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As you might be able to tell, I'm new to this community. I just finished reading through all the topics in the "Start Here" section.
For an introduction, my name is Julia. I am someone who loves animals, especially dogs. I also love to be silly. My interests range from dancing (ballroom or freestyle), to reading, to art, to learning and so much more. I hope to become a librarian in the future. Specifically, to be a librarian you need a Master's degree in Library Science. I hope to someday work for a public library for either the Teen section, Adult section, or cataloguing. I simply love books and knowledge. It is one of the greatest feelings to be surrounded by books and be in a library environment.
I met my husband of 2.5 years in ballroom dance classes at the nearby community college. Some of our shared interests include dancing, D&D, videogames, knowledge/learning, silliness, and cute things. I have converted him into a dog lover 😆 My profile pic is from our wedding and I am holding my family's dog. Her name is Sophie and she is a bichon frise (12 years old).
I absolutely love exercise and all things sports/games. I used to play soccer/football until a foot injury in 7th grade and I never went back sadly. I played midfield because I loved running to defend and running to help the strikers. I am a cross country runner at heart and have always loved running. Recently, I haven't been able to run more than a minute because I have had this inflammation in my ribs that even the doctors don't know where it came from. It was supposed to go away within a year, but it's been 3 years now and I can't run more than a minute without it hurting a lot. So, I have taken up roller blading and I hope to get a scooter soon because I forgot how fun it is to ride! My friend is encouraging me to try mountain biking and I also love to hike. Walking is more doable with my ribs, but anything that makes me have to breathe a lot is hard for it. I've never had asthma or anything, but I wonder if it is a similar pain?
Currently, I work for my family's business doing web design. I work under my sister who is the top web designer and I get along very well with all my coworkers most of the time
I used to work as a library assistant at the nearby community college, but got laid off because of covid and will be rehired when they have the students come back to in-person schooling (which won't be any time soon sadly).
Personality-wise, I am a fairly open person. I'm not too shy, but not super outgoing either. I am about half and half for introversion/extroversion. Which means I'm perfectly fine being by myself and keeping myself occupied/entertained, but I still need human interaction usually daily. My husband is very introverted, so sometimes I have to hang with my sister to give him a break 😅 I am definitely a people-pleaser and have always fought against that nature because some people-pleasers tend to not take care of themselves before trying to take care of others.
Oh, if you couldn't tell by my spelling or by the "soccer" reference, I'm from the US on the West Coast. So, the time difference is a lot.
If anyone wants to chat or send me photos of cute animals, I would absolutely LOVE that! I can send you back cute animals too if you're interested. I practically collect cute animal photos.
For mental health stuff, I am diagnosed with anxiety and depression as well as panic disorder...I can't remember if there was anything else other than those. I also recently-ish learned that I am a Highly Sensitive Person (search The Highly Sensitive Person if you want to know more) and I love talking to other people about the new things I'm discovering about that. It is so helpful to know this if you are also a Highly Sensitive Person! In a similar vein, I am also an empath which means I can feel and sometimes absorb what other people are feeling. I have been trying to work on figuring out how to control that to not let all the negative emotions flood in. It can be very hard sometimes, but it's really fun when around people who are extra happy or having fun!
Those are the major things about me that I can think of right now. Thanks for reading! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend (It may be Monday when any of you get to reading this though cuz of the time difference). I am excited to be able to support you all and receive support in return! I'm also interested to learn whatever knowledge or insight you might have about life and people.
Take care everyone!
Julia
For an introduction, my name is Julia. I am someone who loves animals, especially dogs. I also love to be silly. My interests range from dancing (ballroom or freestyle), to reading, to art, to learning and so much more. I hope to become a librarian in the future. Specifically, to be a librarian you need a Master's degree in Library Science. I hope to someday work for a public library for either the Teen section, Adult section, or cataloguing. I simply love books and knowledge. It is one of the greatest feelings to be surrounded by books and be in a library environment.
I met my husband of 2.5 years in ballroom dance classes at the nearby community college. Some of our shared interests include dancing, D&D, videogames, knowledge/learning, silliness, and cute things. I have converted him into a dog lover 😆 My profile pic is from our wedding and I am holding my family's dog. Her name is Sophie and she is a bichon frise (12 years old).
I absolutely love exercise and all things sports/games. I used to play soccer/football until a foot injury in 7th grade and I never went back sadly. I played midfield because I loved running to defend and running to help the strikers. I am a cross country runner at heart and have always loved running. Recently, I haven't been able to run more than a minute because I have had this inflammation in my ribs that even the doctors don't know where it came from. It was supposed to go away within a year, but it's been 3 years now and I can't run more than a minute without it hurting a lot. So, I have taken up roller blading and I hope to get a scooter soon because I forgot how fun it is to ride! My friend is encouraging me to try mountain biking and I also love to hike. Walking is more doable with my ribs, but anything that makes me have to breathe a lot is hard for it. I've never had asthma or anything, but I wonder if it is a similar pain?
Currently, I work for my family's business doing web design. I work under my sister who is the top web designer and I get along very well with all my coworkers most of the time
I used to work as a library assistant at the nearby community college, but got laid off because of covid and will be rehired when they have the students come back to in-person schooling (which won't be any time soon sadly).Personality-wise, I am a fairly open person. I'm not too shy, but not super outgoing either. I am about half and half for introversion/extroversion. Which means I'm perfectly fine being by myself and keeping myself occupied/entertained, but I still need human interaction usually daily. My husband is very introverted, so sometimes I have to hang with my sister to give him a break 😅 I am definitely a people-pleaser and have always fought against that nature because some people-pleasers tend to not take care of themselves before trying to take care of others.
Oh, if you couldn't tell by my spelling or by the "soccer" reference, I'm from the US on the West Coast. So, the time difference is a lot.
If anyone wants to chat or send me photos of cute animals, I would absolutely LOVE that! I can send you back cute animals too if you're interested. I practically collect cute animal photos.
For mental health stuff, I am diagnosed with anxiety and depression as well as panic disorder...I can't remember if there was anything else other than those. I also recently-ish learned that I am a Highly Sensitive Person (search The Highly Sensitive Person if you want to know more) and I love talking to other people about the new things I'm discovering about that. It is so helpful to know this if you are also a Highly Sensitive Person! In a similar vein, I am also an empath which means I can feel and sometimes absorb what other people are feeling. I have been trying to work on figuring out how to control that to not let all the negative emotions flood in. It can be very hard sometimes, but it's really fun when around people who are extra happy or having fun!
Those are the major things about me that I can think of right now. Thanks for reading! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend (It may be Monday when any of you get to reading this though cuz of the time difference). I am excited to be able to support you all and receive support in return! I'm also interested to learn whatever knowledge or insight you might have about life and people.
Take care everyone!
Julia
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You seem like such a cool person
My name is Felix - really nice to meet you! Hope the UK is treating you well!!
I study English literature so very interested in books and reading. Currently reading Parable of the Sower which actually the main character has hyper empathy! That's crazy. I'd recommend checking it out.
What's your favourite book?
@Anch0r33, it's always fun to find another book lover! I am very very interested in reading the Parable of the Sower since they have hyper empathy. That sounds really interesting, but maybe also quite difficult?
"What's your favourite book" That's a very loaded question haha because there are so many! A couple of my favorite series are Jackie Faber and Throne of Glass, but there are so many other good books. Another favorite is a regency romance titled "Edenbrooke." I actually have to go get ready for work (the time slipped away from me a bit). I will be back with more fun books to talk about!
They don't all live in the same house lol. 2 of my spaniels live with my mum, one spaniel with my grandparents and the 2 others are my bfs family's dogs but I've lived here for 9 months now.
Got a lot of rats and other small animals too (but mainly rats LOL)
@Anch0r33, yay! Puppies! Rats are cute too
@Emoji246, thank you! You too