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Change of username

Oakling

I have changed from Coffee Guy to Oakling.

I didn’t know if there was an etiquette to follow around changing a username or not, but I thought I’d make a post anyway to let you know. I’d personally like the update as I often get mixed up with who is who.

I didn’t spare much thought to my username when I first arrived. I didn’t know how long I was going to stay here for initially, but also I just wanted to not have an NAS username. 

I like Oakling because of my interest in trees and wood, but it also indicates that compared to an established oak, my stature and life are relatively smaller in comparison. I also like the fact that an Oakling is at the beginning of its journey, just like I’m at the beginning of mine in terms of discovering my autistic identity.

I had a bit of a rough day yesterday, so felt like this morning was the right time to make a change, even a small one like this.

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  • That’s a really good name and perfectly describes a time in life. From small acorns……

    Sorry you had a bad day yesterday, Captain Tom always lived by the thought , “ tomorrow will be a better day,” I’ve been thinking of getting a wood turning lathe for when we move to Cornwall, there is just something about wood grain. When a bowl is oiled or varnished the colour just becomes amazing. I just want a small workshop where I can be on my own and try to be creative again. Hope today is a better day for you.

  • in reply to Roy

    Thank you- it seems to fit me well I feel.

    You just described one of my favourite processes- I love seeing the wood grain appear when a finish is applied. You also described my dream set up too. I’ve just bought a lathe, but won’t be ready to use it for a long time. I love turning things on a lathe and look forward to being able to do exactly what you described. I wish you luck in achieving what you wrote down in reply.

    All the best.

  • in reply to Oakling

    Thanks, you have  to have dreams or goals. Listening to Elton John this morning, my wife had family stay over, there were voices all talking at once, I slipped away, hid in our bedroom and put my earphones on. This sums up where I’m at.

    Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
    Beyond the yellow brick road.

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  • in reply to Oakling

    Thanks, you have  to have dreams or goals. Listening to Elton John this morning, my wife had family stay over, there were voices all talking at once, I slipped away, hid in our bedroom and put my earphones on. This sums up where I’m at.

    Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
    Beyond the yellow brick road.

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  • in reply to Roy

    Ah I’m sorry to read that things got a bit much the way they did for you. I had to do that a lot over the Christmas period when we had guests. It’s good you’re able to take yourself off when needed though. 

    Dreams are important, that really is true. It’s also worth recognising the steps you’ve taken on the journey to getting there. Each small step is a contribution to the end product.

    I hope your evening is a nice one.