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Introduce yourself here! AUGUST 2015
HI GUYS
OK, so here is the place to say HI! and make yourself at home and introduce yourself! How we do it here at ReachOut is get to answer 5 simple questions that help us get to know you.... And because we all love talking all the oldies also end up answering the questions too.... Coz that's just what we do...
Here we go
1) What do you do during the days usually....?
2) Finish this sentance "For me, ReachOut is _________"
3) What is the way that you treat yourself?
4) Tell us something you are working towards at the moment
5) Tell us about a person that you are grateful to have in your life (keep it anonymous, just explain their relationship to you)
@Craycray17 I have been to Japan three times and still haven't seen the cheery blossoms. All three times I have been during winter (once was there in Autumn and the trees were really pretty and colourful - especially in Kyoto). But going in winter is great, cos there is snow everywhere!
What you see in Japan depends on what you're interested in - for popculture Tokyo and Osaka, for history Kyoto, Nara and Hiroshima, and for general travelling the major cities are good for too (Tokyo, Osaka). But my favourite tourist place would have to be Miyajima. It's an island not far from Hiroshima.
I hope to visit Japan some time in the next few years to visit a couple of friends I've made there. To be honest, I'm interested in those bunny and cat islands! (Hopefully I've got the right country).
Have you (both) travelled anywhere else?
Haha, yeah @Craycray17! And I hope your holiday goes well, I love Japan!
@ClCl I loved Inside Out too. As you can probably tell from my avatar, I'm a big Disney fan 😛 And yeah it took me a few goes to work out whether they were i's or L's. All good though!
@Richardman nice! It can be good to do a course which opens up a few different options 🙂
Thanks for the welcome guys! And welcome to those who joined after me
@lokifish I have just started studing a Bachelor of Arts (Community Development). This is my 2nd attempt at doing uni, but hopefully this course will get me where I want. I'm still not sure what I want to do, my three options atm are emergency management, social work or just general work in a local government or NGO or something. Either waym this course should help.
I Spend my days working, studying and playing witg my dog oscar. I might be busy but i always have time for a cuddle with him.
To me, reachout is a space where i can engage in comminication and connection with other young people who understand and accept me. I feel that it is a space that envourages honesty, support and celebrates diversity and uniqueness! Im excited to use this space to get to know others like me and celebrate their stories and mine!
Sometimes i treat myself with a dinner out with friends, sometimes i treat myself with something as simple as some choccie, a blanket, my dog oscar on my lap and and few episodes of my favourite tv show.
I am currently working towards several job and educational goals at university, but something a bit more interesting that i am working towards is saving for a holiday in Japan with my sister. We cant wait! Im trying to save the money from scratch so i dont touch my savings, wish me luck!
I have several people i am so grateful to have in my life, especially my family. They have always been there for me and im very lucky to have them.
Dogs are the absolute best! Glad to hear that RO is such a great place for you! We're excited to see you around!
Good luck for university and your trip! It sounds amazing!
Hi
Here we go
1) What do you do during the days usually....Work
2) Finish this sentance "For me, ReachOut is hopefully a chance to meet other people and help me to finally come out and learn how to accept myself for who I really am. I really need to talk to others in my situation"
3) What is the way that you treat yourself? Not really well. I've spent many years trying to deny my homosexuality and have spent much time hating myself for the fact that this is who I really am
4) Tell us something you are working towards at the moment. Trying to accept myself and eventually come out to others as gay.
5) Tell us about a person that you are grateful to have in your life (keep it anonymous, just explain their relationship to you) My poarents anda really close friend - both of whom I only came out to 3 weeks ago.
Welcome to RO @CICI!! Good luck on your thesis! Sounds like you have busy days, but Netflix, knitting and taking baths all sound like great ways to relax. It's great that you have such an amazing support group! It's awesome to have people close to you that you can turn to for help.
Hey @millhouse and welcome to RO! Do you watch the Simpsons? Do you enjoy your job? It can be very difficult to accept who you are, but coming here is just one step closer towards your goal. You don't have to come out to people if you don't want to, but you've already came out to your parents and a close friend and that is already a huge step that you've completed! It took me awhile to work up the courage to tell people about my gender identity too, but once you do, it can be a great relief to share the information.
Hope to see you all around here on the forums!
Welcome @ClCl and @millhouse - looking forward to seeing you both around on the forums 😄
Hi all, Im CICI!
Im looking forward to getting more involved in the ReachOut Community (probably in just over a month after I have handed in my thesis).
1) What do you do during the days usually....?
During the day I am usually going to meetings, going to class, doing assignments, preparing for a meeting, working with kids, cleaning, procrastinating, stressing, wishing I had gotten more sleep, playing video games or watching Netflix.
2) Finish this sentance "For me, ReachOut is _________"
A place young people can talk about serious issues in a safe, inclusive, informed community.
3) What is the way that you treat yourself?
I like to walk in nature, watch movies, take a bath and knit.
4) Tell us something you are working towards at the moment
At the moment I am working towards finishing my thesis. (or should be.)
5) Tell us about a person that you are grateful to have in your life (keep it anonymous, just explain their relationship to you)
My parents, best friend and partner. They have all been there to support me through the hardest times and remind me who I am. They believe in me when I dont and love me unconditionally.
@Richardman welcome to RO!! Your volunteering sounds amazing btw! Building community resilience in emergencies in local communities sounds like a really useful and important program, so good on you!!
1) What do you do during the days usually....?
I go to uni a few days a week and the other days I am either volunteering at my fire brigade, or relaxing.
2) Finish this sentance "For me, ReachOut is _________"
For me, ReachOut is a great tool whenever myself or someone i care about needs information/help.
3) What is the way that you treat yourself?
I don't have much money, so when I want to treat or reward myself, I take myself out shopping 🙂
4) Tell us something you are working towards at the moment
At the moment (as part of my volunteering) I am working on a plan in my local area to build community resilience in emergencies. I love helping others, and I have the passion and the skills to do so.
5) Tell us about a person that you are grateful to have in your life (keep it anonymous, just explain their relationship to you)
I am grateful to my friends for helping me get through some really tough times
Welcome everyone! 🙂
@Richardman What're you studying at uni? The volunteering work you're doing sounds awesome, I'm sure it'll help a lot of people.
@millhouse Your username is great 😛 Are you a big Simpsons fan? Props for coming on here and asking for help - it takes a lot of bravery to accept yourself for who you are. Hopefully you can find the resources and support you need on RO 🙂
@ClCl All the best for your thesis! What sort of movies do you like watching?
1) What do you do during the days usually....?
I tackle school lol. It's hard but I get through it.. sometimes. I see my boyfriend, spend time with my cat
2) Finish this sentance "For me, ReachOut is _________"
I can't finish that exactly.. I'm new to the site, I have no idea how it works
3) What is the way that you treat yourself?
I rarely treat myself.. but when I do, I do my makeup really nicely and do my hair nicely and wear nice clothes
Or I'll make myself a nice meal and just sit and enjoy the food
4) Tell us something you are working towards at the moment
Finishing school, getting to where I want to be in life.. I'm working on trying to grades up so I can go to Uni/College
5) Tell us about a person that you are grateful to have in your life (keep it anonymous, just explain their relationship to you)
My boyfriend. He keeps me so happy, he keeps me sane. He seriously puts up with all my sh*t so perfectly and he's such a perfect person to have around