Greetings from The Penguin

[The Penguin]

A warm greeting from The Penguin. The last few weeks I have been spending a lot of time learning about Aspergers. I had many people thought I had it since my childhood. I have never had a formal assessment in my life. During my childhood, I have learned I have a language based learning disability. A few years ago, I did connect with an organization and got a non formal assessment and learned I do have Aspergers. However, because it was not a formal assessment, there many government services I'm not able to access. Anyhow, I found an organization that will cover the cost of a formal assessment which I will get in January.

Anyhow, back to the info I learned on Aspergers. It made sense why people I met in my life believes I have it including the person who did the non formal assessment. It made sense why I had trouble with friends and dating relationships. I'm glad there is a lot of people willing to share their personal experiences on YouTube. Last night I was searching if an Aspergers forum exists and I landed here. I started reading many posts and learned I can connect with allot of people here. I've also got excited learning there is a technology section as this is one of my interests. I learned this would be a place people would make me feel welcome and able to have someone that interested talking about things I like and learn about what others like on here.

At first I did feel ashamed, having Aspergers and I sure most of us did at some point. Later on I have decided to not be ashamed and be proud with all the talent I have. I'm proud I'm a different person and I don't need to follow most trends. I also learned why wait for someone to enjoy life? I learned I can enjoy my life by doing camping and hiking trips alone. My coworkers felt I was crazy going camping alone last year, but it was the best time I had in my life. Anyhow, I don't want to keep rambling as this is becoming a very long introduction. I'm looking forward to connect with a lot of the cool people that are on here.


Cheers


The Penguin

 

[Raul]

Welcome Penguin to the AspiesCommunity ! I am sure you will find interesting and varied topics to explore here on the forum. Feel free to ask any questions that can help you to better understand your situation.

 

[The Penguin]

Welcome Penguin to the AspiesCommunity ! I am sure you will find interesting and varied topics to explore here on the forum. Feel free to ask any questions that can help you to better understand your situation.

Thanks

 

[Nitro]

Welcome to the world of the aspie

I think you will find us both friendly and helpful here

 

[King_Oni]

I'm a bit late to the party, but welcome

 

[The Penguin]

I'm a bit late to the party, but welcome

Sorry buddy but my watch broke which makes you on time

 

[Nitro]

Sorry buddy but my watch broke which makes you on time

I'll admit it was me that broke his watch

 

[Vanilla]

Welcome

I'm glad you could find us. I hope you find many answers, and many friends, while you're here.

Feel free to take a look at our recommended resources section as well. If you're keen to learn more on AS, we have some great books, recommended by members. If you haven't already, I suggest taking a look at any books written by Dr.Tony Attwood: Resources | AspiesCentral.com

 

[The Penguin]

Welcome

I'm glad you could find us. I hope you find many answers, and many friends, while you're here.

Feel free to take a look at our recommended resources section as well. If you're keen to learn more on AS, we have some great books, recommended by members. If you haven't already, I suggest taking a look at any books written by Dr.Tony Attwood: Resources | AspiesCentral.com

Thanks. I had read lots of great resources and meet a lot of cool people here so far.

 

[SyAn]

Hello Penguin, welcome to this friendly place.

So you go camping and hiking on your own rather than mop at home, moaning than nobody will join you? And on top of it you enjoy it? Absolutely BRILLIANT!

 

[The Penguin]

Hello Penguin, welcome to this friendly place.

So you go camping and hiking on your own rather than mop at home, moaning than nobody will join you? And on top of it you enjoy it? Absolutely BRILLIANT!

I sure do. I still have my down days like all of us do, but I decided I'm not waiting to have someone in my life to do things I want to do in life. I learned I can enjoy doing things in life alone.

 

[Salmongirl17]

I love your avatar... It reminds me of this ice cream place called "Chilly Willy's" I used to go to all of the time when I visited my grandparents... They had to leave their 109 acre home for the retirement community a few years ago. Made me so depressed lol

 

[The Penguin]

I love your avatar... It reminds me of this ice cream place called "Chilly Willy's" I used to go to all of the time when I visited my grandparents... They had to leave their 109 acre home for the retirement community a few years ago. Made me so depressed lol

Yes we are experts in ice cream and anything haves to do with the cold

Yeah it is depression when places get closed and replace with something else.

 

[Structrix]

Welcome!

 

[Rocco]

This is the origin of The Penguin! I'm glad you are here.
Here is some cold mountains for you buddy.

 

[The Penguin]

This is the origin of The Penguin! I'm glad you are here.
Here is some cold mountains for you buddy.

Thanks and sorry I didn't get back to you. Crazy week. This is a perfect place for me to swim.

 

[Rocco]

I noticed we had identical introduction titles. Great minds think alike.