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Post by ASolitarySoul on May 18, 2004 12:01:24 GMT -5
OK - let’s put this to EVERYONE ... Are you in school? ... College? ... living with your parents/grandparents? ... unemployed? ... married? ... children? ... an escapee from a mental institution? ... a troll living under a bridge? Age? Male or female? What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? What part of the world do you live in? Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? Favorite singer/musical group? Favorite movie? What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? Any siblings? How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? [Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? Just hit the Quote button, remove the “[Quoat][/Quoat]” from the first and last of the text box, then intermix your responses. Tell us as much as you dare! Solitary Soul all about me -> users3.ev1.net/~solitarysoul/--------------------------------------------------------
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Post by ASolitarySoul on May 18, 2004 14:16:17 GMT -5
Most of these questions have been answered at my website: all about me -> users3.ev1.net/~solitarysoul/ ... and then some. Are you in school? ... College? Graduated from University of Houston several years ago. ... living with your parents/grandparents? All deceased. ... unemployed? Yes - I’m hoping to get a career started in the IT field. ... married? Never been married, and in no danger of doing so. ... children? None - and that’s a certainty. ... an escapee from a mental institution? Could be - not saying one way or the other. ... a troll living under a bridge? Not yet. Age? 40-something. I look rather young for my age. Most people who guess at it under-shoot by 10 to 15 years. Male or female? I was born a male. At times I feel like a eunuch. “I'm not a man I'm not a beast I'm about as shapeless as the Man in the Moon!” - Quasimodo What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? Shooting and hunting. I have my own private shooting range. I have little time to hunt these days. I develop and manufacture my own ammunition - IOW: I’m a handloader. What part of the world do you live in? Northwest of Houston (Texas). Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? Rural area - out in the middle of nowhere - the nearest town is 10 miles away. Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? Album: “A Night at the Opera” - by Queen. Song: “Bohemian Rhapsody” - by Queen. More elaboration at my website. Favorite singer/musical group? Queen (of course), along with Kate Bush, Tori Amos, the Electric Light Orchestra, Styx, Yes. Favorite movie? “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” ... the one made in 1939 by RKO Pictures - *NOT* the Disney version. More elaboration at my website. What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? My shyness is a symptom of my own deficiencies, my own mal-developed personality (probably why I relate to Quasimodo so well - only my deformities are more on the inside - though I’m no Cary Grant on the outside either). I have this coarse, abrasive nature that turns off most people - I can’t help it - it has a lot to do with my life-experiences - with the socially-hostile environment that I’ve spent a great deal of my life in. I’m not really afraid of what anyone might think of me - I’m afraid of myself, and what I might say or do to offend someone - and the consequences that it might bring upon me. Basically, I just keep my mouth shut, and say as little as possible - it’s better to be perceived as dull and boring, than to be perceived as a jerk. What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? I was close to my mother, but not so much so with my father. More elaboration at my website. Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? My parents were married ‘till death did them part. Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? My father was a very surly and irritable individual that didn’t need much reason to punish me. He would fly off the handle at every little thing. As a child, I got numerous whippings with a pants-belt. He would often pick at me, was highly critical of me, with nothing much in the way of praise. He was a good provider, but not much in the way of a father. He was an executive, a salesman who traveled a lot. When he was ready to have fun, he would head out to west Texas to go hunting with his buddies - and leave me behind at home with my mother. He didn’t have much to do with me when I was growing up. I sort of had to figure everything out on my own, to learn everything the hard way. I owe a great deal of my mis-shapened, mal-developed personality to him. It was thanks to him I’ve always had some serious self-esteem issues. “I sometimes wish I’d never been born at all.” - from Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen My mother was over-protective to an extent. She didn’t want me to get involved in any sporting activities (though I didn’t care about them anyway) as she worried that I might get hurt. My mother was the best mother that anyone could ever hope to have. I’ll miss her always. I have a page about her at my website. Any siblings? I had two half-sisters - one of them is deceased, the other one I’d enjoy killing (the only reason why she’s still alive is that I don’t want to go to prison). How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" Maybe 2 - neither of them I would consider close. Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? No intimate relationships - and I’ll very likely die alone - die a virgin - but it doesn’t really matter to me that I will - I’ve pretty much reconciled myself to that fate - I don’t perceive it to be a problem. [Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? Oh yes - as a first-class dork, I was an easy target. More elaboration at my website. Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? A bit over-weight at this time - a semi-muscular 220 lbs - but I’m not overly obese. I have a face that scares small children. Images of me ... again ... at my website - click on the web page at your own risk! Solitary Soul all about me -> users3.ev1.net/~solitarysoul/--------------------------------------------------------
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Post by Alecto on May 18, 2004 18:51:08 GMT -5
Okay, I'm bored enough to do this,
Are you in school? ... College? No
.. living with your parents/grandparents? My mom ... unemployed? Working full time
... married? no
... children?
. an escapee from a mental institution? Would I tell anyone if I was?
.. a troll living under a bridge? no
Age? 20
Male or female? female
What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? writing journaling, various mystical practices, canoeing, camping, sailing
What part of the world do you live in? Jacksonville, FL
Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? Large City
Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? Too many to choose from
Favorite singer/musical group? It changes from week to week
Favorite movie? Moulin Rouge
What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? I don't have any goals, I'm very indecisive about things
What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Get along well with mom, not so well with dad
Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? My parents divorced when I was 13, my dad remarried, I hate my stepmom. My mom's boyfriend is living with us, He's ok, but I'm not a big fan of the whole thing
Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? Dad was very strict, mom wasn't
Any siblings? 2 older brothers
How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" 3 only 1 close
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? Dating the same guy for the past 4 1/2 years
[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? I was teased a lot in elementary and middle school, not so much in highschool
Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? My weight's pretty average, I do stutter when I'm nervous, but don't know if that'd be an impediment
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Post by Some Guy on May 18, 2004 20:15:23 GMT -5
Are you in school? ... College? In between my A-levels and University on a year off. Ill be starting an Economics degree in September.
... living with your parents/grandparents? Pareents
... unemployed? Yes, through choice at the moment
... married? Nope
... children? Nope
... an escapee from a mental institution? Never done anything as interesting as that
... a troll living under a bridge? Nope
Age? 19
Male or female? male
What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? Tennis, football (soccer), badminton, golf, running, the gym, listening to music, watching films and tv
What part of the world do you live in? Swansea, Wales, UK
Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? A Small town just outside a small City
Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favourite song? I love music, Fave Album is either Is This It? by the Strokes or OK Computer By Radiohead. Favourite song is either Porcelain by Moby or No Surprises by Radiohead, maybe.
Favorite singer/musical group? The Strokes and Radiohead
Favorite movie? The Shawshank Redemption
What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? I just want to travel and be free and enjoy, i dont think shyness will stop me from doing this forever.
What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? A Very good and close one
Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? Yes, they are happily married im pleased to say
If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? N/A
... and did it have a major impact on your own life? N/A
Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? Not strict at all, possibly a little over protective, but not much.
Any siblings? One Sister
How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" Erm well about 10 or so friends that i frequently spend time with.
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? Ive never had a long term or serious relationship.
[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? Thankfully not
Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? Well i may be going in for corrective jaw surgery, but mainly because of my teeth, apparently its really affecting my appearance. I am just above underweight (ive lost 4 stone over a year or so)
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Post by Nicole on May 18, 2004 20:53:38 GMT -5
Are you in school?
Yes.
... College?
Graduated with my BA in English in 2000. I'm currently halfway through my Master's Degree in Religious Studies, and will begin PhD work in the same in about a year. I began wanting to focus on Eastern religions (especially Zen Buddhism), but have recently diverted to ethical/social issues in religion in Latin America.
[i... living with your parents/grandparents?][/i]
No, I live with my girlfriend. I haven't lived with my parents in 8 years, thank God!
... unemployed?
No, I'm an instructor at the university for an online introductory religion course.
... married?
No, but I'm in a committed relationship.
... children?
No.
... an escapee from a mental institution?
Not that I'm aware of.
... a troll living under a bridge?
No, although I always loved that story. Billy Goat Gruff or something like that.
Age?
26.
Male or female?
Female.
What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun?
Reading and research (dork!), writing, religion, philosophy, theory, literature, film, food (preparing and eating), music, clubbing,......the list could go on and on.
What part of the world do you live in?
Florida.
Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area?
Suburbs in a city.
Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song?
Of course. It's difficult to pick favorites. I like virtually all techno and trance music, but my interests extend far beyond that.
Favorite singer/musical group?
Again, lots. Too many DJ's to name. Also Liz Phair, Tori Amos, Bjork, Joan Osbourne, Donovan, The Beatles, The Doors, Robert Johnson, Billie Holliday, OutKast, Goodie Mob, George Gershwin...the list is endless.
Favorite movie?
Too many. Breakfast at Tiffany's, Harold and Maude, The Shawshank Redemption, Heavenly Creatures, Heathers, Annie Hall, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2, The Matrix, American Beauty...again, a list that is virtually endless. I even like old silent films with Chaplin and Buster Keaton! (Have quite a large collection of them, too.)
What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)?
I suppose I could be very zen and say that I have no goals. But in general, I'd like to get my PhD and to be able to help people. (How's that for vague and indiscriminate?) I want a long and happy life with my girlfriend. Friends, family, good times, all that. Simple pleasures.
My shyness inhibits my progress in academia to a certain degree. I find it very difficult to speak to groups, or even IN groups. I'm getting better, though. Medication that helps control my excessive blushing helps a lot.
What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life?
My mother and father divorced when I was about 11. My father and my stepmother raised me, although they were recently divorced a few months ago. This has had more of an impact on me, as I'm very close to my stepmother. We still talk quite frequently. My biological mother and I get along well now. My father and I were very close, but I've been losing touch with him since the recent divorce. Too complicated to talk about here. It would be too long, and why would a stranger care about my personal life anyway? Then again, why are you reading this?
Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective?
Not really, although my mother was very over-protective when I was younger. My parents never had to be strict with me because I was always The Good Child.
Any siblings?
Sister and two stepbrothers.
How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?"
Not counting my girlfriend, I would say that I have about 6 close friends. Many others that I hang out with occasionally, but I don't consider "close."
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin?
Five of them (in the fifth now). I lost my virginity when I was 18, to a girl. I've never been with a guy. I've had sexual experiences with guys, but never actual sex. I'm not opposed to it, but I have a girlfriend so I obviously wouldn't cheat on her. I'm not sure if that makes me "bisexual" or what - I don't really like the labels. I've never been in love with a guy, but I've been in love with quite a few girls.
[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule?
No. I was never popular, but nobody really disliked me either. I suppose that's surprising, considering I was always The Teacher's Pet, every single year (even now). Y'know when the teacher left the room and they would always put one student "in charge" of the class (i.e. be the tattletale)? That was always me. I never told on anybody, though, so everyone liked me. Painfully shy all throughout school, though - usually only had one or two close friends at a time.
Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)?
I'm small, but not underweight. 5 feet, 100 pounds. My eyesight is awful, but I wear contacts.
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Post by spitzig on May 18, 2004 23:53:01 GMT -5
Are you in school? ... College? yes, working on my Master's in Computer Science. roommate. For now, he told me he's moving out today. Have a summer job. no no Who knows? Maybe I'm currently having an "episode". I don't think, so though. Opinions may vary about the troll part, but I don't live under a bridge. I know some consider me attractive, or at least say so. It's all relative, so it's hard to say what percentages think what, though. 28 male read, mostly science fiction. Religions, mostly Buddhism. Video games, mostly RPGs and strategy games(games that make me think). Poetry, religious and philosophical discussions(most of those take place online), lots of other stuff. The part with an atmosphere. Harrisburg, PA, USA I think it's considered a suburb. I'm like ten minutes from downtown Harrisburg, though. And, I usually put Harrisburg as my address for things. yup depends upon my mood. It comes down to artists more. Leila Josefwicz doing Tchaikovsky, Pink Floyld, NIN, Tool, The Beatles DEFINITELY can't do that. see above That would probably be A Clockwork Orange. Pretty violent movie. But not because of the number of deaths or anything. More because it does a good job of putting you in the movie--on both sides of the violence. But, I love it because of the dichotomies it shows throughout it. Mostly related to initiating conversation(actually, I guess initiating most steps in social interactions). yup Dating, Getting jobs. Well, those are the goals my shyness affects. Maybe a bit distant. I talk to my mother regularly. My father, not so often. They are currently married. They separated when I was ~8. I hope my mother is actually going to leave my father soon(she has stated she is expecting to do so). He is an alcoholic, and I think it would be better for her. I suspect I am more emotionally distant because of it. Hard to say, that might be because I moved around a lot as a kid, and didn't get to keep friends long-term a lot. No No 2 sisters I'd guess 10-15. One or two. One is a girl I dated. We still keep in touch by email(she now lives ~1200 miles away). The frequency has really dropped, which is why/because she has become a "maybe". yup nope. I haven't had that much sex, but I'd say I've had less intimacy. yes, I was I was skinny in high school. I was made fun of for this, but more for my shyness, poor social skills, and things that resulted from these, like hardly dating. At one point, after I got my Bachelor's, I had a 5% bodyfat percentage and was ~10 lbs. overweight. In other words, I was in pretty good shape. Now, I'm about average. I've got close to the body image I did in high school.
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Post by glenn miller on May 19, 2004 2:37:00 GMT -5
OK - let’s put this to EVERYONE ... Are you in school?no ... College?yes drafter ... living with your parents/grandparents?parents ... unemployed?yes ... married?no ... children?no ... an escapee from a mental institution?no ... a troll living under a bridge?no Age?22 Male or female?male What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? reading, wakeboarding, surfing, downhill skiing, traveling, drawing. What part of the world do you live in? the west coast Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area?in town Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song?no Favorite singer/musical group?none Favorite movie?merical What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)?it is alot. talking in groups, in front of alot of peopl. it is preventing me. because i have not got a job for a while. to be a drafter, landscape architect What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? pretty good Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship?yes If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective?i did not have a strict up bringing. they are not over protective. Any siblings?brother and sister How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?"i have like 40 friends. 5 are close. Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin?no [Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule?i was. Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured?not over weight, i am pretty muscular. ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)?none Just hit the Quote button, remove the “[Quoat][/from the first and last of the text box, then intermix your responses. Tell us as much as you dare! Solitary Soul all about me -> users3.ev1.net/~solitarysoul/--------------------------------------------------------
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Post by CaryGrant on May 19, 2004 9:59:25 GMT -5
Well, I should be working, but who can resist a survey about himself? ;D Perhaps I'm a closet extrovert... Are you in school? ... College? BS (appropriate acronym) in management... living with your parents/grandparents? No - been out of my parent's house for many years now...... unemployed? Working as a corporate writer... married? Twice, in fact, but not currently. Anyone available and interested? Nicole, care to try the other side? ;D ... children? Three, almost all grown up now. No immediate plans for more. ... an escapee from a mental institution? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... a troll living under a bridge? Yes. But it's a nice bridge.Age? 43Male or female? MaleWhat are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? Read, write, watch some TV and lots of movies (helps the writing), play hockey and volleyball, go hiking...What part of the world do you live in? O Canada, on the West CoastAre you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? city of 350,000Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? Love music, too many favourites to pick oneFavorite singer/musical group? DittoFavorite movie? DittoWhat is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? Well, it certainly has. I've had very low self-esteem, which has led to sabotaging myself when promoted. I've tended to believe that I don't deserve certain things, like friends, happiness, etc. However, I have made a concerted effort to overcome it, and am finding this negativity dropping away. The sun is now poking out from behind the clouds; there were times I didn't believe the sun existed. What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? Parents divorced when I was 9, and my mother was hugely ashamed, which I internalised. Didn't see or hear from my father for about 5 years, which did a number on my self-esteem; not good for a kid to feel like he was never wanted.Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? No and no.Any siblings? One younger sister.How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" Hmm...about 4 friends, all close. Also several people in the process of becoming close friends, but currently acquaintences, as part of my 'overcoming shyness' project.Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? Married twice, several girlfriends, and have kids. Doesn't sound very shy, does it? However, I chose dominant women, women I thought were confident (but certainly were not, in retrospect) because I was too afraid to initiate anything. This attitude is also being re-engineered as part of my anti-shyness initiative.[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? Not so much. In Grade 7, one tool tried to bother me by whacking me in the back of the head all through music class, so I turned around and stabbed him in the leg with a pencil. The lead, which unfortunately is not really lead, broke off in his leg. Afterward, he and his buddies came and pinned me against the lockers to try and scare me, and I acted unconcerned. They left me alone after that. Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? Average, perhaps a little underweight at times, now a little over. Narcissistic? Apparently.
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Post by mind on May 19, 2004 11:16:32 GMT -5
Are you in school? Im in first year of uniAge? 18Male or female? FemaleWhat are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? diving, sailing, canoeing, archery, abseiling, just any outdoor pursuits with a bit of a thrill involvedWhat part of the world do you live in? scotlandAre you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? I live in a small village near Inverness, but currently attending a university in EdinburghFavorite singer/musical group? No one in particular, but like groups like coldplay, travis, feeder, idlewild etcWhat is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? I'm shy in any situation involving people, be it walking down the street aware of people behind me or saying a simple hello to some one i know. But i intend to lead a good life and fulfill all my ambitions no matter what.If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? seperated last year. Made things better for everybody - less argueing and unhappiness going about. Now they are seperated they are alot friendlier to one another and me.Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? Dad used to be a wee bit strict, but no more. Mum easy going.Any siblings? 1 older brother, 2 younger sistersHow many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" did have a good 10-15 in secondary school, lost them all now i've moved up into uni, so have absolutely NO ONE!!!Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? Not at all[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? oh yehAre you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? mum thinks i'm a bit skinny.
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Post by Lizzie on May 19, 2004 12:01:37 GMT -5
Are you in school? Yes ... College? No, school ... living with your parents/grandparents? With parents ... unemployed? No, at school ... married? No, I'm only 17! ... children? No! ... an escapee from a mental institution? No, but I thought maybe I could claim insanity, and then I wouldn't have to do exams any more... ... a troll living under a bridge? No, just a girl hiding under her bed... Age? 17 Male or female? Female What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? I play piano and harp and I sing. I'm also obssessed with Lord of the Rings. Seriously obssessed, I mean... What part of the world do you live in? Somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere... Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? Somewhere between the two. Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? I loooove music - especially Sarah McLachlan, Nickel Creek, and the Lord of the Rings soundtracks. I love celtic music and classical music too. I'm a bit of a music geek. I'm just a geek really... Favorite singer/musical group? Sarah McLachlan Favorite movie? Lord of the Rings! What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? I'm so shy I can't do normal things! I get nervous buying things in shops, and there's no way I could ask for things in a shop. I can't answer the phone. I can't get a job. I don't have much self-confidence when it comes to my appearance, although I know I'm a nice person. And my shyness is stopping me from asking for help at school when I'm stuck with work, which is really affecting my grades. It's also making me rather withdrawn around people I don't know, and I just can't speak to teachers at school. It's sooo scary. I'm not sure what my goals are - just to be happy doing a job I enjoy. What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Very good Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? Yes Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? My parents are reasonably strict, but not too much. They can be rather over-protective though, and try to shelter me, which only contributes to my shyness, as I'm never in very scary situations. Only ones that seem scary to me, although they really shouldn't. Any siblings? Yes, a wonderful sister. How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" About 5 close friends, but it's taken me a long time to get this comfortable with them, and I still find it hard to talk to them when there's only two of us. Even with my best friend. Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? No ... still a virgin? Yes [Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? Yeah, at my primary school I was bullied for years by a girl who claimed to be my "friend". I wasn't allowed any other friends, and she made my life awful. Are you over-weight? Err, I have been told I eat too much chocolate... but not really. ... under-weight? No ... physically disfigured? No ... handicapped? No ... speech impediment? No, but like a lot of people here, I get my words muddled when I'm nervous. .. poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? No
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Post by gratitude on May 20, 2004 13:00:24 GMT -5
Are you in school? Not at the moment, I have a Master's degree in Psych but I want to go back and get an MBA now.
Employed? Work as an accountant
... married? Yes, been so for 1.5 years
... children? none yet Age? 27
Male or female? female
What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? Right now I'm in recovery for alcoholism so that takes up alot of my time. I have been reading self-help books, or books on spirituality. I like fashion, shopping, movies, cooking, eating in or out, the beach. I'm really open to trying new things.
What part of the world do you live in? NYC, USA
Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? Love music, I generally like rock mostly but can listen to some hip-hop & pop.
Favorite singer/musical group? OK, in high school I was really into R.E.M., then in college it was Radiohead, now I'm not very fanatical about any group.
Favorite movie? Rushmore, Amelie
What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? Ok, the nature of my shyness prevents me from being who I really want to be. I don't want to be loud but I want to be social. I want to be able to connect with people. I feel so disconnected sometimes. I think if I were less shy I'd be more successful. In the business world, who you know is very important, and I don't know anyone! My goals are to get my MBA/CPA, have a happy marriage, at least one kid, continue being sober, and most importantly BE HAPPY. ;D
What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? I love and respect both of them.
Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? Yes, they are still together & for the most part happy.
Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? I would say they were average. I knew others with more easy going parents but I also knew of others with stricter parents.
Any siblings? 2,one of each, I'm the oldest.
How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" I have about 10 friends, lots of acquaintances. Of the friends I would say that 3 are close. I can only talk to one of them though about my SA.
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? Married.
[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? I was teased a few times in elementary school. That was enough to make me want to be as unnoticeable as possible.
Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? No to all of the above, and I'm pretty happy w/ my appearance.
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Post by BunnyGirl19 on May 21, 2004 20:49:25 GMT -5
I finally registered! ..Anyway here goes... Are you in school? I'm a Highschool senior ... College? Next year ... living with your parents/grandparents? Parents ... unemployed? No, I work in a personalization gift store ... married? Pfft are you kidding? ... children? I would hope not ... an escapee from a mental institution? Hehehe ... a troll living under a bridge? Grrr...what is your favorite color?! Age? 18 Male or female? female What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? I write a lot...mostly poetry and songs and stuff, I play guitar, sing, and am a ballerina. I love music and film etc. What part of the world do you live in? I'm a long Island chick Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? Suburban town Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? I LOVE music...I like a lot of stuff so I'm not gonna name it all, but my fav. genre at this moment is alternative. Favorite singer/musical group? Don't have a fav....too many Favorite movie? Donnie Darko! I am ridiculously obsessed with this movie. What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? Umm...I'd be lying if I said no. Yes, I feel like my shyness is an anchor tying me down and not allowing me to connect with people as well as I'd like, preventing myself from showing the real me. What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? I'm very close with my 'rents. Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? Yes, they are together. Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? My parents don't take bullshit...but not overly strict. They can be a bit over protective, but I think that's pretty normal. Any siblings? I have a sister 3 yrs younget than me. How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" About 7...maybe 2 close friends...my best friend has totally betrayed me over the past few months and needless to say, I'm crushed. She chucked a 7 yr friendship out the window. Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? No, unfortunatly. ... still a virgin? Yes. [Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? Never. Are you over-weight? I'm quite thin ... under-weight? A little ... physically disfigured? Nah ... handicapped? herher...no ... speech impediment? When I'm nervous I mumble...other than that, no. ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? I wear glasses only fo the blackboard at school.
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Post by shy1 on May 22, 2004 5:38:17 GMT -5
Are you in school?
See below
... College?
Yes.
... living with your parents/grandparents?
Parents ... unemployed?
Yes
... married?
NO ... children?
NO ... an escapee from a mental institution?
No
... a troll living under a bridge?
Might be to some people.
Age?
23
Male or female?
Female
What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun?
No interests or hobbies.
What part of the world do you live in?
Australia
Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area?
City
Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song?
I love music.
John Mayer - Room for Squares
One - U2
Favorite singer/musical group?
U2
Favorite movie?
The Shawshank Redemption
What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)?
Hate talking infront of groups of people. Get intimidated easily by others.
What is the nature of your relationship with your parents?
Not as close as I like. I love them, but they've been lousy.
Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship?
Yes.
If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened?
N/A
... and did it have a major impact on your own life?
N/A
Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective?
Yes. They like to play it cool now, but it is too late. The damage has been done.
Any siblings?
1 bro, 1 sis
How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?"
Many aquatinences, about 3 friends in total, only 1 is close, but I dearly love the other two
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin?
Never been in a relationship, never been kissed.
[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule?
I was, but I think people didn't pick on me because my older brother was very protective and would bash them up if they did. The reason I know I was is because people treated me differently.
Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured?
Yes overweight.
... handicapped?
No
... speech impediment?
Yes I get a lisp when I am extremely nervous.
... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)?
No thick glasses but I do have reading glasses.
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Post by canisay182 on May 22, 2004 16:52:41 GMT -5
OK - let’s put this to EVERYONE ... Are you in school? Im in junior high. Age? 13 Male or female? female What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? I don't really like doing much exept talking on the phone, going to the mall or movies with friends, and avoiding embarrassing situations. just kidding on the last one. i do it but it's not fun. What part of the world do you live in? I live in Boise, Idaho, which is close to the west coast of the U.S. Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? Boise is a medium sized town with about 185,000 people and, despite the stereotype, we aren't hillbilies. One of our biggest industries is technology, but i know people from the east coast who don't even think we have indoor plumbing. lol. ;D Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? I LOVE Blink 182. they are the best band to ever exist! I couldn't pick a favorite cause all their songs are awesome. If anybody here has never heard their music, you should listen to them because they ROCK!!! the guys in the band are Travis Barker (best drummer EVER and a fellow shy person too!), Mark Hoppus (a great base player and singer, great sense of humor), and, my favorite, Tom Delonge ( the BEST guitar player and singer in the UNIVERSE!!!!!!!). I also like other music but nothing can compare to Blink. Favorite singer/musical group? Oops. I already wrote this above. well, I'll say it again. BLINK 182 ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! Favorite movie? When I was happy I liked legally blonde but now it just seems stupid. I like almost anything with Orlando Bloom in it. the most recent movie I've seen him in was Troy, which I like. It was a really sad movie at some parts, especially the big part in the middle with Orlando in it. You'll know what I'm talking about when you see the movie. I dont want to give anything away. What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)? I'm basically a hopeless romantic, which you probably don't hear from many teenagers, so I want to a boyfriend, but that's never going to happen. I really want to be a psychologist, but that probably won't happen either because I'm too shy. What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life? My parents started getting divorced when I was eight and finished three years later. I didn't think it affected me that much then but I guess it did, i just didnt understand it then. we had to move cause we couldn't afford the huge house we were living in then, so I live in another part of town thats pretty far from where i used to live. we moved when I was ten. my parents are both remarried. I live with my mom and step dad, who I get along with pretty well most of the time. Every other weekend I go to my dad and stepmom's house. My stepmom Jan has two kids Bret (21) and John (16) who live there full time. I don't like my stepmom and my relationship with my dad is horrible, although I don't think he understands that. It would take me forever to describe my dad and my relationship with him, so I'll just hit on the main points. He is an arrogant, emotionally crippled guy who never thinks what I do is as good as what my brother and my step brothers do and makes me feel horrible about myself. I'd stop going over there but that would really hurt him, and I couldn't do that to him; he's still my dad. Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? My dad is overprotective and would probably kill any guy dating me, if any guy would ever want to. Any siblings? I have one brother (15 and my only real sibling), torre, who is ok, two half sisters cassie (31 and has an 11 year old son named Jordan) and angie (29), who are great, two step brothers from my stepmom john (16) and brett (21), who im too shy to talk to, and two step brothers from my stepdad nick (25? and lives in a different state) and cody (23? and is in the military), who are cool, but I never see them. How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" It depends on your definition of friend. If you meant people I do stuff with outside of school, than two, if not, then a lot more. I dont consider any of than close friends. my friend Lindsey would be my closest friend and she's great, but she doesn't really know me, because I can't tell her anything real about me, although I've been trying to latley. Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? I'm still a virgin, but being a 13 year old virgin is a good thing. if you aren't you get called a slut. I've never even been on a date, but I've been asked out twice. one of those I know for sure was a joke. that was the worst thing ever to happen to me, even though I said no, and I know It will take me a very long time to trust anyone again because of it. [Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? nobody really says much to my face, exept for one guy named Jason, but I'm sure they are talking behind my back. the only serious thing that has happened to me was the guy that asked me out as a joke, which I mentioned on the last question. Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? ... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? I'm about ten pounds overweight, which is ruining my life. P.S. sorry this was so long
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Post by Hermit on May 26, 2004 17:30:31 GMT -5
Are you in school? ... College? ... living with your parents/grandparents? ... unemployed? ... married? ... children? ... an escapee from a mental institution? ... a troll living under a bridge? Finished high school, but started climbing towers a couple years later- no additional schooling, i'm currently still employed- sortof, but i've been away for almost a year and havent had a paycheck for awhile (going back next week)- single, and troll under a bridge is probably an applicable label for me.
Age? 31
Male or female? Male
What are your interests? ... hobbies? ... what do you like to do for fun? I have a foosball table, pool table, i have a mulititude of video and computer games/systems. I used to paint fantasy miniatures but haven't for a couple years.
What part of the world do you live in? South of Chicago, US
Are you living in a town, or an unincorporated rural area? outskirts of a small town with fields all around.. nearest neighbor is 1/2 mile away.
Do you like music? ... favorite album? ... favorite song? To many to list but i love Yes, Pink Floyd, Supertramp, The Cars, Led Zep...
Favorite singer/musical group? Dunno.. can't comeup with one at the moment.
Favorite movie? the first 3 starwars movies, The original Shining The Road Warrior
What is the nature of your shyness? ... is it preventing you from achieving your goals in life? ... what ARE your goals in life (if any)?
I'm not really sure how it began- i know at some point i realized i couldn't interact with the other kids as easily as those around me. I usually kept me mouth shut but managed to make an ass of myself whenever i did open it.
What is the nature of your relationship with your parents? Good, they are both wonderful parents who did their best for us.
Have your parents been able to maintain the viability of their relationship? Yep, they've been married for just a little longer than i've been around. ;D If they have seperated/divorced, how old were you when it happened? ... and did it have a major impact on your own life?
Did you have a strict upbringing? ... are your parents over-protective? Average, i would say.
Any siblings? I have 5 brothers, 3 older who have are from my dad's previous marriage, and 2 younger who are my full brothers (i feel equally about all my brothers)
How many friends do you have? ... any of them that you would consider "close?" I have 4 or 5 friends that i would call close.. maybe a couple others but i have a real problem with letting anyone really get "in" close to me.
Have you ever been in an intimate relationship? ... still a virgin? I'm not a virgin, but i could list the number of partners i've had without running out of fingers.. i've only had one relationship which i ruined quite efficiently by simply not being much of a partner. It was before i had an understanding of what was wrong with me; i wish i could have been better to her.
[Were you]/[are you] a target for bullies in school? ... held up for ridicule? somewhat, but not as bad as others i knew.. It felt worse than it really was. I think i beat myself up more than anyone else.
Are you over-weight? ... under-weight? ... physically disfigured? I'm a bit underweight maybe, but it's all muscle! ;D at just under 6 foot, i'm about 160 lbs.
... handicapped? ... speech impediment? ... poor eyesight (requiring thick glasses)? No handicaps- my back's out and my ears could be a bit better, but i'm sound other than that.
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