EDIT: Oh god, I started this page, too?!



I know, right...it looks like it will rain and then it doesn't, and when it's perfect it suddenly turns to rain. Go figure!



Ayup :3 Higher belts nearing the black belt are required to take black belt training classes. These build endurance and stamina, but also make me unable to use my arms or legs properly for the next couple days. x__x

I have never actually kicked anyone's butt, because I never had to. But it goes without saying that I wanted to sometimes XD



The weird thing is, though...Cirqus Voltaire is very modern. The "Strike an Arc" multiball and the spheres sitting atop the metal towers with electricity coursing through them reminds me of Tesla's apparatus in The Prestige. Granted, The Prestige isn't set in modern times either, but did The Prestige have blinding neon colors and ringmasters who wear contacts during performances, even though they know they're getting knocked around? I think not. But it did have magicians. And magicians = awesome.

Yes, when we were talking about the "eye candy" topic. The backglass was probably made before casting for the promo. Nobody could have such pristine hair and big boobs naturally, so they went with an approximaion. I love the backstory though, a textbook Cinderella tale. It's worth noting that Jo says "You have the magic!" quite frequently during the game.

Speaking of which, Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale [The Prestige] look like Zak and Valant.



I mean, Hugh Jackman (left) even has Zak's cleft chin and everything. Christian Bale (right) reminds me of Valant for some reason...maybe it's the eyebrows. And the whole oneupsmanship thing and the accident onstage and all that.



Oh, I love CdS...colorful flights of fancy are awesome. I love circuses and magic and showy theatre stuff in general, so this is going to be great fun. It's not happening until Thursday though...we drive in excess of 12 hours on Saturday, a little on Sunday after we wake up until we arrive. Then we're there. Then CdS is Thursday. I can't wait for CdS, it's my favorite part already and I'm not even there yet =D

I will be LIIIIIIIVING THE DREAAAAAAAM...FOR YOOOOOOOOOU!!! and I hope you will be living your dreaaaaaaaam as well someday!

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This is outstanding! A+++!
Nice ice effect on the text.

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Sure, vio55. :]

Asaki: Hahaha, you're just everywhere startin' pages.

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How's life treating you Vicki?
I've been sick with a cold. Though today I'm feeling a bit better. Stupid nose and cough.

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Woo, I came when there was a space for once!

Avatar and sig for my friend Nat on CR.

Avatar

Text: You always make me feel better...
Image(s): http://photos1.hi5.com/0099/139/820/33HCbK139820-02.jpg (bottom)
http://photos1.hi5.com/0096/020/656/6ZOKqQ020656-02.jpg (top)
Any preferred size?: Full size allowed.
Color scheme: light blue and white, please, or anything you see fit.
Extras? (hearts, stars, swirls, etc.): I'll leave this to your amazing wisdom, but keep it simple-ish.

Signature

Text: (right) Forever and ever.
(left) Will you hold my hand and never let go?
Image(s): http://photos1.hi5.com/0097/440/072/Y2oK7D440072-02.jpg (right)
http://photos1.hi5.com/0098/531/736/b4mHJd531736-02.jpg (left)
Any preferred size?: Full size allowed.
Color scheme: Anything that looks good.
Extras? (hearts, stars, swirls, etc.): Again, anything that looks good.

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Yeah, so... this post is a result of a decision I finally made after a week or so of thinking about what's best for me right now.

This is not an “official goodbye” – I’ll still be somewhat active on Court-Records with regards to posting once in awhile.

So.. ahem.

I’ve had an amazing (almost) three years on CR. I’ve met some honest, good people and am happy to have helped many with my graphics. :) I have met some wonderful people (you regulars!) who have appreciated my work from the beginning and still pop in to say hello even though some of you haven’t requested something for months or more.

That being said, I think it is time to significantly lessen my workload on CR. I’m going to graduate school in the fall semester for my Masters degree in industrial/organizational psychology and I need to start making money to support myself. Most of all, I need some time to relax! Right now, I have three internships a week and end up with only two hours or so of free time before I should be getting to bed in preparation for the next day… most of which I spend on graphics because I’ve felt really bad about the whole “three requests at a time” deal. For me, it’s mostly… get the job done and do it right, or don’t do it at all. I would hate to have to only accept one request a week or month – it’s kind of pointless if people see you as unreliable. More than anything, I consider quality and service to be most important to me with regards to any type of volunteer work or business.

It has been an absolute pleasure to make graphics for you lovely people, but spending hours and hours on free graphics for people has taken a toll on me. I’m finding that making graphics on Court-Records no longer makes me as happy as it used to, perhaps because it has become an obligation for which I’m not compensated for (which I wouldn’t mind at all if I had oodles of free time to spare), or perhaps I feel that my creativity is significantly limited sometimes.

This thread will remain open but requests will be closed. Requests will be closed to the public, but regulars here are still eligible to contact me via PM or off-CR anytime for my graphic services, though the wait may be a bit longer. However, I know a large number of you appreciate that quality takes some time. :]

I’ll be happy to give any of you my AIM/Facebook/etc. information if you would like to keep in contact with me. I’m on DeviantArt as well - though I haven't uploaded much yet, I'll probably be uploading my wallpapers at least. I will be stopping by on CR once in awhile to chat a little (as I have been), so I won’t disappear completely… but I definitely won’t be here as often.

If anyone’s interested in commissioning me for some work for their website, etc., feel free to ask me as well. I’ll be opening my own graphic business in a few months or so. In addition, I’ll be opening up a mini business for 1 ½ sized buttons :3

I sincerely wish all of you the best of luck with middle school/high school/college whatever you’re doing at the moment. I won’t forget those who have really supported me throughout the months and trust that you won’t forget me either! *big hugs to everyone* :]

Vicky

(p.s. vio55, Fran, and Amy's requests will be PM’ed to them~)

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You have to do what is right for you, and I'm glad you're taking some time for yourself.

I would love to keep in touch with you off CR.

Good luck with school in the fall. I know you will do well.

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Wow, I didn't know you were so busy in real life. I feel kinda guilty now for requesting, adding to the stress. I'm sorry. :C But I'm a bit relieved to know that you're not entirely leaving lol. I dunno what it is, but I always find it sad when somebody leaves in a forum.

But yeah, like what Lunaria said, I think you made the right decision by taking a break from graphics. With the amount of people requesting from you, plus all the work you do in real life, I can just imagine the toll it must've had on you. I've already said this in the goodbye thread, but I'll say it again: I wish you all the best in life! And good luck on your soon-to-be graphics business; I'll be sure to check it out when you have it up. :D

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I only had one short exchange with you a few weeks ago, but I want you to know that I'll miss you. You come across as being very warm and compassionate. Plus your work is absolutely stunning. But relaxation and taking time out for yourself is very important. It's especially important if you've got a lot going on in your life (and looking at your previous posts, it seems as if you've got a lot on your plate right now.)

Thank you for making the CR boards so beautiful. And thank you again for the beautiful signature you made me (I've shown it off to a couple of my friends and they loved it, hehe.) I wish you good luck and success in everything you are doing and everything you plan to do :)

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It's a shame you're leaving. Well, I'm glad to have known you, and good luck in the future with anything you try to do :)

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Awesome, and bye

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
VIKI, Im gonna miss you so much!
Your the BEST.
Remember that, always.
THE BEST.

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Wow, this is as almost as sad as the day MJ died.
Though you'll still be here, It's still so sad to hear that you'll not be making graphics anymore, as they were one of, if not, the best ones on here.
Anyway thankyou for years of high quality free graphics and friendly banter, because this forum definately wouldn't be the same without it. It was a pleasure talking to you. T_T

Good luck for anything you do in the future!

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Oh, Vicki is stopping requests? ;_;
I only had ever requested two graphics from you but I save them and treasure them--they were my first sig/avvie set and they were so beautiful too.
Anyway, you were the best graphic-er on the forums, IMO.
You were the Ceres of Graphics.
I'll miss you.

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O_O

I pop in havnig not spoken to you for a while and find this. *feels guilty*

But if it's best for you then I suppose it's fine. Love you Vicki! xxx

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I'm sorry to hear you're so busy. But hey, life is life, and I'm happy for your success!

E-mail me whenever you feel up to it! I'll be sure to reply

((I also MAY require some minimal graphic help for a project that may or may not happen. Just warning you, so don't freak out yet, lol))

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I... this is... whoa...

After months of being busy at school I come to drop by and remind everyone to warn I'm still alive but I just discovered this. It's really surprizing but I understand... you can't always be here to make the awesome graphics we requested you.
I'm happy to know you'll graduate and do what you studied so hard for.
Like others I feel guilty for not knowing this even though it's not my fault.

I remember the graphics you gave me... a Franny sig, a Godot/Kamina Wallpaper, a Franny/Nick sig and avatar and of course the awesome Albert Wesker sig...
I'll treasure them until the end of the world

I really admire the sacrifice you did and still I don't understand how much pressure you had when doing graphics. I just thought... you weren't THAT busy.

Well, I'm sure you'll do better, be happy and progress.

Best wishes 4 ever...

Gray Godot.

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Gah, all the graphics and complete awesome over the years have brought smiles to many. Even if you are leaving now (well, as you said, not permanently), everyone will continue to enjoy your work!
Of course, we all prefer that you are in good health, and not over-stressing yourself. C:

Have a good rest, and good luck!

Wow. Just... WOW!

I've never had a real chat with you (just requested few things), but I'm gonna miss your graphics!
I wish you good luck with all your future projects!
I've to say that your work is one of the best that I've ever seen in my life. Really.

Well then! Good luck again!
I hope to see you soon (it's not permanent, right?).

I wish you the best :D

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Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that you're leaving us, Vicki. I'm positive that you're going to wow your professors in grad school. Please keep in touch and thank you so much for everything. I'll miss seeing you around, but I can certainly understand the situation. Good luck with everything. ^_^

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I suppose I slightly saw this coming. I always thought it was amazingly selfless, the way you made so many amazing graphics in such short time and for free, too! I will really miss this thread and you and I'd like to give to one huge thank you for all the graphics you've made me over the last year or so, they're amazing and while it's sad you're not making them any longer, I think it's good that you're putting yourself first!

I know you don't know me that well but I might try and keep in touch, if not, good luck with all your future endeavors and hope the graphics business works out well!

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Graphics are still looking great Vicki. And here's somethign I made for you for that awesome banner you did for me a couple of months ago.

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I CAME OUT OF HIDING FOR THIS SO YOU KNOW IT'S IMPORTANT

Awww, Vicki, I'll miss you a lot DDDD= Thank you SO much for all the graphics you've ever made for me and for supporting me when I started up my own thread, haha. I wish you the best of luck with everything else and with school!

You really are the best. <3

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Good luck in the remainder of college and in life, Vicki! I know you'll be successful at whatever you do. I'll have to find some way to repay you someday for all the incredible graphics you've given me. You are a true artist and it's a shame you feel like you're losing your passion for this. But who knows... it may return someday!

If you'd like, PM me your AIM address. I'd like to keep in touch.

Best wishes,

Gwen (Incendiary)

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Um…first of all, this may seem odd.

Though I haven’t actually met you on the forums (I think I joined around the time you left), I’m just popping in to say that your graphics have done an amazing job of sprucing up the forums, and that you’re incredibly wonderful for taking the time to make beautiful and detailed graphics for so many people in your own spare time.

And also, I wish you good luck and the best for your future!

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Wow, I feel a bit late to the party...curse my unintentional hiatus (I seem to have those a lot when I end up going back down south or vice versa). Viki, wish you the best in regards to stuff after school and thanks for the some the great art you've done for us here on the board. You are awesome, and we all know it. XD

I'll be floating around the board as always (and probably still shadowing this page when I do float on. It's become a habit to come check this thread first.) but if you ever want to drop me a line I'm LD6 on DA. Hope to see you around. ^.^

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