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Neniel
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
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Location: Hiding from the men in white. Contrary to common belief, psychiatrists are *very* sneaky people
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 Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:57 am Post subject: Another newbie!!! (jeez, we're fludding the forum!) |
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Hi! This is Neniel and, as Alassante was right to point out, I thought I should introduce myself. 
I've been around the place for like three months now, I've read the vast majority of the fanfics (the bookworm inside of me was in delirium when I came across the site; after clearing out every book in my house AND the local library it was getting a little bored! lol) and I have now come across the life-changing decision to get a shot at it myself!  (what the heck, the worst that can happen is Tolkien's ghost haunting my dreams, and then he'd have to deal with my weird imagination, hi hi, how much do you think he'd take?)
Other than that, I live in Athens (yeap, I think I'm one of the few non-English speakers around here!) and I have decided I enjoy torturing myself, hence my decision to study Medicine. I am now officially a very sleep-deprived person (also due to a certain unnamed fanfic site!), or at least have been for the past, oh, let's say... 4 years! 
Still, I try to remain the little spot of sunshine that everyone loves and adores (you can stop making faces now) as long as I keep up my steady intake of coffee. Yes, coffee's good, coffee's nice, coffee's what keeps me going right now. I get all my brilliant ideas when I'm high on caffeine! (you can blame this little post on a certain double, 2 sugars and low-fat milk)
Then again, any sane person would ask "what is she doing here if her schedule's so busy?" Well, mellyn nîn, there's more to life than studying! (also translated as 'I'm bribing my-lazy-self with openscrolls quality time to get my **** down and study!' )
That's just about it for now... Ask away! AKA caffeine is wearing out and I need prodding to remember what else I may have forgotten! |
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DarkElfChilde
Joined: 23 Aug 2004
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Location: I'm located somewhere
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Howdy and welcome to OSA!
I'm DEC, the not-so-sane person #1 of the group...  
Have you seen my mind lately? It got away from me several years ago, and possibly moved out of the States, and located elsewhere.
- DEC
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Neniel
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 147
Location: Hiding from the men in white. Contrary to common belief, psychiatrists are *very* sneaky people
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Have you seen my mind lately? It got away from me several years ago, and possibly moved out of the States, and located elsewhere. |
Now that you mention it...
I did come across a silly little thing, can't really say what it was. It was chasing some panicking elves across town with a cloud of smilies hovering above. Then again, could have been mine, it's been known to wander away from my head for long periods of time!  |
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SpaceWeavil
Joined: 27 May 2004
Posts: 23
Location: Looking at shiny things
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Neniel, welcome to OSA 
Medicine, ay? Ah, the only people more sleep-deprived than us baby lawyers Kudos, I can imagine how intense that subkject is and admire anyone willing to take on the challenge.
So you've decided to write? Excellent. What is your preferred subject? Elves, Men, Hobbits, Dwarves, Ents? (well, it could be...)
Anyway, enjoy OSA. I'm sure you've seen by now just how the forums tend to be, but if that hasn't put you off.... Jump on in and enjoy the fun.
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Eruanna
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 426
Location: Dor-Cuarthol, betwixt the Bow and the Helm...
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:49 pm Post subject: Question |
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Hail and well met, Neniel.
Your name echoes that ill-fated sister/wife of Mr. Turambar... 
Are you a Silm fan? Many of us here, as well as fans of the Hobbit and the trilogy.
You can see how nutty we are! Between the coffee and reading the posts, make sure you do not do them at the same time!
Again, welcome, Neniel.
--Eruanna, who, in reality, adores the woodsmen of the First Age
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NancyBrooke
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Joined: 11 May 2003
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Location: In a motel 6 by the airport
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Another newbie!!! (jeez, we're fludding the forum!) |
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Welcome, Neniel. Now that your officially a member GET OUT THERE AND REVIEW EVERY FIC YOU READ BEFORE YOU JOINED!! ( )
| Neniel wrote: | | I live in Athens (yeap, I think I'm one of the few non-English speakers around here!) |
There are actually quite a few ... just can't always tell cause we all write in English and sometimes it's the native speakers doing the worst grammar butchery  . It's tricky that way  .
Good luck with your writing. When you get ready to post, seek out a beta (hey! You can probably teach us how to pronounce that right ... there's been some debate) reader to help you with grammar and stuff; there's someone around here willing to help with just about every kind of fic.
| Neniel wrote: | | Quote: | | Have you seen my mind lately? It got away from me several years ago, and possibly moved out of the States, and located elsewhere. |
Now that you mention it...
I did come across a silly little thing, can't really say what it was. It was chasing some panicking elves across town |
 You are going to fit in just fine!
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Texasgirl
Joined: 18 Oct 2004
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Location: Texas (no shit, sherlock)
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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may i be the first one to "Howdy!" you.
HOWDY!
welcome to OSA...................................................................................
um. yeah.
TG
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Neniel
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
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Location: Hiding from the men in white. Contrary to common belief, psychiatrists are *very* sneaky people
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | So you've decided to write? Excellent. What is your preferred subject? Elves, Men, Hobbits, Dwarves, Ents? (well, it could be...) |
Elves... elves... oh and elves! Oh, come on, don't give me that look, I'm sure most of you are just as bad as I am!
No, seriously, I am fascinated by the idea of immortal creatures... What do they think about Men, how do they feel about going on forever? Men, well we all know what that one's like. Dwarves are also familiar in the sense "it's Friday night, I'm watching soccer with my friends and I'm being all macho about it"... sorry, that's what it brings to mind! But before you decide to take my head, yes, I know there's more to it... it just isn't as intriguing. And Hobbits, what can I say about them? They're not meant to be cute, they're not pets and certainly not as simplistic as some people think, but technicly they belong to the Race of Men (I think) so, there you go!
Ents... he he! Nice one!!!
| Quote: | | Your name echoes that ill-fated sister/wife of Mr. Turambar... |
Noooo... no no no no no! Neniel is what came up from of my first -and pitiful I must say- attempts to study Quenya, like five years ago...  Nenya was my favorite of the Three Rings plus -iel and... tuttaaaaa! I know I could do better, but I sort of got stuck with it and now it just feels... mine.
And yes, I do like Silmarillion, but it's been a while since I last read it to be honest... 
| Quote: | | Good luck with your writing. When you get ready to post, seek out a beta (hey! You can probably teach us how to pronounce that right ... there's been some debate) reader |
If you know where I can find a beta reader, pliiiiiiiiz let me know!!! As for the word beta (hm hmm, clears voice and gets a serious expression), it is actually the second letter of the greek alphabet and the original one is actually pronounced vita! It is the letter that stands for the sound -v- but when it was used in the latin alphabet, it stood for -b-. Hence the letter's name changed into beta... Now, as for the right way to pronounce it, I think something like -beita- sounds betters than -bita-, after all, it is the latin version of the name to begin with. And in case someone was wondering, it was also the symbol for the number 2 (before the arabic numbers kicked in), and so beta reader actually means "second reader".
Anything else you wanna know about my language, ask ask ask! (jumbs up and down excited!) 
| Quote: | | may i be the first one to "Howdy!" you. |
Why thank you! It always feels good to be howdied!!!
(Wow, I must admit this posting thing is cool!)  |
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Alassante
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Joined: 10 Dec 2004
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Location: Hitchhiking to Rivendell
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Neniel wrote: | | Quote: | | So you've decided to write? Excellent. What is your preferred subject? Elves, Men, Hobbits, Dwarves, Ents? (well, it could be...) |
Elves... elves... oh and elves! Oh, come on, don't give me that look, I'm sure most of you are just as bad as I am!
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AMEN Sister! We luurves our elves. Men are nice too - horselords are my favorites. But elves are wonderful and I wish they were in every corner of the world. The world would be a better place!
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(Wow, I must admit this posting thing is cool!) |
I told you so! Sorry I just had to say it. It becomes quite addicting - see how many posts I have made. But you will find that most folks are friendly and very few bite unless you ask them too. And if you need a nekkid (ghetto for Naked) elf avie - see GhettoElleth. She should be strolling in here soon if she is not out looking for more naked elves.
OH! By the way, welcome to OSA again!
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Eruanna
Joined: 11 Jan 2005
Posts: 426
Location: Dor-Cuarthol, betwixt the Bow and the Helm...
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:53 pm Post subject: Name |
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| Quote: | | I told you so! Sorry I just had to say it. It becomes quite addicting - see how many posts I have made. But you will find that most folks are friendly and very few bite unless you ask them too. And if you need a nekkid (ghetto for Naked) elf avie - see GhettoElleth. She should be strolling in here soon if she is not out looking for more naked elves. |
OK, I see where you derive "Neniel." It is fun to play with Quenya and Sindarin.
Yes, Ghetto is the resident Queen of the Naked Elves, but Space Weavil is the Queen of Sindarin/Elvish.
Again, hail and well met.
--Eruanna
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Shanalir
Joined: 27 Feb 2005
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Location: Umm, anyone seen my map?
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Neniel wrote: | | If you know where I can find a beta reader, pliiiiiiiiz let me know!!! |
Welcome! You can find a beta reader by posting a request for one in the "Beta Reading" forum. (I know you know where that is, I saw your post in there on the pronunciation of 'beta'. Thanks for the clear up from a native speaker, by the way  )
And again, welcome! |
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Texasgirl
Joined: 18 Oct 2004
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Location: Texas (no shit, sherlock)
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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wait, neniel, do you write in greek........ok *smacks self* alright, duh you do - not everyone in the world speaks english.............oh that's so cool!
english and spanish are too normal here. i wanna learn mandarin!
say, do we have any chinese on this site?
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Yavanie
Joined: 02 Jun 2004
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Location: Texas
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, as the last official member of the Howdy comittee, let me say HOWDY, too!!
and welcome and if you haven't, do review and rate what you read (it makes authors all warm and fuzzy and then they update sooner!!) and, for beta, yeah, go the the forum beta thread and put a little description about what kinda beta you want and you'll get matched up real quick (like do you want one that knows all the first age history, or one that knows LaCE and hates/loves it, or just one for grammar and spelling or just plot advice....)
this is a great community, welcome and do have fun!!!
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Rocheron
Joined: 03 Dec 2004
Posts: 137
Location: Seeking the fellowship of Men, Hobbits, Elves, and Dwarves.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Howdy from the plains of M.E. May you always find your path well worn and friendly.
From the un-official member of the Howdy committee.
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Alassante
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Joined: 10 Dec 2004
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Location: Hitchhiking to Rivendell
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| Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Rocheron wrote: | | From the un-official member of the Howdy committee. |
Come on.....you married into it.
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