My introduction and a bit about me ๐Ÿ˜Š

Mike_Whovian
Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

Hi everyone ๐Ÿ˜Š My name is Mike, Iโ€™ve just joined the community and wanted to introduce myself. Iโ€™m 28 years old and currently live with my parents, who mean a lot to me and are a big part of my life โค๏ธ

I should also mention that I have selective mutism, so I use my phone to communicate with people. Itโ€™s what works best for me and helps me express myself. I mainly talk with my family, as I feel the most comfortable and safe with them, but I do like connecting with others in ways that suit me. It can take me a bit of time, but Iโ€™m always open to kind and friendly conversations here ๐Ÿ˜Š

At home, I live with my dog Jess ๐Ÿถ and I honestly spend a lot of my time with her. Sheโ€™s not just a pet, sheโ€™s part of the family and means so much to me. One of my favourite things to do is take her out for walks. I really value those moments, especially when itโ€™s quiet and peaceful. It gives me time to relax, clear my mind, and enjoy the fresh air and nature around me ๐ŸŒฟ Itโ€™s one of the times I feel most calm.

I also go out for coffee with my parents โ˜• It might sound like a small thing, but it really isnโ€™t to me. Itโ€™s something I choose to do because I genuinely love spending time with them. Those moments mean a lot, just sitting together, being present, and enjoying each otherโ€™s company โค๏ธ

In my spare time, Iโ€™m really into gaming ๐ŸŽฎ Itโ€™s one of my favourite ways to relax and have fun. I play on both PC and PlayStation, and I like all kinds of games depending on how I feel. Sometimes I want something calm and easy going, and other times I want something more exciting or challenging. Gaming is something that helps me switch off and enjoy myself.

Iโ€™m also a big fan of Doctor Who ๐Ÿš€ Iโ€™ve loved it for a long time, and Iโ€™ve built up a collection of figures over the years. Itโ€™s something that makes me happy and I always enjoy adding to my collection when I can. Thereโ€™s just something special about it that I really connect with.

Another thing I really enjoy is Lego ๐Ÿงฑ I love building sets and getting stuck into something creative. It helps me focus, keeps my mind busy, and I really like the feeling of finishing a build and seeing what Iโ€™ve created. Itโ€™s relaxing and rewarding at the same time.

When Iโ€™m not at home, I like going to the cinema ๐ŸŽฌ especially to watch sci fi films, as thatโ€™s my favourite genre. I love getting lost in different worlds and stories, itโ€™s a great way to escape for a while and experience something new.

Iโ€™m really happy to be here and be part of this community โค๏ธ I might be a bit quiet at first, but Iโ€™m looking forward to getting to know people and being part of something positive and welcoming ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  • Ross1975
    Ross1975 Community Member Posts: 1,686 Championing

    Hi Mike, welcome to the community ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Itโ€™s completely okay to communicate in the way that works best for you. Itโ€™s good that youโ€™ve found methods that help you express yourself, and this community is a place where people are generally understanding and respectful of that.

    Youโ€™ve clearly got some great interests too. Doctor Who, Lego, gaming, and sci-fi films are all brilliant ways to relax and engage your mind.

    Looking forward to seeing you around and hearing more from you in future posts. Glad to have you here ๐Ÿ‘

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Thanks so much ๐Ÿ˜Š I really appreciate your kind message, it means a lot โค๏ธ

    It helps a lot being in a place where people are understanding about how I communicate. Thatโ€™s something I do find important, so itโ€™s nice to feel comfortable here already.

    Iโ€™m glad you like my interests too ๐Ÿ˜„ I definitely spend a lot of time with gaming, Lego, and watching sci fi. Doctor Who has always been a big favourite of mine.

    Iโ€™m looking forward to being around here more and getting involved when I can ๐Ÿ˜Š Thanks again for the warm welcome ๐Ÿ‘

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,713 Championing
    edited March 25

    Hi @Mike_Whovian welcome to the Community from me too. It is lovely that you have joined us. I hope you enjoy your time on the forum.

    We have a lot of dog lovers on the forum. What kind of dog is your Jess?

    Thank you for telling us about yourself.

    We are a friendly and supportive forum, please have a look around and join in when you are ready.

    There is a thread "Pets Corner" where members share photo's of their pets which you might like to take a look at. You could share a photo of Jess but only if you are happy to do so.

    Take care.

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Thank you so much for the warm welcome! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿพ Iโ€™m really excited to be part of the community.

    Jess is a Cockapoo ๐Ÿถ, and sheโ€™s such a character, always full of energy and mischief! ๐Ÿ˜… I can already tell there are lots of fellow dog lovers here, so Iโ€™m looking forward to swapping stories and tips ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’ฌ.

    Iโ€™ll definitely have a look around the forum and join in the conversations when I can. Thanks again for making me feel so welcome! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’›

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 5,366 Championing

    @Mike_Whovian

    Hi and a very warm welcome to the community.

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Hi! ๐Ÿ˜Š Thank you so much for the warm welcome ๐Ÿ™

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Iโ€™m so glad you enjoyed reading about me, my parents, and Jess ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’–

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor
  • StarryEyed
    StarryEyed Community Member Posts: 2,084 Championing

    Hi Mike and welcome to the forum. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Š You're a very interesting person. How lovely your relationship is with your parents. I never had a good relationship with my parents, so I love hearing about healthy parents. I too would love to see pics of your doggie. My partner had a terripooh who still owns a huge part of my heart. I'll try to find pics of her to post in Pets Corner. Perhaps you'd like to post your Lego projects on the Kaleidoscope thread, which is different types of art by members? Here are the threads:

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Thank you so much for such a warm welcome, it really means a lot! I feel very lucky to have the relationship I do with my parents, and I never take that for granted. Iโ€™m really sorry to hear you didnโ€™t have a good relationship with your parents, that canโ€™t have been easy, and I can understand why hearing about positive family connections might feel special ๐Ÿ’›

    Aww, a terripooh sounds absolutely adorable! ๐Ÿถ They have such big personalities, donโ€™t they? Iโ€™d love to see pictures of her if youโ€™re able to find some, Pets Corner sounds like the perfect place for that. Iโ€™ll definitely share some photos of my doggie soon too ๐Ÿ˜Š

    And thanks for the suggestion about the Kaleidoscope thread, that sounds right up my street! Iโ€™d be happy to post some of my Lego projects there ๐Ÿงฑโœจ

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 9,900 Scope online community team

    Welcome @Mike_Whovian! Lovely to hear about you and your interests.

    My partner just got a PS5 so I've been exploring gaming for the first time, but I'm not very good at it! I've enjoyed some slower-pace games and some puzzle games so far. Utterly failed at anything involving shooting or fighting! Too stressful for me ๐Ÿ˜ Are there any games you've enjoyed playing recently?

    Hope you're enjoying the community so far.

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Thatโ€™s awesome youโ€™ve been getting into gaming ๐ŸŽฎ starting with slower-paced and puzzle games is such a good way in! And honestly, same here with shooting/fighting games I just panic and button-mash ๐Ÿ˜… Way too stressful!

    Lately Iโ€™ve been enjoying more story-driven and relaxed games ๐Ÿ“– I love anything where I can take my time and just explore without pressure. Cozy games are definitely my comfort zone ๐ŸŒฟ

    If youโ€™re enjoying puzzles and chill games, youโ€™re absolutely on the right track there are so many great ones out there! Happy to recommend a few if youโ€™d like ๐Ÿ˜Š

    And yeah, Iโ€™m really enjoying the community so far

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 9,900 Scope online community team

    Yes, I'm working out that those are definitely my kind of thing too @Mike_Whovian - story driven things or cosy games. Please do share any recommendations you might have!

    My partner has been playing one of the Uncharted series lately. I help him with the puzzle bits and working out where to go, but the shooting is too intense for me! He does a lot of button mashing in the fight sequences too ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Glad to hear you're having a good time here so far โ˜บ๏ธ

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    That sounds exactly like my kind of gaming too ๐Ÿ˜Š story-driven and cosy games are just so much more relaxing and enjoyable!

    Haha I love that you team up like that ๐Ÿ˜‚ helping with the puzzles and navigation is the best part anyway! The shooting in games like Uncharted can get so intense, Iโ€™d definitely be the same just letting someone else handle that while I figure everything else out ๐Ÿ˜…

    For recommendations, a few Iโ€™ve really enjoyed are things like Life is Strange and Unpacking ๐ŸŒฟ theyโ€™re all pretty chill, story-rich, or puzzle-focused in different ways. Definitely worth a look if you havenโ€™t tried them already!

    And Iโ€™m really glad youโ€™re enjoying things here too it seems like such a friendly space โ˜บ๏ธ

    Also, is it okay if we PM? ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 9,900 Scope online community team

    Hi @Mike_Whovian, That's fabulous. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll look those up!

    Unfortunately, our PM system isn't working at the moment so nobody can send new PMs to anyone. But we're looking for a fix and we'll let everyone know if we're able to get that function back up again.

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Ahh no worries at all, that makes sense ๐Ÿ˜Š thanks for letting me know!

    Hopefully they manage to get the PM system sorted soon ๐Ÿคž itโ€™d be nice to have that option back. In the meantime, Iโ€™m happy to chat here anyway!

    And no problem at all for the recommendations ๐Ÿ˜Š hope you find something you really enjoy out of those!

  • Holly_Alumni
    Holly_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 6,534 Championing

    Great to have you with us @Mike_Whovian! What a great introduction! It's lovely how close you are with your family ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,713 Championing

    Hello @Mike_Whovian how are you getting on? Are you finding your way around the forum ok?

    Do you have any new Lego projects on the go at the moment?

    Take care of yourself.

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor
    edited March 31

    Hi there ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘‹

    Iโ€™m doing well, thanks for asking! Iโ€™m starting to find my way around the forum now ๐Ÿงญ. It has been really nice getting involved.

    Iโ€™m currently working on the Milky Way ๐ŸŒŒ๐Ÿงฑ, and I just posted about my other LEGO projects I have done over the last few years if you want to take a look ๐Ÿ˜„โœจ

    I hope you are doing well too. Take care of yourself ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

  • Mike_Whovian
    Mike_Whovian Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    Hi there ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘‹

    Iโ€™m doing well, thanks for asking! Iโ€™m starting to find my way around the forum now ๐Ÿงญ. It has been really nice getting involved.

    Iโ€™m currently working on the Milky Way ๐ŸŒŒ๐Ÿงฑ, and I just posted about my other LEGO projects I have done over the last few years if you want to take a look ๐Ÿ˜„โœจ

    I hope you are doing well too. Take care of yourself ๐Ÿ’™โœจ