Hello dotdoukie, as I do not know your name I will say your username, I hope you do not mind.

to the site

(techinially that is a bye emotion but it waves so in this case it is saying Hello)
My name is kayla, I am a
Buddy here.
A buddy welcomes new user's and helps user's with any questions they may have about the site. Since I havent seen you post yet, here are some things that will help you with doing so
HERE, and
HERE. Also a good place to start is the Arrival and departure forum
HERE, it will let other user's know you are new and will give them a chance to welcome you and talk to you some.
If you have any questions about the site, or just want someone to talk to, feel free to message me (by clicking my username and selecting private message) I hope to talk to you or at least see you around soon
Take care,
Kayla.