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Hi again!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone!

I used to be a lot more active, but unfortunately got busy with university and then work over the summer, I am trying to be more active again as I have missed using this platform; discussing interests as well as being part of an online community that is so supportive and positive.

So I thought I would reintroduce myself, I will be returning to university soon (studying Psychology with Forensic Psychology), which I am excited for. I want to try and prioritise my interests more this academic year, I enjoy reading (I have read 133 books this year so far!), I’m currently reading Offside by Avery Keelan. I also enjoy arts and crafts, I enjoy acrylic painting and have been enjoying making friendship bracelets with embroidery thread recently 😊

Hope everyone is well and had a good summer!

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  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,027 Boards Champion
    Hi @fiona333 and welcome back -it sounds like you've been busy with the reading. And I thought I had read a lot (about 30 books this year) but 133 is super impressive.

    Glad your back and hopefully we see you around on the boards more again in the near future

    Sending hugs
    Sinead
  • Katie12Katie12 Posts: 437 Listening Ear
    hey @fiona333 that is a very impressive amount of books read! do you have a favourite?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
    @sinead276 thank you! I only really got into reading regularly about 10 months ago, before that reading 5 books a year was so impressive for me 😅 so I think 30 is really good too 😊

    What kind of book do you like?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
    edited September 2023
    Hi @Katie12 thank you! I really enjoyed Binding 13 & Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh. It’s part of the ongoing Boys of Tommen series, set in 2005, south of Ireland. The duet starts with Shannon who joins the private school Tommen, after severe bullying at her previous public school. On her first day, she catches the attention of Johnny, who’s popular and very talent rugby star, but is hiding his difficult recovery from an injury. Their story is a sweet, painful, funny, heartbreaking and wholesome. It’s a slow burn but definitely worth it, and also love the found family aspect of their friendship group. The books recently got traditionally published!

    @Katie12 do you enjoy reading also, or having any other hobbies?
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 271 The Mix Regular
    @fiona333 Welcome you again!
  • Katie12Katie12 Posts: 437 Listening Ear
    fiona333 wrote: »
    Hi @Katie12 thank you! I really enjoyed Binding 13 & Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh. It’s part of the ongoing Boys of Tommen series, set in 2005, south of Ireland. The duet starts with Shannon who joins the private school Tommen, after severe bullying at her previous public school. On her first day, she catches the attention of Johnny, who’s popular and very talent rugby star, but is hiding his difficult recovery from an injury. Their story is a sweet, painful, funny, heartbreaking and wholesome. It’s a slow burn but definitely worth it, and also love the found family aspect of their friendship group. The books recently got traditionally published!

    @Katie12 do you enjoy reading also, or having any other hobbies?

    oooo that sounds good! I am reading where the crawdads sings atm and really enjoying it. I am trying to get back into reading so hopefully I'll read a few more soon! I mostly enjoy watching TV and I am rewatching greys anatomy atm :)
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,278 Part of The Furniture
    Hi again @fiona333 its sounds like you are a very busy person lately and you have got some lovely interests. I love reading too eventhough most of the time I am busy with sorting out stuff for work but I do love a good read. <3
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • VicK_toriousVicK_torious Inactive Posts: 115 The Mix Convert
    Welcome backkk then !! It's awesome to have you back @fiona333 , and remember you can login as little or as much as you can, as long as you're engaging positively with the community! We are here whenever you'd need anything!
  • GemmaGemma Inactive Posts: 1,093 Wise Owl
    Welcome back @fiona333, it is great to have you here <3. I'd love to get started with acrylic painting, do you have any tips? :3
    ♡♡♡
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,027 Boards Champion
    fiona333 wrote: »
    @sinead276 thank you! I only really got into reading regularly about 10 months ago, before that reading 5 books a year was so impressive for me 😅 so I think 30 is really good too 😊

    What kind of book do you like?

    i do love a good romance book tbh. the boys of tommen series you were on about in your comment to katy are actually books I'm wanting to read once I get round to it. All though the list of books I wanna read are never ending at the moment :3
  • kaiikaii Posts: 631 Incredible Poster
    Hi @fiona333! Welcome back, it's great to see you! It's incredible that you enjoy acrylic painting! I used to paint with acrylic during my GCSE Fine Art days - but nowadays I have no time to paint sadly :( I really miss painting! I hope pursuing your interests this year goes well for you! :3<3
  • LydsRose9LydsRose9 Inactive Posts: 106 The Mix Convert
    Hey @fiona333 ! It’s great to have you back here - your degree and hobbies sound incredibly interesting - I love reading too but not sure I could manage 133 in 9 months, that’s very impressive!
    I look forward to seeing you around☺️
    Keep fighting the good fight!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
    Hi @Gemma, thank you! I would say the amount of water you have on your brush has a big effect on the layers and textures you can create, many people find dry brushing (using no water) can create lots of depth, but I have yet to master this!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
    @sinead276 I feel like buying books, reading books, and adding books to your "to-read list" are three entirely separate and different hobbies!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
    Hi @kaii thank you! I got into acrylic painting because of GCSE art, I definitely lost interest in art whilst doing it as a GCSE, as I found it forced and like work rather than something I enjoy. It is hard to make time for it and get back into the rhythm but I think once you do, it becomes a lot easier and natural!
  • AzzimanAzziman Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 2,302 Boards Champion
    Welcome back @fiona333, good to hear from you again! :)
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Miss Discussion Boards Moderator Posts: 132 The Mix Convert
    Welcome back @fiona333 it sounds like you've been busy lately hope you have been doing okay :)
  • ebyrne556ebyrne556 Inactive Posts: 1,232 Wise Owl
    Welcome back and nice 2 meet you <3
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  • JJLemon18JJLemon18 Community Connector Posts: 2,104 Boards Champion
    Hi @fiona333 its nice to meet you! Forensics psychology sounds very interesting! Looking forward to seeing you around. Hope you're doing alright :)
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  • EmmaLou30EmmaLou30 Inactive Posts: 24 Boards Initiate
    Welcome back @fiona333 ! I love making friendship bracelets too ! Do you follow tutorials when you make them or do you create your own patterns ? <3
    Em
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 172 Helping Hand
    Hi @EmmaLou30 thank you! I follow tutorials 😅 I’m not yet skilled enough to make my own patterns.
  • MaisyMaisy Inactive Posts: 701 Part of The Mix Family
    Welcome back!

    Hope your studies go well- Psychology with Forensic Psychology sounds super interesting! I also like how you make friendship bracelets- I love them! :)
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