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Who do we have here?; ...getting to know y'all
Topic Started: 27th March 2014 - 02:30 PM (978 Views)
President Pete
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Been getting to know some of you over on the RP threads and it's been a hoot. Kind of got to wondering some things, though. What is the average age and occupation of nerds like us?

Me? I'm 34 and own/operate a renovation company.

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Aged 33, history and archaeology teacher and military reservist.
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Arpeggi
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I'm currently 17, about to be 18 in three days.

Tested out of high school in 10th grade(16), hated the educational system.

Believe or not I'm a hybrid of Jock and Nerd. Currently looking into some activist work and college to study Political Science, History and buisiness


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What history?
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Tytor
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I could go on and on and on about some interesting bit of historical trivia until you either drop dead of boredom or threaten to punch me if I don't shut up...

Anyway, I'm just under six months younger than Arpeggi (gosh darn it, am I the youngest person here???), and I have never gone to public school in my life. Due to this, I tend to feel just a little uncomfortable whenever my family goes to some event or other that's held at a school.

Also, I'm a bit of a personal Grammar Nazi, and I don't really like abbreviations like "lol" or "ikr". I won't deny other people their use, but I don't use them myself (at least not very often).
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Arpeggi
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I might go abroad though because I can get into collage free or discounted.
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Ivan I
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I am 19 years old and a student at the University of Southern California (USC) studying International Law
I am fluent in Russian, English, Spanish, and French
I moved to the US from Vladimir in Russia at age 15 but most of my family still lives in Russia
I am engaged to a beautiful young woman and is planning to get married on July 10
My goal is to move back to Russia and work for the government hopefully as a diplomat
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Great Jonathania
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I'm from the New Jersey part of the New York Metropolitan area. I'm 14, making me the youngest here. I'm interest in theater, and I'm playing the comic-relief role of radio MC, Bert Healy, in the school's spring production of Annie. I'm also in school chorus, orchestra, and I do track in the spring. I'm not fast, but I like getting the exercise. When I get older, I either want to be an actor or director, become a lawyer or politician, or go into business.
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I'm 25, Deputy Manager in a visa application centre.
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President Pete
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Looks like we've got a bit of a spread here... I still feel old though.

Congrats to Ivan on the pending nuptials ;)

Since everybody's sharing hobbies/interests: I have a beautiful wife, 4 amazing kids, and a 90 gallon saltwater reef aquarium. I enjoy writing, shooting, painting, and model railroading.

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When not doing the 9-5 I play drums and guitar in a band, play rugby and started a course is Photography after seeing my girlfriends photos from China and feeling woefully inadequate in the artistic stakes.
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26, from Sweden lived in the UK for 8 years, currently teaching Physics. Hobby wise I watch ice hockey although bit thin on the ground in the UK, read autobiographies , go to concerts and fell run.
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Currently 23 and working at MSN as a programmer. I'm in college and pursuing a career as a Master in Computer Engineering and Aerospace Engineering and hopefully going to work for NASA.
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About me, you say?
Well:
I'm 17, making me one of the young(er) ones here, and am currently living in the US, but was born/lived in China for a good portion of my life.

I moved over to the US in '07, and still kinda miss China, even though I was only 11 when I left.

By no means, however, does that mean I dislike it here. I'm an active member of my school's band (both concert and marching), gracing the band room with the sounds of my alto saxophone, and am also an active member of our tennis team. Usually, I'm allergic to pictures of me, but I like this one.

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My name is Mike [last name redacted], as you could probably guess from my username. Aside from being an altoholic, I also work on computers as a pastime. I also do a bit of gaming on Steam. You can add me - my user name is mikeraven1.

Other things about me:
I'm considered the most diplomatic out of my little group of friends, and also the most sarcastic.
I can speak fluent Mandarin Chinese and English, and am working on Spanish. Como estas, senor?
I'm the most feminine out of the tennis team. :D
There are exactly two pictures I like of myself. The one up there, and this one.
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Age:15 Occupation:High school student.
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I'm 33, from Australia about an half an hour south of USR, I was accepted into Uni for a Bachelor of Business with a Major in Financial Management, but left the day before I was meant to start so I could take up a job offered to me by a guy on a train (Because he thought I looked strong enough and was he was desperately short handed) He offered me six figures a year to work in construction so I did. I used the money to travel whenever I had the chance

I spent 5 years in construction, 5 years in Working Deep freeze (-35) and 3 years as Queensland Area Manager for a National Oil company, I've spent the last two years working independently but will probably head back to freezers now that the baby is on the way (I like the cold and they pay well). I also started Uni again a few years ago but am only doing subjects slowly due to the time constraints of real life I am studying Economics with a minor in Chinese language.

I speak conversational level Japanese (And am surprisingly better when I am drunk)
I feel inadequate about my language skills as my partner speaks fluent Bahasa Indonesian (Like she was born there fluent even though she is Croatian) and from that can understand and converse in several SE Asian Languages

She has also won a young Australian of the year award for her services to youth education Not my achievement but I am proud of her
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USR's Austrailian? Never knew that. Seeing as you know where in Australia he is, have you met?
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34, Paramedic/Firefighter in Alberta Canada
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11th May 2014 - 11:34 PM
34, Paramedic/Firefighter in Alberta Canada
That's awsome man, done some minor volunteering(firefighter) and I'm thinking about going pro. I would like to get to collage first however :P before going full time.

How long you been doing it?
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Paramedic almost 7 years, FF is a recent addition and volunteer
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I'm a Year 13 student finishing my A-Levels in Kent, UK. I work as a Campaigns Assistant (and the Interim Website Administrator) for an organisation called [url=www.bitetheballot.co.uk]Bite the Ballot[/url], a youth-led organisation to get young people engaged with democracy, and serve at on the Unit Management Committee of my local Sea Cadet Unit.

I've also written my own (interactive) ebook[1] on UK Politics.
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Im 18 finishing off highschool in Canada/B.C. (if you have seen my icon that's obvious) and i am going into codeing and animation (part of why i joined here is to work on my world building skills aka story stuff) and am also the Chair of a council that works on Aboriginal (Native American for you Americans out there) understanding and belonging and knowledge for Aboriginal students in my community. and because i saw someone mention see cadets im the Squadron Warrant officer of my Air cadet squadron and Head Flight sim instructor.

great to start being here with yall people
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Yay! Another Canadian!!!

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Yea canada!
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I'm 24, recently married, and living in the US. I have a dog and fish. I'm also a very slow reader. Good thing I love it so much.

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I'm 16, high school kid, live in Oregon. No, i'm not a hippy nor a very many people here despite popular belief. Planning on going to collage and all that. Not sure what I want to do with my future, perhaps politics but i'd prefer something that's actually contributing but physical to keep me active.

Currently, i'm enjoying summer. Chilling with friends and kicking it on NS and scolding at Facebook. Planning on doing some sports this year, big in cross country, track and on the powerlifting team.
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Welcome HG. Remember, friends dont let friends skip leg day.
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Indeed....
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I'm 23 and live in Missouri, USA. I attend Missouri State University as a Masters student pursuing my Masters of Public Administration. I currently work for a trade association as their government relations coordinator (I'm not a lobbyist, but I work with a lot of lobbyists). The best part is that I am getting married in December to the woman I've loved for 6 and a half years now.

My hobbies apart from politics (is it really a hobby when it's a career?) are graphic design, singing bass in my church choir, reading, watching science fiction shows (ie Doctor Who, Stargate, ST:NG, Firefly), and it was playing in my collegiate marching band until I graduated from my undergrad.

I have read two of Max Barry's books, Jennifer Government and Lexicon. My favorite books of all time are Don Quixote, The Chronicles of Narnia series, and My Sister's Keeper.
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31st May 2014 - 12:05 AM
I'm 24, recently married, and living in the US. I have a dog and fish. I'm also a very slow reader. Good thing I love it so much.
What kind of fish? I have a 90G mixed reef. My clownfish spawned recently and the eggs are hatching tonight.

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