So you shared your face with us, but what makes you YOU?

We shared pictures to put faces with who we talk to, but what about personality ? What makes you YOU ?

Oftentimes people on the internet come across differently then who they really are. Sometimes on purpose, but sometimes because the anonymity brings out certain parts of the personality more then others.

In the real world, I'm quite a shy person. I'm not a social butterfly at all. I'm a introvert, always have been.
I am socially awkward and sometimes anxious (since before it has been a "thing"). I have gotten better at hiding it, but it is what it is. I'm the person that is ready to go home after a couple of hours at a get together. The only way I can hang out and have a lot of fun with others, is when it is with people I know or trust. Some I can trust almost immediately, its sort of a gut feeling. Some, I never do.

I'm the one that hated school years. The social part about it. I wasn't popular. I got teased a lot, because as a late bloomer I looked more like a skinny boy and curves were nowhere to be found.

Like so many animal lovers, I prefer their company over some humans. While I love my family and have a number of GOOD friends, I keep the circle small.

I'm the kind of person that doesn't mind spending time alone, as a matter of fact, if I don't get some alone time every so often, I get downright grumpy. I'm a independent spirit.

While I have faith, I don't believe in religion. Or persecution. There is enough true evil in the world, why do so many religious people have to persecute innocent people simply based on whom they decide to love ? I don't believe that is what makes a good christian or a good person. Just try to be good and do good, whenever you can. My faith is private and personal, I do not have to be in a church to practice it.

I'm outdoor and nature loving. A dramatic sunset is one of the most beautiful things there are to look at. So much beauty out there. I love practical presents over things such as jewelry, purses or designer clothes. Not very girly girly, I'm afraid ;)

The internet, forums and social media is a good way to socialize and talk to people in a "safe" way. As in, you can walk away, turn it on, turn it off. For people with social anxieties, this is a good thing.

I might come across quite different then I am. I don't let many people "in" and there are things I do not share with anyone at all. And never will. As is, I've shared more right here then I ever have "online". This proves just how much I find this forum different from many others. I know its still "the internet", but this place and most people that frequent it feels almost like a home. The good and bad of "family". (mostly good, lol..)

What is the most important thing to me in my life ? That would be my daughter. :)

So who are You ??

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We shared pictures to put faces with who we talk to, but what about personality ? What makes you YOU ?

Oftentimes people on the internet come across differently then who they really are. Sometimes on purpose, but sometimes because the anonymity brings out certain parts of the personality more then others.

In the real world, I'm quite a shy person. I'm not a social butterfly at all. I'm a introvert, always have been.
I am socially awkward and sometimes anxious (since before it has been a "thing"). I have gotten better at hiding it, but it is what it is. I'm the person that is ready to go home after a couple of hours at a get together. The only way I can hang out and have a lot of fun with others, is when it is with people I know or trust. Some I can trust almost immediately, its sort of a gut feeling. Some, I never do.

I'm the one that hated school years. The social part about it. I wasn't popular. I got teased a lot, because as a late bloomer I looked more like a skinny boy and curves were nowhere to be found.

Like so many animal lovers, I prefer their company over some humans. While I love my family and have a number of GOOD friends, I keep the circle small.

I'm the kind of person that doesn't mind spending time alone, as a matter of fact, if I don't get some alone time every so often, I get downright grumpy. I'm a independent spirit.

While I have faith, I don't believe in religion. Or persecution. There is enough true evil in the world, why do so many religious people have to persecute innocent people simply based on whom they decide to love ? I don't believe that is what makes a good christian or a good person. Just try to be good and do good, whenever you can. My faith is private and personal, I do not have to be in a church to practice it.

I'm outdoor and nature loving. A dramatic sunset is one of the most beautiful things there are to look at. So much beauty out there. I love practical presents over things such as jewelry, purses or designer clothes. Not very girly girly, I'm afraid [emoji6]

The internet, forums and social media is a good way to socialize and talk to people in a "safe" way. As in, you can walk away, turn it on, turn it off. For people with social anxieties, this is a good thing.

I might come across quite different then I am. I don't let many people "in" and there are things I do not share with anyone at all. And never will. As is, I've shared more right here then I ever have "online". This proves just how much I find this forum different from many others. I know its still "the internet", but this place and most people that frequent it feels almost like a home. The good and bad of "family". (mostly good, lol..)

What is the most important thing to me in my life ? That would be my daughter. [emoji4]

So who are You ??

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Well you saved me a lot of work as I'm basically you - without the pretty face and fabulous legs [emoji4]

Everything you said just describes me .

You've covered everything apart from me being Aspergers and all that entails ... some brilliant things but many not so brilliant .... .

I've worked with Autistic & Asperger teenagers for the last 22 years .. still going strong - of course it's easier for me than my colleagues as I know how the kids are feeling ...

I just get immense satisfaction from getting these 'special young people' through the nightmare of High School ... I hated my time at school and I couldn't wait to get out [emoji4]


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Hmmm, so much harder than sharing a picture!

Me in a nutshell:

I am a lover of all creatures - God, animal and human - and very possibly in that order. I have always preferred the company of animals, in all their varieties, to humans. They bring me great peace and calm my soul, therefore I am deeply appreciative of them. My favorite animal on earth is a Giant Pacific Octopus and I weep every time I'm in the presence of one. I'm simply overcome with gratitude that something so exceptional exists and I get to see it. Sigh...

But hey, people can be cool too, right?!

I have been married for 20 years to my best friend, and would give my life for him. I have two really cool daughters who are nothing alike, and nothing like me, and have been a total experiment for me. I learn something new every day from them and am so happy I get to spend my life with them. But one's a teen and the other one's a pre-teen, so they also regularly ruin my day and fill me with dread. #motherhood

I love literature, live theater, exotic travel, fancy words, basil pesto, and the deep blue sea. I love that the internet connects you to amazing people you would otherwise never (sorta) know, and hate that the internet shows me daily stories of suffering to remind me how sad it can be.

I hate horror movies, running late, going to the grocery store, zucchini, and disappointing people. I love how YouTube can show me how to do anything, both the right and the wrong way, and hate how adult content can somehow sneak in with child-friendly videos.

I think that's pretty good for the CliffsNotes version of me!

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Hmmm, so much harder than sharing a picture!

Me in a nutshell:

I am a lover of all creatures - God, animal and human - and very possibly in that order. I have always preferred the company of animals, in all their varieties, to humans. They bring me great peace and calm my soul, therefore I am deeply appreciative of them. My favorite animal on earth is a Giant Pacific Octopus and I weep every time I'm in the presence of one. I'm simply overcome with gratitude that something so exceptional exists and I get to see it. Sigh...

But hey, people can be cool too, right?!

I have been married for 20 years to my best friend, and would give my life for him. I have two really cool daughters who are nothing alike, and nothing like me, and have been a total experiment for me. I learn something new every day from them and am so happy I get to spend my life with them. But one's a teen and the other one's a pre-teen, so they also regularly ruin my day and fill me with dread. #motherhood

I love literature, live theater, exotic travel, fancy words, basil pesto, and the deep blue sea. I love that the internet connects you to amazing people you would otherwise never (sorta) know, and hate that the internet shows me daily stories of suffering to remind me how sad it can be.

I hate horror movies, running late, going to the grocery store, zucchini, and disappointing people. I love how YouTube can show me how to do anything, both the right and the wrong way, and hate how adult content can somehow sneak in with child-friendly videos.

I think that's pretty good for the CliffsNotes version of me!

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Blimey I'm also a lot like you as well apart from the lovely face again and your love of live theatre and basil pesto ...


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Blimey I'm also a lot like you as well apart from the lovely face again and your love of live theatre and basil pesto ...


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I've seen your face and it's every bit as lovely, don't sell yourself short. And seriously - you don't like basil pesto? Live theater is polarizing, I get that, but basil pesto should be on everything. Unless you're on a first date...

Not much to tell. I'm pretty unsociable outside of forum life. I've been an iron worker for 20 years so I stay inside as much as possible when I'm not at work. I was born and raised in Sanford Florida and I have a 12 year old son and 2 daughters 8 and 5. My interests outside of snarenting and parenting are Xbox, cooking, my car, and anything zombie

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We shared pictures to put faces with who we talk to, but what about personality ? What makes you YOU ?

Oftentimes people on the internet come across differently then who they really are. Sometimes on purpose, but sometimes because the anonymity brings out certain parts of the personality more then others.

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Trust me the personality is the same :cool: .....I do tone it down bit online, so yeah I am only meaner in real life and no filter at all :devilish:

Aside from being mean I am a tomboy (jeans, tshirt and cowboy boot are my thing, so is driving a muscle car) outgoing, driven, competitive, and like to be in control.

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Trust me the personality is the same :cool: .....I do tone it down bit online, so yeah I am only meaner in real life and no filter at all :devilish:

Aside from being mean I am a tomboy (jeans, tshirt and cowboy boot are my thing, so is driving a muscle car) outgoing, driven, competitive, and like to be in control.

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Could you specify the muscle car please? I love em all

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Thank you all, for sharing. I know it isn't as easy then to share a picture..

Zincubus, I know exactly what you are talking about. My daughter has Aspergers tendencies (what they call it). Its not a easy thing to live with, because people don't understand. She seems perfectly normal, more intelligent then most people, too. But to some, some of what she says (no filter) or her social anxieties make her seem "weird". And kids (people too) can be so cruel. It is hard enough to go through this in life, but to watch someone you love dealing with it, its hard. I don't normally talk about that at all.
I think it is wonderful you help those young kids, they need someone that understands and that can build those bridges.

Hilabeans, you sound so kind and caring, you must be a wonderful person! Someone else that loves nature and animals. I think its amazing that you love Giant Octopus !! I find them fascinating, but never thought of them very often :) But how can you not like Zuccini ?? LOL. I love grilled zuccini, and I hate Pesto. I don't think I've ever had Basil Pesto, though. Might just have to try that!! And yes, teenagers...that's where grey hairs come from!!! LOL

c03yr0s3, I've seen what you have cooked, and what you talk about cooking and baking. That is amazing. I wish I loved cooking, because I love eating good, home made food !!!

Deborah, you totally sound badass !! That is a compliment btw :D


ps..i have a muscle truck, LOL, I love that thing!!! Its got plenty of go and power and well, I love trucks !!!

Hilabeans, I forgot to mention, I also love google and youtube videos when it comes to try to learn to do something or figure something out. What did we do before google ?

I have done so many projects, renovations, even fixed problems on cars, pool equipment and all kinds of other things.

Even if its not a "fix it yourself" project, it helps to research it, so that whoever comes out to work on things (or car mechanics) can't pull the wool over your eyes !

I had a triple major in undergrad (chemistry, ecology &evolution, and English literature). I discovered my passion for reptiles in a field course. I love field work and truly hope to get back to it. For now work in export compliance for a very large paint company, which at least relies heavily on my chemistry background, and I've made myself opportunities there to make major changes and innovations. I am working on returning to academics and even got into a Ph.d. program last year, but the project wasn't funded and with how little this administration is and will be funding my research interests of the effects of climate change and pollution on amphibians and reptiles, I had to change my trajectory a bit. I'm now waiting to hear back from a master's program I can attend part time while still working full time. I still read herpetology papers on a regular basis. I've volunteered in wildlife rehab for years, have written air quality permits, and have been on one of bp's drilling sites on a man-made island in the Arctic Ocean.

I've lost most of my friends in the area to either them moving away or to my worst, most recent, years long bout of major depression. I'm down to my boyfriend and one, currently very close, friend who I had the luck to reconnect with afterwards. I've struggled to figure out how to make new ones and also struggle to speak to strangers except in a professional capacity. I'm hindered by a severe lack of self confidence. I'm going on year two of therapy and medication and the difference is enormous.

I take on too many things frequently and work myself sick trying to get them all done. I start a lot of projects I abandon halfway. I paint sometimes and have gotten decent, I rowed for several years and just stopped a few months ago, I've written plenty of half completed stories and novels and some completed short stories and poems, I have a pile of half completed sewing projects from attempting to learn that, but I did manage to make a somewhat fancy hooded robe for my boyfriends Halloween costume. Being overly critical of my own work leads to some of the project abandonments, being over ambitious and somewhat distractable is a decent amount of the rest. I almost never finish playing video games through. I do finish reading plenty of books.

mmm lemme see. i'm not Jack or Will from the tv show, but IRL more in between their 2 types of personalities. i like to talk and text and yas i'm one of the Chatty Cathies at work so i always know a ton of gossip around here. but i'm not the obnoxious one – that's Josie who is a total sorority girl and doesn't know what an indoor voice is. i wear purple or pink a few times a week even tho my current fav color is orange and i own salmon color chino's and just bought a pair of purple Levi's. i'm loving, dependable and open-minded.


i've led an interest life and i'm one of the most eclectic persons u will meet. my swag and interests is diverse. some of my heroes are Rainbow Dash, Bruce Springsteen and Richard Sherman. Also i like to drink. i drink everyday! I like to spoil my mom and my sister and tease my brother-in-law alot. i bounce between my different groups of friends made up from different places (cities, states, work, hobbies, etc.) and points in life (school, etc.) but i'm loyal and a fierce supporter of my friends whether its heart-to-heart talks or time to throw some shade and drinks at the club or bar at 1am.

k enough ramble for now. <3

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Could you specify the muscle car please? I love em all

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Just a challenger R/T ;) , don't need more powerful since I could not use the full power of something else. (well unless I want to end up in jail :rofl:)

Kcl, what a incredible and fascinating education you have !! The fieldwork alone must have been exciting. Its wonderful to be able to learn and work in a field that is so interesting.

Depression is a terrible thing. What makes it so bad is that there is still such a stigma attached to it. Very little true understanding and support unless from people that have suffered from it or are trained to help with it. It can be crippling. I sometimes wonder why it is so difficult for some people to understand that in something so complex like the human body, more can mis fire and go wrong then just purely physical ailments?

My friends doctor said it best. Saying "just pull yourself together and you'll be fine" to someone with major depression is like saying "Just take a deep breath and you'll be fine" to someone with a collapsed lung.

Its a hard and long fight. There IS help out there. And sometimes its one day at a time. So what if you do not finish all the projects you start ? Just the fact that you DO start them, that you still work, that you go on, proves what a fighter you are. Give yourself credit and keep on going :)

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mmm lemme see. i'm not Jack or Will from the tv show, but IRL more in between their 2 types of personalities. i like to talk and text and yas i'm one of the Chatty Cathies at work so i always know a ton of gossip around here. but i'm not the obnoxious one – that's Josie who is a total sorority girl and doesn't know what an indoor voice is. i wear purple or pink a few times a week even tho my current fav color is orange and i own salmon color chino's and just bought a pair of purple Levi's. i'm loving, dependable and open-minded.


i've led an interest life and i'm one of the most eclectic persons u will meet. my swag and interests is diverse. some of my heroes are Rainbow Dash, Bruce Springsteen and Richard Sherman. Also i like to drink. i drink everyday! I like to spoil my mom and my sister and tease my brother-in-law alot. i bounce between my different groups of friends made up from different places (cities, states, work, hobbies, etc.) and points in life (school, etc.) but i'm loyal and a fierce supporter of my friends whether its heart-to-heart talks or time to throw some shade and drinks at the club or bar at 1am.

k enough ramble for now. <3

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You are the kind of friend everybody needs :) Never a dull moment ;)

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Just a challenger R/T ;) , don't need more powerful since I could not use the full power of something else. (well unless I want to end up in jail :rofl:)

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That is what the Autobahn is for. The one without speed limits...YEEAAAAAH BAABBBBYYYYYYYYYY

Everyone should drive on one, once :)

I'm about to get my first degree in Biology. I'm also trying to become a fantasy writer, so lots of work with no pay right now :p.
IRL I'm a pretty quiet person. I don't talk very loudly, and I don't always hear that well. That's probably why I like the internet so much. Reading is so much easier.
I'm also very much a tomboy, I actually crossdress so I get mistaken for a boy ALOT. Luckily I found a husband that doesn't mind when I steal his clothes ;)
I've been diagnosed with asperger's before, but it may have been a misdiagnoses. But yeah, that is hard thing to go through. I wasn't fond of high school, but I did get to interact with a lot of people with very different views and creeds and I'm grateful for that. I'm also a brony.

I'm LDS, or Mormon. I believe in trying to be kind to everyone.

I know I don't post too much on this form, I mostly lurk and learn. I really enjoy this forum though :)

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I'm about to get my first degree in Biology. I'm also trying to become a fantasy writer, so lots of work with no pay right now :p.
IRL I'm a pretty quiet person. I don't talk very loudly, and I don't always hear that well. That's probably why I like the internet so much. Reading is so much easier.
I'm also very much a tomboy, I actually crossdress so I get mistaken for a boy ALOT. Luckily I found a husband that doesn't mind when I steal his clothes ;)
I've been diagnosed with asperger's before, but it may have been a misdiagnoses. But yeah, that is hard thing to go through. I wasn't fond of high school, but I did get to interact with a lot of people with very different views and creeds and I'm grateful for that. I'm also a brony.

I'm LDS, or Mormon. I believe in trying to be kind to everyone.

I know I don't post too much on this form, I mostly lurk and learn. I really enjoy this forum though :)

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You sound intriguing:)

What's a brony , incidentally?


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I'm about to get my first degree in Biology. I'm also trying to become a fantasy writer, so lots of work with no pay right now :p.
IRL I'm a pretty quiet person. I don't talk very loudly, and I don't always hear that well. That's probably why I like the internet so much. Reading is so much easier.
I'm also very much a tomboy, I actually crossdress so I get mistaken for a boy ALOT. Luckily I found a husband that doesn't mind when I steal his clothes ;)
I've been diagnosed with asperger's before, but it may have been a misdiagnoses. But yeah, that is hard thing to go through. I wasn't fond of high school, but I did get to interact with a lot of people with very different views and creeds and I'm grateful for that. I'm also a brony.

I'm LDS, or Mormon. I believe in trying to be kind to everyone.

I know I don't post too much on this form, I mostly lurk and learn. I really enjoy this forum though :)

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Its very nice to meet you :)

I've never read much fantasy but I'm a huge Lord of the Rings fan. If that counts ;) My daughter is deaf in her right ear, and she also talks very softly. I think it is because she has never liked loud noises or voices, since her left ear is pretty sensitive. So far we have lots of ladies that describe themselves as tomboys, myself included. Actually, there are quite a few parallels.

Looking forward to see you more often!!

Seriously! I remember going to the library and researching old magazines and newspaper articles. My family had sets and set of encyclopedias. Then just relying on friends and neighbors to tell you how to do stuff. Ah, the good ol' days!

One thing's for certain, the internet will never smell as good as the library. I love the smell of books.

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I had a triple major in undergrad (chemistry, ecology &evolution, and English literature). I discovered my passion for reptiles in a field course. I love field work and truly hope to get back to it. For now work in export compliance for a very large paint company, which at least relies heavily on my chemistry background, and I've made myself opportunities there to make major changes and innovations. I am working on returning to academics and even got into a Ph.d. program last year, but the project wasn't funded and with how little this administration is and will be funding my research interests of the effects of climate change and pollution on amphibians and reptiles, I had to change my trajectory a bit. I'm now waiting to hear back from a master's program I can attend part time while still working full time. I still read herpetology papers on a regular basis. I've volunteered in wildlife rehab for years, have written air quality permits, and have been on one of bp's drilling sites on a man-made island in the Arctic Ocean.

I've lost most of my friends in the area to either them moving away or to my worst, most recent, years long bout of major depression. I'm down to my boyfriend and one, currently very close, friend who I had the luck to reconnect with afterwards. I've struggled to figure out how to make new ones and also struggle to speak to strangers except in a professional capacity. I'm hindered by a severe lack of self confidence. I'm going on year two of therapy and medication and the difference is enormous.

I take on too many things frequently and work myself sick trying to get them all done. I start a lot of projects I abandon halfway. I paint sometimes and have gotten decent, I rowed for several years and just stopped a few months ago, I've written plenty of half completed stories and novels and some completed short stories and poems, I have a pile of half completed sewing projects from attempting to learn that, but I did manage to make a somewhat fancy hooded robe for my boyfriends Halloween costume. Being overly critical of my own work leads to some of the project abandonments, being over ambitious and somewhat distractable is a decent amount of the rest. I almost never finish playing video games through. I do finish reading plenty of books.

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You remind me so much of my oldest daughter, I swear she could have written 90% of what you said. Now I just want to hug you and watch movies with you and run my hands thru your hair and tell you no matter what, you will always be loved.

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Seriously! I remember going to the library and researching old magazines and newspaper articles. My family had sets and set of encyclopedias. Then just relying on friends and neighbors to tell you how to do stuff. Ah, the good ol' days!

One thing's for certain, the internet will never smell as good as the library. I love the smell of books.

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Totally get it. I LOVE to read. I would buy loads of books at a time at used books stores :)

Its the reason I resisted getting a Kindle for the longest time. It seemed sacrilegious to use one. However, I have to admit, I love my Kindle now. :D I get free books for it almost every day and have a huge selection to go through. And if I look for a certain book, I can buy and read it instantly. Plus its a lot easier to hold on to, rather then those huge books I would read. And that light at night ;)

I fall asleep clutching my Kindle most every night. I usually find it right next to me or the bed in the morning..:D

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Totally get it. I LOVE to read. I would buy loads of books at a time at used books stores :)

Its the reason I resisted getting a Kindle for the longest time. It seemed sacrilegious to use one. However, I have to admit, I love my Kindle now. :D I get free books for it almost every day and have a huge selection to go through. And if I look for a certain book, I can buy and read it instantly. Plus its a lot easier to hold on to, rather then those huge books I would read. And that light at night ;)

I fall asleep clutching my Kindle most every night. I usually find it right next to me or the bed in the morning..:D

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We should totally do a bp.net book club!!

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We should totally do a bp.net book club!!

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That is a awesome idea !!

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You sound intriguing:)

What's a brony , incidentally?


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Adult My little Pony fan.

Also I second the bp.net book club

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Kcl, what a incredible and fascinating education you have !! The fieldwork alone must have been exciting. Its wonderful to be able to learn and work in a field that is so interesting.

Depression is a terrible thing. What makes it so bad is that there is still such a stigma attached to it. Very little true understanding and support unless from people that have suffered from it or are trained to help with it. It can be crippling. I sometimes wonder why it is so difficult for some people to understand that in something so complex like the human body, more can mis fire and go wrong then just purely physical ailments?

My friends doctor said it best. Saying "just pull yourself together and you'll be fine" to someone with major depression is like saying "Just take a deep breath and you'll be fine" to someone with a collapsed lung.

Its a hard and long fight. There IS help out there. And sometimes its one day at a time. So what if you do not finish all the projects you start ? Just the fact that you DO start them, that you still work, that you go on, proves what a fighter you are. Give yourself credit and keep on going :)

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Well said Zina10! KCL - you are brave for sharing and sound like a fighter to me.

I hate the stigma attached to depression....more on that later.

Hmmm let's see... since everyone is sharing!!! I am a cardiac ward clerk and love what I do. Seeing many sick people everyday sure makes you count your blessings. I am Canadian, but was raised and lived 27 yrs in Dallas Texas. I have always been a type of person that likes looking after others in life. I can remember growing up in high school and all my friends would call me the "Designated Sister" because I always would look out for them no matter what....Ha ha ha... guess that's why I work in a hospital today because I still like looking out for others.

I have always loved all types of animals and have had everything from pet rats to horses growing up. I was scared of snakes and spiders as a youngster and wasn't until my mid 20's when I purchased my first ball python. It took me awhile to get over feeding snakes rats/mice, but I realized that they have to eat just like us humans have to eat. Then I faced my fears of spiders and researched tarantula's. Back in the day, they were known as big and scared just like snakes, but in actuality they are very interesting creatures that have a bad rap!! I own 2 tarantula's today and they fascinate me. They aren't handled that much, but just observed and respected as amazing beautiful creatures. I have a very small collection of snakes that I enjoy having as my babies. They help me unwind and relax after a hard stressful day and bring peace and happiness in my life. I also have a leopard gecko that is spoiled rotten and last but not least, my one and only "Fur Child" who is a West Highland Terrier.

I have enjoyed being part of this community on this site, as well as reading and learning many different things about reptiles. Thank you for sharing your stories with me... :peace:

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Hmmm let's see... since everyone is sharing!!! I am a cardiac ward clerk and love what I do. Seeing many sick people everyday sure makes you count your blessings. I am Canadian, but was raised and lived 27 yrs in Dallas Texas. I have always been a type of person that likes looking after others in life. I can remember growing up in high school and all my friends would call me the "Designated Sister" because I always would look out for them no matter what....Ha ha ha... guess that's why I work in a hospital today because I still like looking out for others.

I have always loved all types of animals and have had everything from pet rats to horses growing up. I was scared of snakes and spiders as a youngster and wasn't until my mid 20's when I purchased my first ball python. It took me awhile to get over feeding snakes rats/mice, but I realized that they have to eat just like us humans have to eat. Then I faced my fears of spiders and researched tarantula's. Back in the day, they were known as big and scared just like snakes, but in actuality they are very interesting creatures that have a bad rap!! I own 2 tarantula's today and they fascinate me. They aren't handled that much, but just observed and respected as amazing beautiful creatures. I have a very small collection of snakes that I enjoy having as my babies. They help me unwind and relax after a hard stressful day and bring peace and happiness in my life. I also have a leopard gecko that is spoiled rotten and last but not least, my one and only "Fur Child" who is a West Highland Terrier.

I have enjoyed being part of this community on this site, as well as reading and learning many different things about reptiles. Thank you for sharing your stories with me... :peace:

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It is wonderful when you can turn your calling into your career.
You must be a very caring person.

Like you I used to fear snakes and spiders, too. Like you I overcame my fear of snakes. But I failed trying to overcome my fear of spiders. I actually tried. I watched youtube videos, I researched "beginner" tarantulas, but I just couldn't get myself to get one.

The thought of it getting loose in my house makes me panic! I do hope that one day I'll be ready, though, I hate to have phobias..

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Adult My little Pony fan.

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Shouldn't that be a AMLPF ??

Brony ?


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Okay, I guess I should share too (sorry it's kind of long). This a combo bio and what makes me, well, me! Feel free to skim it, but if you do read, you'll get a clear picture of who I am.

I am a male heterosexual (I don't judge and have no problem with any sexual orientation - I am just being clear about me) and 38 years old this month. I work in NYC in Finance as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst. I have been with the same company since I got into finance 13 years ago this May and have worked my way up through the ranks. I work from home most days because I live about 3 hours from NYC and because of health issues (more on that momentarily).

I met my ex-wife when I was 23 and got married at 27, for many of the wrong reasons, including I was in kidney failure and had incredible anxiety and depression and frankly, I settled.

I divorced at 35 (after a year long and horrible and drawn out divorce). I should have done it sooner, as it was a toxic and negative situation, but I was scared and believed in marriage and making things work. When I realized I was doing all the making things work, and therefore, it wasn't working, I filed for divorce. There were some other crappy things me ex did that made it easy for me to file, but I don't need to go into that. I am just thankful she made it so easy to make a decision to file.

2 years ago this June, and 4 months after my divorce was final, and after 1 1/2 years of being single (I did not date when going through the divorce - too much on my plate and didn't want others to deal with that baggage and I didn't have much to give), I met the love of my life, Katie. I moved in with Katie in July of last year (2017) and we became engaged in September of 2017. We are in no rush as we have both been married before. However, we wanted to make a serious commitment to each other. We are each others world and life and we adore each other. She is my best friend and vice versa. We are both so thankful and lucky to have found each other, and we know it. We would probably still have amazing chemistry and be in love if not for what we went through prior (her situation was similar), but having been through hell, we are so incredibly appreciative of one another and how kind and loving we are to each other, and others. We are true partners and we are soul mates.

Together, in our nice little ranch (with a finished basement) here in Connecticut, we have a lot of pets. We have 5 dogs (I brought 2 and she had 3) and 6 reptile tanks with 3 snakes, 3 Leopard Geckos, and one Blue Tongue Skink.

I am a very passionate person. I devote a lot of time and energy into the things I care about and enjoy. I am also loyal and have strong morals and integrity. I believe in commitments and promises and in doing the right thing.

In addition to reptile keeping (and spending time with the 5 canines) I also collect high end liquor, mostly Whiskey (specifically Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye, with cask strength and unique barrel aging being my specialty), and have over 200 bottles of high end whiskey and another 100 bottles of miscelanous high end liquors like tequila, rum, cognac, barrel aged gin, etc. I collect and age cigars as well. I smoke cigars about 1-2X a week at most, and have a drink a few times a week, but never more than a drink. I collect and enjoy, but hate the feeling of being drunk. Also, not good with limited kidney function and lots of meds.

I fly RC airplanes and most exciting, I race cars as well as have a very fast street car. When I realized I was going to have a kidney transplant, I began racing (time trials not actual races) a formula car. I have a picture below, but it's a modified Formula Mazda and has a 13b Rotary engine making 230 horsepower. The car weighs 1150 pounds, but produces a ton of downforce. About 1500 pounds of downforce at 145 MPH. At 150MPH I can drive the car upside down it's so glued to the road. The regular Formula Mazda's make 185 horsepower vs. my 230 horsepower and I have bigger rotors and 4 piston calipers on my car. I cannot run spec races, but I can use for time trials and as a track car. It pulls 2.5G's in corners and brakes at 140MPH at about 2.3G's. It's amazing and makes me feel alive!

My (weekend) street car is a 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo (heavily modified and with a stick shift, of course). It has 100 pounds removed and weighs 3,300 pounds now. It has bigger rear tires, lighter wheels, suspension work and is lowered, engine mods, stage 3 clutch, short-shift kit, bigger hybrid turbos, fuel injectors, inlet hoses, plenum, and boost hoses, bigger rotors and 6-piston racing calipers up front with the stock 4-piston (with bigger rotors though) on the rear, and a custom engine tune from one of the top tuners in the world. It now makes about 675HP and 715 LB/FT of torque. It's all wheel drive, so that's about 600 LB/FT at the wheels. It does a ten second quarter mile all day and is a pleasure to drive, even if you are not nailing it. Of course, it's black on black.

My kidneys began failing when I was 23 and I almost died in the hospital after going to the ER and being told my potassium was 7.8 and then 7.9 on the second blood draw. At about 8.0 your heart stops as potassium regulates your heart. Too low, it doesn't fire and beat, too high and it overloads and shuts down. That made me begin to realize how important and precious life is. Then, on thanksgiving morning, 2005 (I was 25), my father dropped dead at 58. Yep, I believe in cherishing every day now and living life to the fullest - CARPE DIEM!

At 32 (2012), my mother gave me a kidney when I was in full renal failure. At the point it would have been dialysis or death if she hadn't given me her kidney.

I still struggle with health and side effects from medicine, being immune suppressed, and having a kidney that doesn't work near 100% in my body. However, I am very happy to be alive and appreciate who and what I have in my life.

In a weird way, I am glad all that happened. I learned what some people never learn. Appreciate what you have. Cherish the people in your life. Do your best and live with integrity and morals so you do not have regrets (at least big ones). I have also battled depression and anxiety my entire life. Having all that happen put a lot in perspective for me and I do not sweat the small stuff so much anymore.

Finally, I have been manic depressive since I was 9 (brought on at a young age by PTSD - that story is for another day). Talk about stigma's right? Depression and anxiety are bad enough, but people hear manic depressive/bi-polar and they immediately think you are crazy. Not the case with me. I do not like being mean, feeling out of control, or being impulsive (the latter being the toughest one to deal with for me). I take what meds I can (difficult because of the transplant and I am unable to take anti-depressants because they do not work well when you are bi-polar, even though I lean much more towards depression) to take the edge off and go to therapy and work really hard at it. I do not consider myself a victim and take responsibility for my actions. At times, that can be exhausting, but it's always worth it. I have developed a good brain-mouth filter and also a brain-brain filter.

When I met Katie, I told her I learned a lot of what not to do from my family (all men in my family for generations on my father's side were untreated manic depressive). I told her, "I won't lie, hit, put down, call names, or cheat." Does that make me a saint, or a perfect partner? No. However, I will not do those things. Lucky for me, we were meant to be anyway, but she seemed to realize I was serious about that and it wasn't just lip service.

I do not feel bad for myself for having such a terrible mental illness from such a young age, or for the kidney's failing for that matter. It's all part of who I am and like who I am today. Also, having to grow up with manic depression and anxiety I learned how to deal with it growing up. Was it hard at times? You bet! It still is! However, I have been trying to understand and cope with my tendencies since I was 9! 29 years now of working at it. That has helped too.

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Wow !!

dakski ..


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That is what the Autobahn is for. The one without speed limits...YEEAAAAAH BAABBBBYYYYYYYYYY

Everyone should drive on one, once :)

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Only problem I am not in Europe anymore ;)

Dakski,

You are a true inspiration.

It seems like life has kept on testing you, time and time again, and each time you emerge better, and with flying colors.

Many falter under half the pressure and trials you've been through.

What a wonderful person you are. I believe in Karma, I believe that this is why you found your soulmate and she found you. Because frankly, you deserve it!


While I don't understand half the stuff about the cars, its clear they are badass and super cool. I can understand really being into them. I do love my truck, too :)

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Okay, I guess I should share too (sorry it's kind of long). This a combo bio and what makes me, well, me! Feel free to skim it, but if you do read, you'll get a clear picture of who I am.

I am a male heterosexual (I don't judge and have no problem with any sexual orientation - I am just being clear about me) and 38 years old this month. I work in NYC in Finance as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst. I have been with the same company since I got into finance 13 years ago this May and have worked my way up through the ranks. I work from home most days because I live about 3 hours from NYC and because of health issues (more on that momentarily).

I met my ex-wife when I was 23 and got married at 27, for many of the wrong reasons, including I was in kidney failure and had incredible anxiety and depression and frankly, I settled.

I divorced at 35 (after a year long and horrible and drawn out divorce). I should have done it sooner, as it was a toxic and negative situation, but I was scared and believed in marriage and making things work. When I realized I was doing all the making things work, and therefore, it wasn't working, I filed for divorce. There were some other crappy things me ex did that made it easy for me to file, but I don't need to go into that. I am just thankful she made it so easy to make a decision to file.

2 years ago this June, and 4 months after my divorce was final, and after 1 1/2 years of being single (I did not date when going through the divorce - too much on my plate and didn't want others to deal with that baggage and I didn't have much to give), I met the love of my life, Katie. I moved in with Katie in July of last year (2017) and we became engaged in September of 2017. We are in no rush as we have both been married before. However, we wanted to make a serious commitment to each other. We are each others world and life and we adore each other. She is my best friend and vice versa. We are both so thankful and lucky to have found each other, and we know it. We would probably still have amazing chemistry and be in love if not for what we went through prior (her situation was similar), but having been through hell, we are so incredibly appreciative of one another and how kind and loving we are to each other, and others. We are true partners and we are soul mates.

Together, in our nice little ranch (with a finished basement) here in Connecticut, we have a lot of pets. We have 5 dogs (I brought 2 and she had 3) and 6 reptile tanks with 3 snakes, 3 Leopard Geckos, and one Blue Tongue Skink.

I am a very passionate person. I devote a lot of time and energy into the things I care about and enjoy. I am also loyal and have strong morals and integrity. I believe in commitments and promises and in doing the right thing.

In addition to reptile keeping (and spending time with the 5 canines) I also collect high end liquor, mostly Whiskey (specifically Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye, with cask strength and unique barrel aging being my specialty), and have over 200 bottles of high end whiskey and another 100 bottles of miscelanous high end liquors like tequila, rum, cognac, barrel aged gin, etc. I collect and age cigars as well. I smoke cigars about 1-2X a week at most, and have a drink a few times a week, but never more than a drink. I collect and enjoy, but hate the feeling of being drunk. Also, not good with limited kidney function and lots of meds.

I fly RC airplanes and most exciting, I race cars as well as have a very fast street car. When I realized I was going to have a kidney transplant, I began racing (time trials not actual races) a formula car. I have a picture below, but it's a modified Formula Mazda and has a 13b Rotary engine making 230 horsepower. The car weighs 1150 pounds, but produces a ton of downforce. About 1500 pounds of downforce at 145 MPH. At 150MPH I can drive the car upside down it's so glued to the road. The regular Formula Mazda's make 185 horsepower vs. my 230 horsepower and I have bigger rotors and 4 piston calipers on my car. I cannot run spec races, but I can use for time trials and as a track car. It pulls 2.5G's in corners and brakes at 140MPH at about 2.3G's. It's amazing and makes me feel alive!

My (weekend) street car is a 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo (heavily modified and with a stick shift, of course). It has 100 pounds removed and weighs 3,300 pounds now. It has bigger rear tires, lighter wheels, suspension work and is lowered, engine mods, stage 3 clutch, short-shift kit, bigger hybrid turbos, fuel injectors, inlet hoses, plenum, and boost hoses, bigger rotors and 6-piston racing calipers up front with the stock 4-piston (with bigger rotors though) on the rear, and a custom engine tune from one of the top tuners in the world. It now makes about 675HP and 715 LB/FT of torque. It's all wheel drive, so that's about 600 LB/FT at the wheels. It does a ten second quarter mile all day and is a pleasure to drive, even if you are not nailing it. Of course, it's black on black.

My kidneys began failing when I was 23 and I almost died in the hospital after going to the ER and being told my potassium was 7.8 and then 7.9 on the second blood draw. At about 8.0 your heart stops as potassium regulates your heart. Too low, it doesn't fire and beat, too high and it overloads and shuts down. That made me begin to realize how important and precious life is. Then, on thanksgiving morning, 2005 (I was 25), my father dropped dead at 58. Yep, I believe in cherishing every day now and living life to the fullest - CARPE DIEM!

At 32 (2012), my mother gave me a kidney when I was in full renal failure. At the point it would have been dialysis or death if she hadn't given me her kidney.

I still struggle with health and side effects from medicine, being immune suppressed, and having a kidney that doesn't work near 100% in my body. However, I am very happy to be alive and appreciate who and what I have in my life.

In a weird way, I am glad all that happened. I learned what some people never learn. Appreciate what you have. Cherish the people in your life. Do your best and live with integrity and morals so you do not have regrets (at least big ones). I have also battled depression and anxiety my entire life. Having all that happen put a lot in perspective for me and I do not sweat the small stuff so much anymore.

Finally, I have been manic depressive since I was 9 (brought on at a young age by PTSD - that story is for another day). Talk about stigma's right? Depression and anxiety are bad enough, but people hear manic depressive/bi-polar and they immediately think you are crazy. Not the case with me. I do not like being mean, feeling out of control, or being impulsive (the latter being the toughest one to deal with for me). I take what meds I can (difficult because of the transplant and I am unable to take anti-depressants because they do not work well when you are bi-polar, even though I lean much more towards depression) to take the edge off and go to therapy and work really hard at it. I do not consider myself a victim and take responsibility for my actions. At times, that can be exhausting, but it's always worth it. I have developed a good brain-mouth filter and also a brain-brain filter.

When I met Katie, I told her I learned a lot of what not to do from my family (all men in my family for generations on my father's side were untreated manic depressive). I told her, "I won't lie, hit, put down, call names, or cheat." Does that make me a saint, or a perfect partner? No. However, I will not do those things. Lucky for me, we were meant to be anyway, but she seemed to realize I was serious about that and it wasn't just lip service.

I do not feel bad for myself for having such a terrible mental illness from such a young age, or for the kidney's failing for that matter. It's all part of who I am and like who I am today. Also, having to grow up with manic depression and anxiety I learned how to deal with it growing up. Was it hard at times? You bet! It still is! However, I have been trying to understand and cope with my tendencies since I was 9! 29 years now of working at it. That has helped too.

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Ps, Love your Rides Bro[emoji1362][emoji1595]


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Only problem I am not in Europe anymore ;)

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Well, there are plenty of race tracks in the US! Much safer, and a lot more fun, then the autobahn. By the way, I believe they added speed limits to the autobahn last year :(.

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Well, there are plenty of race tracks in the US! Much safer, and a lot more fun, then the autobahn. By the way, I believe they added speed limits to the autobahn last year :(.

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Most of the autobahn is no fun. Because its constantly bumper to bumper.

But then...there are some stretches of it in southern Germany which are simply glorious. I remember flying down a 4 lane Autobahn, going as fast as the Mercedes would go, and there was no speed limit and hardly any other cars. Plus the scenery and the views were breath taking :)

I'm not sure I would still have it in me to do this now, I've been away from there (and fast driving) to long..

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Dakski,

You are a true inspiration.

It seems like life has kept on testing you, time and time again, and each time you emerge better, and with flying colors.

Many falter under half the pressure and trials you've been through.

What a wonderful person you are. I believe in Karma, I believe that this is why you found your soulmate and she found you. Because frankly, you deserve it!


While I don't understand half the stuff about the cars, its clear they are badass and super cool. I can understand really being into them. I do love my truck, too :)

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Zina10. Thank you for the kind words. I am not a quitter and my friends say when I set my mind to something, I get it done.

I think many people would have gotten through what I went through, on all levels. You don't know how strong you are until you have to be strong.

I had a friend in high school and college. He got testicular cancer at 19 and his kidneys failed because of the CT scan dye (a rare side effect that was missed because of the treatments he was going through). When he went through that, and then a transplant, I remember saying, "I could never do that."

I do think it matters how you approach it, how you get through, and how much you let bad experiences change you (in bad ways). I refuse to become bitter or angry about life. I do my best and try to keep a smile on my face. Not that I don't have my moments, believe me I do. However, in general, I try my best to stay positive and be there for others.

Yeah, I love driving! However, Katie is not impressed. She would take a nice big truck over a Porsche or a race car any day! I don't get that, but to each their own.

By the way, I am a total extrovert and Katie is also an introvert, like you. Took a little adjustment for me to realize when she just needs space and to be alone. I have much more appreciation for introverts now. Many people I surround myself with are also extroverts. They say opposites attract, right?

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Wow !!

dakski ..


I'm practically speechless !!

How do you cram all 'that' into 24 hours !??





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Well, I don't.

Some days I work my butt off. Some days I have a drink and/or a cigar. Some days, I race or drive The Beast (what the Porsche is affectionately called). Other days I relax and sleep a lot.

Priority one is Katie and the animals.

Priority two is work.

Then different fun stuff different days.

I believe balance is incredibly important in life. I like to play, but I have to work and honor my commitments as well.

Plus I have to pay for my expen$ive hobbies!

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Thank you and thank you.

I give everything my all. It sounds like I do a lot, but I really spread it out. I would burn out doing everything all at once :).

I appreciate you noticing that. I try to be passionate about everything I do, so I have to be careful not to take on too much.

I do believe most people can get through much more then they think they could.

But not all emerge the way you did. Some turn bitter, some give up. You should give yourself credit for not only overcoming everything that has been thrown at you, but SHINING!!

It will make a big difference for you to learn to understand the "introvert". Not many people do, unless they are one themselves. Time to be alone IS important. Having days when one doesn't want to talk a lot is not meant to hurt or that something is wrong.

Its just a way to recharge batteries. Its a true need. The best thing you can do is to understand and give space. It is a true gift to not only understand but respect each others differences.

Oh, Dakski, I will have to pick your brain at some point.

I'm on the quest to find the perfect, good quality, whiskey!

Not that I drink a lot of it, and I know even less about it. In the winter, or when I'm cold, I like to have a "nip" of it. Usually it was Crown Royal. LOL

Then I started thinking about how much better a true good quality Whiskey would be, so I went and bought a expensive single malt Scottish whiskey. And it wasn't that great :oops: Or my palate is simply un-educated.

I want something that is a real treat, for a small nip here and there, that is very much enjoyed.

Like you, I don't like to get drunk. Done that twice in my life and the aftermath was horrible... But I do enjoy a good drink here and again! With company, or to treat myself.

That said, I have no idea where to start or what I would like. The whiskey I ended up with had a strange chemical after taste. But again, might just be me, being used to cheaper stuff.

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Oh, Dakski, I will have to pick your brain at some point.

I'm on the quest to find the perfect, good quality, whiskey!

Not that I drink a lot of it, and I know even less about it. In the winter, or when I'm cold, I like to have a "nip" of it. Usually it was Crown Royal. LOL

Then I started thinking about how much better a true good quality Whiskey would be, so I went and bought a expensive single malt Scottish whiskey. And it wasn't that great :oops: Or my palate is simply un-educated.

I want something that is a real treat, for a small nip here and there, that is very much enjoyed.

Like you, I don't like to get drunk. Done that twice in my life and the aftermath was horrible... But I do enjoy a good drink here and again! With company, or to treat myself.

That said, I have no idea where to start or what I would like. The whiskey I ended up with had a strange chemical after taste. But again, might just be me, being used to cheaper stuff.

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Pappy van Winkle's "Family Reserve". It's a Kentucky Bourbon. Fantastic once-in-a-while sipping whiskey.

I seem to be a couple pages late, but thanks Zina & Hilabeans.

Hilabeans - that is so sweet of you. I'm very glad that your daughter has the kind of motherly support that I didn't (emotionally abusive mother - I haven't spoken to her in almost a year and it's a relief). I hope your daughter's doing well and doing awesome things!

Zina - The field courses I took were really great. I essentially took six weeks in the summer, three weeks per class, and lived in cabins with other students and had eight hours of classes a day. The first class I took, almost all of that eight hours was in the forest every day, plus additional time for our independent projects. For the second one, half of it was in the classroom (it was an intense class that included a bunch of four hour tests that were all essay questions that each took over a page to answer properly) and the other half was in lakes, in streams, along railroad tracks, and any place herps could be found. There was also late night frog hunting. The second one was a herpetology class taught by a professor who also is an editor for Chelonian Conservation. He was a great teacher and does awesome turtle research. I've also done some one day volunteering stints with the game department including goose banding and a hellbender survey. The latter is where I learned I am allergic to leeches, but it was definitely enjoyable.

Also, Jus1More, Westie pictures please. I grew up with a westie. She's a little brat sometimes, but she's the best. She's sixteen now.

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Pappy van Winkle's "Family Reserve". It's a Kentucky Bourbon. Fantastic once-in-a-while sipping whiskey.

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No doubt, but finding it, at least where I live, is nearly impossible... and it aint cheap!!
At a reasonable price point, and easily available, Gentlemen Jack is very smooth and delicious.

Sorry to derail thread with whiskey talk... my name is Kenny and I have a guitar addiction (real bad).
I'm all about the BASS - this shot is after the intervention/selloff:

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Interesting people !!

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Pappy van Winkle's "Family Reserve". It's a Kentucky Bourbon. Fantastic once-in-a-while sipping whiskey.

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I will keep an eye out for that !! Thank you for the recommendation !!

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Sorry to derail thread with whiskey talk... my name is Kenny and I have a guitar addiction (real bad).
I'm all about the BASS - this shot is after the intervention/selloff:

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After the sell off ???

Wow, very impressive. Actually, that is awesome !!! :)

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Pappy van Winkle's "Family Reserve". It's a Kentucky Bourbon. Fantastic once-in-a-while sipping whiskey.

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I will +1 this on behalf of my husband. I myself am a vodka girl. Grey Goose Martini w/ a twist!

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I seem to be a couple pages late, but thanks Zina & Hilabeans.

Hilabeans - that is so sweet of you. I'm very glad that your daughter has the kind of motherly support that I didn't (emotionally abusive mother - I haven't spoken to her in almost a year and it's a relief). I hope your daughter's doing well and doing awesome things!

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Well that just sucks. Sadly, not everyone is made for motherhood and you do yourself a favor by cutting her out of your life if she causes you pain. I have an incredible mom and I know I'm lucky. My kiddo will be just fine, she's learning the skills now to deal with her brain chemistry. We don't ignore anything and she gets tons of support. She has art, animals, friends, family, and my full support.

And you take care of yourself!!! Hopefully that boyfriend of yours is your own version of dakski's Katie. We all need a Katie in our lives.

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Sorry to derail thread with whiskey talk... my name is Kenny and I have a guitar addiction (real bad).
I'm all about the BASS - this shot is after the intervention/selloff:

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NICE!

enjoy this novel:

i put up a biiiig front. if we ever met i'd try to make you laugh, bc that's an easy way to win someone over. not that i need to, but my anxiety always tells me people don't like me; making people laugh helps me overcome these feelings of anxiety when i'm in social settings. plus i think i'm funny lol.

i curse. kinda a lot. i got it from my momma. ;) a few years ago i read an article that found those who openly curse tend to be more honest people, so i like to consider this a positive trait. it turns a lot of people off (like my family), but i always hang on to that study. i think the reason i curse is because i'm emotionally honest; i wear my heart openly on my sleeve. growing up, people took advantage of this. in middle school i had a whole group of girl friends who basically kept me around as a joke, but i could get them things they couldn't. it took me entirely too long to figure this out. i think that was the start of my anxieties.

high school was tough, but i was never really openly bullied; it was mainly the crowd from middle school who kept that going. i was that "loose cannon" because emotions make you insane to people. let's just say i'm lucky cameras phones first came out during my high school years, instead of how it is now. my friends were my fellow bandmates. they were weird, and horny, but they were honest people. we were allowed to be ourselves.

college was where i fell: mentally, physically, financially. it's also where i got my **** together, at least mentally. not to get too into it, but i was in a very dark place mentally. my relationships crumbled. college is honestly one of the hardest things to do for people with a mental illness. TBH we don't get enough credit for pushing ourselves to graduating. i almost didn't make it.

i have my Bachelor's in Fine Arts and my focus was Graphic Design. say what you want about art degrees, but you aren't just handed one. you work. HARD. i drove myself practically manic. staying up until 4am, nightly, to wake back up and head into the studio to keep working, bc i had to. the building station workers knew me by name, and always made fun of me for "living" in the art building. i'd have panic attacks where my clothes would hurt my body. i'd not eat for days, throwing up bile due to dehydration, and still go to class. it was almost worth it: i was top of my class. i'm damn good at what i do and it's because i worked hard. that's the only upside to pushing yourself to break: saying you were able to get back up and stay up.

most importantly: i treat people how i'd like to be treated. i didn't get enough of that growing up. i love being nice! and sharing my feelings. and smiling and giving compliments and just doing the right thing. a lot of people around me didn't and it really messed with me. but it's okay now! because i like me. :) and i stick up for me now. and i worked REALLY HARD to get to this point with myself and i'll be damned if i'll let someone take that away from me!

i also LOVE BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Zincubus

Ahhhh .

Shouldn't that be a AMLPF ??

Brony ?

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Bros that like Ponies - "Brony"
Specifically My Little Pony Friendship is Magic series
Kids cartoon aimed at girls, grew a fandom in adults, mostly men, they started calling themselves Bronies.
The name now encompases basically any teen/adult that enjoys the show.

Hope that helps!

The more you know *insert rainbow*