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Hello everyone!

Hello!

I have absolutely no idea what to tell you Biggrin Generally, when I'm not ranting about school, I watch Anime or read fanfiction. I also love all things cultural and would love to journey around the world.

School is hard for me right now, but I hope that this forum can act as some sort of moral support. Smile
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Welcome
Pretty Much my only signature...I'm mainly a lurker....you can find me on the IRC (or on DnE and their IRC).

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Welcome to my castle.
What kinds of music do you like?
What do you see yourself doing after you leave school?
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Hello everyone!

What's your favorite doughnut shop?

And welcome aboard!
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RE: Hello everyone!

Hello!

Well, I listen to almost everything, as long as it has good lyrics.
I actually don't have a favorite doughnut shop, as I live in a town without a supermarket and don't go out often.

Today, something happened that leaves me questioning if I'll even finish school. My mother just got a call from a man saying that my cat got hit by a car and died. This was pretty much the last straw for me and I told my mother I wouldn't go to school next week...and I'm not sure if I'll ever go again.

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Thanks for the replies, by the way Smile
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RE: Hello everyone!

(04-05-2014 01:14 AM)Maso Wrote:  Hello!

Well, I listen to almost everything, as long as it has good lyrics.
I actually don't have a favorite doughnut shop, as I live in a town without a supermarket and don't go out often.

Today, something happened that leaves me questioning if I'll even finish school. My mother just got a call from a man saying that my cat got hit by a car and died. This was pretty much the last straw for me and I told my mother I wouldn't go to school next week...and I'm not sure if I'll ever go again.

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Thanks for the replies, by the way Smile

I'm sorry about your cat :(

be careful, truancy officers will make you go to school if you don't have some kind of reason not to go and it can all get kind of fucky. Make a plan to get out and discuss it with your parents...it can work!
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I'm sorry about your cat :(

be careful, truancy officers will make you go to school if you don't have some kind of reason not to go and it can all get kind of fucky. Make a plan to get out and discuss it with your parents...it can work!
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Thanks Smile

In my country you have to pass 9th grade, then you technically don't have to school anymore. If you don't feel well, your parents just have to give you a slip of paper with an excuse - and "personal reasons" is completely okay.

My parents are normally pro-school, but mostly because we get a certificate after passing our exams in 12th grade...and it's necessary to get a good job here.
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RE: Hello everyone!


I'm sorry about your cat :(

be careful, truancy officers will make you go to school if you don't have some kind of reason not to go and it can all get kind of fucky. Make a plan to get out and discuss it with your parents...it can work!
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Thanks Smile

In my country you have to pass 9th grade, then you technically don't have to school anymore. If you don't feel well, your parents just have to give you a slip of paper with an excuse - and "personal reasons" is completely okay.

My parents are normally pro-school, but mostly because we get a certificate after passing our exams in 12th grade...and it's necessary to get a good job here.
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Where do you live?
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In Austria. The small country in the middle of Europe.
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Hello everyone!

Hooray, another international user?

Have you ever seen a kangaroo? #badjoke #donttakeitseriously
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Hi there, and welcome Smile
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