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Location: New Mexico
Hello Everybody! My name is Derwyn and I am 22 years old and I am female. My birthday is July 25 1986. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico and spend most of my time on Earth.
Favorite Color: Purple and Blue
Hobbies other than the obvious: Being out in nature, reading all the time, dancing, learning my harp, singing and most recently working my booty off learning the art of poi. I'm new to it and I suck but I'm in love!
Education: I am in school to become a nurse so I can travel the world and help others.
Favorite Book(s): Well... all time favorites are The Belgariad by David Eddings and The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan may he rest in peace. Recently I have enjoyed Conversations with God, Twilight and The Elenium.
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? Star Wars Destroyer. Reason... Destroyer
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up) Heal and love. Change the World, Save the World! Have a family and travel.
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* Though I don't quite understand it I'll have to go with Vegemite because my mommy is from Australia and loves it.
Extra: I'm new to poi and I WILL become good at it. I love tattoos though at the moment I only have two... that will change. I am happy to meet you all and look forward to learning and making friends.
EDITED_BY: Derwyn (1231538399)
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Welcome.
Yay! New poister. And you like vegemite (even though Marmite is King...)
And an Eddings fan.
So where do you spend your time when not on Earth?
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
I just started reading The Elder Gods by Eddings and I've read The Redemption of Althalus.
Robert Jordan was next up on my list.
Welcome to the boards.
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Thank you!
When not on Earth I enjoy the views in the world of dreams. There is such a thing as being too grounded I think. I like to knock the human right out of me sometimes.
Im happy to be welcomed first by good fantasy readers. I love David Eddings and Robert Jordan. The next books on my list to read is The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind. My brother has been on me about if for a while. You guys read it?
I am SUCH a newbie poister. I'm an absolute disaster! lol! All I have is homemade right now. "sigh" practice makes perfect I suppose.
EDITED_BY: Derwyn (1231557249)
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
I've been at it for I dunno... a year and a half now... and I'm using home made poi. (for practice anyway, my LEDs and fire poi arent home made)
Read any of the Raymond E. Feist stuff? All thats pretty good, I feel, but you've got to start with Magician.
ALL 24 of the books relate to one another in some way.
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Wow! 24 books! I'm not a stranger to a long series but crazy. I'll have to check them out or more like add it to the list of the tons of books I need to read.
How are you doing at a year and a half? Your own honest opinion. All I know is that I am determined to be amazing one day, I've wanted to learn for a few years now and then I finally got up and made a sock poi. My brother is going to make me one tomorrow with a chain and tennis balls. You think that would work okay? I think it would be better then what I have now, I have a blister on my hand because of the shoe string.
EDITED_BY: Derwyn (1231568976)
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
I think balloons full of rice in socks works best, I use about 2/3 to 3/4 of a cup of rice in each balloon.
Tennis balls are in my opinion too light. Tennis balls with something in them could be perfect, but not as face-friendly.
My own opinion? Who knows? I play on my own mostly so i've got no real comparisons. Amazing, I suppose so, I've amazed a few people with poi but non-poisters are quite easy to amaze, aren't they?
Amazing by the standards of the people on this board, I think not, so its really relative. I've also been praised by a few beginners. But none of that means much to me. I do it because I enjoy it. I'm at a stage now where not a whole lot is held back from me, but there are still a whole truckload of puzzles and other challenges there to nut out.
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
You have a harp! I want one but I just can't afford one right now. Maybe ... someday ... in the future. *sigh*
Well anyway, welcome to HoP!
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Thank you! I'm glad to be here!
Yes, I have a 19 string harp so it's rather small but still not too small. I'm still not very good but it takes work and dedication just like poi.
My arm hurts so bad right now from practing all morning. Now I know why there is a whole thread about how poi hurts and all the ways it does. lol!
Go to harpsonly.com, it has some nice harps for good prices.
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Ooooh new site to go take a look at, thanks.
Don't worry, keep going and the soreness will go away.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Hmm....
I also found switching to heavier poi a benefit. Although I would suggest you get some muscle training with something lighter first.
I have also been complimented and told I am good. Which is amusing, since I do not think of myself as such.
Terry Goodkind was ok. Interesting ideas, but I got a bit bored with it. Not really sure why.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Ya? I'll still have to read it and I'll let you know what I thought.
I just made a sock poi with tennis balls and they feel pretty nice. I am feeling it in my arms but I like it, I'm getting stronger. hehe! I'm a small person so maybe the tennis ball weight is good, it hurts when I hit myself in the face though.
I tried to poi light and didn't like it so I agree with you. "When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Are we there yet?
1,897 posts
Location: australia
yay for new poiers!
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
What are the weights in lighter poi?? I've actually never seen anything less than a tennis ball.
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
When you use the sock in the sock thing. It really kinda sucks though, it didn't work out for me at all.
Thank you for the welcome Ade!!!
I am so freakin tired. I wish school didn't start so early. "sigh"
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Aha! I actually had a friend that used such poi until such a time that she no longer continually beat herself with them.
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
I know someone who pois while muttering "Ow, ow, ow".... Needless to say, she does not like my sock poi which feel heavier than my fire poi.
Hmmm.... I should realy try to get to bed before 3am. Once I get back to Rhodes that will make me miss lectures....
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Isn't school a blast. I'm mon-fri getting up at 6am. It's a bitch, worth it though.
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
I only just made it up in time for work today- not so bad, you might think, but I started work at 4pm..
If they'd made me get up at that time for school, I doubt I'd be able to type this
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
If that's okay with you?
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
lol! Did you get up at 3pm or what? I can't sleep in that much, I always feel like crap the rest of the day.
EDITED_BY: Derwyn (1231973979)
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Nor can I, unless am running severely short on sleep....
What are you studying?
I am reading a BSc in geology.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Mr. IWantYouToGetDown
86 posts
Location: Ohio, USA
glad that you have found that poi is something you love. even though its like 0 degrees here in ohio right now ive had two burn sessions already today. its gotta be done ha
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Originally Posted By: Derwyn
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* Though I don't quite understand it I'll have to go with Vegemite because my mommy is from Australia and loves it.
That is SO unfortunate.
*coldly aims the Nutellametric weapon at Derwin and mercilessly reduces her to a steaming pile of Nutella.*
*looks down at the steaming, hazlenutty/chocolaty pile of Derwin's remains* But
to HoP! 
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
*covers Doc in marmite*
Bwahahahahahahaha!
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Aww...
I'm mush... Thanks for avenging me aston!
I'm studing for my AS Nursing but right now I'm taking the CNA(nursing assistant course).
Geology huh? Very cool, after I'm finished with my nursing I'm taking botany so I can be an herbalist.
I'm getting better and better with my poi, I'm so excited!!!
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
No trouble.
And poi has a habit of doing that.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Doesn't it! I'm afraid I've started a trend within my circle of friends. Now everyone is hitting themselves!
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
Mr. IWantYouToGetDown
86 posts
Location: Ohio, USA
Thats one of the best things about poi. When I started doing it I already had a lot of friends that were really good, so they were just trying to encourage me and teach me things, however my other group of friends, they had no idea what I was up to, and now they all have their own pair of practice poi! It's wonderful.
Had another 3 burns out in the yard yesterday because it got sort of warm....tried to bust out the video camera Derwyn so I could show ya the finger wrap and whatever else but I couldn't seem to find it...still working on that hopefully should have it found by today.
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
I do not seem to have friends interested in trying it more than a couple times. I need to get someone I see often just as hooked as I am....
Although I might have gotten a grade 9 boy into it when I was supervising his class today.... We can hope.
And the hitting of self never goes away until you stop trying new things. Which is bad. New things are shiny and are to be embraced....
.changes subject. Have you read any Terry Pratchett? His early Discworld stuff is sort of fantasy. Hmmm.... Sir Terry Pratchett it is now....
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
I love it when I hit myself, it cracks me up! Unless it's my nose or ears.
I have not read that, my daddy and brother have though. For years I read non-fiction and non fantasy fiction, aside from Davis Eddings and so I'm catching up to them now. What do you mean sort of fantasy?
I am also a fan of Lewis Carroll.
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
88 posts
Location: New Mexico
Ya shpongled, you better! Just kidding, you're too kind. I really am excited to see it.
"When we dance with the faeries, we dance with the reflections of our true selves and the true inner self of the world."
"If you keep thinking like that, you'll never get to meet a Unicorn."
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