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Old 19th Dec 2011, 08:23 AM   #1
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Hi everyone.

I don't know why, but I'm actually a little nervous. I've been lurking around here for a little while and I thought I would finally join in. I'm sure it'll be lovely meeting everyone. I'm only out to a few people and this seems like a good place to go. Anyway, just wanted to say hello.

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Old 19th Dec 2011, 08:33 AM   #2
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Hey welcome to EC.
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 08:50 AM   #3
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Nice to meet you sugarcubeigloo! Hello and welcome!
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 09:11 AM   #4
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 09:50 AM   #5
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Hello, Sugarcubeigloo, and welcome to EC.
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 10:28 AM   #6
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 11:04 AM   #7
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:14 PM   #8
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Hey! Welcome to EC
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:53 PM   #9
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 12:56 PM   #10
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 01:46 PM   #11
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Welcome to EC, sugarcubeigloo of the awesome name!
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 02:58 PM   #12
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 04:19 PM   #13
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 05:01 PM   #14
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 08:10 PM   #15
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Old 19th Dec 2011, 08:38 PM   #16
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Hello and Welcome!!
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Old 20th Dec 2011, 04:18 PM   #17
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Hey!

Fancy filling this out? >>>
Thanks everyone for the wonderful welcome.

And sure, Corporal Sparks, can't seem to hurt.

Age: 22
Orientation: Gay...
Location: Pennsylvania
What you do (job, schooling, etc.): I work multiple jobs actually. I just graduated from college and am looking into grad school.
Dream job: Oh gosh... I would love to teach at the university level one day.
Religion (or lack thereof): *sigh* I don't know.
Political philosophy: Generally liberal.
Interests and hobbies: Reading, writing. Camping and hiking when I can.
Drinking, drugs or sobriety?:Not really, I don't often drink. And have never done drugs.
Pet peeves: Oh, intolerance.
Personal hero: I don't think I have one. I admire a lot of people for many different reasons. But I don't think I have one particular hero.
Favourite real-life homosexual: Like a celebrity? I would say Ellen DeGeneres.
Favourite movies: I'm a sucker for teacher movies. I don't know why, but every time Stand and Deliver comes on, I have to stop and watch.
Favourite TV shows: I like a lot reality television. I have no shame in it anymore. lol.
Favourite music: I like pop music.
Favourite books: Modern: The Kite Runner - Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo
Favourite food: I eat like a rabbit most of the time. I could eat lettuce and carrots all day.
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Thanks that was fun.
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Old 20th Dec 2011, 05:37 PM   #18
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Old 20th Dec 2011, 08:20 PM   #19
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Old 20th Dec 2011, 09:08 PM   #20
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