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tymeModerator
Hi everyone!
As I browse through the forums, post upon post, thread upon thread, I am gobsmacked by the creativity behind every one's forums' name and SUPER curious about the story behind it.
So I've decided to start this thread.
What does your forums' name mean?
tyme
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tymeModerator
Thank you for sharing @EternalFlower - that's incredible!
The idea of the juxtaposition is so powerful. However, when I read it, I see 'eternal' means forever, whereas we all know a 'flower' eventually does. This is the contrast I see, but I definitely acknowledge your interpretation of sadness and hope - that makes so much sense too!
Did you end up getting through to the helpline?
tyme
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Hi @BPDSurvivor
In answer to your question my forum's name comes from the fact that for whatever reason whenever things are going pretty crap in my world I see and find white feathers on a regular basis. I see them as a positive sign of support from the universe (just my opinion). I know it might sound odd but I have actually had them float straight towards me (almost like in the opening scene of Forrest Gump when he is sitting at the bus stop)!
It's really interesting to read how others came up with the forums' name too 🙂
Best wishes
FloatingFeather
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Bluebay - the bay is always blue where I live
I love living near the bay
the water calms my mind down
i can breathe the fresh air
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tymeModerator
Thank you for sharing @FloatingFeather ! I’ve never heard that one before! How interesting?
Thanks @BlueBay , it’s great that you are so close to the water. Water really can have such a calming effect.
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
I really like your forum name @BlueBay - it has a nice ring to it.
You're really lucky to live near the water. I know what you mean about it being a calming space.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
@tyme
My name is based on my favourite place in the World. I'm not sure it really exists, but I dream that it does. And I hope one day to live there.
Anytime I see disrespect directed towards others, for no reason other than race, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, nationality, mental illness, homelessness, etc, - when I see people being cruel to others, I have often wished that I lived in a Utopian place. Everyone wanted, everyone cared for, all needs met.
My family thinks this dream of mine is unrealistic. And thinks that I'm loopy (haven't been diagnosed with that label yet). I see it as necessary, if we are to survive as a species, and live the happy lives we are meant to live.
I just wish now, that I had typed it all in capital letters. UTOPIA! That is stronger than utopia.
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RedHorseSenior Contributor
Hi @tyme
I've just had a read through this thread after seeing it recommended to a new member and have really enjoyed the stories and meanings attached to member user names.
RedHorse = my fav colour and my fav animal in one ☺️
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squigglyCasual Contributor
everyone here has such beautiful and creative usernames!! I really appreciate everyone sharing these little stories
I based my username off graffiti that I often see around my city. it's just squiggly lines in the ground, kinda looks like crop circles or something. I love it because it looks like it has some kinda cryptic meaning, but I have no idea what that might be - so I can spend forever just being curious about them!
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tymeModerator
That's so interesting @squiggly @RedHorse !
Thank you for sharing! I love reading about the ingenious ways people come up with their names!
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ha ha here is one for you
@amber22
@Former-Member 😁
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