks! I hope everyone is getting ready, I know I am! Apartments don't lend themselves to super decorations, but I'm gonna do my best.

Ok then, until next time, stay safe and keep watching the skies!

-James-

]]> ~DarkRaven1 Scraps http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6859576/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6859576/ Mon, 24 Oct 2005 21:35:06 PDT

Hey all!

Well, it's the beginning of the week, nooooo!!!! Just a little note to say that I'm gonna be posting some interesting (to some of you) stuff in my "Scraps" section. It's not the kinda stuff you'd post as art, but just some stuff to show ya'll just exactly what it is I do all the time. If you want to check 'em out, feel free! People who like stuff such as weapons and things will probably get the most out of it, but hey...that's all I do!

Anyhow, I hope everyone had a great weekend, mine was not too bad, but not too good. Pretty much right down the middle. Take care and have a good week, and I'll talk to ya'll soon!

-James-

]]> ~DarkRaven1 To Everyone... http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6843544/ http://DarkRaven1.deviantart.com/journal/6843544/ Sun, 23 Oct 2005 08:47:11 PDT