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Recent content by Joel I

  1. Joel I

    How to obtain mutual understanding in a relationship with an NT

    We have been in a relationship for 8 years, which is a record for me as I have only had one romantic relationship before, which didn't even last for two years. The current suiter proposed a year & a half ago, and we have been "engaged" since however don't feel like we are growing closer and have...
  2. Joel I

    Last album you listened to?

    Before work: Currently:
  3. Joel I

    Major meltdown yesterday curtesy of my fiancé's family. How dare they prevent me from protecting...

    Major meltdown yesterday curtesy of my fiancé's family. How dare they prevent me from protecting and supporting the man I love! They are abusive and obviously don't respect him.
  4. Joel I

    Initial assessment and follow-up appointment gave strong indications of attention deficit...

    Initial assessment and follow-up appointment gave strong indications of attention deficit disorder and adjustments have allowed me to get back to my studies. I wish I knew all this decades ago, my life would have been so much easier.
  5. Joel I

    On a stress break from my PhD studies, trying to work on self-esteem/worth, PTSD, memory and...

    On a stress break from my PhD studies, trying to work on self-esteem/worth, PTSD, memory and focus issues. Going for an ADHD assessment in a few weeks.
  6. Joel I

    Possibly starting PhD

    I've known the main supervisor for years now and she knows I have Asperger's and works with me well. She has a Lab group of other PhD candidates that I've been included into meeting while I was doing the honours project and they have all been supportive. I'm going to be doing some fieldwork with...
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    Possibly starting PhD

    Well Rayner, if I can do it I’m sure you can too. I started university straight after school but that didn’t work well. After learning more about myself including that I have Aspergers Syndrome I started at a different university with good support and I graduated a bachelor of science with...
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    Possibly starting PhD

    I've been very busy this year while doing an Honours research project at Griffith University. I was encouraged to submit an application to start a PhD next year. My research has been in conservation biology, which I'm extremely passionate about. The application I put in was to continue the work...
  9. Finished my Honours Thesis!!!

    Finished my Honours Thesis!!!

    At 115 pages I'm glad it is done. It has been a very long year for me with a lot of reading and writing.
  10. Joel I

    Submitted the Thesis, I was stressed because I've never written anything this long and I had...

    Submitted the Thesis, I was stressed because I've never written anything this long and I had been working on it all year.
  11. Joel I

    About to submit my Honours Thesis and very stressed!

    About to submit my Honours Thesis and very stressed!
  12. Eastern Long-Eared Bat (Nyctophilus bifax)

    Eastern Long-Eared Bat (Nyctophilus bifax)

    My first microbat in care. Possible head trauma. P.S. I've always loved long-eared bats!!!
  13. Joel I

    @Aspychata thanks, I produced the music myself (2 pieces were written & recorded for this video)

    @Aspychata thanks, I produced the music myself (2 pieces were written & recorded for this video)
  14. Meeting Place

    Meeting Place

    Huahine, French Polynesia
  15. Joel I

    Australia's Fires

    Unfortunately fire has been spreading into rainforest that takes about 50 years to recover if at all. The temperature of the fire has also increased to a point everything including old established trees that can usually survive fire are dying.
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