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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)

Sophie-RO
Sophie-ROPosted 07-08-2015 05:36 PM
 
Craycray17
Craycray17Posted 01-09-2015 09:50 AM
Thankyou heaps @Richardman! Yes we are going to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto! Some are just for day trips, staying in Tokyo and Osaka 🙂 so excited, we are already planning sushi classes, tea ceremonies, tours and samurai training classes, so eager to go! If you know any great places to do tea ceremony or shopping we are still looking 🙂 even cool hotels would be appreciated, so far we are staying in a hotel that is Godzilla themed 😛
 
Richardman
RichardmanPosted 01-09-2015 01:17 AM

@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.

 
 
N1ghtW1ng
N1ghtW1ngPosted 01-09-2015 03:35 AM
@Richardman @Craycray12 I love it when I see new users getting so involved!

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?
 
Craycray17
Craycray17Posted 31-08-2015 10:57 PM
We will be there a bit too early for that, @stonepixie, but it only means that I will have to go more than once 😉
 
Craycray17
Craycray17Posted 31-08-2015 09:50 PM
Thankyou @Richardson, what would you say is a must do in Japan?
 
 
stonepixie
stonepixiePosted 31-08-2015 10:31 PM
@Craycray17 Cherry Blossom festival if timing is right. 🙂
 
Richardman
RichardmanPosted 31-08-2015 09:13 PM

Haha, yeah @Craycray17!  And I hope your holiday goes well, I love Japan!

 
Craycray17
Craycray17Posted 31-08-2015 10:58 AM
Welcome right back @Richardman, we can all be newbies together
 
Craycray17
Craycray17Posted 31-08-2015 10:53 AM
Thankyou @N1ghtW1ng and @lokifish, planning to go for about 2 weeks 🙂 oh man dogs are the best!
 
lokifish
lokifishPosted 31-08-2015 08:01 AM
@Craycray17 Welcome and nice to meet you 🙂 The Japan trip sounds amazing! How long are you hoping to go there for? All the best for saving.

@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 🙂
 
Richardman
RichardmanPosted 30-08-2015 10:29 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys! And welcome to those who joined after me Smiley Very Happy

 

@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.

 
Craycray17
Craycray17Posted 30-08-2015 05:29 PM
My name is Caitie!

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.
 
 
N1ghtW1ng
N1ghtW1ngPosted 30-08-2015 06:51 PM
Hey @Craycray17 and welcome to ReachOut!
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!
 
millhouse
millhousePosted 29-08-2015 02:02 PM

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.

 
 
N1ghtW1ng
N1ghtW1ngPosted 29-08-2015 10:04 PM
Hey @Richardman and welcome to ReachOut! Shopping is a great way to treat yourself, it's important to take out a little time for ourselves! Your volunteering sounds so cool, it's amazing that you do that for your community.

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!
 
 
ElleBelle
ElleBellePosted 29-08-2015 08:58 PM

Welcome @ClCl and @millhouse - looking forward to seeing you both around on the forums 😄

 
ClCl
ClClPosted 29-08-2015 01:43 PM

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.

 
safari93
safari93Posted 29-08-2015 09:39 AM

@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!!

 
Richardman
RichardmanPosted 29-08-2015 02:03 AM

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

 
 
lokifish
lokifishPosted 30-08-2015 09:07 AM

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?

 
 
 
ClCl
ClClPosted 30-08-2015 06:54 PM
Hi @lokifish. Thanks for your welcome!

The types of movies I like depends on my mood. I recently saw Inside Out and thought it was brilliant.
 
 
 
 
stonepixie
stonepixiePosted 30-08-2015 09:27 PM
Oh, I've been meaning to see that for a while! As soon as I saw the trailer for it, I was like "I've got to see that! Is your user name Capital I's or lowercase l's, @ClCl
 
 
 
 
 
ClCl
ClClPosted 30-08-2015 09:44 PM
Haha well... I had to copy and paste it into a word document to change the font to find out. 😛 I actually made this account a few months ago, but then I seemed to have to recreate it the other day, but it kept the old username. I would have thought it would be CiCi but it is actually lowercase L's. Cant remember why now. I didnt mean for it to be so confusing @stonepixie!
 
 
 
 
 
stonepixie
stonepixiePosted 30-08-2015 10:48 PM
It's all good @ClCl I just wanted to clarify for quick tagging. Probably made it with l's as the username cici is already (probably) taken.
 
lifes_silly
lifes_sillyPosted 28-08-2015 06:10 PM

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 Cat Embarassed

 

 

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 Man Surprised

 

 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 Cat Happy

Or I'll make myself a nice meal and just sit and enjoy the food Woman Very Happy

 

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 Heart

 

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