#but by the time i get one that issue may have a clearer answer WHO KNOWS

[hazard-and-friends]

wait a briard?? tell me more pls

ok so 1, they meet the aesthetic criteria of "impeccably papered purebred who nevertheless looks like i pulled it out of a dumpster"

2. as we all know i have a thing for herdy breeds. i currently have 1.5 of them and like it enough that i want more.

despite this, i also have a thing for, well, edginess? nonconformity. i don't want 17 identical black bi border collies. i both want variety in my dogs AND to be a special little snowflake with a pretty princess dog :)

3. briards are tending/guarding dogs, not focused on actually MOVING the livestock (ACDs, aussies, BCs, etc) but on Keeping Them Here Thank U. they share this purpose with GSDs and beaucerons, but unlike them haven't been sharply bred for war instead. this makes their brains a fascinating place. type A personality and a tendency to Solve Problems With Biting but less of the ALL OF THAT that you get in the shepherd club.

(note: i also want some shepherdy things. i am a person of many tastes. but this is what i like about briards.)

4. haystack with Eers. or no eers, depending on ur flavor.

5. apparently they have a tendency towards biting parents who hit their children :) what's not to love

[askablindperson]

Hello, I am a writer who wants to write about a character with Lebers Congenital Amaurosis, and I’ve been struggling to find resources or descriptions on what vision is like for people with that condition. If you’re okay with it, could you describe what vision is like for you? Thank you and have a wonderful day! And sorry if you’ve already been asked this a million times.

Hi! Thank you for asking, and I would be glad to answer. I know what you mean, too. LCA is still somewhat common in the blind community, but I have also found quite a lack of resources to explain how it works to other folks. LCA is rarely included in any of those blindness simulation filters, either, though those also aren’t perfect representations.

A quick disclaimer: most of what I will share here is based on my own personal experience as well as the other blind people with LCA I have personally met in the trends I have observed in the community. I’m not a medical professional though, and I really don’t know that much about how these things pan out statistically Speaking.

First, one thing you should know is that LCA is progressive. It tends to be very slow and steady about it, and it took me 10 years to notice that I had had a significant change in vision which I only fully noticed in the last few months, but it is progressive, so it will inevitably get worse over a person’s lifetime. It just might take its sweet time getting there, and you won’t notice any overnight changes. at least not in the folks I’ve known, or in myself, or in most of the literature I’ve seen discussing it. There may be outliers though that I am less aware of.

The other thing I will say is that most of the other blind folks I have known with LCA actually have significantly less vision than I do, usually being born with little more than light perception and often losing what’s left of that light perception within their first few years of childhood. so a lot of them are totally blind as adults, or still only have light and shadow perception.

As for mine, at least in my experience, I seem to be somewhat of an outlier in LCA, in that I’m quite a high partial case. I believe I’ve been at least legally blind since birth, meaning my visual acuity was at least 20/200 or worse with some visual field issues also, but I’ve always had quite a lot more residual vision than most of the other folks with LCA I have met personally. Not all of them though. When I was a young child, my visual acuity was probably around the 20/200 Marc, but now at 27, my better eye is at about 20/650 and the worst eye is somewhere in the ballpark of 20/5000. Don’t ask me how they can even measure it when it gets that severe lol.

In practical terms, the way I have always described my vision is that it’s a lot like looking through a fogged up mirror when you get out of the shower, a foggy window in the winter, or the super blurred out background in a movie. You can make out plenty of shapes and colors and lights, and you can get a vague sense of what a lot of objects might be, but there is no detail and it’s extremely blurred out. if you happen to wear glasses, I often say that it’s like a lot of folks without their glasses on, but amped up to 11, and that’s even WITH my glasses. Without them, it’s even blurrier, though I don’t really wear glasses much anymore.

That description is in reference to my better eye, mind you. The worst one is so much worse that I can rarely make out actual objects with it or even silhouettes of people. It’s still colorful and everything, but the blurriness is significantly worse to the point that the eye isn’t really useful.

For me personally, as I have gotten older, my central vision has actually deteriorated a little bit faster than my peripheral vision, so I can ironically see a little clearer out of the corners of my eyes then I can looking straight ahead. I don’t know how common this is amongst folks with LCA, especially since most of the folks I know only have light and shadow perception where it’s harder to measure that, But that’s how it is for mine. It wasn’t like that as a child, I would have considered my central and peripheral vision to be fairly similar most of my life, but in the last 10 years, my central vision is noticeably worse now than my peripheral. if I look at a ceiling light through the corner of my eye, and then shift my eye so I’m looking at that same ceiling light to the center of my eye, it is instantly blurrier, like a little foggy film was put over it.

Also, at least for me, I have quite a few blind spots in my vision that impact my overall visual field. Contrary to what those vision loss simulation filters will have you believe though, those are not represented by black spots or white spots in real life. They’re just gone. Think of it sort of like Photoshopping somebody out of a picture. If they are standing in your blind spot, it’s not that there’s a blob over top of them, it’s as if that section of the picture was just cut out, and the two halves around it smashed together as if that part was never there. It’s just missing.

In actuality, everybody has a blind spot, even people with no vision problems whatsoever, so you may be able to get a better understanding of this by researching the general Blindspot that everyone has. I just have more of them because pieces of my retina have completely deteriorated and died off from my disorder.

The discussion of central versus peripheral vision and the blind spots applies to both of my eyes, but like above, just a lot more severe in the eye that’s worse. It’s not quite to the point where it only has light and shadow perception, but it’ll probably get there in the next 10 years or so. I’ve never leaned very heavily on that eye because it’s always been the much weaker one, but these days it is a little bit funny to see just how wildly different the exam for my right eye is compared to my left eye nowadays.

Lastly though, that does finish up the description of what my vision actually looks like, but I do want to leave you with one final note of consideration, which is not to focus overly hard on exactly what your character sees when writing them. At the end of the day, most of us who have been blind our entire lives don’t really go about our days actively paying attention to exactly what we can see and what we can’t, or thinking about what things look like through our eyes at that moment in time. We’re just living our lives with the vision we have, because we were born this way so it’s our normal, and sometimes focusing on it too much in the writing can cloud the characterization more than it helps.

All of that said, I do hope that this provides a useful framework. Mostly, my vision is just ridiculously blurry and really only gets a tiny bit less blurry with glasses, with a few holes punched here and there for good measure lol. To be honest, when I’m spending time with other blind people, we don’t actually usually spend all that much time describing exactly what each other’s vision looks like to each other or anything—it’s usually not exactly the most interesting thing we want to talk about—so I don’t know how common my specific details are to others with LCA. But that’s pretty much the long and short of my personal experience, and hopefully it can be useful when understanding your character.

[moddymoon]

Oh my, what a lovely person...

Yeah, I've posted a few of these before... I honestly am not that keen on posting most of them, but this one was just so lovely...

Yes, I'm not hiding who this is... I often see a "pattern" with a person, and it's worth sharing, but this very much is *this person* which I'm commenting on...

At this point, it just kind of comes across, as a typical you know, questionable person, who has little concept of boundaries, et al.

And I get maybe the whole just diving in and asking the questions you're meaning to ask...

It's pretty *likely* they are one of those not slightly questionable people but very questionable people even at this point..

There's a few things here... The "professional mommy" thing is you know not good... Not saying that *being* a professional mommy is a problem, but professionals don't approach people in this way...

It *might* be that a professional would approach a person going, "hey I noticed that you have this issue, and I might be able to help you resolve it..."

Especially when you the professional might be looking at some resource, because that's something they are looking for themselves.

This might be a "quibble" type comment... But the "mummy" vs. "mommy" thing bothers me, and... I've yet to see someone using the term "mummy" (different meaning entirely in English, like ware vs. wear...) who hasn't ended up being problematic.

It's a big indication the person doesn't really speak English, and quite possibly "European languages" as their first language. At least it doesn't come across as particularly professional.

As a *professional* myself, I will only really mention something like this that I *am* a professional, if I'd otherwise be contacting a person.

Looking for a dog washer, contacting one... Finding out they are not doing that, and being willing to help them get that sorted...

My response was non-commital at this point... Just kind of acknowledged that I'd got a response. I said, "OK" to that, got what's up at the top.

Based on me reading this... I was clearly *not* into it at the time. I can't say why. It could have been a bad day. This went over several days...

The "let me see" absolutely is not cool. Maybe if someone is in the community... And wants to share pictures, yeah, sure... It could just be something kind of weird, not understanding.

This very much is something that does happen. Usually when it does happen, and it is a misunderstanding, the result ends up being, either they just quietly go away...

Quite common, and you can't tell if they really did just not understand, or if they did understand, and are upset they got caught out.

Either case? If they just go away... I guess problem solved, sort of...

The asking about the brand... I can get that, that makes sense in the community... But if you *are* in the community, you may not even know my answer (feel free to ask me if you don't, about what my thoughts are).

OK, I'm apparently feeling more generous at this point, than I was earlier. The "let me see" after I've ignored it, again, not on, and since I ignored it... Really yeah, not OK...

I am generous in saying that I'd like to get to know them better... It is *fair* for me to respond like that. Honestly I would. But honestly... I should have probably pointed out that it's just not OK ... though let's just assume they are just clueless...

Let's *not* make a point of pointing too "dangerously" to where they are going wrong. At least until it's clearer that they're not clueing in.

I *have* had people clue in that I was happy to continue talking with. Even then, I'm not sure how often it ended up being much of an ongoing conversation.

The response to, "I'd like to get to know you better" isn't really great. I've had lots of these types, and sometimes it's really just a person isn't comfortable, or they have the wrong idea.

Most of the time, to be honest it's usually *some* version of what this is. Where they aren't saying too much, because they may be trying to pass off multiple conversations at the same time, possibly as different identities, and really not a genuine person.

Other times, it's just a person isn't really comfortable. Like... Look at my responses... At this point, I'm really trying to not be overly committed ... And that either should set off alarm bells of, "this person isn't putting the effort into it, and isn't a good mark," or set off, "Hm... I really need to give more to connect with this person."

The conversation at this point, I feel should go one of two ways... The person should put more into it, to draw the other person out (they could be a good scammer, or they could be a real person) or they could just kind of take the hint, and just kind of some form of just drifting off.

A comment which easily can be ignored... That's a good approach honestly.

Maybe I've decided this person isn't really worth discussing with. Like, not worth playing their game. It's kind of been a not fun one at this point.

I give a bit of an option here to connect. As a real person, they might go, "oh hey... yeah I can talk about some stuff..." '

I ask a pretty safe/neutral question. It's really interesting where it goes...

I knew the name Westworld, and thinking it's a movie, it felt like it was probably something I'd have gone and checked out. I couldn't remember what it was though...

The thing about that is, it's *not* a movie, and saying it is, wow, that's really weird... I can't say why.

Maybe I couldn't find the right thing? So I guess... OK let's see where this goes...

I try to suggest that maybe there's something that was called Westworld, which was a movie. Sadly... I either didn't communicate that well enough... Or whatever...

The Viking title... That is a problem (I looked for it, with little hope, as I expect there are lots of movies which someone might think of as "Viking" and indeed there are...).

I try to find something they'd like to talk about... Which... Oh... This gets interesting...

OK, didn't *miss* anything here, but failed to catch things as well as I would have liked.

I am looking to get to know this person, as a person... And maybe they don't really get that... That's generous... But yeah they want to only talk about their "business" and yeah, I'm not here for that.

Well, let's see where it goes from here...

I get a bit snarky... I'm tired of it, that I'm putting effort in, and it's not really getting appreciated.

I know... Maybe not looking the greatest at this point on my part... but it really feels there's no chance this is going to end with anything *better* than a, "wandering off into the ether" at best.

I'm giving a bit of a lead to indicate that I may well be missing something... And maybe I was. It never got sorted (yeah spoilers).

This person was *very* frustrating to talk to, and maybe I was too. I kept feeling it would go one way, then I'd respond to that...

Then it would suggest that I wasn't getting things, so I open to having it explained to me...

Then I get an "explanation" which brings us back to the same sort of response that I tried to respond that it wasn't OK...

And... Here they ask specifically what I'm talking about. So I'm pretty sure I start to explain my perspective.

Yes... Though the "who are you?" really comes across as, "who do you think you are, talking to me like this." I've had a few of those lately.

This is the top of a fairly full explanation of where I'm coming from. I think it's reasonable to explain at this point. And... So I did.

I point out that they've really given me nothing to talk about. That they seem to really only be willing to talk about what they get paid for.

It seems fair to me to consider that they really are only talking to try to draw in the "fish on the line." And I make it clear that I'm not that fish.

And that really they've not contributed anything that has lead me to really want to talk to them...

So... There's a response that they give... No real effort to explain, no effort to try to address anything I've said. Just the one liner... Which really is manipulative.

Do I have a problem with that? Well I could probably write like the entire amount I have here (original and my comments on the conversation) about how that's a problematic question.

No, I don't really have a problem with a person wanting to make money. That's not my problem.

So, I guess... The "problem" I have... Is the person who is wasting *everyone's* time, having a dull conversation. And I do kind of point that out... But not as clearly as I thought.

I do point out just how much of a problem the *response* to my explaining where I was coming from is. And...

This is why I feel this person is worthy of letting people know who they are...

They *will not* treat anyone kindly if this is how they treat someone who like myself who pointed out that I won't pay, who the person seemed to have no interest in anything other than being paid...

What if you *had* paid them? But weren't happy? How bad would they make it for you then? Probably much worse...

[doberbutts]

why do dobs have such curly tails? is there spitz in them?

No, but spitz aren't the only ones with curly tails, and even some spitz don't even have curly tails.

I was just discussing this with @elvenferretots last night because I get a lot of negative comments on Fenris' tail from doberman people. The issue is that the majority of dobe people in this country have no idea what their dogs' tails look like because they cut them off 🤷‍♂️ so they are unused to seeing a natural tail and somehow believe their dogs have german shepherd tails when breeding for an upright tailset.

Compare these two images of a fairly young Creed. His tail was docked, so it is impossible to know exactly how much curve he had. One of these looks far more natural than the other, no? If the docked nubbin is held up, the significantly more likely answer is that there is at least a moderate curve to the tail.

In this one, the curve is more extreme, but his tail is also being held higher. He may have had a looser curve than that, but the tail would still curl somehow.

Compare this to my natural dogs:

Fenris with his fairly high tail set looks like every other doberman with a docked tail. This is why I say when you breed for an upright nubbin like this, what you're breeding for is curly tails.

Phoebe has a lower tailset, but it does still curve and does curl in a wide arc over her back when she's excited about something (peep the old fencing solution lmao). When held loosely, it falls rather than curls in a tight arc over her back the way Fenris' tail does.

Technically none of these are 100% correct, but Creed's was the most correct as the tail is supposed to be a natural continuation of the spine rather than snapped up over the back or hanging freely between the legs.

This bitch, who I got off a quick Google, illustrates the "continuation of the spine" I'm talking about. Her tail still curls, but not to the degree of Fenris'. Again, she was produced in a country that has banned cropping and docking for quite some time, so there's a clearer picture of what tails and ears are being produced. In this country, as well as the country Fenris was produced, cropping and docking is still the majority expectation, and so it is significantly more difficult for breeders to actually know what these tails are going to look like. In addition, most people *prefer* the upright nub to one that sticks out of the spine line that, show and working breeders both.

Phoebe is working line, so "looks like a doberman" is the standard she was bred to rather than any nitpicking over tails. Fenris, as well, is half working line.

His father, Sarek- pure working line, also has an upright nub, which means his tail also would probably curl over his back to at least some degree.

And his mother, @themiscyradobermans's Elsa (super pregnant here)- American/Canadian show line and South American blend- also has an upright nub, meaning her tail would also curl, again the degree of which is unknown because these dogs are docked.

Fenris' tail is *really* curly for the breed (but not as curly as I've seen in other dobes), but at the same time some curl should be expected.

AKC vs FCI standard- despite the original standard stating the same as the AKC, once FCI ruled that dobes need to be natural all the time, the standard changed to define the higher tailset as correct since so many people had spent so many decades specifically breeding for an upright tail nub and thus immediately got curly tails when they stopped being allowed to dock.

[palettepainter]

GENERAL + COMMISSIONS UPDATE

*Trigger warnings for mentions of depression and mental health overall, read at your own caution*

I have now been working at my new job for just over three weeks now, and while I've settled into the routine, I'm not someone who does especially well with change or other sensory variables such as unexpected noise (which at my work place there can be quite a few). This often leaves me quite exhausted after my shifts, so there is a likely chance there will be a longer wait time on commissions going forward. I don't like to leave people waiting on commissions, so I'm sorry in advance for this, but to prevent from burning myself out from overworking myself sadly this is what needs to be done in order for me to not get overwhelmed, and for my commissions to be finished to the best of my ability

Second order of business relating to commissions! My commissions for May are now closed! Commissions will be opening again in June as per usual, and then in July there will be limited slots. I'll be going away with family again in July to see other relatives, so slots will be limited. When we're closer to July I'll have a clearer idea of how much free time I'll have and how much of it I can reasonable dedicate to commissions

And lastly, on a slightly more serious note, I haven't been doing great..

I had a mental health related phone call at the start of the week, which I knew I would be having, but it was a lot more stressful and saddening then I thought it would be. It's put a lot more questions in my head then it has answers, has opened up the possibility of medication (something I have tried once for anxiety, but stopped once my parents found out), and has even put new possibilities for why I feel the way I do/have that has completely altered the way I now view myself and the way I've been carrying myself for over the past ten years

When I first learnt about depression it was shown as this big scary thing that only really really sad people with horrible lives could have, and so growing up, I didn't think I would ever fall into that group of people. It's a word that's been on my mind for a few years now, but it's never been something I've sought a diagnosis for. Ontop of not having a support circle in place, my parents also have - in a blunt way - a very narrow view of what depression is and who can have it. There views can be summed up as "This person went through something really really bad and now they have depression" so depression has also never been a word I've ever felt safe to really bring into the conversation with my parents (as well as other, more serious mental health issues)

The last time I ever spoke to my parents about mental health, I was told that I had "the easiest fucking life", and that's something I've carried for nearly 8 years. It's the biggest reason why I haven't really sought out a lot of professional help until last year, and even then I still believed I didn't really have it bad enough beyond very high anxiety

The call I had said that depression could very well be a possibility...and that really hurt to hear

I don't know if it was my parents, if it was my teachers at school, if it's the whole image we've built around depression that you need to be "broken" in order to be depressed - but being told I had the easiest life, being told indirectly I didn't have it bad enough, going all these years building up walls and rules and routines and all the emotions with it thinking I didn't have it bad enough.

To then be told I maybe COULD have been depressed all this time kind of fucks with your head

(I do want to make this especially clear that you don't need to have it "bad enough" in order to be depressed, anxious or with any other mental issue/disorder. Yes you can be in a bad situation, or go through a bad situation/s, but there is no ultimate "bad enough" scenario.)

If I've been posting random, small vent-ish related posts (I made one about gathering incorrect quotes for OC's as a form of self care recently) it's because outside of my socials it's been a very scary and confusing week. Home and my family are not places or people I feel emotionally safe to talk to about these issues, hence why I had the phone call in the first place, but obviously I can't be on the phone talking to a doctor/professional all the time, so any confusion, bitterness or any other feeling that's bringing me down I've been focusing on my art. I've been thinking it's not good enough lately, or it's not getting as many likes or comments compared to other artists, or that people don't like it at all

I have another phone call scheduled in the next few months, and with what I was told from the first one I had, I'm very anxious for the second one. This is something I'm doing entirely on my own, the reason I'm even writing as much as I am is because my tumblr is the only place in which no body from my family knows of. This is an update yes but it's also a way for me to unload everything that I've been wanting to talk about without directly putting myself in an awkward situation at home.

Hopefully, if anyone with similar experiences is reading, could you offer some advice? Or just reassurance?? I'd really like to know that this isn't a unique experience and that other people have gone through this and survived. This is all very scary and new, I might come back and censor or cutt all of this later, I don't really know how to end this off neatly after such a heavy update, but yeah.

Art may be slow, I've been posting for the sake of posting mostly because I don't want to leave you guys with nothing for who knows how long. But I think I might take a break from posting/messaging for a few days, I truthfully don't feel great, and that's not an attitude I want to have when I'm creating

If you made it to the end of the post thank you for reading this far and sorry it was a bit of a downer

[timeskip]

BATTLER STEPPING OFF THE GAME BOARD... What a fascinating psuedo-ending. MMMMMM BEATRICE'S FINAL MYSTERY BEING THE QUESTION OF WHO SHE IS... I SEE... I suppose this is the "question" that will be answered in the answer arcs...? I kind of adore it actually. The brutality of her near-death and her begging for an end, and then the softness as Battler embraces the Beatrice who says that she'll kill him...

^ This paragraph was written right after finishing the tea party section, but not the ???? section. But now I finished the ???? section!!!

I ended the question arcs with 88.9 hours according to steam (that includes a bit of time idling, and I'm playing with voice acting so I was also waiting for voice lines to end rather than immediately going to the next line one I'd read something) ^-^

Being done with the questions arcs now, I feel like I should write some kind of review of my feelings right now, but honestly, since the game obviously isn't over, idk if I can say anything conclusively lol

First: my favorite characters. This may be surprising, but Maria became my favorite for now, though I'm pretty certain that Beatrice will overtake her once more in the answer arcs!! ^-^

Maria

Beatrice

Ange

Battler

Eva

^ This is my favorite character list, roughly :) My true favorite thing is the ways the family destroys itself, putting pain on each other's shoulders over and over in the name of money, succession, or love. For this reason I also have to shout out Rosa and Kinzo for sucking so much in such completely different ways but, you know. keeping things interesting <3

Anyways, I really liked the question arcs!! I feel like I didn't adore them or find them as Deep as it was promised to be, but there's definitely a lot of good in them, and I assume it'll be even better in eps 5-8. I think Beatrice is confusing but such a fun, lovely character who I'm excited to learn about more, the family is SUPER interesting, I enjoyed the brutal murders, it was great!!

Battler getting pushed to the edge of defeat and crying and then bouncing back was,, well I won't say I LIKE it, but it definitely makes him a unique protagonist. It's hard to explain, but I did feel a little like the whole game was just... doing this over and over with various characters on the edge of defeat until SUDDENLY! WAIT! THEY'RE ACTUALLY FINE!!! And while it's usually well written it didn't appeal to my personal narrative sensibilities, I suppose.

They even sorta did it with Beatrice at the very end, with Lambda saying Beatrice is lying and actually could've cut through Battler's whole thing...!!! Though in this case I feel like I SHOULD be believing Beatrice's internal monologue essentially saying she wants to end it here... but also ep3 gave me trust issues </3 so who knows. But that's compelling in its own right!!! I just. I wish it was clearer what I'm supposed to believe, because characters lying in their internal monologue is Not Cool, Dude. I'm glad Battler is cautious too, but, well, Battler also has a soft heart and will definitely take Beatrice's side if she lays it on thick enough... Assuming she's lying, which I'm not sure she is. We'll see.

Ultimately I have some mixed-positive feelings about ep4, but it was still something I loved a lot, mostly because of Maria and Ange? Their relationship and everything we learned about them was beautiful. I love Maria's doomed relationship with Rosa, her clinging to happiness, everything about it. She's such a sweet girl, but even she can be hurt by a friend (Ange) and eventually descend into being unable to see anything but revenge (without love it cannot be seen...). She's interesting and sad and trying so hard to be a witch without losing herself, but even then she DOES lose herself. She can't live that way. And Ange!!! She's suicidal and self destructive!!! There's so much about her that's fascinating!!! She was lied to by Bernkastel!!! the only way for her to help Battler is to sacrifice herself!!! She will never get her brother back!!! And her relationship with Eva is fascinating too, in its own fucked up way... uwahhh...

Yeah, it's interesting! The more I get a feel for what the game is, the more I don't know where it's going? My favorite episode so far is still ep3 but idk how I'd rank the others. I'll start the answer arcs soon and I'm sure I'll continue to have fun 👍

[phleb0tomist]

Hi, I'm the one who sent the ME related ask, thank you for answering it. I finally found a specialist who works with CFS and hopefully they can help me soon.

Is it okay to also ask about asd/autism diagnosis process? I'm also looking for an evaluation for that too. Obviously I don't want to strain you or anything, so take your time answering! And if you don't want to answer, that's also okay :)

Really appreciate you, genuinely

hello again! thats great, i hope they help and give you a clearer idea of what’s going on! (this is unsolicited advice but if you get options, i view pacing/energy envelope as the safest way to manage ME/CFS. some docs still push exercise-related treatment but a lot of people with ME end up with long-term damage from it, like myself.)

as for autism i was diagnosed as a kid so i don’t know all the details. my mom told our doc her concerns, there was a referral, then a series of appointments over a year. they talked to my family and teachers as well as me. the main topics were social difficulty, sensory issues, repetitive behaviours/movements/stims, and any highly specific trait that impacted my functioning or was unusual for my age (i was like 10). since autism is developmental, adult assessments ask a lot about baby milestones and your functioning as a child, so you may want to make some notes! a lot of autistic people had learning or behavioural issues at school, or learned to walk or talk late (or never), so let the doc know if that was you. i didn’t have delayed milestones but i had executive functioning issues from early on which didn’t match my age. i had a good vocabulary but i just didn’t understand most situations. i couldn’t recover from small mishaps and would have ‘tantrums’ for hours after the problem was resolved. i would scream, hide, climb stuff, run away, self injure etc. I had continual trouble with basic things like hygiene, food & drink, sleep, bathroom stuff, touch,conversations, and i needed every tiny situation explained to me in detail daily. i needed an adult close by my side when other kids could do stuff alone. this was all stuff the assessors found notable, so jot down if you had any similar issues.

evaluators may pay attention to the way you move, tone of voice, responsiveness, word choice and how much you talk, whether your speech is ‘stereotyped’ (aka made of social scripts or soundbytes from movies), eye contact, your clothes (e.g. if they’re consistent with the weather), how reciprocal and ‘appropriate’ your responses are to the topic, and if you keep bringing up ‘unrelated’ topics like a particular interest. adult/teen assessments are different from child assessments and I gather it can be a lengthy process to be diagnosed late, and it can take a lot of work to get a referral. my sibling was diagnosed as a teen and it was more complicated for them. all i can say is do not minimise, and try to use concrete examples of things you’re unable to do or times where your life has been significantly impacted by processing or sensory issues, social struggles, repetitiveness/rigidness - whichever traits apply to you.

if anyone else wants to comment their experiences of teen or adult autism assessment, please do!

[acti-veg]

1/2 First off, thanks so much for the blog! Super appreciate the resources & having a place to read some well thought out posts after encountering some of that classic bad-faith tumblr anti-veganism. Second, I was hoping you or one of your followers had advice on this-- recently I'm finding myself getting more and more angry seeing family members eat meat. I went vegetarian when I moved out ~10y ago, and I’m very lucky that they've been great about having veggie options for me when I visit.

2/2 Problem is they fully see themselves as progressive & even agree the animal ag industry sucks (not even just when I bring it up). STILL they keep eating meat. It’s frustrating because access to alternatives is not at all an issue, and I did this as a teen a decade ago. I read your advice for staying calm while advocating, but it’s not only about advocating, just seeing meat in the fridge already gets me worked up. Any advice for either chilling out about this or finally convincing them?

I had this experience with many of my friends for a long time. There is a particular type of person who recognises animal agriculture is terrible, often knows eating animals is wrong, but just doesn't do anything with that information. Personally, I find this the hardest type to deal with, because there is really nothing for you to argue or convince them of - they already know.

My own theory is that these people have everything that you need to become a vegan, except that illusive 'making the connection' moment. They know animal suffering is wrong, they know the meat on their plate is the result of animal suffering, but have really only connecting these two things in an abstract sort of way. I've been trying for over a decade to puzzle out what precisely causes transformative experiences like that, and it's not something you can really 'make' happen on behalf of someone else - it happens organically.

The best thing you can do is keep them engaged in these conversations. Keep talking about it, invite them to eat vegan food with you, invite them to watch documentaries, go to animal sanctuaries - they may well be open to the more positive aspects of veganism. Ultimately though, it's a process they'll need to go through on their own - all you can do is make sure they know that you're there as a resource if they do make that decision.

As for your own anger, there is no easy way around that either. The best I can advise is to try to channel that into positive action - whether that's activism, art, writing etc. You'll never stop being angry at injustice and nor should you, all you can do is try to direct it in the right way, rather than letting it make you jaded and creating barriers between you and your loved ones. Sorry I couldn't offer a clearer answer anon, but unfortunately I don't believe that there is one.

[dearweirdme]

The issue about tae/nnie has taken so much space in my brain for about a month now and it's making me go through such an unhealthy obsession.

I get bothered whenever that video appears in my timeline, but I'd still deliberately look for more clues and connections. I get an irrational satisfaction whenever I see posts dragging the girl (which I think is so evil of me. I mean, I never really liked her even before this, plus, her show really made me hate her more). I never engaged in fanwars. I'm just on the sideline, reading hate posts one after another. I would intentionally look for tags and stuff related to them. It's mentally exhausting. I'm beating myself up so much over it. I'm trying to find answers in an unhealthy way. It's not good.

I understand why fans are still having a hard time accepting it considering it all started with an accidental follow, then the gurumi photos, then now this. We've been debunking this for so long, so it may take awhile to accept everything. I'm still not sure if it was them coz the narrative was full of holes and downright suspicious. We haven't seen Tae in that jacket and hat, but the pants and shoes were the same. The Celine bag was there, too, held by the manager. Jennie was seen in that outfit, too, days after that. Jennie's hair was the same. Also, that fan who asked for an autograph, although super suspicious coz how in hell was she bringing a magazine with her at that time of night. The clearer video looked definitely like Tae, so I dunno what to believe anymore. They were seen getting inside the hotel, too, so, I dunno anymore.

I've been reading posts denying the rumors, too, so it's honestly just so confusing.

Thing is, nobody really knows what's the truth, only Tae and Jennie and their companies do.

I've been reading your asks, and there were a few who are convinced that Tae is not gay. Maybe we just read him wrong, and he's just an LGBT ally. However, I disagree with the anon who said Tae can't be gay because of Wooga or Bogum coz men can be friends with gays, too. I have gay friends and straight male friends, and they get along just fine.

It's been almost a month, and we still haven't gotten our answers, and surely, there won't be any confirmation happening ever. We will just live through the confusion until one day, this will just become part of our memory as their fans.

For now, we just have to remember why we became fans in the first place. We always have to hold on to that reason why we chose BTS, what they did for us. We need to continue supporting them. We don't own them. They make us happy, we should let them find their happiness, too.

Also, I realized how fickle our minds can get. If we're not mentally strong, we can get swayed easily. We create our own truths and beliefs based on our own understanding and judgment, so we have to try surrounding ourselves with more possitive things.

We're all in this together! Happy Festa!

Hi anon!

I fear you are making yourself very unhappy at the moment. I'm glad you recognize what you're doing isn't good for you. Maybe step out for a bit?

At this point you're unlikely to find out anything new about the Paris footage. But I don't even think that's where your real problem lies. You feel too unsure about Tae and Jk probably, and you're expressing obsessive behavior because you want to make sense of things and go back to feeling safe in your believes. But the thing is, we will never know exactly what's happened, so you are likely to always have a hint of doubt in your mind. That is what you have to come to terms with, living with doubt.

Doubt can make people feel really unsafe, even when it doesn't involve themselves. Just try to tell yourself that you are safe (at least I hope you are). Whatever happens to Tae and Jk has no physical effect on your safety. You yourself are not being attacked or harmed. Try to avoid reading hate. Hate is a nasty thing, it will never make you happy. You don't have to look at stuff containing Jennie if it makes you sad. It's all about choices anon, you just have to make the right ones for yourself. You do have some control here, you have the control to filter what you see.

[nahalism]

[trigger warning] re: anon ask advice for child s/a.

im not replying to the question directly cause i couldnt preface it with a warning & the topic matter is super heavy for the dashboard. hope u understand. advising you would be irresponsible as im not privy to the situation, its context, what the child needs, and how they're currently reacting. what i will do is put some things for u to watch out for below along with an advisory which im sure your on top of already, to seek out a professional service along side the counsel of a trusted elder

• presence (intentional time spent without being distracted) is so important. being consistently present = showing up. this doesnt mean being constantly with the child or coddling them, but that when you are with them, youre present. the more you or the childs caregivers show up for them in this way, the more trust will be built between the child and yourselves & that will help reinforce a feeling of protection and support from you to them. creating that space is important for 2 big reasons 1) it creates a line of communication which will be key. first to re-establish healthy communication and intimacy patterns (this will eventually make much of the self identification, self worth and boundary work easier) but also to reduce symptoms like self isolation & other harmful coping mechanisms. 2) people don't always open up on our timeline, so consistently holding room to be present makes it that much more likely that when something is said, or a behaviour/emotion slips through the cracks, there's someone will be to say it to or someone to see.

• whatever thought, emotion or reaction the child may be exhibiting/beginning to exhibit, needs to be sat with and listened to without trying to be changed or corrected. if not listened to effectively, they may repress the trauma of the experience, internalising it but not processing it, which means it will have to be processed later on. by giving them the space to be heard, seen, and felt early on, the issues specific to the child and their experience can be supported (which means when they are ready to transmute their experiences they'll have a clearer road map to the issues they need to solve, why they need to solve them, and they and their support system will have less guesswork to do on why they need the support and how to be supportive/supported later on).

• so so so many s/a survivors become withdrawn or silent & internalise their trauma, so its important that the goal of creating a space for conversation is not seen as a 'space to reverse the damage done' or 'manage how it gets expressed', but rather as a space that two people (not child and adult, but people) can be together. by genuinely bonding and not trying to fix someone you continue to appeal to the whole individual, rather than one aspect of the individuals journey. normalise inquiry into their life, who they are, what they enjoy doing, discovering the answer to those questions, & supporting them in asking new questions. only once they feel secure, can they begin to process what they have experienced at the level available to them & trying to guide someone through healing prematurely can be harmful, particularly if they arent ready to truly process what happened. so whilst its good to talk about the assault if they want to open up to you, it doesnt need to be the primary topic at hand.

• transparency is key!!! a lot if the time adults try to speak to children in a way that appeals to children, rather than just saying things as they are, and sometimes pussyfooting around the topic leads to confusion and miscommunication. now obviously use your discretion, but being given clear, hard facts, builds security, first for the person within themselves as it lets people plan their response, second between you and the person you tell the truth because they will believe over time you hold their interest at heart, and thirdly because knowing the full picture reduces fear of unknowns and potential blindspots. even tho that might be a concern cause your dealing with a child, an element of adulthood can come over children who have experienced certain things. that mix of processing adult thoughts and emotions with innocent reasoning can make it really hard to understand not only ones own thoughts and emotions but the appropriateness of them, what is right to say, and what should remain hidden. so by giving them adult vocabulary not only can you help them understand themselves, but also understand the manner of adult communication that is right and wrong for them to be around. hearing the truth and learning that its okay to be frank and say what you see, think, feel, hear is pivotal. it will it help them make sense of their own thoughts and emotions, it will help them feel supported in their own truth and be a further buffer of protection in the future. super importantly!! since children mirror everything, especially adults, it teaches them that they can speak freely and honestly, without fear of negative repercussions or being inappropriate.

• the other points are quite serious so this one is important. playyyy!! children need to be children. one of the worst effects that trauma can have is robbing children of lightheartedness and their childhood. whilst they may have been forced to grow ahead of their years in many ways, they are still a child, so do your best to help them cultivate not only a space to play in (both alone and with people you trust), but to be in the spirit of playfulness. & ofc, dont force feelings from them that arent there, so if you find their spirits are low, model the behaviour for them. inserting moments of fun, random adventures (even during errands like going to the shop) that evoke laughter and lightheartedness into the everyday stuff is v helpful to keeping that part of their spirit alive.

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I see a fork in the road forming in the crystal ball 🛤️. This symbolizes the choice you're facing right now, deciding which direction to take in this situation. The road seems to split, with one path leading to confrontation, and the other to a more peaceful resolution. The fork represents the decision to either address the issue directly or to let the situation unfold on its own.

Next, I see a tangled knot 🪢. This represents the current complications you're feeling in the project. The knot is symbolic of the difficulties you're facing trying to untangle your emotions, professional integrity, and relationships with your friends. It’s not an easy task, but the crystal ball is telling me that the knot can be undone. You have the ability to find a way to ease the tension, even if it’s challenging right now.

Finally, I see an image of a hand gently pulling away from a group ✋. This suggests that it is indeed possible for one or both of your friends to step away from the project themselves, especially as the dynamics become clearer. The hand indicates that you don’t necessarily have to take on the full responsibility of telling them. Over time, they may realize that the project isn’t aligned with their energies or interests, leading them to withdraw on their own.

Summary: The crystal ball shows that you're at a crossroads, and while the situation is complicated, there's a strong possibility your friends may step back from the project on their own. It may take time, but there’s no need to force the issue right now. 🛤️🪢✋

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How to Bring Back Your Ex? A Step-by-Step Guide

Breaking up with someone you love can be painful; sometimes, you may wonder if getting back together is the right choice. While not every relationship should be revived, there are times when both people are willing to give it another try. If you want to bring back ex, here's a simple, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process.

Step 1: Take Time for Self-Reflection

Before you reach out to bring back ex, it's important to take some time to reflect on why the relationship ended. Understanding what went wrong will help you approach the situation. Ask yourself:

Why did we break up?

What can I learn from the past?

Have I changed, or do I still have the same issues?

Step 2: Focus on Healing and Personal Growth

After a breakup, it's essential to heal emotionally and focus on personal growth. Spend time working on yourself, whether learning new skills, improving your mental health, or focusing on your happiness. A healthy, independent mindset will make it easier to approach your ex positively.

Healing also allows you to approach your ex with a clearer perspective. You'll know what you want from the relationship and can express it more confidently.

Step 3: Reconnect Slowly

Once you've done the inner work, it's time to reconnect with your ex. Start by reaching out casually. A simple message or friendly text to check in can open the door to communication. Keep it light and non-pressuring—don't dive straight into talks about getting back together immediately.

For example, you might say:

"Hey, I've been thinking about you. Hope you're doing well."

This allows your ex to respond without feeling overwhelmed. If they're open to talking, you can gradually build up the connection again.

Step 4: Apologize and Acknowledge Mistakes

If you're serious about getting back together, taking responsibility for your part in the breakup is important. Apologize for any mistakes and acknowledge how your actions may have hurt them. This shows maturity and accountability. A sincere apology can go a long way in rebuilding trust and respect.

Make sure your apology is genuine and does not involve manipulating the situation. Be specific about what you're sorry for and explain how you've grown since then.

Step 5: Have an Open and Honest Conversation

Once you've reconnected and apologized, it's time for a deeper conversation. Be honest about your feelings and intentions. Tell your ex why you want to try again and how things could be different this time.

It's also important to listen to their side. Ask them how they feel and if they're open to reuniting. Be prepared for any answer, even if it's not the one you hope for. Respect their feelings and be patient with the process.

Step 6: Take Things Slow

If both of you are willing to try again, take things slow. Take your time with the relationship. Start by rebuilding your friendship and trust before jumping into romantic commitments. Spend quality time together and create new memories, but be mindful of setting healthy boundaries.

Remember, rekindling a relationship takes time and effort from both sides. Focus on making positive changes and learning from past mistakes. Make sure that both of you are happy with the direction of things.

Step 7: Be Prepared for Any Outcome

Not all relationships are meant to be rekindled, and sometimes, your ex may not be open to reuniting. If that happens, it's important to accept their decision and move on with grace. While it's disappointing, it's crucial to respect their feelings.

Final Thoughts

To bring back ex is not easy; it requires patience, self-awareness, and open communication. You can approach the situation with clarity and maturity by following these steps. Remember that it's important to focus on your growth and well-being, whether or not you get back together. A healthy relationship starts with two people who are emotionally ready and willing to make it work.

[drnehakamalrathi]

Can LASIK Surgery Correct Vision Problems Caused by Macular Holes?

If you're exploring options for vision correction, especially if you're dealing with macular holes, you're probably wondering if LASIK treatment in Bangalore can help. Hi, I’m Dr. Neha Kamal Rathi from The Eye Foundation, and today I want to walk you through whether LASIK surgery can be a solution for macular hole-related vision issues. With advancements in eye care, many patients ask if LASIK, known for correcting refractive errors, can also treat other eye conditions. Let’s dive into the details.

Understanding Macular Holes: What Are They?

Macular holes are small breaks in the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp and detailed vision. When a macular hole forms, it can lead to blurry or distorted central vision, making tasks like reading, driving, or recognizing faces difficult. This condition is often linked to aging but can also be caused by eye injuries, retinal detachment, or underlying medical issues.

What is LASIK Surgery and How Does It Work?

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular laser eye surgery designed to correct common refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The procedure reshapes the cornea, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina, which results in clearer vision. LASIK is quick, usually taking around 15 minutes for both eyes, and has a rapid recovery time, making it a preferred choice for many seeking vision correction.

Can LASIK Treat Macular Holes?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get as an eye specialist. The straightforward answer is: No, LASIK surgery cannot correct vision problems caused by macular holes. Let me explain why.

LASIK primarily focuses on correcting issues related to the cornea, the outermost part of your eye. However, macular holes are a problem within the retina, specifically in the macula. Since LASIK doesn’t address the retina, it cannot repair or treat macular holes. Instead, macular holes typically require other forms of treatment, such as a vitrectomy, which involves removing the gel (vitreous) from the eye and placing a gas bubble to help close the hole.

Key Differences Between LASIK and Macular Hole Treatment

To better understand why LASIK isn't a suitable treatment for macular holes, here are some key differences:

Target Area: LASIK reshapes the cornea, while macular hole treatments target the retina.

Purpose of Surgery: LASIK is used to correct refractive errors, improving overall visual acuity, while macular hole surgery aims to repair damage within the macula to restore central vision.

Procedure Type: LASIK is a non-invasive laser procedure, while macular hole treatment like vitrectomy is more invasive and involves microsurgery.

Who Is LASIK Best Suited For?

If you’re dealing with issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, LASIK may be an excellent option for you. This procedure is ideal for those looking to reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. It offers quick recovery, with most patients experiencing improved vision within 24 to 48 hours. However, it’s not designed to address conditions that affect the retina, such as macular holes.

Other Treatment Options for Macular Holes

If you have a macular hole, here are some effective treatment options that can help:

Vitrectomy: The most common procedure for macular holes. It involves removing the vitreous gel and inserting a gas bubble to push the hole closed.

Ocriplasmin Injection: In some cases, an injection of an enzyme called ocriplasmin can help close the hole without the need for surgery.

Observation: Small macular holes may not require immediate treatment and can be monitored for changes in vision.

How LASIK Complements Overall Eye Health

While LASIK cannot treat macular holes, it plays a significant role in improving overall eye health by addressing refractive errors. Post-macular hole surgery, if your vision needs further correction due to refractive issues, LASIK can be a viable option to enhance your visual clarity.

Factors to Consider Before LASIK Surgery

Here are some essential considerations if you’re thinking about LASIK:

Your Overall Eye Health: Ensure you have no other underlying eye conditions like glaucoma or cataracts that may interfere with the success of LASIK.

Stable Vision Prescription: It’s recommended that your eyeglass prescription be stable for at least a year before undergoing LASIK.

Consultation with an Eye Specialist: Always consult with an eye specialist to determine if you’re an ideal candidate for LASIK. Every patient is unique, and personalized advice is crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions about LASIK and Macular Holes

Q1: Can LASIK improve my vision if I have a macular hole?No, LASIK cannot repair macular holes since it targets the cornea, not the retina. Macular holes require specialized treatment.

Q2: Is LASIK painful?LASIK is generally painless due to the use of numbing eye drops. Some patients may feel slight discomfort during recovery, but it usually subsides within a few hours.

Q3: Can I get LASIK after macular hole surgery?Yes, if you have residual refractive errors after macular hole surgery, LASIK can be an option to enhance your vision further.

If you're exploring vision correction options, whether it's for LASIK treatment in Bangalore or understanding the best course of action for macular holes, I’m here to guide you. At The Eye Foundation, we specialize in a range of advanced eye treatments to ensure you receive the best care possible.

[mcbex]

Keepers of the Light

I had a college professor look me square in the eyes on the last day of school some 20+ years ago and say Beck- there is one really important thing I have to tell you- he spoke some latin, smiled at my bewildered look and said that means "don't let the fuckers get you down ". He was my favorite professor. I love how this has stuck with me and how that instruction has been the single most useful piece of advice I have ever received.

Some people seem to have it together, I mean really together. I am in awe of this type of person. They are the ones we bear our souls to for guidance. They are the ones that always know what to say or more importantly when to say something. They are the ones that bear the storms with us or for us when we lack the strength. They turn their thick skin into the eye of the storms and cover us with the protection I think we are all in need of. Personally I don't usually fit in this category. My inner monologue is broken and I mostly run my mouth thinking it's ok to constantly tell people exactly how I feel. Love it or hate it, it's what's happening. Thankfully it's not generally critical feelings I'm forcing others to hear. But... it does cause confusion at times.

I turn to nature to understand the strength that these super humans seem to have in common. I want to know if it's just chance or circumstance. Quickly I see that even the macrocosm lays in wait with protective action in the eye of the tempest. To condense my findings I will just make a couple points. Reading on I found that cacti grow a thinker skin on the side that gets to most sun to protect it from dehydration. I learned plant leaves are more water proof on one side to protect from rain. Turning back to the human body I uncovered the left ventricle of your heart is thicker than the right to help pump your blood most efficiently. These are only a few of the natural defensive mechanisms found in the wild frontier that have nothing much to do with anything except scientific phenomenon. As usual simple ideas lead me to think about deeper issues. Like what if these super humans are the natural scientific and phenomenal beings that hold the light high for all of us to stay warm by. Maybe they are the side of humanity grown stronger to support the rest of us? After all we are all symbiotically related.

For lack of a better name these people are Keepers of the Light. Here to help us all see a little clearer, feel a little safer and hope a little longer. The crazy thing about this is that we all hold this title at different moments in our lives. We are all asked daily to sacrifice a little of ourselves for the common good. It could be our time, our ears or maybe our money. On any scope it's about an offering of good will and leaving a piece of ourselves behind so others have what they need. Sometimes it might just be a contribution of obligation, yet the right words at a given time is a game changer.

I've been protecting my light. Avoiding answering what I felt was an arbitrary call to be the person bonding some things together. I am fearful of the common idiot, that is untrustworthy and hard pressed to understand more than just surface. In this I have been selfish in protecting pieces of me from those that might dim my shine. I think now maybe that's the worst thing any of us can do. Knowing my worth in Christ means I must share your worth in Christ and rise the challenge. Understanding that even the most deceitful person may need a break from the hardships of life. What we are being asked is for a sacrifice of self, reverence for humanity, to hope for those who have little and to live in a way that shows others who we belong to. Are you up for the challenge?

The latin quote was "Illegitimi non carborundum". The translation was loose. The meaning is timeless. We need courage to stand strong, we need Jesus, we need faith, we need love and we need each other to survive this beautiful heap. After all just a little of your time could make you a super human in the eye of another, even if only for a day.

1Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

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I really wish all the Xkit extentions still worked.

1. Who was the last person you forgave? How long did it take you to forgive them? I have a hard time answering this one because I don't have a good track record on the concept of forgiveness. I may at times be able to set aside what they've done wrong and try to move forward, but it never completely leaves me... mostly because they then think they have carte blanche to do it again. But for the sake of providing an answer: Suzi. 10%, maybe 25%, definitely not entirely, but I've done a bit of forgiving. Not because I was wrong because I was not, not because she was right because she was ridiculously wrong on several fronts [explanation available privately since you do not know anything whatsoever if you're not a friend], but because there has been a bit of clearer perspective in seeing things in the rearview. I was becoming less happy as time passed because of how she'd changed. What people have said about her has started to sound like things I didn't want to face in the moment. I may have a few stings stinging but I am trying to put the past behind me since the future, already in progress, is different but bright.

2. Is going mushroom hunting in the woods something that would interest you? Probably. So long as I'm not the mushroom being hunted.

3. What is your favorite junk food? How about your favorite health food? I adore Wunderbars and a good spinach salad.

4. Are you listening to anything right now? Do you normally listen to music while you take surveys? Just the tinnitus and my fans.

5. What were you doing the last time you hung out with a friend? We had some places to go, and I talked her into a visit to Value Village because I couldn't get over there before I went to her house. :-D

6. Is there anything about you that might cause others to dislike you? "the more you know..." Which is true of nearly anyone, though I am sure I have my set of objectionable issues.

7. Is there anything you’re really particular or specific about, anything that has to be done a certain way every time? There probably is but I can't think of anything specific right now.

8. Are there any chores you need to get done today? I did my chores yesterday. Except for the putting vitamins in the pillbox, which I should do right now.

9. Where was the last place you went shopping and what did you buy? I've been many places to shop lately, but I haven't bought anything in the last six. Last thing purchased was milk.

10. What was the last big change you made to your physical appearance? I haven't changed my appearance in ages.

11. Are you more likely to shut people out of your life or try to fix things no matter what? Depends upon who and why. I've always sucked at shutting people out but I'm getting better at it; when possible I try to fix things but sometimes that's not worth the cost.

12. Where was the last place you went out to eat? Is going out something you enjoy or would you rather cook at home? I had dinner at Wendy's. Presently I like dining out because I don't use the kitchen at this place. Once I've got one of my own, I'll cook, I swear.

13. If you have any pets, do they seem to notice when you’re sick or sad? Cheddar did for me. Pistachio has with my ex, which is why the cat pretty much hates me now.

15. Is anything you’ve done lately going to matter in a year?  I presume so. Like starting a relationship with Tanya, for instance.

16. What was the subject of your last phone call? In about 30 seconds I will be on the phone with Tanya and the main subject will be what all we did with our day / how work was.

17. Are your hobbies something you’d rather do alone or with others? I'm good either way with Perler beading. I just have more room to work and iron if I'm alone. :-P

18. Is there anything about yourself that you’re trying to improve? Simple answer is Yes. You didn't ask what.

19. What are you doing today? Went to work, got home three hours ago, and pretty much have just watched videos since then.

20. What did you dream about last night? Your mother.

21. When was the last time you visited relatives? Do you see extended family often? My parents was last November, and that's pretty much the only family I visit. I should see my sister sometime but she shys away from making plans so that's not happening I guess. Will try again sometime.

22. What was the last relaxing thing you did? I was hours behind schedule yesterday (Monday) and that was quite peaceful.

23. Will this weekend be better than last weekend? I don't know that there will be any real appeal to this weekend, but next weekend I'm going to Leavenworth (unsure if it's a daytrip or an overnighter as yet) and that will definitely be a welcome distraction.

24. When was the last time you were there for a friend? Last Friday. I couldn't solve the problem because I couldn't replicate the problem, so I am taking it at her word that there was actually a problem that I was being asked to solve.

25. Do you have any jewelry you almost never take off? Nope.

26. What are some of your favorite words? Oaf. Fuck. Legs... and I'd like to spread the word.

27. Do you have any journals from when you were younger? If so, do you ever go back and read them? I do have a couple diaries from junior high or high school, but I didn't really write anything interesting in them. I wrote a lot more in college but I haven't read them in several years... I did look at them once and tried to figure out what I was leaving out since I didn't really give enough context half the time.

28. Are there any holidays you used to celebrate, but no longer do? I don't think so. Other than maybe Shit & Ice Cream Day, but that's coming up in a month if I recall correctly. Both of the people that I would celebrate it with are dead, physically or emotionally.

29. What was the last occasion for which you dressed up? I went to church with my girlfriend -- she doesn't attend it, she was playing in the bell choir -- so dressed up suitably.

30. Is there anything you wish you could say to anyone? I have a ton of things I'd love to say but know better. But I guess the one most recent and on my mind a few times a week is: I don't know what I did to make you ignore me, but I see more benefits than problems with it so I don't really need to know so long as it doesn't become malignant.