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| Tue, 02-08-2005 - 11:53pm |
I am so silly. I even had this board bookmarked, yet the last couple times I've been getting so low I haven't even thought to come here. So, I figure I better get acquainted here so that I will come here when I need to, and hopefully be here for some others.
You may already know me from the bipolar and SI boards.
If not, I'm 23, full-time student, part-time work, guide leader (let me tell you how much the moods get in the way of that). I like photography, art and music. I do landscape photography, sketch female forms form black and white pics (ie leonard nimoy dance nude series), play the piano, guitar, flute (or used to) and sing. I play the guitar at church but have a "different" spirtuality. I have been practicing wicca for years so it is shocking to find me in a church. I don't know. You probably think I'm confused but I think it makes sense to me and I guess that's what matters. I am currently finishing my B.A. in religious studies and will be doing my second B.A. in geography next year. I want to teach. I don't think I'll get into teacher's college but I'm trying. If not I really have no idea what I will do.
Well it's nice to meet you. Now I'm not such a stranger...strange yes...but not a stranger.:D
Amanda


Hey Amanda--welcome to our board! I don't think you are confused at all---but rather a multi-faceted individual! It seems you have a variety of interests and abilities and that is a good thing!
Hi Lori,
Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here.
And thank you so much for your kind words. I never really thought of myself as talented.
Yes there have been some challenges, but who hasn't had them. (Well aren't I the optimist tonight?! hmmm!)
Nice to meet you!
Hugs,
Amanda
Hi idreamy,
Nice to meet you. Yeah to having so much in common...animal rights, guitar (I'd teach you but I don't know how well that would work through the computer lol).
I'm glad you think I'm interesting (in a good way) I understand the need to qualify that lol. I too tend to think "interesting" means weird or something.
I don't know how I do it either but I don't think it matters either way whether I'm busy or not. I had next to no courses last year and still struggled and now I have a full course load and am struggling (but on the positive side this time). I think it may help to be busy, not sure how yet, but they say if you want to get something done ask a busy person. At the same time I like when things were laid back in the summer. At least a bit more so. I still had a full schedule with fulltime work (or nearly) and part time school and meetings pretty much every night and seeing a friend of mine (who happens to be a pastor and counsellor) every night.
And yes things aren't too bad for me right now. I'm actually manic and this very second it is a good way. I have been going back and forth between the good and the bad manias and the bad is when I was having problems earlier this week...irritable and rage instead of happy etc.
Well, thanks again,
Amanda
Hey Amanda...
I'm Nicole, 23, Kentucky
I've only been around the board for about a week because I had a friend pass away a week ago today. Actually almost exactly. He died at 2:23 pm our time and it is 2:31 now... I have also found that it has been helpful for me to try to talk to and help others as I cope with this.
I work full-time and have since college graduation in 2003. I attend church regularly. I am in choir and help out with many childrens activities including AWANA and Youth Basketball. I also do alot of things like Easter egg hunts, kids days, etc.