Hi Keeli, from Denver Colorado!!
Welcome to SCS! Although I signed up in April of 13, I didn't really become active on here until a few months ago. So, I still consider myself a newbie too.
You will meet wonderful people on here. Everyone is so kind and polite. There is an amazingly amount of talented people on here to learn from. I consider myself more of a novice and I learn something new or find out a new trick on here every day. The gallery is busting at the seams with some gorgeous work.
Again... Welcome. I hope that you enjoy yourself!!
Kathy
ps My best friend since I was about 8 years old lives in NC. She use to live in Hickory, but I know she doesn't live there any more.