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by absentnormality
Sat Mar 15, 2008 8:00 pm
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: one for the ladies: make-up
Replies: 10
Views: 7723

I can count on one hand the number of times I've worn make-up.

I used to do my house mates make up all the time but could never managed mascara either on her or me.. always had to get someone else to do it.
by absentnormality
Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Musical Ability
Replies: 26
Views: 17350

I can read music, follow a tune and on a good day count the beats in a piece of music. Technically I can play the clarinet (I'm grade 4), but I can't work out how to count timings properly so I need to play with an accompaniment. I can also technically play the keyboard but can't put chords and ...
by absentnormality
Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:03 am
Forum: Dyspraxia Chat
Topic: Are you left-handed, right-handed, or is it not that simple?
Replies: 18
Views: 13180

I was almost completely right-handed until part-way through high school when an accident in chemistry class did something to the muscles in my right thumb which meant it wouldn't bend so I learned to do alot of stuff left handed. My thumb works now but I still switch quite happily between hands ...
by absentnormality
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:29 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Welcome!...No, wait...thats your line..
Replies: 9
Views: 4766

I mainly lead archery, low ropes and inflatables but I'm also trained to do golf, disc golf, orienteering and trail cycling. I can also rescue people who get stuck on the tree climb. And yet I fail to be able to walk from one side of the center to the other without colliding with 2 door frames and ...
by absentnormality
Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:47 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Welcome!...No, wait...thats your line..
Replies: 9
Views: 4766

Welcome!...No, wait...thats your line..

Hi! My name is Fiona, I'm 19 and work as a cleaner/caterer/activities instructor at a Christian outdoor centre. I have an unofficial diagnosis for dyspraxia but am still refusing to go to my doctor to see about getting officially diagnosed for many reasons. Lets see... what interesting stuff can I ...