This is my first account and I have been waiting like 40 mintues or so for my handle to be approved.

Please be patient. All handles need to be approved by a member of the join team. Since not all of those people are online 24/7, it might take a bit longer on some days than on others.

I do not see a request form your account, was it accepted already?

Yes, I didn't know there was a waiting period lol. I'm used to places that auto-accept. But, it went though yes. Ty.