Some kind of hello...

ravaena · Sep 2, 2011

Hey...

I'm not *quite* a newbie, having lurked around here for a while, reading things and even participating from time to time. But I haven't really gotten to know anyone, being the some-what reclusive, shy anti-social type.

So this is me sticking my neck out and waving hello to people.

Hi.

Wesley Kang · Sep 2, 2011

Hi! You've been around longer than me! But welcome all the same!

CACTUSWENDY · Sep 2, 2011

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

If you go to the bottom of the page to the 'forum jump' you can scroll down and find all the areas of this place. After you post 50 posts you can use the SYW areas to get help there. The password for some of the areas is…..vista. A word to the wise, it would be a good idea to participate first in helping others before you think about posting your own work. After you have been around here for awhile, then post something of your own for help. Good luck.

ravaena · Sep 2, 2011

Thanks Cactus...

I have actually done some critiquing... and even had stuff critiqued before the 50 posts rule was implemented. Thanks for the advice though

Also I like my popcorn buttered and salty?_? Is that some kind of euphemism or an actual question?

And hi Wesley: thanks

mccardey · Sep 2, 2011

Another Aussie!! G'day - and welcome!

C.G.Ayling · Sep 3, 2011

Well met Ravaena, what a nice name. I don't think there is much chance of a vicious axe descending and severing your head, but the good news is that even should such occur… it is a virtual one and no real blood would spill.

With that said, the person who said “sticks and stones might break my bones, but words can never hurt me” was completely clueless. The wounds words can inflict are terrible and, unlike physical injury, they can fester for years.

Little fear of that within these environs – great to see you ease out of your shell. Welcome!

ravaena · Sep 3, 2011

Hey Mccardey - glad there are other Aussies around!

Thanks C.G. I like it

And yeah, I know words can hurt. But I think I'm learning to slowly take the sting out of criticism and get some use out of it. That's good right?

Nickie · Sep 3, 2011

Welcome to the Cooler!

Nickie

nchahine · Sep 3, 2011

Welcome from fellow lurker!

jeffo20 · Sep 3, 2011

Welcome, Ravaena.

regdog · Sep 3, 2011

Take some time and read the Newbie Guide and the Stickies found
at the top of Forum pages. They are your best guide to learning about
Absolute Write.

Don’t forget to read the FAQ regarding posting pictures at AW.

Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
50 posts. So take some time to greet fellow newbies, critique other members’
works, or join a discussion.

CC.Allen · Sep 3, 2011

::

eja Vu::: moment...

Hmmm... didn't I just talk to you (well, figuratively speaking) on another thread in here.

Seems a little different to recieve some good advice from someone & then turn around and see them being welcomed as the newbie.

Anyhow, a very special "Howdy & Welcome" for ravaena! Thanks again.

Alessandra Kelley · Sep 3, 2011

Hi and welcome. So your critique was grandfathered in, as it were.

thehairymob · Sep 3, 2011

parumpdragon · Sep 3, 2011

welcome

jamiehall · Sep 3, 2011

Welcome!

Mandiloo322 · Sep 3, 2011

Welcome!

valeriev89 · Sep 3, 2011

Welcome! I definitely did the same thing except didn't join until like a month ago hehe

ravaena · Sep 3, 2011

Thanks for all the welcomes

I hope it's not a bad thing that I jump right in and start giving advice/critiquing and whatnot...

CarrieAnn · Sep 3, 2011

Hi, Ravaena!

Meira · Sep 3, 2011

I see you!

:welcome:

VP_Benni · Sep 5, 2011

Welcome

~Amber~

Some kind of hello...

ravaena

Wesley Kang

the Light of Dawn

CACTUSWENDY

An old, sappy, and happy one.

ravaena

mccardey

C.G.Ayling

ravaena

Nickie

Not too old to learn

nchahine

Something should go here...

jeffo20

Tyrant King

regdog

The Scavengers

CC.Allen

Aim twice, Shoot once...

Alessandra Kelley

Sophipygian

thehairymob

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

parumpdragon

I sometimes hiccup fire

jamiehall

Bereaved Snarkling

Mandiloo322

[Shhhh....I'm writing.]

valeriev89

Newbie and proud of it!

ravaena

CarrieAnn

Meira

Informant X03981

VP_Benni

likes a colorful font