bananaleaf
New Member
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Gender: Female
Dev Status: Devotee
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Post by bananaleaf on Oct 21, 2019 10:39:28 GMT -5
Hey there everyone, here's a brief introduction about myself: I'm a 24 year old girl from Germany (there's really a lot of us on here, huh) who has been lurking here for a couple of weeks. I finally got up the courage to sign up and I'm really jittery and nervous about it. After checking the forum out for a while I'm starting to come to terms with my devness a little more. It's really nice knowing that I'm not alone and everybody seems to be really nice so far. Jesus, I'm shaking so much while typing this, anyway, thanks for your attention and have a nice day!  |
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Post by Nate on Oct 21, 2019 10:54:05 GMT -5
Welcome welcome!
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Post by SouthernCalGal on Oct 21, 2019 10:56:15 GMT -5
Welcome bananaleaf! I’m glad you decided to sign up. I remember how nervous I was and in fact I didn’t do an introduction for a little bit even after signing up. I hope you stick around and participate. PD has been a lifesaver for me with these feelings I have had for over 40 years. Enjoy your time exploring PD and getting to know your dev self 😊. |
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Post by Dr. BiPAP Sachin on Oct 21, 2019 11:03:53 GMT -5
Welcome to PD! Glad you mustered the courage in coming out as a dev.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 11:42:32 GMT -5
Hi bananaleaf
welcome to PD! I'm happy you signed up. Yes, it is very nerve wrecking and I also remember being super nervous when I first signed on, I think I lurked for a few weeks as well. It was so strange because I felt that I was doing something wrong and that maybe it was a mistake that I should be here...constantly asked myself if this is my world?
It wasn't a mistake, but it was also one of the biggest deals ever for me to be here and has opened to me prior unknown worlds and to myself. I am not the same person I was when I first signed on. PD means a whole lot to me.
Hope you stick around and let us get to know you and you can get to know us. You may write to me privately in German if you want.
Welcome again!
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blindLeap
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The right-side-up edition
Posts: 192
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled Male
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by blindLeap on Oct 21, 2019 11:48:35 GMT -5
Welcome  I'm so glad you decided to take the step. I only recently joined the board myself as a disabled blind male, cool to see fellow newbies :-) But ...you've been lurking so ...you probably already know all that and also that we're neighbors geographically ...right ...ok, shutting up  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 12:00:58 GMT -5
Hello Welcome, and well done! I mean I think life it's too short to put down meaningless limits everywhere. I can understand your state of mind, but I really hope you will come very soon to terms with being a devotee. I mean, I'm on the other side, living with an accident-related spinal cord injury, so I can't understand it thoroughly maybe...but ok let me just say that I think there's nothing wrong with being a devotee, it's a matter of taste nothing to feel guilty about. Many people with disability will just be very happy you are made like that. Very welcome once again also from me. Oh sorry, I'm Giovanni 30, originally from Venice (Italy) but moving to Luxembourg in a couple of weeks. Have a great evening |
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Post by Amee on Oct 21, 2019 12:31:02 GMT -5
Welcome bananaleaf! I was extremeley nervous when I signed up too, so I'm cheering for you that you found the courage!! (I actually lurked on-off for a couple of years, so you're much braver than I was  ) It's a lovely community, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I'm also a geographical neighbour btw and I speak German, if you ever want to chat |
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Post by sy on Oct 21, 2019 12:58:21 GMT -5
I've been wondering for a while now why is it that most devs seem to be from European areas mainly Germany? Maybe it's just a coincidence.
Welcome though.
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blindLeap
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The right-side-up edition
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Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled Male
Relationship Status: Single
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Post by blindLeap on Oct 21, 2019 13:15:23 GMT -5
That is uncanny isn't it? I was thinking about that as well the other day ...
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HottRodd
Junior Member
Posts: 65
Gender: Male
Dev Status: Disabled Male
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Post by HottRodd on Oct 21, 2019 13:26:38 GMT -5
Hey there everyone, here's a brief introduction about myself: I'm a 24 year old girl from Germany (there's really a lot of us on here, huh) who has been lurking here for a couple of weeks. I finally got up the courage to sign up and I'm really jittery and nervous about it. After checking the forum out for a while I'm starting to come to terms with my devness a little more. It's really nice knowing that I'm not alone and everybody seems to be really nice so far. Jesus, I'm shaking so much while typing this, anyway, thanks for your attention and have a nice day! Welcome to the community! |
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Post by James on Oct 21, 2019 13:52:44 GMT -5
Welcome! Germany has a lot of para devs it seems. What country has a lot of amp devs? I'll immigrate, idgaf.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 14:04:34 GMT -5
I don't think there are more German devs than from any other country. It just happens that a bunch are around at this time. There have been times where I feel like I'm the only German here...it depends on participation at any given time. I also don't think the German devs are more likely to be para devs, again commplete coincidence.
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Post by pam on Oct 21, 2019 14:08:05 GMT -5
Welcome. I was also really nervous to join. I'm sure you will enjoy it here, many great people on here. Have fun!
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bananaleaf
New Member
Posts: 7
Gender: Female
Dev Status: Devotee
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Post by bananaleaf on Oct 21, 2019 15:57:01 GMT -5
Hi bananaleaf welcome to PD! I'm happy you signed up. Yes, it is very nerve wrecking and I also remember being super nervous when I first signed on, I think I lurked for a few weeks as well. It was so strange because I felt that I was doing something wrong and that maybe it was a mistake that I should be here...constantly asked myself if this is my world? It wasn't a mistake, but it was also one of the biggest deals ever for me to be here and has opened to me prior unknown worlds and to myself. I am not the same person I was when I first signed on. PD means a whole lot to me. Hope you stick around and let us get to know you and you can get to know us. You may write to me privately in German if you want. Welcome again! I don't think I have made enough posts yet to pm you But thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! |
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I'm so glad you decided to take the step. I only recently joined the board myself as a disabled blind male, cool to see fellow newbies :-) But ...you've been lurking so ...you probably already know all that and also that we're neighbors geographically ...right ...ok, shutting up 
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