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your avi..... it's freaking awesome.

Hmm yes your avi is rather spectacular, also the sky's up >.<

Orientationally speaking, 'up' is generally conceived to be the direction exactly opposite the pull of gravity. It is therefore reasonable to state that the direction 'up' cannot be said to have an objective existence, as one's perception of gravity is dependent upon a) whether or not one's present location is subject to the effects of a gravitational field, b) one's location relative to the gravitational center of the body upon or within which one is currently stationed (if applicable), and c) whether or not one's sensory capacities allow for the sensation of gravity or orientation at all, to say nothing of consciousness.
'Up' can also paradoxically be used in reference to two-dimensional objects, such as maps or paintings, in which case it is generally taken to refer to the highest point of said two-dimensional object when oriented upon a vertical axis, such as occurs when attached to a wall or pedestal. This can also be applied to objects on a horizontal plane, and in such cases, 'up' generally refers to the point farthest from the observer.
Emotionally speaking, 'up' is considered to be representative of the more active and extroverted mental states, such as happiness, anger, excitability, etc. It can be inferred that this is in opposition to an emotional 'down,' which must therefore characterize the more passive or introverted emotions, such as sadness, depression, deep thought, meditativeness, placidity, tiredness, etc.
Statistically, 'up' denotes a large number or frequency of a specific state or occurrence, as in the phrase, "crime rates are up."
Referring to an organism as being 'up' may also refer to a state of wakefulness, although it is more generally used to denote not only wakefulness, but also consciousness and activity. In some cases, this denotation may be less specific: among the terminally ill, naturally immobile, or otherwise incapacitated, for example, 'up' may again refer only to consciousness. A similar interpretation of 'up' is often used in reference to operative technology, such as computers, robotics, and more often the databases and networks associated with said constructs, usually used in the transference of data from one construct to another, as used in the phrase, "communications are up."
'Up' is also used, albeit somewhat less frequently, to refer to a state of completeness or functionality. This interpretation is generally used in reference to an object or construct which one must build or complete on one's own, as in architecture. Ex: "They finally got that bridge up, huh?"
More recently, the state of being 'up' has been utilized in an inquisitive form ("What's up?") as a means of inquiring as to the state of one's condition or activity. This is a very diverse and difficult interpretation, as it can refer to what one is currently doing, how one currently feels, or recent events in general, and can even be used in reference to third parties ("What's up with her?"), this interpretation usually utilizing the second of the aforementioned meanings, often with a negative implication. This format is also notorious for being passively used as a prelude to unrelated social conversation, or as an informal greeting. In these instances, the question is usually rhetorical, or is used as a means of requesting permission to converse. In the latter case, the appropriate answer depends on one's level of engagement. If able to receive conversation, the answer is usually given in the form, "not much," or some other phrase implying inactivity. If engaged prior to the request, one must usually elaborate on one's reasons for being unable to receive conversation, and it is usually considered proper to extend an invitation to converse at a later point.

Heh. Y'know, I typed all that just now. I'm saving that. Thank you, Nyz, for the inspiration, there.

By the way, man, your milk cartons are.... abnormal. Where I come from, they usually have one or two. Used to always be one, back when I was little, but the apparently increasing rate of immigration (which, by the way, happens to coincide with the increasing rate of disgruntled adults, usually of descent to an ethnical majority) has forced manufacturers to print their labels in a multilingual format. Not quite so multilingual as that, though. The highest number of languages I've seen on external packaging is.... what, seven? This being on products sold internationally, such as Power Wheels and the like, which would jusitify that. But milk? Just.... damn.

Cartographically speaking, 'up' usually refers to magnetic North, and can also be used to denote a direction opposite the influence of some force, as in traveling upriver, which would be opposite the direction of the current. The sole exception to this is the Nile River, which curiously flows uphill.

Why does Arube have no cows?

I've never actually been to a desert. I do know, however, that it is quite difficult to fight in the sand. One's traction is greatly reduced. It becomes very difficult, for example, to jump or sidestep.

Did you know that Antarctica is actually the world's largest desert?

Ah! But the qualifications of a desert do not make reference to tempurature, nor are high winds a qualification for the tundra!
The qualification for a desert really lies in the lack of precipitation. Now, if you want to get specific, there is cometimes a differentiation made between so-called 'hot deserts' -- i.s. the Sahara, Death Valley -- and 'cold deserts' -- those like the vast majority of Antarctica. However, I will concede that certain parts of Antarctica -- mainly the Antarctic Peninsula -- do qualify as tundra, primarily because they support plant life.
What. Yo Weathuhs and Climates ain't got nothin' on me.
... Actually, I didn't even know that such a class existed.

Hmm. What happened with that? With Kris, I mean.

What in the world...? People here use that word, 'boss.' Usually, the phrase is used by those who identify as 'G's in some form or another. Surprising to see you use it. 'Sick,' however, I can understand. You are, after all, Californian. Personally, I would've chosen 'righteous.'

Hmm. You're much more assertive than I. Recently, someone I absolutely despise found me here and started sending me messages which managed to simultaneously insult me repetitively and ask to have a conversation. So, obviously, I tried being polite. Right before I blocked them, actually, I even then resisted the urge to explain how deeply I hated that person, and why.

You 'hee' a lot, too.