Shadowknight

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  1. Knuckle liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    A little late to respond, but oh well. I didn't know you were a Methodist too! I love Wesley Foundations in general, even though I'm having a hard time at this one in particular. I find them to be an extremely underutilized part of the Methodist Church, especially in the sense that basically nobody talks about them. I don't think I ever heard about one in my many years of youth group, which is kind of crazy! But once I did get involved in college, it really did change my life.
  2. Teto liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in What's your current ringtone?   
    (This is a super delayed response, but so it goes.) Man, I'be been a fan of The Dear Hunter since like 2008! Act I was what pulled me into the world of rock operas, which I was all about for several years. I'm really enjoying their newest album, I must say.  
  3. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Teto in What's your current ringtone?   
    For curiosity I checked the band, and thought, have you listened to The Dear Hunter? They sound similar. I've got a sense of deja vu like I've said this before, but yeah. They're cool and similar.
    For me, the ringtone is still the theme to Horsin' Around from BoJack Horseman, because I'm hopeless.
  4. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Cassandra in Talk   
    im here too
  5. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Na Riknia in Talk   
    Holy moly... this site is still up and running.  
  6. SilverAlchemic liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in New Zelda   
    That would definitely be interesting! I expect it will at least have something akin to the owl statues in Majora's Mask, which allow you to move quickly between regions once you learn a certain song. I'm hoping for a better musical instrument than we got in Skyward Sword, though I don't feel like that's asking very much. I'm surprisingly excited about this game, and I love it. Like, I remember getting pumped up for Twilight Princess at the same time as the "Revolution" console. When they released the first trailer, I spent the whole day on the phone with my friends talking about how awesome it looked. I may not have done quite that with the new one, but I definitely texted everybody who would care and raved about it enough to annoy my wife. 
    I never bought a Wii U, but I'm already tempted to buy the new console even if this is the only game I get for it. 
  7. Ryu liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    I'm 25k words into this fantasy novel that I'm writing, and I'm realizing that it's different than anything I've read. Like, it's a world where magic and monsters exist, yet the narrator has been trapped as a slave in a castle where magic is banned so far. It's anything but boring, in my opinion, and there has been plenty of action (bloody action, political intrigue, some Lovecraftian tales), but there has been very little fighting. 
    That is about to change, since I'm sending the main character on a quest, but I may end up having to rewrite some early chapters to increase the excitement a little. 
  8. Young Link Addict liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    I'm 25k words into this fantasy novel that I'm writing, and I'm realizing that it's different than anything I've read. Like, it's a world where magic and monsters exist, yet the narrator has been trapped as a slave in a castle where magic is banned so far. It's anything but boring, in my opinion, and there has been plenty of action (bloody action, political intrigue, some Lovecraftian tales), but there has been very little fighting. 
    That is about to change, since I'm sending the main character on a quest, but I may end up having to rewrite some early chapters to increase the excitement a little. 
  9. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Otis McNutt in Hey everyone, it's been a while hasn't it.   
    I'm finally well enough to go home, June is the target month.
  10. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Teto in Talk   
    Big fan of The Left Hand of Darkness.
  11. Teto liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in MARCH, WHO UP?!?!   
    I've actually been wondering what happened! I've checked in several times this year, but it's been so quiet... The other day, when I tried to log on, I got an error, so I didn't try again until today. 
    I really don't want to see this place die. I want to make it to ten years as a member! But with how quiet it's gotten, I have to wonder if there's anything that could be done to reinvigorate the community. I think we're seeing people grow up from the last big influx of new members, and we haven't brought in anyone new to replace them. Plus, forums aren't nearly as popular of a form of social media as they used to be. 
    Anyway, I'd much rather see this place find new life, but that's largely sentimental. I mean, it's been nearly ten years for me! That's hard to believe!
    Anyway, it's been kind of a rough year for me. I've been trying to navigate life without my lifelong best friend, and it's been difficult. But I'm still working through seminary, figuring out exactly what I believe with regards to God, and trying to figure out how to be a good husband. It seems like life is suddenly moving so quickly. 
    Also, I'm about 10,000 words into a draft of my fantasy novel! I'll get there someday.
    What about you? How's your year been?
  12. Teto liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in I co-officiated my first funeral yesterday   
    I appreciate your response. Like I said, I process my emotions best through writing, and this post kind of fulfilled that same need. 
    Beyond that, though, this forum is actually very special to me. I know I haven't been around as much since I started college, but I've been a member here for almost a decade. Even in the periods where I wasn't active, I have always checked in from time to time. The user base has changed a lot since I first started coming here, and I've changed too, but I've always come back. It's hard to explain, honestly, but it's true. So I guess that in this time, which is extraordinarily trying for me, there isn't really a better venue for my thoughts. I have little attachment to Reddit, and most social media has too short of an attention span for this, but I have history here. Maybe not as much as a lot of the other posters, but you can see my development chronicled through my post history. Some people have at least a vague understanding of what I'm like.
    I've always posted here, it seems, and it just feels right to do so now too. It's somewhat therapeutic, if nothing else.
  13. pheonix561 liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in I co-officiated my first funeral yesterday   
    I appreciate your response. Like I said, I process my emotions best through writing, and this post kind of fulfilled that same need. 
    Beyond that, though, this forum is actually very special to me. I know I haven't been around as much since I started college, but I've been a member here for almost a decade. Even in the periods where I wasn't active, I have always checked in from time to time. The user base has changed a lot since I first started coming here, and I've changed too, but I've always come back. It's hard to explain, honestly, but it's true. So I guess that in this time, which is extraordinarily trying for me, there isn't really a better venue for my thoughts. I have little attachment to Reddit, and most social media has too short of an attention span for this, but I have history here. Maybe not as much as a lot of the other posters, but you can see my development chronicled through my post history. Some people have at least a vague understanding of what I'm like.
    I've always posted here, it seems, and it just feels right to do so now too. It's somewhat therapeutic, if nothing else.
  14. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Du5t1n in What is your most recent purchase?   
    Wheels for a table in my kitchen lol. So fancy!
  15. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Cirt in What is your most recent purchase?   
    I bought 260 mini candy canes off amazon because I'm a nice teacher 
  16. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Teto in Talk   
    Oldschool name change.
  17. Chase liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    When I decided to start losing weight and being healthier, I basically ate frozen veggies, rice, and baked boneless, skinless chicken breast seasoned in assorted ways for like five months. I lost about 60 lbs, too, which was pretty great. Not so great if you don't like chicken, though!
  18. Teto liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in What is the point of your life?   
    To know, love, serve, and enjoy my Creator to all eternity. To do good, to do no harm, and to attend to the ordinances of God.
     
    It's true, I believe that my purpose is to be a servant to the world. My role is to do everything I can to improve this world and the lives of those who live in it, and I'm doing it within the context of the church. Even if I can only make a difference in a few lives, it won't be for lack of trying!
  19. pheonix561 liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    I'm gathering that the majority of people have at least one semi-traumatic roommate situation in their life. Mine was sophomore year of college, when lived with a guy who had the craziest mood swings I've ever seen. He broke my door once out of anger!
     
    My wife is definitely the best person I've lived with. All my roommates were terrible by comparison! But I guess that's as expected. 
  20. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Otis McNutt in Hey everyone, it's been a while hasn't it.   
    it's been a while so I figured that I'd give an update. A month ago I was put back on physical therapy after my progress assessment determined that my walking has improved. since then I have been transitioning from the Walker to a cane. well first we used two canes then took one away and I've been using one for the past couple weeks. once I get more stable with the cane we will try stairs. once I master stairs I can finally go home.
     
    if all goes well I'll be home by Spring. fingers crossed. 
  21. Shadowknight liked a post in a topic by Michael in TAPPY I AM PUBLICALLY ASKING YOU A QUESTION   
    I do, do web hosting for a couple of friends I've come about through the IRC servers. There are a handful of websites running on the same dedicated server as Hyrule.net, mostly all mine though... I have a habit of buying domains and thinking "OH I'd love to make that website/community."
    I like to do this as a hobby at this time, the sites I host for people I host for free, out of my pocket. I do not ask for Ad revenue and I'll never put Ads on my websites (ever again). I've thought about adding a donate button somewhere but I don't feel right asking for money.
    I also do some web development on the side as another hobby under my community name "PiLabs" https://pilabs.io/ however I haven't had very much time to focus on these projects in quite a while.
    I've actually helped Mases, owner of ZeldaDungeon.net with *some* stuff (not very much) so I've helped others outside of Hnet while in the overall zelda fansite sphere.
    I used to be a part of a secret zelda fansite webmaster forum (that no longer exists now) where we all congregated. But if anyone asks about it, It's a secret to everybody.
    That all being said...
    Would I do this as a real professional job? Ehhhhh probably not. I've been working for a K-12 public school district, for about ~6 years now? Started as an IT Intern (technology grunt work) got hired full time (IT Technician I (technology grunt work with more money)) then got recently promoted to IT Technician II or more publicly known as a Systems Administrator. I've thoroughly enjoyed my job every year... It's not very often that you get to directly help the future generations of this world. I do so by providing the technology platform for students to utilize while learning from their teachers who use more technology to teach said students. I hope @Cirt feels the same way about her job, if she doesn't well Cirt I hope you do eventually!
    I have Hyrule.net listed on my Linked In profile, and yes I have used Hyrule.net on my resume/during my recent application for the Systems Administrator position I got (mentioned above). Dustin has actually asked me if I was interested in working for iThemes, whether or not it was a serious offer or not I'm not sure al though I assume it was. 
    I come and go here in stints, though I've always consider this place like a second home. I try to maintain things for a couple of reasons, part of me wishes Hyrule.net would gain some new faces and regain some of the activity it used to have, and as long as people to continue to visit I have no problem keeping the lights on.
    Hope that answers your question
  22. Knuckle liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Least Favourite Foods   
    So here's the thing. I love food. I love growing veggies and gardening, I ferment things and age things, I even started making cheese at home for goodness sake. After you make sauerkraut, pickles, or cheese for the first time, you quickly learn to not be grossed out by anything. Continuing, I love most types of plants. Arugula is the only leafy thing I have a hard time with, and that's simply because I prefer spinach. Give me weird, exotic foods, give me bizarre looking plants or strange meats, give me things prepared any which way, and I'll probably find something to like.

    But I absolutely cannot stand cilantro. It makes me want to vomit and die. It has such a strong flavor, a disgustingly clean kind of spice, that it overwhelms everything else in the dish for me and kills any appetite I'd previously had. I'm pretty sure cilantro is 100% of my problem with most Mexican dishes. And being from central Texas, I can't escape it. Everyone else loves cilantro! They think it's the spice of the Lord, sent to deliver us from culinary boredom. My friends put it in everything. I knew a guy who put it in his rub for smoked brisket and I nearly committed murder over the sacrilege. I'd eat a ghost chili before I'd voluntarily use cilantro in a dish.

    Also, okra has about the worst texture imaginable. When you boil it, the water turns the consistency of mucus. But fried okra is delicious, so there's that.
  23. SilverAlchemic liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Least Favourite Foods   
    So here's the thing. I love food. I love growing veggies and gardening, I ferment things and age things, I even started making cheese at home for goodness sake. After you make sauerkraut, pickles, or cheese for the first time, you quickly learn to not be grossed out by anything. Continuing, I love most types of plants. Arugula is the only leafy thing I have a hard time with, and that's simply because I prefer spinach. Give me weird, exotic foods, give me bizarre looking plants or strange meats, give me things prepared any which way, and I'll probably find something to like.

    But I absolutely cannot stand cilantro. It makes me want to vomit and die. It has such a strong flavor, a disgustingly clean kind of spice, that it overwhelms everything else in the dish for me and kills any appetite I'd previously had. I'm pretty sure cilantro is 100% of my problem with most Mexican dishes. And being from central Texas, I can't escape it. Everyone else loves cilantro! They think it's the spice of the Lord, sent to deliver us from culinary boredom. My friends put it in everything. I knew a guy who put it in his rub for smoked brisket and I nearly committed murder over the sacrilege. I'd eat a ghost chili before I'd voluntarily use cilantro in a dish.

    Also, okra has about the worst texture imaginable. When you boil it, the water turns the consistency of mucus. But fried okra is delicious, so there's that.
  24. Cirt liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    I got my first car more than a year before I had my license. My parents wanted me to learn to drive standard, which the driver's ed program I was in didn't teach, so they got me a Jeep Liberty with a stick shift and taught me in that. I drove it for six years, until finally it started overheating on the highway and the repairs would cost more than the car.

    Also, in personal news, I'm getting married tonight! Everybody is in town already, which has been interesting, and as far as I know everything is set up and ready to go for the service!
  25. SilverAlchemic liked a post in a topic by Shadowknight in Talk   
    I got my first car more than a year before I had my license. My parents wanted me to learn to drive standard, which the driver's ed program I was in didn't teach, so they got me a Jeep Liberty with a stick shift and taught me in that. I drove it for six years, until finally it started overheating on the highway and the repairs would cost more than the car.

    Also, in personal news, I'm getting married tonight! Everybody is in town already, which has been interesting, and as far as I know everything is set up and ready to go for the service!