Aw!!! that story of ugly... is SO HEARTBREAKINGLY SAD!! And touching too. @_@ thankyou for sharing it with me^^ I won't forget that one anytime soon!
Ah awesome! ok I'll check out KH then, and lay with no 3D (i downloaded the demo and its so fun!!)
Haha, as long as taking care of them isn't trouble. Having pets is a lot of money too..which I don't have the cash for ;3;
But adopting cats sound nice. It reminds me of Ugly. I feel so bad for him. His story, copy and pasted:Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly.
To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. His tail has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs.
Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. “That’s one UGLY cat!!”
All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave.
Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.
One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbors huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly’s sad life was almost at an end.
Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. I must be hurting him terribly I thought.
Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear - Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.
At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.
Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.
Haven't gotten Nintendogs; I have apps that are similar to it so I didn't bother getting it. But we did get KH! The 3D effects are amazing! Go get the game! Though, don't have the 3D on when you're fighting, I think that's too much dizziness.
Ahahaha if you lived closer to me, then we could watch them together!!! That would be so fun!! OuO The Cat Returns is really funny and cute too!
Thanks :D
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I'm certain cats are easier to care for then dogs, but I guess a kitten might be a bit of a frisky pet at first xD Some cats will just sleep all day though xD I can totally imagine you getting a bunch of cats one day =^u^= You could rescure some unlucky ones and give them a good home! xD
Teehee did you get Nintendogs and cats for 3DS yet? Did you sis get KHDDD? I want that game now!!!! 8D
Yeah, they do get a lot of well-known actors and actresses. But what I find funny/weird is when they get a young man to play a 12 or 13-year old boy and they sound much older than they should O_o XD Like Pazu or Shawn (a.k.a. Sho from Arrietty).
Lol Haha now that you mention it, I don't know where I found out that you liked the Baron! I'm glad I remembered though, I wanted to give you this sketch even before I sketched it xD
I'm so glad you like it!! Thanks for the awesome comment, my friend ^_^
Thanks for the dedication! I don't know if we taked about him, but yay for some Baron love! HNGHHHHH, I want him.
I forgot his name-- but I think Mugi-- he looks friendly which is rare on his face x3 it's nice though.
Yeah, he's pretty out there XD And I couldn't even tell that Tim Curry was playing the Cat King until I read it was him in the credits. Without that accent of his (you know, Nigel Thornberry XD), it was a little hard for me to catch. Obviously, other actors were easier, like Peter Boyle (the dad in Everybody Loves Raymond) and Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries). And of course, Cary Elwes... I'll always remember the first role of his I saw was in The Princess Bride XD
Hahaha thanks so much, Fykki!! Glad you like them all and can see through the messy bits of the sketches too ^^' I'm really glad to be able to portray that emotion and get Studio Ghibli's style correct! Thanks, my friend!
I like all the Studio Ghibli fan arts that you posted today. :) They all hold a true sense of what they are which carries true emotions.
Good job on that, all your fan arts feel so nostalgic.^^
Lombax of Earth (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
Cary Elwes FTW :D Seriously, though, good job on this one. And lol at the Cat King in the background; it looks like he knows something no one else does and he's not telling XD
Yay!! Thankyou, A13!! Glad you like this :D It was fun to draw and the movie is so fun too! Have you seen the Cat Returns before? Yeah definitely watch it with your sister, she'd love it for sure!! My little bro does too xD
Hey Ramen!! Thanks for the comment! Lol its actually starting to get tough for me, as I want to watch only!! xD But sometimes is actually fun and keeps me occupied (I like doing more things at once, like right now I'm eating lunch and typing) I don't know why, but its kinda challenging so I like it I guess xD Its a bit easier though with the anime... I'm re-watching the movies so they don't distract me as much while I'm sketching xD
PurpleMochi
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/19/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
I shall, I wish you could too!
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/19/12 | Reply
@PurpleMochi:
Yes!! Watch them all day haha and now I REALLY WISH we could do it together *u*
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PurpleMochi
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/18/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
Ah, I wish we could. Yeah, I'm gonna see those movies sometime soon, cause I just really want to watch them all. Your welcome!
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/17/12 | Reply
@Allie Elric:
Aw!!! that story of ugly... is SO HEARTBREAKINGLY SAD!! And touching too. @_@ thankyou for sharing it with me^^ I won't forget that one anytime soon!
Ah awesome! ok I'll check out KH then, and lay with no 3D (i downloaded the demo and its so fun!!)
Allie Elric
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/17/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
Haha, as long as taking care of them isn't trouble. Having pets is a lot of money too..which I don't have the cash for ;3;
But adopting cats sound nice. It reminds me of Ugly. I feel so bad for him. His story, copy and pasted:Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly.
To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot has appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner. His tail has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs.
Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. “That’s one UGLY cat!!”
All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave.
Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.
One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbors huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly’s sad life was almost at an end.
Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. I must be hurting him terribly I thought.
Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear - Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.
At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.
Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful. He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.
Haven't gotten Nintendogs; I have apps that are similar to it so I didn't bother getting it. But we did get KH! The 3D effects are amazing! Go get the game! Though, don't have the 3D on when you're fighting, I think that's too much dizziness.
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/16/12 | Reply
@PurpleMochi:
Ahahaha if you lived closer to me, then we could watch them together!!! That would be so fun!! OuO The Cat Returns is really funny and cute too!
Thanks :D
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PurpleMochi
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/16/12 | Reply
Wanttt tooo seeee thesseee movies!!Nice drawing the girl is really cute
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/14/12 | Reply
@Allie Elric:
I'm certain cats are easier to care for then dogs, but I guess a kitten might be a bit of a frisky pet at first xD Some cats will just sleep all day though xD I can totally imagine you getting a bunch of cats one day =^u^= You could rescure some unlucky ones and give them a good home! xD
Teehee did you get Nintendogs and cats for 3DS yet? Did you sis get KHDDD? I want that game now!!!! 8D
Allie Elric
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/14/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
Haha, the problem is taking care of it. If its easier to take care than a dog,I might think about it. X3
For now, I'll settle with virtual cats c:
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/14/12 | Reply
@CelestialSushi:
Ooo interesting point there... I know what you mean!! O_o I was wondering about that too... it does make them sound a bit too old!
CelestialSushi
Lombax of Earth (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/14/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
Yeah, they do get a lot of well-known actors and actresses. But what I find funny/weird is when they get a young man to play a 12 or 13-year old boy and they sound much older than they should O_o XD Like Pazu or Shawn (a.k.a. Sho from Arrietty).
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/14/12 | Reply
@Allie Elric:
Teehee!! So true :D You need to get yourself a kitty someday ^_^
Allie Elric
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/14/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
Haha, Nice memory then. X3 I don't think there are any cats I don't like, hurhur. Plus Baron is such a gentleman, who could possibly not like him?
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@Allie Elric:
Lol Haha now that you mention it, I don't know where I found out that you liked the Baron! I'm glad I remembered though, I wanted to give you this sketch even before I sketched it xD
I'm so glad you like it!! Thanks for the awesome comment, my friend ^_^
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@saijinto:
Yay! Thanks, Yo-kun! *highfives for Cat Returns fans!* lol!! Its one of my faves too, its so awesome and funny!
Ah pure awesome quote, thanks for posting that!! :D
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@CelestialSushi:
Haha i hear ya! I know, I like how Disney gets some great voice talents to play in their Ghibli film dubs! And most all of them are pretty good ;D
Allie Elric
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
Thanks for the dedication! I don't know if we taked about him, but yay for some Baron love! HNGHHHHH, I want him.
I forgot his name-- but I think Mugi-- he looks friendly which is rare on his face x3 it's nice though.
saijinto
Hylian Knight (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
The barons' Bad A$$ Loved this movie :D Tis amoung my fav Ghibli films. Great job Jen jen! :D
"Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear"
CelestialSushi
Lombax of Earth (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@MangaKid:
Yeah, he's pretty out there XD And I couldn't even tell that Tim Curry was playing the Cat King until I read it was him in the credits. Without that accent of his (you know, Nigel Thornberry XD), it was a little hard for me to catch. Obviously, other actors were easier, like Peter Boyle (the dad in Everybody Loves Raymond) and Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries). And of course, Cary Elwes... I'll always remember the first role of his I saw was in The Princess Bride XD
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@LightFykki:
Hahaha thanks so much, Fykki!! Glad you like them all and can see through the messy bits of the sketches too ^^' I'm really glad to be able to portray that emotion and get Studio Ghibli's style correct! Thanks, my friend!
LightFykki
Drachen Herz (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
I like all the Studio Ghibli fan arts that you posted today. :) They all hold a true sense of what they are which carries true emotions.
Good job on that, all your fan arts feel so nostalgic.^^
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@CelestialSushi:
HAha thanks, Sushi!! Glad you like this! I know what you mean, Ewles did an amazing voice job here ;D And that cat king makes me laugh all the time XD
CelestialSushi
Lombax of Earth (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
Cary Elwes FTW :D Seriously, though, good job on this one. And lol at the Cat King in the background; it looks like he knows something no one else does and he's not telling XD
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@:
For sure!! <3
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@:
Yay!! Thankyou, A13!! Glad you like this :D It was fun to draw and the movie is so fun too! Have you seen the Cat Returns before? Yeah definitely watch it with your sister, she'd love it for sure!! My little bro does too xD
MangaKid
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
@HotRamen2Go009:
Hey Ramen!! Thanks for the comment! Lol its actually starting to get tough for me, as I want to watch only!! xD But sometimes is actually fun and keeps me occupied (I like doing more things at once, like right now I'm eating lunch and typing) I don't know why, but its kinda challenging so I like it I guess xD Its a bit easier though with the anime... I'm re-watching the movies so they don't distract me as much while I'm sketching xD
HotRamen2Go009
Agent Ramen (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/13/12 | Reply
This is so cool! How can you watch an anime and draw at the same time? That's so talented :)
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