Another Industrialist?

[Ajiellyn]

(Wow, you know, this came out kind of long, but I'm not going to edit it. I had a sugar high or something, but I think it would serve to show a deal about my personality that I wouldn't normally reveal. Sorry if the length upsets anyone...)

Don't worry, I'm not mean. It's a little late for people to actually hear my voice. I've done... what, three topics? A few posts to speak out? I watch a lot, I'm always wandering around reading random topics, but I never tried speaking up. I never considered myself part of this forum, I felt afraid to step foreward. I am terrified of rejection, that is why I ask for ears.

I don't know, maybe there's something wrong with me, it doesn't matter. With my little self-esteem problem (from a personal tragedy I'm recovering from, really!) I may sound like a random emo, but I'm actually looking to bring spirit into the forum! I'm not technically optimistic, but I sure am trying to be happy. I love making others happy, too.

Anyway, I want to introduce myself. My name's Ajiellyn, but you can call me Aji. I'm a fourteen-year-old at 4'9, and I have experience with the internet (mostly chatrooms, not really forums). I absolutely love roleplaying, I've been doing detailed paragraph roleplay since I was 10 (look at this realisticly: I've been roleplaying that style since, but I totally sucked back then), heh, I remember my first roleplay was about making a cheese sandwich, but that's another story. I'm interested in flash production (though I need more time in my life to get better at it), and I love the arts (music, animation/drawing). Actually, I'm rather absorbed in music. I'm one of those people you see walking down the street with headphones-- sorry, I'm one of those people who walks down the street with headphones, sings aloud, and dances to the music.

Offline, I'm not a very organized person. I'm not one of them athletes, I'm kind of sensitive about my body image (I get people telling me I'm too skinny, but that's because I'm short), I LIKE CALM, SIT-DOWN ACTIVITIES. Oops, caps-lock (don't you hate it when people are in a bad mood and they want an excuse to yell at you, so they go "YOU'RE A REALLY MEAN PERSON. oops, caps-lock, sorry,") Anyway, I tend to work best on my own, but I like socializing, I like being around people, even if I'm tagging along quietly. I am enchanted by simple things like the way those professional cooks cook, and I have plunged into the effects verbal abuse has on a person, so I always try to use gentle words, even when a person is getting on my nerves. The case is rare, though, I am excessively patient (this isn't always a good thing, especially not when you're an admin of something) but it comes in handy sometimes. I don't know, I can't change it, it's who I am.

And yes, I'm an industrialist! I don't know why, my personality points to it, believe it or not. I'm a lot like a Slig, but I won't make myself one here, there are lots of sligs already and I'll let them keep their uniqueness!

Okay, I keep getting off topic. When I snap my digits, you will forget everything I just said. Now close your eyes.
AAAGGGHH!
Erm. Yeah, I don't dig Elum. I think Elum is awesome, but I don't 'dig' him. And by the way, I'm not one of those newbies that will jump in and try to be cool and overpowering. Nah, I understand my position as a newbie, I just want acceptance. That's why I ask, I'm thankful enough if you read all of this nonsense (and I'm ten times more thankful if you cracked a smile whilst reading it!), but instead of welcoming me normally, could you give me tips on how to be accepted? I don't want things like (1. Don't break the rules. 2. Don't irritate me) but, personal qualities you think I should work on or something. I'm just striving for acceptance because I'm just that terrified of being rejected.

Wow. I sound like a drama queen. I'm not... did you hear the one about the Paramite? It was laying on its back, turning and shaking its legs about in the air. This other Paramite comes over and says, "What, are you trying to breakdance?" and the first one replies, "No, Raid."

Okay, so it wasn't that great. Blame my brother.

I'm going to an American school in a Spanish country, and yes, I know both languages. In friends, I go for quality more than quantity, and I am very observing and sensitive to the actions of those around me. I often get discriminated because I like to put on a show (once it was a rainy day out in the front after school, and everyone was depressed, so I grabbed this guitar and started stringing on it, and singing 'You Are My Sunshine' pretty loudly. I got laughs from people, but other strangers came up to me and told me I 'sucked' or 'I was stupid'. I don't know what matters to me more, but I need to know what matters to other people.

Thanks for listening! I'm really going to try hard now, to be active and spirited and stuff. By the way, I draw signatures (mouse'd in MSpaint like the one I have on now) and I'm open to good ideas for flash movies (be realistic).

Night guys! I have to go to bed early tonight because my mom says tomorrow we're buying my dress for the 8th grade graduations (I don't care much, but she's making a deal out of it, I think we all know how that goes...)

[Gretin]

Wow, you know, this came out kind of long

Indeed it did! You don't really need to go in to such depth introducing yourself, but I don't think anyone will mind.
Anyway, as this looks like a welcome thread, welcome to the forums! I don't really think you will have much trouble being "accepted," as you put it, you don't seem the sort that would annoy people.

[General Dripikk]

That sure was a mouthful to read, anyway, welcome, i guess.

[Dino]

Nice avatar, is that a Ciruelo Cabral painting? I'm a big fan of his.

I too am an industrialist. Give me countryside, quaint cottages, attractive coastline, and I'll be bored out of my mind. Give me chimney stacks, refineries, pipes, machinery, and I'm totally at home. I have no idea why either, it just seems to be a natural attraction, probably as a result of my fascination with anything mechanical.

Anyway, I'm Dino. Check out my photo in the "what do you look like?" thread and you'll see that I'm a bit of an emo too. Pleased to make your acquaintance and whatnot. I'm a pretty heavy stoner so a lot of what I say here is said while I'm totally high on weed.

You should fit in just fine here.

Only thing I might suggest to you is to stop trying so hard and just chill out - settle into it, just let it happen. Your post says to me that you're perhaps a little too eager to make a good impression, and it just looks a little laboured to me. No offense intended here of course, I'm just suggesting that you should perhaps not let yourself get too concerned about acceptance - you'll be more accepted if you don't overdo it and just act normal/take it in your stride.

Have fun.

[The Marching Mudokon]

Welcome to our humble forums, Ajiellyn . Like Dino said: You should fit in fine here. Enjoy.

[Biggy Bro Slig]

Hey! Welcome to the Forums, Chum! Hope you enjoy your stay!

[Rich]

Woah! Trying. Too. Hard.

But that doesn't matter, you seem like a pretty cool person, welcome aboard!

[stingbee]

welcome I am a stingbee I can't speak engilish and......wait a minute I am

[Dino]

So much for leaving for good eh stingbee? I'll be keeping my eye on you stingbee, so behave yourself.

[Oddish]

Welcome to the forums!

[Kimon]

Indeed, welcome to the forums. I have a feeling we can... use you... Mwaha. Muwahah. MuwahahaHAHAHAH!!! Seriously though, I'm not a mad scientist, and enjoy the forums.

[odd chick]

Welcome to the forums, Ajiellyn! Hmm... you really want to fit in here and be accepted, don't you? Well, don't worry about that-it seems that you are already starting to fit in here at the forums just fine. Enjoy your stay here!

[Godlesswanderer]

Hey and welcome Aji, your post was indeed a very long one. I could never write that much in one meaningful post. But there's nothing wrong with that .

Anyway, just stick around and have fun

[Al the Glukkon]

Wow, well welcome to the forums. I usually just hide in the shadows, most of the time sleeping.

[Rex Tirano]

Hey Aji, I'm Rexy. It great to hear someone new with such great grammar and great integrity!

Don't worry, you've already been "accepted" [as it were] and I'm sure you'll get on "swimmingly" here. {As for the personal tragedy most people here [if you wanted to] would listen to you if you just wanted to talk to someone. We're generally great people here and care for each other.} I like the fact we've got someone as filled with life here as you are.

There's a great roleplaying section here, and even if you don't 'fancy' roleplaying Oddworld, in the NOF&L section you can roleplay there. And in the F&L section there's a wide variety of artwork, and I look forward to seeing your work.

Unlike you I'm more... Native. Although I do love this industrial layout ^_^, you can make yourself a slig here, as each slig is unique. And your individuality is based on your personality.

I think the best qualities for here would be a good sense of humor, patience [which it sounds like you're good at already], a good sense of posting {as in good threads that will cause a good reaction} and the will to be yourself.

And to start a cliché but have fun posting here.