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April 21, 2014 at 3:18 am
(April 21, 2014 at 3:15 am)Aisha Wrote: Thanks all 
Yes, French is hard indeed! German is not so bad, I had it in school a couple of years and it is a lot like my language.
But French is completely different. Difficult, but fun 
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April 21, 2014 at 5:05 am
(April 20, 2014 at 9:04 am)Aisha Wrote: Hi There,
My name is Aisha, I am 29 years old and a Dutchie living in France since October 2012.
Here's a bit of history:
When I was younger I went to a protestant school and went to church with my grandparents. I am quite a gullible naive person at times, and I always just assumed that this god thing was real. My parents never really talked about it, and they did not go to church. So all the things I learned about religion was at school or at my grandparents house. When I was a kid it bothered me that my parents would not go to church for a long while, because I was afraid they would go to hell, and I did not want that of course.
I have one younger sister, she has always been more critical than me, and at some point, when Easter came around and we had to go to church with school, she asked my mum if she could skip. My mum said it was fine so she did not go, this was the first time I really realized my parents might not believe in a god, rather than just being bored by being in church :p
It took a whole lot of time after that, where I went from just assuming there was a god, to thinking we could not know until we die, to realizing there is really no way. In the last 10 years I have learned much more about the universe and religion than I did before, and I can say that I am an atheist. It feels liberating really, and it changed my priorities in a huge way.
In normal live I work in a supermarket, not the greatest job around but I have integrated into a new country in 1.5 years time, and I think it is a good beginning, considering my French is not exactly perfect yet. Next to the job I keep an Etsy shop, which is only really great on a creative level.
I came to this forum because I would like to read more about atheism. Of course I get to watch debates and all, but I would like to read more personal stories and opinions too. I also would like to become a bit stronger in arguing, as I said I am naive sometimes and I can be easily get shy, I do not always manage to get my point across or stand up for my (non) believes 
I figure the best way to learn it is to get out there, so here I am.
The Etsy shop is of interest. What do you do?
I have done two crotchet patterns from Etsy. Have you found our own Crafty Corner yet?
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April 21, 2014 at 5:59 am
Welcome Aisha.
It's nice to see another european around! We get way too many 'muricans, ozzies and UKnians.
Enjoy the forum and don't be shy about asking anything!
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April 21, 2014 at 6:59 am
 enjoy the forum
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April 21, 2014 at 7:48 am
France eh were nearly nieghbours, ( I live near Portsmouth uk).
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April 21, 2014 at 9:44 am
Hello and welcome to AF! ^_^
Aisha is such a beautiful name (not that it matters, but there you have it )! And Dutch, eh? That's one language I'd like to learn, especially since it's so similar to Swedish and German, so I think it would be fun.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
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April 22, 2014 at 9:31 am
I must admit that I am happy with my name Kayenneh, but it raises some eyebrows, and I have to explain quite often that my parents and myself are not muslim.
Dutch is interesting, but not as useful as German or Swedish I suppose. I am quite sure Duolingo offers a free course in Dutch online, it is a very useful and fun website.
If you plan on learning via that way you can always ask if there is something you don't understand 
Downbeadplumb, I have not been in Portsmouth, but my MIL is from Weymouth and I know that town quite well. We also made a stop at Bournemouth once witch was lovely!
Pocaracas, thanks
KichigaiNeko, I sew cushions and aprons, I also make hairsticks and I hope to add jewelry to the collection soon. I have not found the crafty corner yet, but I will have a look at that soon!!
Losty, I don't think we can do that at the moment :p
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RE: Hi There
April 22, 2014 at 1:16 pm
(April 22, 2014 at 9:31 am)Aisha Wrote: Losty, I don't think we can do that at the moment :p
Well, I'll be around just in case you change your mind
Oh and welcome to the forum
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April 22, 2014 at 3:31 pm
Welcome.
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April 22, 2014 at 3:35 pm
Via the internet it should not be a problem
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