Newbie ere!!!

[Corkboi18]

Hi everybody,
This is my post ere... sure i've taken a view peeks before i've never gotten around to registering... I'm from yawl, but thankfully my L.C is starting in 3days and then i'll be moving to the best city ever(ever) Cork where i hope to finally, openly be myself... This site is excellent.. the graphics are top notch *CONGRATS* and the pics are even better...

Corkboi18 xxxx

[Bootyzilla]

Welcome aboard!! And the best of luck with your exams!!

[Corkboi18]

thanks i'm like totally freakin out.... esp about english and maths...

[admin]

thanks i'm like totally freakin out.... esp about english and maths...

Welcome fellow Youghal boy [:-D] and welcome to GayCork.com [:-D]

Best of luck in the exams, and don't fret, it will al work out [;-)]

[Corkboi18]

well the studying is done...... and the accommodation is finalised.. so here's hoping... can't wait to get out of Youghal... Although i have to work in our local Arcade "Perks" every weekend... THAT I'M NOT LOOKIN FORWARD TO!!!

[Bootyzilla]

Perks!!!! LORD, that takes me back! Which is sad, considering I'm not yet 27.... but yeah, I used to love the metallic smell of pee around the old ghost train.

What course do you want to do?

[Corkboi18]

Perks!!!! LORD, that takes me back! Which is sad, considering I'm not yet 27.... but yeah, I used to love the metallic smell of pee around the old ghost train.

What course do you want to do?

God i know, when sally perks aint lookin i'm over spraying air-freshener!!! never makes any difference tho....

I want to get in Cork College of Commerce for "Advertising Studies & Public Relations".. but if i get the points i need (480) i want to go to C.I.T for Multimedia...

[Bootyzilla]

Then you should talk to Passionfruit on here, he's doing that CIT course and he loves loves LOVES it!!!! Also, if you have a Mac, pvt message me, I can get you a bundle of free design and animation software... I am in the Crawford but multimedia (CGI animation) is my minor.

And you'll GET the points: if that's the course you really want then wait for second and even third round places, if you don't get offered it the first time!

[Corkboi18]

Then you should talk to Passionfruit on here, he's doing that CIT course and he loves loves LOVES it!!!! Also, if you have a Mac, pvt message me, I can get you a bundle of free design and animation software... I am in the Crawford but multimedia (CGI animation) is my minor.

And you'll GET the points: if that's the course you really want then wait for second and even third round places, if you don't get offered it the first time!

I love Multimedia too... I love art combined with Graphic and I.T... My best(est) friend April Curtin is attending Crawford... she's a dote and she has fab taste... I went for an interview in May for Crawford.... it was unbelievable.

[Shiva]

Welcome to the party
And despite what they may say, your leaving Cert is not the most important exams of your life [;-)]
Still doesn't mean you should slack though
Have fun in the next few days [:-))]

[Corkboi18]

Welcome to the party
And despite what they may say, your leaving Cert is not the most important exams of your life [;-)]
Still doesn't mean you should slack though
Have fun in the next few days [:-))]

ha ha ha...... splittin my sides......

I'm hoping I pass..... if i don't i'm f**ked....

You in college/Uni???

[Shiva]

You in college/Uni???
Oh i'm well past all that now lol
I did Earth Sciences in UCC for all my sins, I had my fun. Some of the best years of my life. Probably gonna go back and do either history or geography. Much more useful and practical in the real world [;-)]

[admin]

Although i have to work in our local Arcade "Perks" every weekend...

oh god, now that brings back memories [:-P] ghost train, horse derby, coins pushers, floor walking and kicking norries out [;-)]

[Bootyzilla]

I'm hoping I pass..... if i don't i'm f**ked....

Now that's just not true. You are not fucked if you don't pass, it'd just be a change of plan. Teachers and parents put so much fucking emphasis on the Leaving Cert, I wish they really understood just how damaging that kind of pressure can be. Most of our parents went to school at a time when an Inter Cert wasn't even a requirement, and teachers are so jaded by the time they get sixth years to teach that they've forgotten just how counterproductive a "Points! Points! POINTS!!!" stance really is.

You will not fail, you will perform to the best of your ability given your circumstances on the day. And in the final analysis, that's all anyone can ask you to do.

[Corkboi18]

First of all: Shiva,,,
History is cool... In my opinion Art History is better...
Geography has a whole new course..... which i'm freakin out over... its been changed alottttttttttt......... Although i agree..... History and Geography nowadays are alot more practical.......

Secondly: Admin......
I started in Perks when i was eleven as the famous "Perky-bear".. hehehehe
the memories got longer...... but nothing has changed!!!!

Bootyzilla xxxx:

Your absolutely right the pressure gets worse and worse every single day......
"DONT FORGET YOU HAVE TO PASS...... THE L.C IS THE MOST IMPORTANT EXAM IN YOUR WHOLE LIFE........." I mean for fuck sake........

[Bootyzilla]

Your absolutely right the pressure gets worse and worse every single day......
"DONT FORGET YOU HAVE TO PASS...... THE L.C IS THE MOST IMPORTANT EXAM IN YOUR WHOLE LIFE........." I mean for fuck sake........

Just do your best - by which I mean don't even consider for a second comparing yourself to your friends, that's a waste of time and energy because they are not you, and vice versa - and that is all you can do! You'll be fine, just fine. See you in Cork then! You should come to the next meet-up, we're a lovely bunch of people [:-D]

[Slayer]

welcome corkboi! I'm starting myself in three days.

Taim ag shiteail.

good luck!

[Bootyzilla]

Taim ag shiteail

Tá no good reason agat to be ag shiteail!!!!

[Corkboi18]

Bootyzilla:
Thats one big flaw of mine.... i always compare myself to my friends.... most of them as much more intellegent then I... Where and when are the meet-up's held???

Slayer:
thanx.......... I'm shittin my load about the L.C..... esp maths.... and as you prob know aload of people failed it last year........

[Bootyzilla]

Thats one big flaw of mine.... i always compare myself to my friends.... most of them as much more intellegent then I... Where and when are the meet-up's held???

Meet ups happen quite regularly, keep an eye on this forum for details, it's all very casual. We usually meet in the Clarion bar (gorgeous hotel bar with table service!!) and then on to Instinct, for those of us who need more drink...

And stop comparing yourself!! It's totally unfair: apples and oranges, unless your friends are clones of you there is absolutely no basis for comparison! Wish them well but concentrate on yourself: you are far more important to yourself than they are!

[Corkboi18]

Meet ups happen quite regularly, keep an eye on this forum for details, it's all very casual. We usually meet in the Clarion bar (gorgeous hotel bar with table service!!) and then on to Instinct, for those of us who need more drink...

And stop comparing yourself!! It's totally unfair: apples and oranges, unless your friends are clones of you there is absolutely no basis for comparison! Wish them well but concentrate on yourself: you are far more important to yourself than they are!

awhhhhh thanx...... but if you even met my friends you'd know why i compare myself so much.............

[Bootyzilla]

awhhhhh thanx...... but if you even met my friends you'd know why i compare myself so much.............

I'm sure they're lovely, brainy people! But my point is that they're not you... so any comparison has no common ground to start from, which kind of defeats the purpose of a comparison in the first place.

[Corkboi18]

I'm sure they're lovely, brainy people! But my point is that they're not you... so any comparison has no common ground to start from, which kind of defeats the purpose of a comparison in the first place.

I have to admit your rite.... i mean they are excellent when it comes to the usual, but i rule "Art, Computers & French"......... everyone to their own.
Dunno, its now that you wish you listened to the EXTREMELY BORING teachers that annoyed you for the 5 or 6yrs in Coláiste Eoin(Oh thats my school)......
Do you in your own opinion think that crammin' works...... for anyone?????

[Kitten]

Welcome Corkboi18 and good luck with the exams, just give it your best shot [:-D] and then enjoy the Summer

[Bootyzilla]

I have to admit your rite.... i mean they are excellent when it comes to the usual, but i rule "Art, Computers & French"......

I got 475 points in my leaving cert but if it hadn't been for my Holy Trinity of Art, English and German, I'd have scored somewhere in the low 300s.... play to your strengths!!!

[Corkboi18]

Thanks Kitten(aka: D.O.D)


Bootyzilla:

Thanks for the advice........ (475) jesus christ well done....... go you....
How'd you accomplish that???? apart from studying of course!!!

[Bootyzilla]

To be honest, I paid way more attention to Art History and English than anything else, and I got an A1 in Art and a B1 in English... I figured that if I focused on the subjects I was naturally good at then the rest would make up the balance.

[Corkboi18]

To be honest, I paid way more attention to Art History and English than anything else, and I got an A1 in Art and a B1 in English... I figured that if I focused on the subjects I was naturally good at then the rest would make up the balance.

I love Art History... I got a B1 in that for my pre... came up to Honours two weeks before the Exam and Did really well... was so proud of myself...
As for English again came up to Honours one month before the Exam... Just about learnt everything to know about "King Lear, Antigone, How many miles to Babylon and Witness".... but knew nothing(at that time) about the poets/poems.... so i didnt attemp that question or the unseen poetry... i scaped a D1... jus scraped it..... i need honours for the Multimedia course in C.I.T.

[Bootyzilla]

A D1 in Honours English is still a pass! Good for you!

[Captain Ass]

lol...hey Corkboi, 1stly...I am doing my L.C 2[:-(] !!! hehe...it's great I haven't done a tap!!! lol...oopsies![:-P] 2ndly...I am from the city...it's not the best city ever ever...cos there's a whole other world out there...outside of cork! I can't wait to move out!!! lol[:-))]

[Corkboi18]

lol...hey Corkboi, 1stly...I am doing my L.C 2[:-(] !!! hehe...it's great I haven't done a tap!!! lol...oopsies![:-P] 2ndly...I am from the city...it's not the best city ever ever...cos there's a whole other world out there...outside of cork! I can't wait to move out!!! lol[:-))]

I didnt do anything up to 2wks ago... i'm screw'd. and as for "there's a whole other world out there...outside of cork" Try living in Youghal a very small minded town,,,,, i'm known by everyone.. i love cork city cos i can be myself there and i dont have to be judged every two seconds....

[voidusername]

Welcome,
Don't worry about the exams, its such a small thing in the wider spectrum of things. Alot of pressure is put on it because parents and teachers alike are mostly from or born around the time when it was an effort to be in schook past primary so they have a different scope on things. Nowadays things are alot harder to achieve and goals are set at higher standards but the difference is our generation has the ability to achieve these goals where as the older generation very often didn't and I think they're trying to help you by getting an education now etc. If you put in the work now, then you wont have to later.... God I've lost my point, probably at the end of this bottle of wine lol.... Anyway the L.C. isn't the be all and end all...
Much love and welcomes
Voidusername

[admin]

Try living in Youghal a very small minded town,,,,, i'm known by everyone..

Tell me about it, I know it SOOOO well. Its a nice town and I loved growing up there, but I could not live there now; I've really gotten to love Cork city, and have no fears you will love it up here.

You should check out the Youth Group Unite, it will be a great place for you to meet other gay people of the same age [:-D]

[LittleTimmy]

Welcome to gaycork Corkboi!
The leaving vert is a stressful time no doubt. Just try to maintain a level head at all times - and remember that, as others here have told you, its not the be-all-and-end-all. I did a poorer than expected LC but I'm doing ok now. Just trust yourelf and forget everything else.
Best of luck!
LT

[spiller]

welcome corkboi18!

Best of luck in the exams! U'll be fine im sure, keep ur concentration in the exams.. thsts the hardest part! belive me i know! still studying for exams myself with college.

To echo what admin said about Unite, its a great group to get to know ppl in cork! There a fab bunch of lads. PM me if ya want more info as im a Youth Leader with them.

[Corkboi18]

welcome corkboi18!

Best of luck in the exams! U'll be fine im sure, keep ur concentration in the exams.. thsts the hardest part! belive me i know! still studying for exams myself with college.

To echo what admin said about Unite, its a great group to get to know ppl in cork! There a fab bunch of lads. PM me if ya want more info as im a Youth Leader with them.

Guys whats this "Youth Group Unite"??????????????????

[Corkboi18]

Thank you.................................... your a sweetie..........

[brags]

Hey everyone, i'm new :)

[joeohara]

Hey everyone, i'm new :)

hello & welcome [:-D]

[Bootyzilla]

Welcome Brags!

[spiller]

welcome brags!

[ukoda]

Hello and Welcome! have fun you crazy kids[:-D]

[Shiva]

Welcome to the party kiddo [;-)]

[admin]

Hey everyone, i'm new :)

welcome welcome [:-D]

[Corkboi18]

welcome welcome [:-D]

YA WELCOME TO OUR LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS..... HEHEHE

jus kiddin, everyone on here are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!

[brags]

YA WELCOME TO OUR LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS..... HEHEHE

jus kiddin, everyone on here are FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!


hehe cool !! Thanks fellas [:-D]

[wally]

Welcome Newbies. Enjoy the forum [:-)]

[Captain Ass]

Yeah...welcome Brags...yeah Unite* is GREATTT!!! I love it...been going there two and a half yrs almost now!!! It SUPER!!! hehe....and I'm laughing at y Spiller got cheif snogger.....I'm guessin not for the 'right' reasons???lol [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-O ] [:-))] [:-))]

[spiller]

Yeah...welcome Brags...yeah Unite* is GREATTT!!! I love it...been going there two and a half yrs almost now!!! It SUPER!!! hehe....and I'm laughing at y Spiller got cheif snogger.....I'm guessin not for the 'right' reasons???lol [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-))] [:-O ] [:-))] [:-))]

shut up you! and learn how to structure posts right!!!

[Captain Ass]

I'l structure my posts wen u stop __ __ _._'s.....lol...[:-))]

[spiller]

have a guess as i dont have a clue!

[neamhspleach]

and the accommodation is finalised..

[:-D] Heya,
my name is Gerry and I'm moving to Cork in September to do Hair in St.John's College . . . thats if i get in and if i manage to sort out accomodation, speaking of which how did you find yours and how much are ya paying?? [:-O ] Please dont judge me as being a dumb drama queen just cos im doing hair [:-?] , i did six honours for the leaving and i was headboy [:-B] , i just love hairdressing!! (mad i know!) but anyway it wud be great to get to know a few ppl off this especially lads like you that just did the leaving and will be new to corks scene like me . . . even though as iv never been further from sligo than tipp i still think it will be a bit more new for me!! [;-)] anyway get back to me as soon as ya kan plz x gerry oh ya and im on bebo neamhspleach@hotmail.com add me if u use it [():)]

[Shiva]

Hiya and welcome to the party. Just cause your doing a hair course doesn't make you a drama queen and your not going to be judged because of that [:-D]
As for accomodation there are several ways to get it, on average pay around 300 euro a month.
The evening echo paper usually has a few in it. Local ads in Tesco etc. Flat finders and Choices also do accomodation around town, they are based around Washington street so not too far out to find.