Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
What are you most worried about for the future?
I’m worried for my siblings.
I’m worried my mental health issues will cost me my relationship.
I’m worried I’m going to die before I am published.
I need an oil change for my new car.
I need to get my blood sugar under control.
Just… I have anxiety and a lot going on that a few hundred bucks could fix.
What makes a teacher great?
As I have a cousin who is a teacher, I can easily say that patience, compassion, and a sense of humor makes a teacher great.
What are your daily habits?
In no particular order:
Fight with myself regarding getting out of bed on time.
Drink at least one bottle of water.
Have breakfast at work and work while eating.
Go home, play games or read or crochet while spending time with Mellon.
Chat with J and other friends online.
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
The most delicious thing I have ever eaten was bulgogi beef fries topped with sriracha sauce and with a side of brown sugar milk tea with boba.
Close second: my own from scratch cinnamon rolls.
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?
Were I to have to wear one outfit over and over again, it would be my softest leggings, jean shorts, and a black tunic top with my sea foam colored comfy bra and some soft but in good shape underroos.
How important is spirituality in your life?
In a word: very.
I consider myself a person of faith. I’m pagan or Wiccan or whatever, but my faith is one of the things that’s keeping me from utterly falling apart in the wake of my mother’s death.
How do you waste the most time every day?
I don’t think I waste much time doing this, as a craft isn’t a waste, but crocheting, I guess.
Who is your favorite historical figure?
Honestly? Canon Jesus. Not fandom Jesus.
Write about your first crush.
Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon in Sense and Sensibility.
What countries do you want to visit?
There are many places I want to visit. England, Ireland, Lithuania, Spain, Japan, maybe India?
What’s your favorite thing about yourself?
I know there are people that will argue with me about this. How it’s a flaw, a negative quirk of being me. But my favorite thing about myself is my compassion. By extension, my capacity for forgiveness.
Continue reading “Prompt Answer: Favorite Thing About Me”What are you passionate about?
Friends.
Helping people.
Reading.
Art.
What is your favorite season of year? Why?
My favorite season is autumn. There’s just something about the eventual death of summer giving way to the crisp fall air and the changing colors now that I’m back up north.
