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Introducing myself! (plus username change, see post #11)

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by Gumtree, Apr 14, 2008.

  1. Gumtree

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    Hi guys :slight_smile:

    Just thought i would introduce myself! This is my first post on EC!
    I only discovered this site today and thought i might sign up and offer help and advise!

    I broke my leg a few days ago so I'm going to be homebound for a few weeks so I'm going to be around here full time for a while.

    I am here to help :slight_smile: I am out to world and my life is so great and has been since i came out (when i was 13) so i thought i would share my experiences and knowledge with you fellow teenagers in an attempt to give back to world while i am stuck at home.

    Now a bit of my background:
    I am currently 15 and 16 in June, i live in the Mid North Coast of Australia. I am out to the whole world and its really great, i am my school representative (i just like the badge and blazer :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:), I participate in volunteer youth work, community service, I love to play music and perform with my friends. I currently work as a chef and on holidays in a modeling agency. I love playing Tennis, swimming and salsa/ballroom/Latin dancing. I currently live with my Mum (a herbalist and nutritionist) my Dad (a GP) and aunt (psychologist) and i call on them if ever i have something i want to ask, i tell them everything.
    I grew up with 4 brothers and 1 sister (all have left home now) but they traumatized me enough so its all good.

    Anyway, I'm offering my time and help to ANYONE out there about anything. I love to talk (obviously) and to listen. I'm available here or on MSN any time!


    Sorry about how long this post is, i am just sooooo bored and going a bit crazy because my fork can't quit reach the itchy spot in my cast :frowning2:
     
  2. Quitex

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    Re: Introducing myself!

    Awwwwe, well since were in Health and well-living I may advice you to rest a lot!
    And welcome to EC. Pretty much you won't get bored easily here. Just beware of the Celine Dion, S Club 7 and Zac Effron's fans, and the Walrus.

    :grin: LOL
     
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    Welcome! Sounds like you're gunna have a great time here, I'm Dave from Australia (although the South side). Hope to see you around the forum!
     
  4. SAGUY84

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    Welcome!

    Another easterner to even things up abit! Plenty of South aussies already here!



    Isn't Blazer an American term?
     
  5. davo-man

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    Re: Introducing myself!

    ^ We called out school jackets blazers as well, so I think it may be a bit more universal
     
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    Aww thanks for the warm welcome :grin:

    Yeah i think blazer is pretty internationally accepted because of all the confusion between having sloppy joe's, jackets, jumpers, coats, covers, woolies and god knows how many other's there are :slight_smile:

    *Edit*
    I feel a lot better now, the fire poker reached a lot further then my fork.. :grin:
     
  7. JSG

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    :smilewave
    Welcome to EC !!
    I've seen some of your posts and I'm glad you've joined us :grin:

    I have two questions, first of all, how did you come out to our family at such a young age and how did it go?? (perhaps make a new thread for this, idk)
    And secondly, how did you break your leg?
     
  8. Gumtree

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    Re: Introducing myself!

    1. Well it's a short story, my mum was staying with my Aunt for a few weeks as my Aunt needed full time care, and when i was visiting my mum (I tell my mum EVERYTHING) she asked me how my love life was going while she was away, and i made a joke about liking a guy and my Aunt came up with 'I think he's trying to say he's gay' and i just nodded my head. My Mum was just really proud of me for coming out so early (especialy in my school where i am now the only gay student) and asked me if i had spoken to my brother at all (whom is also gay, buy is in his late 20's and lives away from home).

    2. Okay tis a smidge embarrassing and i was hoping no one would ask but i can't get out of it now :frowning2: I was at a party and was kind of doing stuff with my BF while a smidge tipsy... in a tree... and we fell out and landed on the roots (it was one of those Fig tree's that aren't very high but have thick trunks and big roots) But don't worry, my BF is fine; i broke his fall... :frowning2:
     
  9. Fiorino

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    Re: Introducing myself!

    Hey- welcome to ec! We've already spoken in the chatroom though.
    :eusa_clap (!) :eusa_danc (*hug*)
     
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    Hi - and welcome to EC.
     
  11. Paul_UK

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    Hiya - Welcome to EC! :slight_smile:

    For everyone else's info, following a chat with Tess earlier he agreed to a username change to avoid any confusion. So YourAnswers is now Gumtree.
     
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    Who's Tess? And what confusion was avoided?
     
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    Vampyrecat (one of the mods). Confusion that he may be an official expert or something (especially as he also posted this intro in Health and Well-being initially).

    It was all sorted out fine with no bad feelings.
     
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    Hi Gumtree and welcome to EC! :icon_bigg
     
  15. EthanS

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    wow.. you must be heeealthy with your parents jobs
     
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    Welcome to EC...Enjoy your stay and I hope your leg recovers quickly..
     
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    Welcome =D Don't worry, a lot of people post long posts on here, so never feel ashamed =D (I'm one of them :3)

    Hope you're leg recovers soon :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC, I remember when I was new.
     
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    Hello, and welcome to EC!

    Um, I kind of remember when I was new... *shifty eyes*
     
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    Hi and Welcome to empty closets!!

    Hope to see you around:smilewave :smilewave