06 Oct 2016, 7:04 pm
dcj123 wrote:
I don't recommend meeting WP members.
Hmmmm, maybe I should stop being a WP member ...
because by doing so, apparently my social cred
will immediately and vastly skyrocket ...
06 Oct 2016, 7:05 pm
06 Oct 2016, 7:11 pm
racheypie666 wrote:
Thanks 
. I'm trying to get my act together and finish my online portfolio, I'll get there eventually lol 
. I never used to be shy about sharing my work, it's only in the past few years or so, so I know I can get over it 
!
. I'm trying to get my act together and finish my online portfolio, I'll get there eventually lol . I never used to be shy about sharing my work, it's only in the past few years or so, so I know I can get over it !You don't even need an online portfolio to start showing your artwork. I started selling from a rickety card table set up outside at a local tourist resort. All's you need to do to enter a juried exhibit is to fill out a form, submit it by the due date, and hope the judge likes you ... hey, it's like buying a lottery ticket, right? You can't win if you don't play. And to get into an art gallery consignment shop or gift shop, you walk in and show the lady (or man) up at the counter your artwork ... yes, I know "that's breaking the rules" ... but it's worked for me.
I wish you the best and believe you can do it!
06 Oct 2016, 7:16 pm
dcj123 wrote:
racheypie666 wrote:
dcj123 wrote:
I don't recommend meeting WP members.
Not disagreeing but why not? I don't think I could anyway, nobody's near me on here as far as I can see.
Well you have person A who doesn't communicate well meeting person B... who doesn't communicate well.
What do you think is going to happen?
It did not meet my expectation nor do I feel it met the exception of the person I met with.
For me it led to what possibly could have been disappointment on both sides.
That's fair
. I'm much better at communicating on here than I am elsewhere. Or to be more accurate, I'm much better at communicating the honest version of myself on WP. I don't know if I could drop the mask to the same extent in person 
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06 Oct 2016, 7:20 pm
06 Oct 2016, 7:36 pm
dcj123 wrote:
I don't recommend meeting WP members.
Personally i dont see why not! Yes it might be a bit nervous from both sides then again the both of you might hit it off straight away due to mutual understandings. I know a number of people here have met in real life and also have got married. Yes it would likely be nerve racking to a point on the lead up but to give myself the negative view in that way all the time isnt going to be good for my health or overall outlook. It can be hard to push yourself through that wall sometimes but then sometimes by pushing yourself you experience things you wouldnt have imagined because you did put yourself outthere!
Never say never
06 Oct 2016, 7:42 pm
06 Oct 2016, 7:43 pm
Get yourself a dog Rachel, not only are they great companions and therapeutic it a great indirect way of meeting people, especially on the beach when walking. Its a subtle way of meeting people for short interchanges, so rather an ideal way to meet people and benefit from the awesomeness of experiancing both worlds 
06 Oct 2016, 7:44 pm
kraftiekortie wrote:
I wouldn't mind it if you invited me to your place, Uncle. LOL
I know I would enjoy the Kiwi scenery.
I know I would enjoy the Kiwi scenery.
Kraftie, that goes without question!! if ever here your more than welcome!!
anyone else for that matter
06 Oct 2016, 7:52 pm
Uncle wrote:
Get yourself a dog Rachel, not only are they great companions and therapeutic it a great indirect way of meeting people, especially on the beach when walking. Its a subtle way of meeting people for short interchanges, so rather an ideal way to meet people and benefit from the awesomeness of experiancing both worlds
Aw, I would love a dog. One like Snowy from Tintin, and we could go on adventures together
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06 Oct 2016, 7:55 pm
Why not? ask the folks and see what they say, no harm in asking
Im keeping my eyes out for one, Either an Alaskan Malamute again or maybe a beagle
06 Oct 2016, 8:02 pm
06 Oct 2016, 8:16 pm
Pieplup wrote:
[color=#00b2ff] I think most autistics that would qualify avoid it [\color]
See I thought the opposite. The high functioning autistic stereotype and the mensan stereotype have a lot of common ground. The social bit's the main difference, but I bet some people join and opt out of that part.
And of course I know people aren't stereotypes so there's going to be variance, but still
06 Oct 2016, 8:26 pm
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