Thought I'd Say Hello

[VisorDown]

Not entirely sure what to say to be honest, but let's have a go anyway 

My name is Alaric, I'm FTM Transgender (closeted) and I've known since a time I can't even remember.

I never really fit in at school -- or in fact anywhere. I'm only just re-learning what it's like to have friends. It's ... proving somewhat difficult. Before this, I had no friends for several years. I was the lone wolf in class, y'know? The weird kid who everybody just ignored and who ignored them in turn. I wasn't 'out' at this point, mind you, but somehow being referred to now with the wrong pronouns and being called innocently by my friends hurts more than the constant bullying I used to get from ... well, the whole of my class and then some.

Right now I'm studying Journalism in the UK and loving every second of it. I've come out to under a handful of people and they don't care. I don't even know if I want to be a journalist, though. I can see myself as a writer and a blogger/motovlogger who takes up editing and proofreading every once in a while.

Writing and creativity are my strongest points by far. I've got a story planned that has a whole range of characters  gay, bisexual, transgendered, etc. but I'm still fleshing that out. I hope to have it published one day as does pretty much any writer but shh.

At the minute for college I have to write a feature article for something I have personal experience of, so that'll be on the Trans-community if all goes well (Any suggestions or stories welcomed!).

What else? Hmmm...

I love motorbikes. A lot. They're my passion. I also like the colours black and green, and wolves are my favourite animals.

I do want to transition at some point in my life, but I want to see a gender therapist first and learn more about it.

Aaaand I picked a good time to write this. I have to head out for a bit, but I'll come back to say hello.

Hope you're all doing awesome,
Alaric

[Ms Grace]

Hey Alaric!

Welcome to Susan's    Great to have you here - looking forward to seeing you around the forum.

Thanks for sharing - now you have me curious about what a motovlogger is!

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[Jade_404]

Welcome!

[Devlyn]

Hi Alaric, welcome to Susan's Place! I'm from Boston. Yes, that Boston!  I'm glad you found us, see you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

[Jill F]

Welcome, Alaric!

[V M]

Hi Alaric 

Welcome to Susan's    Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

[VisorDown]

Thanks a lot for the warm welcome, everyone!

How are you all?

Ms Grace: Glad to be here!

What's a motovlogger? Well, a motovlogger is basically someone -- typically a motorbike rider -- who rides and films a vlog or video blog while they're doing it. They mount cameras on their helmets or on their bikes and pop a mic in their helmet to catch the visual and audio, and talk about whatever topic they fancy!

I've seen a few cameras on the dashboards of cars, but I can't recall ever seeing a driver making a motovlog. A few cyclists with helmetcams as well ... but most footage from cyclists and drivers seems to be showing the stupidity of other road users    Some of them are absolutely brilliant!

Jade: Hey Jade, how you doing?

Devlyn: Ahhh, that Boston! Lovely place. See you around the site!

Jill: Hey Jill, sup?

V M: Glad to be here too. You're all so friendly!

[big kim]

Hello from a Blackpool girl

[synesthetic]

hi, alaric! welcome ^_^ hope you find yourself a place in our little susan's family!

I'm also a super creative dude, and I'm also currently in the process of writing a novel (are we long lost twins?! haha) I've never heard of motovlogging before, though I am a huuuge fan of vlogging in general, but that sounds SO RAD. seriously.

looking forward to seeing you around!
- alex