What is your favorite genre of music?
TOOL
Whatever genre they are, it’s that.
Seriously, though, i like a ton of different music depending on my mood. I prefer heavy bass and drums, growling lyrics and intermittent screaming, but that does not preclude something fun, soft, silly or even crooning!
How important is spirituality in your life?
Very much so, though that has not always been the case. But the fact of the matter is, everyone needs to believe in something, on a far deeper, more instinctual level.
Believing in something – your deity of choice, nature, the universe, or even the unknown – is somehow essential for humans.
i have known people who truly don’t believe in anything, and i let them convince me that the things I believed in were silly or nonsensical. In some cases, they used my own logic against me. But, something still felt off after i stepped away and set those beliefs to the side.
i have also since realized that existence without that belief is lonely, empty, and meaningless. It leaves this gaping hole in your being, that you desperately (and unsuccessfully) try to fill.
i don’t care who you are or what your thoughts about the world are – everyone needs to believe in something outside of, and more powerful than, themselves. and i’m not at all saying that you have to subscribe to some existing school of thought or religion or anything for that belief to be valid and effective. What you believe in doesn’t matter – just that you do.
If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?
Interesting question….
One outfit I do wear over and over is jeans and a black T-shirt. So, if I had to pick the outfit I was forced to wear in this hypothetical situation, that would be it.
If there were an outfit I would have to be forced to wear at all, much less repeatedly, it would be anything involving a skirt. Not really a girly chick, here! 🤷♀️😝
Who is your favorite historical figure?
Recent history? FDR. Or Einstein.
Not so recent history? Marie Curie or Luis Pasteur
Ancient history? Euclid. Or Pythagoras.
Write about your first crush.
The first boy i remember having a crush on was Jonathan Brandis from SeaQuest DSV.
Jonathan Brandis was a boy, and as such, “a nasty ass little boy” according to my father. Boys were to be avoided, and would tease you or yank your braids if they liked you. They were mean. They were icky.
But Jonathan wasn’t just a boy. He was smart. And he was super cute. And he could talk to dolphins!! Surely that redeemed him!
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Sometimes, it’s funny to remember your childhood logic.
What are you passionate about?
Learning.
I want to learn everything i possibly can, and figure out how existence operates.
If humans had taglines, what would yours be?
Heh.
“Proceed with caution.”
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
Does anyone else remember this program from their elementary school days? I loved it! Always so proud of that little certificate after summer break.
Anyway….
In no particular order, 3 books:
The Mists of Avalon, Marion Zimmer Bradley – this book showed me what a strong woman looks like, and did so in such a way that I developed realistic expectations of the sacrifices involved.
Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggins – this book proved that overcoming even the most impossible of challenges is possible with the right mindset, and sparked the hope that I could have the courage to overcome my own.
The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer – this book opened a door in my mind that I thought had been sealed shut years and years ago.
What jobs have you had?
Grocery store bagger/cashier/merchandiser
Call center customer service
Retail
Executive assistant/general problem solver
Manufacturing office jobs (order entry, planning, shipping, etc)
Student
Do you remember life before the internet?
Do i remember reading maps to navigate, scouring encyclopedias for research, the card catalog, having to memorize phone numbers and addresses, and having to rely on books and actual conversation with other humans for entertainment/engagement?
Yes, i do.
As useful as the internet is, do i miss those days?
Yes, i do.
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