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FuzzySlippers
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09 May 2007, 5:49 pm

No, I'm not officially diagnosed, but I came to this site after a bad experience at a recent job where the boss told me she thought I had ADHD and another coworker was imitating me by 'hand flapping'. Whoops! I must admit I don't think I have ever done that, but I guess it's one of those things you just 'do'. Anyways, I'm a 39 year old female, always been seen as 'odd' and a tomboy - obsessive interests? Yep, got those.

I collected stuffed animals for years along with computers and electronics, then I moved on to coins both ancient and modern. I probably have one of the largest collections not in a museum. :P Not exactly the usual 'female' pastime. I have a female oriented job, and they all think I'm odd but hopefully in a good way. (I'm back at an older job where my OCD and ADHD is appreciated).

I'm horrible at face recognition although I don't think I have any problems slotting into conversations when I try to do so.

Oh, and I'm a big time computer gamer . I've been using computers obsessively since about 1980. Eep! Dating myself there!

I'm generally a lurker but wanted to say hi! :)



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09 May 2007, 5:55 pm

Welcome to WP!

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09 May 2007, 7:04 pm

Hiya FuzzySlippers!


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09 May 2007, 7:05 pm

Hi!


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09 May 2007, 7:06 pm

Lurking is strictly allowed, provided you are not posting at the same time, which sorta contradicts?

Welcome!


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09 May 2007, 7:12 pm

Hello! I think I ahve the largest stuffed animal collection not in a museum!



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09 May 2007, 7:33 pm

Welcome to WP, FuzzySlippers. I am a 53 yr female and weird and happily AS. You are normal here. Post on!


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09 May 2007, 8:04 pm

Welcome, enjoy your stay!



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09 May 2007, 8:10 pm

Hi welcome!!



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09 May 2007, 11:41 pm

Welcome to WP :D



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14 May 2007, 2:23 pm

Welcome to WP, FuzzySlippers:

I too am not much for facial recognition, either. Although I sometimes collect
what odd or unusual coins are common in Canada, I don't consider
myself a coin collector (score one for you!). My particular version of
"hand flapping" is more toward shadowing the rhythm of some song with
a good beat. Do stay around, you'll find more than a few others like you.



FuzzySlippers wrote:
No, I'm not officially diagnosed, but I came to this site after a bad experience at a recent job where the boss told me she thought I had ADHD and another coworker was imitating me by 'hand flapping'. Whoops! I must admit I don't think I have ever done that, but I guess it's one of those things you just 'do'. Anyways, I'm a 39 year old female, always been seen as 'odd' and a tomboy - obsessive interests? Yep, got those.

I collected stuffed animals for years along with computers and electronics, then I moved on to coins both ancient and modern. I probably have one of the largest collections not in a museum. :P Not exactly the usual 'female' pastime. I have a female oriented job, and they all think I'm odd but hopefully in a good way. (I'm back at an older job where my OCD and ADHD is appreciated).

I'm horrible at face recognition although I don't think I have any problems slotting into conversations when I try to do so.

Oh, and I'm a big time computer gamer . I've been using computers obsessively since about 1980. Eep! Dating myself there!

I'm generally a lurker but wanted to say hi! :)



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14 May 2007, 11:32 pm

Welcome aboard! Whereabout are you from?

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15 May 2007, 2:05 am

Welcome, fuzzy! Glad you're with us.


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15 May 2007, 6:33 pm

Wisguy wrote:
Welcome aboard! Whereabout are you from?

Mike


I am from California. :)



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15 May 2007, 7:02 pm

Hi and welcome! And I'm from California too. You anywhere near L.A.?