I dont know if any of you know about this. But next week, all UK phones are going to be put on a directory that will allow anyone access to your number, which could leave you open to unsolicited messages and calls.

Theres a BBC article here [link]

If you want to remove your number (Which is highly recommended) go to this site [link]
You will need your mobile phone with you so they can send you a code that should remove you from their directory.

Spread the word on this to help make sure as many people you know are infromed of this to help block their ability to let anyone contact you.

Update - Site isnt working right now for those who would want to remove their number, aparrantly, it should be up and running tomorrow.

Hey folks.

Been a while since I was up, but im looking to try and get my drawing back upto scratch.

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to offer photos of themselves which I could attempt to redraw.
I'm hoping to get a variety of poses too, so I can get better at drawing more poses then just 'facing forward'

Let me know if your interested, and I'll send you a PM.

Hmm, seems the moment I get some level of inspiration to draw again, more time gets taken away from me...

Last few weeks at work, its been decided that my department would be working later (With no extra pay) because the students in our school did poorly in last years exams.
(We went from the avaerage mark to one of the worst schools in the space of a year)

Yes, my department, who deal with fixing computers, are now required to stay until 5PM, to help with any unexpected computer problems that students face, except they leave these extended sessions at 4:30.

And the big thing. Why do we need to be there for an extra 30 minutes? When the thing we are there to deal with will occur in the first 10-15 minutes of these sessions starting? In case a kid decides to unplug a cable?

This is the latest, in a long list, of issues my school has, where the issue is passed on randomly instead of doing the logical thing, which would be looking at the maths and english departments (Where the kids are failing) or having a change of the management, who seem to have no care for whats really going on.

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The grand cosplay ball occured this sunday just gone. I wish i'd had a better time there.

I dont think the ball was the best place for me to go when Im single and at a point where im really missing some level of emotional support.
Seeing all the couples together, all the people meeting new people and some showing alot of interest in others, it broke me down...

Problem there being, my track record with women hasnt had a lot of success at the 'asking out' phase, so it becomes a conflict... I want someone to love and care for, yet ive practically given up on trying to date people...

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Anyway, I managed to get a new drawing up recently, but of course, with work going the way it is, I have even less time to try and draw now.

I wish I could find some time to just sit down each day and draw, perhaps id be able to improve my skills, but right now its limited.

I have something Ive been meaning to upload for a while now, but its trying to figure out how to describe it, as it would be my first attempt at absract art...

Well, Im sure everyone knows by now that V6 of DA is out.
And people either love its 'sleek, easy-to-use' new interface, or hate that its messy, bunched up and set on reminding you about subcriptions on almost every other page.

Well, so far, Ive seen very little changes to the profile pages, journal entries and galleries. So im not too bothered there (I never bother with the homepage anyway)

The only thing that gets me (And its happened to a few others) is that all my messages have been deleted, so I dont know who posted a new journal anymore...

Still, perhaps now they'll try to deal with actual problems now... [link]

Anyway. Ive been finding it hard to get into games lately. Ive completed MGS4 a few times now, and done most of SSBB (I hate boss mode)
I dont know what it is, but something is making it hard for me to play all my games after so long. Even GTA4 bores me now...

Another anime convention coming up in a month. I'll be cosplaying Kaname of Vampire Knights. Quite looking forward to it, as ive already had some pleasing comments about going in that costume.
I'll be sure to update on it once the event is over.

Yes, another quiz!!! *cheers*

This has been taken from this time.
Another answer the question quiz.

So, here goes...

1. What is your one FLAWLESS talent?
Being a quiet leader, who can take charge of some group situations and get people where they need to be going.

2. A new food/ tasty thing you have recently discovered:
Chocolate banana cake! A workmate brought some in and it was lovely!

3. Name a few guilty pleasures you have:
- A love for Jonny Depp
- Letting my mind wander when I should be paying attention to someone
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4.Something that has been bothering you lately:
My body. Im trying to loose weight, and get into shape, but its a slow battle, my stomache is slowly getting flatter, but its not exactly

5. Something that made you happy recently:
Getting over a length of depression and stress, while finding my 'happy place'

6. What are you listening to now, in terms of music? (if there is no music what did you listen to last?)
Was listening to 'kiss of a rose' by seal. Was a music video for twilight princess.
You can see it here: [link]

7. On the subject of music, what kind of music seems to have peaked your interests?
Its generally on a mix right now. Im trying many differant japanese artists, but ive found myself really leaning towards orchestral tracks, so Ive been listening to a few final fantasy albums.

8. How often do use Japanese phrases?
Only a little, I dont know much, but when im with my friends (You know who you are!) a few of them like to use some japanese phrases, so I have to join in especially 'thanks for the food!'

9. What do you plan on doing with your life:
Hopefully become an author or something. I have all these ideas in my head, and feel I could be something like a lesser version of terry prattchett

10. A burning passion you have:
To write an award-winning book, or movie script!

11. Cutest couple you know here on DA!
I dont really know a DA couple... (I think)
Actually, I think and are a couple, and well, I think tlwelkers character is cute.

12. Did you ever own a Neopets account, and if so what was your user name?
I did, years and years ago. Be damned if I remember the name of my account...

13. What do you think of when you look at a sunset?
'Another day lost to my job'

14. What is one thing you have really been itching to do lately?
Get off my butt and start working on my book/script.

15. What element would you consider yourself?
Maybe earth, as I always seem to be stuck in the same cycle, never changing.
Or darkness, just because I feel a bit of a demon.

16. Something that has made you very sad/ nervous:
Last this was probably a thing with a girl I liked and a whole incident that happened with her.

17. What is one thing you ALWAYS keep track of?
My weight. Ive almost lost a stone since I started tracking my weight.

18. Favorite number EVER!!!!
86! The year I was born!

19. Do you consider yourself to be a genius in any field?
Not really, just mildly smart in some areas.

20. A hobby you have that not everyone knows:
I like to design RPG games.

21. The ideal age of a person is:
Dont know... Anyway in the 20s and 30's really.
May have to say 40 soon, as Jennifer Aniston turned 39 this year.

22. Your room is...
Mostly a tiday shrine to various anime, with a small pile of dvds a books I can find anywhere to put right now.

23. Describe your mood, now, in one word:
Tense. Its the last day of work before easter hols, and something always goes wrong.

24. What do you think of fangirls?
Alot of them are ok.
The extreme ones are the ones that bother me, the ones who try and force their ideal yoai fantasy on you or things like that *shudders*

25. Your favorite word/phrase:
Well, come 1pm today, its going to be 'Freedom!'

26. Your ideal place to be...
Home, theres nothing like it.

27. What is your favorite reality TV show?
I dont have one, they all suck IMO

28. Something you have always hated with a fiery passion:
Rap... and Console Fanboys, especially sony fanboys, as they seem to be the worst right now.

29. Any last words before you tag 3 people?
All hail zog!

I'll tag...
and