^{this is also going to be a relatively important place to keep an eye on. here's where we fabulous admin will post all the important updates regarding the ever-growing and changing philosophy. keep checking back here! you wouldn't want to miss an activity check or otm voting, would you?}

^{remember those ancient little circles of paper that secretaries and librarians used for everything? this.. is kind of like that. but instead of the numbers to clients' car phones, we've got accepted applications. if you've been moved here, congratulations! you're officially a member of philosophy. post your claims and get roleplaying! that's what we're here for, right?}

^{luckily, the city of seattle has recently set up an instant messaging system that extends throughout the entire city. set up your own @seattle.net account, and get messaging! chat with friends, co-workers, family, and even complete strangers.. if you're into that kind of stuff. be safe, loves.}

^{this board pretty much holds everything internet related of your character's. keep people updated on your twitter, vent about your day in a blog or store photos on flickr. this space is your to do whatever you want. just claim a sub board in the character catalogue claim thread and you're right to go.}

^{from good ol' american stores such as abercrombie and fitch and the gap, to elite designer boutiques and exclusive department stores, seattle has more than enough retail to make you shop until your platinum credit card gets declined. from juicy couture to the local vintage shop and consignment stores, seattle's sure to have something for everyone (to buy).}

^{as much as we all love a quiet night at home, everybody's got to get out every once in a while and let loose just a little bit. from wild underground raves to uptown, classy bars and lounges, seattle has all kinds of nightlife. go crazy and get yourself smashed to hell, or just go out with a few friends and dance around a little. no matter what you're into, seattle's sure to accomodate when it comes to entertainment after hours.}

^{we've all got to eat, right? and if you get tired of the mac & cheese you've been whipping up in the microwave, it might be a good idea to grab a bite to eat out for once. whether you want to splurge on a lobster dinner at one of the many fine dining restaurants in seattle, or just grab a burger at a little local diner, this is where you'll want to go to fill up the old tank.}

^{we all know site games and how they go. hot or not, perfect match, duck duck goose, we've all been there. feel free to come hang out here when you're waiting for a reply or needing to build up muse--try and keep games in-character. they're always more fun that way!}

^{guest friendly! we all know what to do here. post in the "first post" board if we haven't yet posed on your site. post in the "linking back" if you are, indeed, linking back. if you don't follow that rule, we'll delete your ad without warning. please don't advertise more than twice on our site, and don't advertise here again if your site's ad is on the first page! disobey these rules and your advert is gone. no warnings. we welcome both proboards and invisionfree adverts, but nothing else.}