Shout out to any teens in edinburgh? I think we should talk with each other etc... Cause lets face it, adults scare us... I dunno if this is going to a big success or not? But just saying 'hi' to everyone out there who are in school?
Also, if you are a teen, are any of you guys planning to go to the events mentioned in this forum in edinburgh? Just so we can band together... Or if you think there should be a different day just for us? Or just shout out your exam frustrations or teenage angst...
:D
James
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Ars longa vita brevis.
Talents borrows... Genius steals.
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Oct 27, 2009 - 11 49
Yes! Ah, I'm so glad there's someone else my age. I was beginning to think that this whole thing was comprised only of students and older. In fact, I was beginning to question my sanity, seeing as I'm still in full time education and all. But I feel better now.
Hi! I'm Bea. :)
----------And I was thinking about it. I may go to Starbucks for a few of the write-ins and lurk inconspicuously in the corner, scoping out the general age of other people that turn up. Is that weird?
2009: M (Previously, 'Lightning')
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Oct 27, 2009 - 12 52
Hey im a edinburger teenager too :P
yea im kinda scared of adults... theyre weird (and BORING :P)
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Oct 30, 2009 - 04 14
Boring? BORING you say? Oiy!
I'm at that strange and weird cusp known as eighteen.
Where do I fit? XD
Also darlings, I hate to point this out but if you're over sixteen, here in Edinburgh you are already technically an adult. ;D
----------NaNo '09 - Lolly Johnson and the Sweetie Butcher (working title)
http://avocado-ago-go.deviantart.com/ - I need more feedback on my ramblings!
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Oct 30, 2009 - 06 12
That means I'm not allowed to lurk inconspicuously, doesn't it? Damn.
----------2009: M (Previously, 'Lightning')
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Oct 30, 2009 - 10 31
then im still a child 4 a few more months then :P
cant believe we hv only 3-4 (if the 18 year old stays :P) teenagers in edinburgh doing nano, ud almost think we live in a country that only had like 6million people.... wait.....
but seriously there should be more
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Oct 30, 2009 - 10 58
Another teen here! Not really sure if I have anything to add to this but I thought I'd say hello! Nice to know there are other people a little closer to my age (: I was planning on coming to couple of the events and such so I will probably see some of you then!
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Oct 30, 2009 - 13 20
Magical, a thread for teens ;D
I'm not planning on going to any of the events, me and my friends are nanowrimoing together and they'll give me all the pestering I need. :P
Actually I haven't really checked out any of the events, haha
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Oct 31, 2009 - 04 23
Another teen here :D
I never go to events because I generally just assume it's gunna be older people.
We should get an event just for us :)
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Oct 31, 2009 - 04 31
I'm 19, does that count?
And the events held are pretty much always in age-friendly places like coffee houses, so don't feel like it'll be 'just adults' or anything ^.^
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Oct 31, 2009 - 05 35
Yes! I'm a teenager too! :) I don't know if I'll go to any of the events because everyone else is so much older, but I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! I'm on the young writers NaNoWriMo thing too. Is anyone else?
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Oct 31, 2009 - 10 11
Lol sure I'll stick around! This place has central heating. Very snug. =D
I'll probably go to the write-ups. Not tomorrow because I'm busy but I probably will do the week after!
Edit: Also, don't be scared of people just because they might be that bit older than you! Especially with NaNo, you could easily have a great convo with someone about writing for hours, on the (excuse the pun) same page and everything, and they turn out to be sixty and into the same things you are!
Trust me.... there really isn't much difference between adults and teens.
Maturity is a myth. XD (or do I hang out with some really outlandish people?)
----------NaNo '09 - Lolly Johnson and the Sweetie Butcher (working title)
http://avocado-ago-go.deviantart.com/ - I need more feedback on my ramblings!
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Oct 31, 2009 - 12 09
And the events held are pretty much always in age-friendly places like coffee houses, so don't feel like it'll be 'just adults' or anything ^.^
Nowadays coffee houses aren't exactly age friendly. From past experiences... hahaha.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 12 31
Really? The places we go, particularly the starbucks we use for regular write-ins, I often see high-school kids with friends, or primary school kids with parents.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 12 39
Its not as much who's there, its more the way the staff look down on you if you're a little young. Just in my experiences with starbucks though, costa coffee gladly serve me without making me feel self concious.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 13 46
Yeah, we actually should.
Has anyone got any suggestions?
And GAH! We have like two hours!!
----------2009: M (Previously, 'Lightning')
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Oct 31, 2009 - 13 52
2 hours 8 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Oct 31, 2009 - 14 20
It's awesome seeing this many teens :D I don't think it'll be that scary going to the meets with the 'grown ups', but I do like the idea of having something where we young'uns can get together, haha. I actually prefer Costa coffee but at the end of the day I don't suppose it really matters where we meet. I'll be going to the meet tomorrow I think so I might catch some of you then.
Almost time! :D
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Oct 31, 2009 - 14 30
One hour and thirty minutes. :3
----------I wont be taking part until tommorow morning. D:
-ROBOTS&&skypirates-
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Nov 1, 2009 - 03 26
AHHH NANOS STARTED AND I ALMOST FORGOT THIS MORNING!?!!
Freaking out, and ironically, ive actually forgotten how to write good.............
How is everyone else?
----------Ars longa vita brevis.
Talents borrows... Genius steals.
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Nov 2, 2009 - 06 58
That's half the fun! XD
Going okay. No hiccups so far, just procrastination.
----------NaNo '09 - Lolly Johnson and the Sweetie Butcher (working title)
http://avocado-ago-go.deviantart.com/ - I need more feedback on my ramblings!
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Nov 2, 2009 - 11 53
i'm 18 (only just! my birthday was on friday) :] but i've never really been intimidated by ~*~adults~*~ or whatever. if you guys are up for it though, i'd be very open to some teen-based write-ins, maybe in Costa at Princes' Street Mall (it's my fav!)? =]
what times & places are youse all available IE not at school/work? :]
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Nov 2, 2009 - 12 04
Hey :)
----------I'm sixteen and new to the whole WriMo thing, but really want to make a good job of it.
Pretty sure I must be completely insane though, this being Highers year and all. :/ We'll see how that goes.
Anyway, I was having the same worries about whether I'd be the youngest, and it's great to see others my age :D
Cathy
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958 / 50,000
Nov 3, 2009 - 07 33
Costa in princes mall is brilliant, haha! Perhaps a weekend might be easier because that already rules school out, I personally don't work weekends either but what about everyone else?
Aoife
ps. wow cathy, nanowrimo AND highers, you're brave! :P
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Nov 3, 2009 - 08 53
Weekends are better for me, generally. I can do Saturday and/or Sunday afternoons. :)
(I like sleep)
I am also exceptionally gifted in the art of procrastination...
----------2009: M (Previously, 'Lightning')
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Nov 3, 2009 - 09 17
*edges in awkwardly*
Pssst... if you're available you're all welcome to the Sunday write-ins. We may be scary old folks, but we need teens to keep us young! Also, there's lots of uni students so our average age is probably far closer to you than you'd expect! I promise we don't bite!
And if you end up planning any write-ins, let me know and I'll stick them on the calendar!
----------Elysse in Edinburgh
ML for Edinburgh, Scotland
Eight-Year Veteran
"Adorable and Terrifying"
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Nov 3, 2009 - 09 23
haha, the first year i did nano was the year of my highers -- i remember sitting in the early hours of the morning, hiding my laptop under the covers in case my mum came in -- because i HAD to get those 1667 words done! FUNTIMES. :D
Costa's open until 6pm - how does a three 'til six write-in on a saturday sound? that way it doesn't clash with the sunday one if anyone wants to go to that, gives everyone enough time to sleep in and still get into town, and lets us probably claim that nice little corner with the HUGE comfy seats. ;D
if people work weekend day-times, maybe we could have an evening write-in? -- unfortunately i'm not sure where/if there's anywhere for under-18s to hang about and type after like 8 o'clock. :C
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Nov 3, 2009 - 09 38
The afternoon one sounds good to me. I might be there earlier, but whatever. :)
And oh god, highers. I had three NABs today, none of which I studied for, because of writing. *headdesk*
----------2009: M (Previously, 'Lightning')
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Nov 3, 2009 - 10 25
yea by the end of 2morro ill hv finsih all unit 1 NABs, unless of course i fail...
NANO will 4 ever be my nemisis as well as my beloved friend :)
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Nov 3, 2009 - 11 24
Me too, James Gillespie's High School.
I'm up for the making a day for us :)
XX
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Nov 3, 2009 - 11 37
I'm already feeling a lot like this whole highers vs. nano thing is a stupid idea, because I'm only just about clinging to my word count, and my school work has instantly gone AWOL.
----------Oh well.
Costa doesn't sound too bad. :) I'm considering having a gander at some of the adult write-ins on Sundays as well. Bit nervous though, which sounds so random, but it's sadly true. :3
Cathy
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