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I'm not entirely sure what to say in this, but I'm aware that this is supposed to be an introduction. Well, I joined TransPulse not too long ago. Two days ago, in fact. I made an account because I wanted to talk about things with people who had a grasp of what I was saying, but I'm not very good at getting involved to begin with. And, to best this weakness of mine,  I've decided to do an introduction! Yes. That is indeed what I'm doing.

About me... I collect dictionaries? Words are fun. As are collections. I recommend Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Centenary edition. It was fun to read that one, and the extensive coverage of various creatures of myth and lore as well as simple phrases we hear every so often was quite enlightening. Aside from that, I've been watching anime and reading manga for several years at this point. It is an enjoyable hobby, to be sure, Gaming is also something I do. Big fan of essentially everything that has a good story. Strategy games can be incredibly fun. I like retrowave music, but genre doesn't much matter in that area. I'll listen to anything that sounds good. My favorite number is 3, my favorite color is brown, and so on and so forth.

I believe that will suffice as an introduction. I really just jumped around to things that apply to me. There wasn't anything in particular that these were supposed to cover, was there? Nor were they to be a certain length? Well, regardless, I'll still be leaving it at that. Good night. Or good morning. In any case, hello.

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Hello Ampersand,

Welcome to TransPulse.  Thank you for sharing with us. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. :)

 

MaryEllen

 

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Welcome to Transpulse! No introduction is to short or too long. THey are always just right. Anyway, I am a fan of Anime too. Some of my favorites are Black Butler and Fairy Tail. 

Hugs,

Marcie

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Hi Ampersand,

Welcome to TransPulse! Feel free to get involved.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

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Welcome Ampersand.  I'm glad you've joined us and posted an introduction.  I also enjoy words although my dictionary collection is limited to a huge old dictionary that sits on my grandparents library stand next to the kitchen. Enjoy your time here as you hopefully discover somethings about your self.  I certainly have grown in understanding as i've posted and read the posts of others.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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Welcome Ampersand :) I hope you enjoy your time here. 

Post away as the mood strikes ya

Cynthia -

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Hi Ampersand!

I'm a table top gamer, you know, old school AD&D kind of stuff! I've watched some anime, but never really got into it much. I am a fan of Asian cultures though. One of my favorite table top games takes place in a fictional Asian setting! And, as a coincidence, my favorite number is 3 as well! It's a very auspicious number in my religion!

Oh, and welcome to TransPulse! Nice to meet you!

Love and Light!

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Hello Ampersand

Greeting from another word geek. I don't collect dictionaries per se but I have been reading them for fun since 3rd grade. And I have long been fascinated by etymology. The Internet has been a godsend since it was hard to find much sometimes way back when. I'll have to look up the book you recommend.

I used to game before transition but never seem to have time now. I prefer RPG on Playstation and PC. Mostly stuff like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and Oblivion

My granddaughter draws manga and is into anime and manga. I'm an artist but the last few years have been mostly doing stage design and painting for a community theater. I also direct and do props - I'm sort of permanent creative director.

Please feel free to ask questions and post as much as you like. We are a diverse group and happy to help or just listen.

Johnny

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