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Astral  ·  3809 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski has been taken over by aliens

1. My overwhelming insecurities and forgetfulness inhibit my ability to explore the stars (among other things).

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3. Goat Simulator

Astral  ·  3812 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who is in?

oh...

I've been out for a while...

Astral  ·  3831 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Seventy-Third Weekly "Share Some Music You've Been Into Lately" Thread

A while back I mentioned enjoying the music of a friend's brother's band, Clevinger; they released a full album and I'm loving it.

http://clevingermusic.bandcamp.com/

Bandcamp links are okay, right?

Astral  ·  3860 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Have you had any expierence with Model United Nations? How was it?

Thanks! Also thanks to everyone else, I completely forget I had posted this.

Astral  ·  3983 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Do you make resolutions? If so, what are yours for 2014?

I write more and I'm less stressed! Woo!

Astral  ·  3998 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Mobile Beta

Over all its fantastic, I just want to point out I got the 404 page after I logged in.

Astral  ·  4022 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Does this picture make you uncomfortable? Why or why not?

The bodies aren't real enough. I would be feeling quite disturbed otherwise, but all I'm getting is the meaning of symbolism, not the impact.

Astral  ·  4030 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who aren't you, Hubski?

My already worrisome personality loves to attach to all sorts of deadlines and mock the expectations I have of myself and views others have. I have quite the assortment of classes (Honors classes of each Earth Science and Algebra II, and this is only my freshman year of highschool!), and I simply want to do well, it can be daunting.

Astral  ·  4030 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Who aren't you, Hubski?

My often more pessimistic and cynical attitude and even occasional depression doesn't mean I'm suicidal; I'm just an overly worrisome and emotional adolescent. And I'm not Jewish. Or Samwise Gamgee.

I'm still in the midst of my childhood for sure, but I wish I could have been more hopeful through more trying times. I've learned from those struggles, but I hadn't learned hope soon enough.

Astral  ·  4056 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why have young people in Japan stopped having sex?

It really is quite odd. I had a girlfriend for a week or so who pretty much only wanted to make out with me, and maybe even more. Total score for the nerdy freshman, right? Not really. I got bored! She didn't offer anything emotionally or otherwise, just some fun kissing. I can't quite say it's a teachable lesson though, which makes these situations all the more difficult (even aside from the post break up guilt).

Astral  ·  4064 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Writers of Hubski: Write a captivating first line...

Deciding to stop easily could have been the last decision I ever made.

Quite simply put, it was great, but it was different. I'm sure others will go quite in depth, but to me that is what it is. Good; different.

Gags? Or episodes?

Astral  ·  4109 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What have you created this past week?

Very. The fictional town is supposed to be there, southeast of Toronto.

Sorry, this comment is private.
Astral  ·  4133 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Stickers: who would like some?

That would be great! I've been wanting one for a while!

Astral  ·  4136 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Twenty-Ninth Weekly "Share Some Music You've Been Into Lately" Thread

I have completely dived into the Mountain Goats this past week, and I regret not doing it sooner.

Astral  ·  4158 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Update: Quick quotes

    We will probably be tweaking this functionality after we use it for a bit. For one thing, I'd like to add the functionality to post text as well.
Astral  ·  4161 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Twenty-Sixth Weekly "Share Some Music You've Been Into Lately" Thread

Los Colorados - Du Hast a cover of Rammstein's Du Hast by the Ukrainian folk rock band Los Colorados. I've begun to suspect they might not be all to serious in their music...

Astral  ·  4169 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What languages do you speak?

My native language is English, and I certainly would say I have a decent vocabulary, even if my grammar suffers every so often. I have taken 2 trimesters of German and I plan on continuing this fall when I return from summer break. My understanding of the language is decent, if not my grammar or vocabulary. It is at least good enough to make the exchange students giggle, not grimace and cringe.

Astral  ·  4190 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: 'Outrageous': Verizon reportedly forced to turn over customers' phone records

As you should be. This is a world issue, not a silly american political problem, but of course no one I know wants to talk about it. No, they've been focusing on this. I'm glad to see there's been more of a response online. We as a world need fight against this and understand even with good intentions, too much power is too much, no matter where comes from.

Astral  ·  4196 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why are there no gay Disney characters?

There's also the point made that ABC is responsible for some homophobia; I feel like they've completely missed the existence of Modern Family.

Astral  ·  4196 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: From boy to girl in three years and 1000 pictures

It's fascinating how fast the majority of the transition went by, I was expecting something much longer. Would most cases(for lack of a better term) be like this?

Astral  ·  4200 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What is the smartest thing to do with twenty dollars?

That is spot on, I likely won't be caught in a toll booth any time soon, and I really can't go to a casino. I've enjoyed this discussion quite a bit, despite not taking part in it all too much.

Astral  ·  4202 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What is the smartest thing to do with twenty dollars?

I'm not quite sure, investing seems obvious, but there could "fun" ways to spend it. I would say I'm quite partial to thenewgreen's suggestion below.

Astral  ·  4245 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski Pen Pals

I'm definitely in!

Astral  ·  4289 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Anagram World Map [4667x2631]

Honor Taker seems oddly appropriate.

Astral  ·  4294 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: What are you afraid of?

Silence.

Astral  ·  4307 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Excuse my language, but WHAT THE HELL is going on with CISPA?

Thank you, I really wanted to something unbiased, it's all crap that is coming from reddit, but I was somewhat genuinely concerned. I know I've definitely overreacted here and in real life.