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alexi12 · 12th Apr 2011, 05:49 PM

So this year, I am participating in the Day of Silence for the first time. Our school has done it for a few years now I believe. I figure it should be interesting. Anyone else participating/participated?

Mr.Pushover · 12th Apr 2011, 06:21 PM

I sure am

thedreamwatch · 12th Apr 2011, 06:56 PM

Nope! I'm doing "break the silence" instead where a ton of people from around the state march to the capital building from the local university in order to end the silence. I'm totally psyched! I think it's going to be really intense with so many LGBT people and allies in one place.

alexi12 · 12th Apr 2011, 10:11 PM

That sounds really interesting! I hope that goes well

roborama · 13th Apr 2011, 11:24 AM

didnt we just have a thread on this? or am i going bonkers? but yes im doing it

thedreamwatch · 13th Apr 2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alexi12

That sounds really interesting! I hope that goes well

Thanks! I think it's going to be fun!

Emberstone · 13th Apr 2011, 01:02 PM

the 15th is a inservice for us, so the campus is closed. we are doing it next week. Just did a interview with the campus newspaper about it, and we have all our events ready to go for next week, when we will be doing our push for awareness of the event, which we are doing on the 22nd, since the students will be here for it.

we are setting up flags and banners in the courtyard tuesday afternoon, selling wrist bands weds and thursday, then pride panal on friday.

ToTheCeilingFan · 13th Apr 2011, 01:57 PM

Totally doing it. I have my clipboard packed and I'm trying to decide whether or not to do the duct tape thing this year.

roborama · 13th Apr 2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheCeilingFan

Totally doing it. I have my clipboard packed and I'm trying to decide whether or not to do the duct tape thing this year.

we were banned from duct tape because its "self harm" stupid administration

Lukee · 13th Apr 2011, 02:16 PM

It's my birthday on the 15th. Great.
I'm just going to be at home studying all day anyway.
I'm going to participate next year, though.

roborama · 13th Apr 2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukee

It's my birthday on the 15th. Great.
I'm just going to be at home studying all day anyway.
I'm going to participate next year, though.

its one of my bestfriend's 18th birthday that day, we are all recording us singing the day before and hes wearing a crown, but still being silent. should be interesting...
happy early birthday!

Lukee · 13th Apr 2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hdryjo

its one of my bestfriend's 18th birthday that day, we are all recording us singing the day before and hes wearing a crown, but still being silent. should be interesting...
happy early birthday!

That sounds interesting. o_O
I get my 18th on Easter day next year.

I'm not really out yet, so it'd be weird just walking around the house in silence, ignoring my parents. But I admire what your friend is doing.

alexi12 · 13th Apr 2011, 08:26 PM

I think I'm going to use a mini-white-board lol

Foxywolf · 15th Apr 2011, 12:00 PM

I participated in our school's day of silence and it went great! There were a lot of people wearing shirts and the rainbow ribbons that were being handed out in the main office.
It was great. I went the whole day without speaking (except for one time that I slipped up). But it was great, I ended up giving away all my rainbow cookies and people enjoyed them.
Now I'm going to the rally with a friend and I am really excited!!

Tiny Catastrophe · 15th Apr 2011, 12:06 PM

Once again I participated this year and the best part was at lunchtime when my mom usually calls me, she texted me saying "I know you're doing the Day of Silence so I'm texting you instead of calling. How's your day?" That just made me soooo happy because she knows all about it and I feel like by her texting me instead of calling that she really does accept me for who I am and supports me. Best day everrrrr XD

15th Apr 2011, 12:12 PM

I wasn't at school, I was at home. Or else I would have.

Daniel · 15th Apr 2011, 12:42 PM

My friends have bets on when I'll talk today.

I have three times. I finally just duct taped my mouth shut. XD

IsItSo · 15th Apr 2011, 12:58 PM

I did it up until last block of the day, when I watched the step team perform and cheered for my friend who's on it.

Sheyceli · 15th Apr 2011, 01:09 PM

Myself and a small group of friends of mine were the only ones who participated at my school. Most people didn't know about it, otherwise I'm sure we would have had a few others join in as well. We got a few rude comments, but other than that it went pretty well, and the teachers didn't mind either. I missed out on presenting a project in class though, because both myself and my partner were silent.

Steve712 · 15th Apr 2011, 01:29 PM

This year was the second time my school did it, and there were definitely a lot more than there were last year. I didn't do it myself, because I don't feel confident enough yet, but I will next year.

12th Apr 2011, 05:49 PM	#1
alexi12 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Chicago Area Age: 18 Posts: 371 Join Date: Jun 2010	Day of Silence this Friday So this year, I am participating in the Day of Silence for the first time. Our school has done it for a few years now I believe. I figure it should be interesting. Anyone else participating/participated?

12th Apr 2011, 06:21 PM	#2
Mr.Pushover Thinks too much Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Dude who likes dudes. Out Status: Out as gay to some Location: Maryland Age: 16 Posts: 535 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Day of Silence this Friday I sure am

12th Apr 2011, 06:56 PM	#3
thedreamwatch Maximum Ridiculosity Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Kinsey 5. So, pretty gay. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 1,274 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Day of Silence this Friday Nope! I'm doing "break the silence" instead where a ton of people from around the state march to the capital building from the local university in order to end the silence. I'm totally psyched! I think it's going to be really intense with so many LGBT people and allies in one place. __________________ "I came out laughing, I came out screaming, I came out dancing..." - T&S

12th Apr 2011, 10:11 PM	#4
alexi12 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Chicago Area Age: 18 Posts: 371 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Day of Silence this Friday That sounds really interesting! I hope that goes well

13th Apr 2011, 11:24 AM	#5
roborama EC's Teenage Grandma Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Fluid Out Status: Out to everyone Location: MA Age: 17 Posts: 397 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Day of Silence this Friday didnt we just have a thread on this? or am i going bonkers? but yes im doing it __________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey Fierstein

13th Apr 2011, 01:02 PM	#7
Emberstone Flappychap Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Oregon, USA Age: 28 Posts: 5,593 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Day of Silence this Friday the 15th is a inservice for us, so the campus is closed. we are doing it next week. Just did a interview with the campus newspaper about it, and we have all our events ready to go for next week, when we will be doing our push for awareness of the event, which we are doing on the 22nd, since the students will be here for it. we are setting up flags and banners in the courtyard tuesday afternoon, selling wrist bands weds and thursday, then pride panal on friday. __________________ TYPE YOUR NAME: Cory. TYPE YOUR NAME WITH YOUR ELBOW: vcoiptryu SLAM YOUR FACE ON THE KEYBOARD: About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him - and I didn't know how potent that part might be - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

13th Apr 2011, 01:57 PM	#8
ToTheCeilingFan crazed Full Member Gender: let's just say...grrrl Orientation: as straight as a side view of Christina Aguilera Out Status: completely out as lesbian, not out at all as GQ Location: Somewhere over the rainbow... Age: 18 Posts: 185 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Day of Silence this Friday Totally doing it. I have my clipboard packed and I'm trying to decide whether or not to do the duct tape thing this year. __________________ "Abercrombie isn't about helping people. It's about playing rugby with your best buds in a fresh green field, only you both forgot your clothes."

13th Apr 2011, 02:16 PM	#10
Lukee Member Full Member Gender: Boy Orientation: Boys Out Status: 8 people offline. :) Location: East of England. Age: 18 Posts: 91 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: Day of Silence this Friday It's my birthday on the 15th. Great. I'm just going to be at home studying all day anyway. I'm going to participate next year, though.

13th Apr 2011, 08:26 PM	#13
alexi12 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but extended family Location: Chicago Area Age: 18 Posts: 371 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Day of Silence this Friday I think I'm going to use a mini-white-board lol

15th Apr 2011, 12:00 PM	#14
Foxywolf EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: 95% Lesbian Out Status: One foot out of the closet (Out to 10 people) Location: New York State, near Rochester Age: 19 Posts: 322 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Day of Silence this Friday I participated in our school's day of silence and it went great! There were a lot of people wearing shirts and the rainbow ribbons that were being handed out in the main office. It was great. I went the whole day without speaking (except for one time that I slipped up). But it was great, I ended up giving away all my rainbow cookies and people enjoyed them. Now I'm going to the rally with a friend and I am really excited!! __________________ "Say what you mean and mean what you say because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

15th Apr 2011, 12:06 PM	#15
Tiny Catastrophe Love is genderless <3 Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: 2 sisters, mom, friends, school Location: New Yorkish Age: 19 Posts: 863 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Day of Silence this Friday Once again I participated this year and the best part was at lunchtime when my mom usually calls me, she texted me saying "I know you're doing the Day of Silence so I'm texting you instead of calling. How's your day?" That just made me soooo happy because she knows all about it and I feel like by her texting me instead of calling that she really does accept me for who I am and supports me. Best day everrrrr XD __________________ Sometimes pain becomes such a huge part of your life that you expect it to always be there. Because you cant remember a time in your life when it wasnt but then one day you feel something else. Something that feels wrong, only because its so unfamiliar. Then in that moment you realize you're happy.

15th Apr 2011, 12:12 PM	#16
Gothitil Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Day of Silence this Friday I wasn't at school, I was at home. Or else I would have.

15th Apr 2011, 12:42 PM	#17
Daniel the great cheese danish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 21 Posts: 2,874 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Day of Silence this Friday My friends have bets on when I'll talk today. I have three times. I finally just duct taped my mouth shut. XD __________________ "Nobody can teach me who I am, who can describe parts of me, but who I am and what I need, these are things I have to find out myself." - Chunua Achebe

15th Apr 2011, 12:58 PM	#18
IsItSo EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: 同志 Out Status: A few people Location: New York-ish Age: 18 Posts: 771 Join Date: Apr 2010	Re: Day of Silence this Friday I did it up until last block of the day, when I watched the step team perform and cheered for my friend who's on it.

15th Apr 2011, 01:09 PM	#19
Sheyceli lieks Mudkipz Full Member Gender: physically female Orientation: homoromantic asexual Out Status: one friend Location: Michigan Age: 16 Posts: 541 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Day of Silence this Friday Myself and a small group of friends of mine were the only ones who participated at my school. Most people didn't know about it, otherwise I'm sure we would have had a few others join in as well. We got a few rude comments, but other than that it went pretty well, and the teachers didn't mind either. I missed out on presenting a project in class though, because both myself and my partner were silent.

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Steve712 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Mostly out. Location: New Brunswick, Canada Age: 17 Posts: 1,292 Join Date: Feb 2010	Re: Day of Silence this Friday This year was the second time my school did it, and there were definitely a lot more than there were last year. I didn't do it myself, because I don't feel confident enough yet, but I will next year. __________________ "Yet if hope has flown away / In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none, / Is it therefore the less gone?" - Poe