Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?
When I think of successful people, the first that comes to mind is my dear friend Reffie.
She always seems to have her shit together and is always able to roll with whatever stuff life throws her way.
She’s an amazing writer. She’s got an adorable cat. And she’s just one of my favorite people.
What makes a good neighbor?
A good neighbor? I don’t really know. I’ve not known most of my neighbors beyond a cursory hello and a few conversations.
But here, it seems to be that a good neighbor minds their own business and doesn’t park like a jerk.
What could you try for the first time?
I would try almost anything once, so long as it wasn’t likely to set off an anaphylactic response. w
I want to try grilling over an open flame grill, be it charcoal or gas.
I want to get my nails done just for the fun of it, instead of when someone is wed or dead.
I want to try going to Vegas or Salem or New York. Somewhere I’ve never been.
What principles define how you live?
Above all, kindness.
What have you been putting off doing? Why?
I’ve been putting off finding a therapist, getting new glasses, and putting away laundry.
Mostly because of lack of finances, time, and energy.
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
Attending my divorce hearing.
If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?
If I had a million dollars to give away, it would go to one of my besties: J, Reffie, or Chele.
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.
If I was guaranteed not to fail, I’d take up woodcarving.
Who are your favorite artists?
Of what medium????
Oil paints: Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dalí, and my bestie, J.
Yarn: Lucy from Attic24 and the gal who makes the skeleton blanket from Sixel Designs.
Words: Neil Gaiman, Mercedes Lackey, Sarah Addison Allen, and James Patterson.
Music: I could sooner name a favorite star in the sky.
What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
It’s a toss up between writing and crocheting for what my favorite pastime is; but favorite hobby is definitely crocheting.
What would you do if you lost all your possessions?
Well, friends, y’all might not have known this but I was homeless for over a decade.
I have lost everything. Down to my shoes.
I don’t wish it on anyone, at any time, but I do kind of wish I could fit everything I own into my car. As I now have a tiny little Ford Fusion, named Sherrinford, I don’t think I could do it.
Oh, well.
It doesn’t seem like I’m going to be moving again any time soon, thankfully. So my clutterbitch/maximalist ways will eventually need to be trimmed down. But not anytime soon.
Ciao for now!
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place.
Oh my gods. I could ramble at length about feeing out of place on a regular basis. I have anxiety and I don’t like going new places without some preparation. Mostly though, I spent time with people well above my tax bracket and I’ve felt awkward as hell.
Your life without a computer: what does it look like?
Miserable.
