So my friend Damien had this really great idea. He was complaining that when we talk on these online forums that we speak about things that the people who we think are reading know about. Maybe things outside of the online community. And because of this, sometimes things are really confusing. So he had the idea that today we should all write a new beginning. Introduce ourselves and say a few things so that people will know who we are. Here's my take.

HI! My name is Kim and I'll be your host this evening. I'm currently 26 (although I don't feel nearly that old) and I'm living in Japan on the JET Program, you should check it out if you have a college degree. It's a pretty sweet deal if you can stand children. I'm specifically living in Miyakojima, Okinawa. I'm the luckiest person in the world.

Back home in the states I've left a boyfriend, Leo, who is being amazing about the fact that I'm on the other side of the planet. Or he has been so far. Don't want to jinx it. He works for a small production studio back in Atlanta. His boss is Santa Claus.

I've also left 3 cats, whom I miss more than anything else, mostly because I don't think they understand why I'm gone. They are, in order of acquisition, Luce, Ferris, and Shadow Cat. Browse my pictures, you'll see them. They're amazing cats.

I also have a mom, dad, and little sister, Natalie.

Before leaving for my adventure of the lifetime, I got a degree in Creative Writing from Georgia State University, with a minor in Japanese (which has been sooooo helpful here). After graduation I took two years to get my brain-space together and work at Green Acres Elementary, which was amazing, and I miss those people every day.

I'm very religious, but very non-denominational. And no, that's not just among the Christian strains. And yes, I would love to have a conversation with you about religions. Just so long as you don't feel the need to make me believe yours over anyone else's.

I love to read and watch tv and movies. Anything to do with new and interesting stories, really. My favorite genres are young adult, fantasy, and sci-fi (and any combination there of), because real life is depressing and why would you want to read more about it. My favorite authors include: Garth Nix, Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Orson Scott Card, Steven King, L. J. Smith, and Frank Herbert, among many others. I really dig manga and anime too. Right now I'm phasing Naruto again because I found out that you can stream them for free from a site online. Happiness.

My mom has always said that I'm on a different path than everyone else, and I've been really feeling that "off"ness lately. I'm going the same direction as everyone, I'm just a few miles to the side, so I see things in a bit of a different perspective. It hurts a lot of the time, but I'm still glad to be here and be me.

And, I guess because I always feel like I'm boring and don't really have much else to say, I'll open the forum. Anyone want to ask any questions?

Oh, and I got my computer fixed. Thanks to Jason. Who is awesome.