User blog comment:WorshipperOfTheOldReligion/Hello Merlin Wikia!/@comment-4650675-20120614130708/@comment-5191335-20120614135101

Thanks Chris! (Is it okay if I call you Chris? I know some people in online communities prefer to be called by their usernames, so I always like to ask and not just assume.) It  is nice to  be here! Everyone has been really welcoming!

You've studie genetics? That is very cool! When I was is high school (I believe that is the equivalent of secondary school in the Brittish school system), I thought I'd study genetics. I wanted to find the cure for my genetic disorder (Spinal Muscular Atrophy/SMA, which causes a protien deficiency in musle cells, weaking muscles and leading to wheelchair-dependence).

Environmental Mechanics is a very cool field! My brother is getting his Doctorate in it. My entire familly is very close to nature, and I'm the only one of my family who is of my religion. Haha! I guess, for my family, it has to do with being raised with the respect for nature that our Cherokee roots demand. For me, however, my belief is that nature is sacred thing. I am so grateful to all who vow to protect her! So, thank you for caring for the earth! And thanks for welcoming me to the Merlin wiki!