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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

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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 8:33am

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!


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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 7:06pm
Hey there. Welcome to the board! Well I checked out your profile and we have lots in common :) We both live in the same province, both know about quitting smoking (I used to go in kick butt support every day!), and the same interests like camping & animals :) Well I dont think you are strange, but I do think you are very interesting (in a good way!) It sounds like you have a lot of things on your plate. How do you handle it? Does it help you to be busy? I really admire how much you do with your time. Well in the case of the board topic, I hope things are not too bad for you right now. Remember whenever you are feeling super low please post here. I have found that the ppl here are sooo caring, its wonderful. I feel like I can talk about just about anything here. Take care *HUGS*
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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 2:26am

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

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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 2:31am

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

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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 12:58pm
Hey Amanda, glad my words helped you to feel welcome! And yes, you DO have talent....and many, varied interests! Glad to have you here and hope you'll post again! Hugs, Lori
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Thu, 02-10-2005 - 3:34pm

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.

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