#wrenward

[littlegirlwiththeblueribbon]

MY SPECIAL INTERESTS:

✸ Cryptids, Cryptozoology

✸ Aliens, Abduction Phenomena, UFOlogy

✸ Ghosts, Paranormal Phenomena

✸ Fortune Telling, Psychic Readings, Tarot

✸ Astrology, Zodiac, Horoscopes

✸ Alchemy, Past & Present Chemistry

✸ Astronomy, Space, NASA

✸ Oceanography, Marine Biology

✸ Dinosaurs, Fossils, Paleontology

✸ Speculative Evolution & Biology

✸ Lost Civilizations, Cultural Extinction

✸ Animal Classification (Taxonomy)

✸ Taxidermy, Animal Death Studies

✸ Birds, Especially Corvids & Birds of Prey

✸ Passenger Trains, American Railroads

✸ Passenger Ships, RMS Titanic, Queen Mary

✸ Nuclear Power, Radiation, Radioactivity

✸ Radios, Radio Waves, Radio Towers

✸ Conspiracy Theories, Denialism

✸ Government Scandals, FBI Cover-Ups

✸ Urban Legends, Folklore, Internet Hoaxes

✸ Religion, Catholicism, Cults, Scientology

✸ Doomsday, Apocalpyse, Pandemics

✸ Meteorology, Weather Patterns, Predictions

✸ Petrology, Mineralogy, Faceting Gemstones

✸ Botany, Herbalism, Horticulture

✸ Mycology, Mold, Penicillin

✸ Toxicology, Poisons, Neurotoxins

✸ Historical Crimes & Unusual Punishment

✸ Elizabethan Era History, Fashion, Culture

✸ Shakespeare, Plays, Musical Theatre

✸ Theatre Design, Stage Management

✸ Filmmaking, Cinematography, Sound Design

✸ Composing, Soundtracks & Scores, Lyrics

✸ Theremins, Synthesizers, Electronic Sound

✸ Figure Skating, Artistic Roller Skating

✸ Fonts, Typefaces, Typography

✸ Graphic Design, Advertisements

✸ Defunct Amusement Parks

✸ Antiques, Appraising, Restoration

✸ Clocks, Watches, Pocket Watches

✸ Puppetry, Muppets, Vintage Puppets

✸ Stage Magic, Escapology, Mentalism

✸ Dime Novels, Pulps, Westerns & Sci-Fi

✸ Postmodernist Literature, Dystopias, Utopias

✸ Hellenism, Greek Mythology, Greek Classics

✸ Portuguese, Basque, French, Latin, Greek

✸ Secret Codes, Ciphers, Shorthand

✸ World War I, World War II

✸ Horses, War Horses, Lusitano, Friesian

✸ Cowboys, American Wild West

✸ Pirates, Golden Age of Piracy

✸ Vexillology, World Flags, LGBTQ+ Flags

✸ Sapphic, Lesbian, Queer Women History

✸ Fado Music, Women’s History in Portugal

✸ Book Translations, Translators

✸ The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas

And, apparently, organizing things nicely in list.

Ask me about any of these, I love to share!

Of course, I have many other interests that I don’t consider my special interests; just these are the ones I study religiously and devote the most of my time to.

UPDATED 12/9/23.

[introvertcafe]

This is my SamSam. I'm going to flood the IC. ^^ Wren

[littlegirlwiththeblueribbon]

I’m ecstatic to announce that I’ve gotten my very first role in a stage musical; I’ve just been cast as Jerusha Abbott in a local-ish community theater production of Daddy Long Legs! It’s astounding, really; I auditioned on a whim, having been a fan of this musical and already knowing the part by heart. As a techie, I’ve never cared particularly whether or not I act in my lifetime. I do like acting, and was in a play once. I like singing, but I only sing in private and I’m almost completely self-taught — I was only given a few lessons as a kid by my mother’s friend — who taught herself to sing (I forgot everything she taught me, really). I didn’t realize people would value my singing and acting, and it’s made me feel overjoyed. But it’s also scary!

This musical (adapted from the 1912 Jean Webster novel) only has two characters — mine, and her love interest/the deuteragonist. There’s really no dancing, simple blocking, but a high demand in singing and a lot of spotlight. And, the kiss at the end will literally be my first.

My costar, who I met for a chemistry reading, is 28. Oh my goodness, he is talented and funny and polite, but he’s ten years my senior. And he has so much experience! He’s taken vocal lessons since he was 8… He’s had twenty years of voice lessons! Years of acting experience! He complimented me plenty, and I to him, but I can’t help but feel rather sheepish and greatly intimidated. It’s awkward for sure but surely we’ll end up friends, and we managed to have great chemistry.

I feel proud. Excited. I also feel like an imposter. Of all the other actresses I went up against for the role, I was the youngest and least experienced. Oh, what a tiny, pitiful resume. And… I brought my wheelchair to the audition. I briefly dislcosed I was an ambulatory chair user, and while I don’t let my condition inhibit my talents, I do allow it to shape the heart and strength of my characters. I pulled this out of my ass, as I am not an actor. But in a way it’s the truth. I also mentioned that I auditioned because this role is one that I believe can be made extra charming if from the perspective of a young woman in a wheelchair, especially in a historical period where this fact would greatly limit her opportunities.

At this point, I was over-sharing, but the director ended up liking it: I aced my audition, got called back and went up against two other actresses, and lastly had a chemistry reading and was selected for Jerusha. I just wonder deep down if it’s not because of my ability… and more because of my disability. No matter, this will be such a lovely representation of wheelchair users made casual and normalized as it won’t be brought up in the show (no need). So I think it’s a major win and I’m happy.

Give this show a listen! It’s a cute, PG romance and I enjoy it even as someone that doesn’t care for romance, reads almost zero romance novels and only ever watched cheesy romcoms because my mom loves them. The songs are catchy, the show is light, simple, and unique, and the plot fun to follow. Rehearsals start next week, luckily I’m on winter break soon. The show is in February, Valentine’s Day week!

[littlegirlwiththeblueribbon]

I’m always battling with myself and the overwhelming urge to make something, but I know that with my AuDHD I’m finicky with my hobbies, crafts especially. I want to get a button maker, no, a charm bracelet kit, no, a miniature house kit, oh what am I saying, I used to have a bracelet kit and a miniatures set as a kid but I gave them away because they stressed me out then and I had never started. And who knows if the same thing could happen with this pricey button maker I’ve been considering!

So I always end up making a Pinterest board or a Google Doc for inspo instead of actually making something, which only half satisfies my crafty kick. Or, I just give up entirely and play video games for some low effort stimulation.

[littlegirlwiththeblueribbon]

My Zodiac: ♒︎ ♉︎ ♎︎

Aquarius Sun, Taurus Moon, Libra Rising

A funny thing about me is that while astrology is a special interest of mine, I don’t really believe in it. I am obsessed with the pre-18th century beliefs of astrology dictating temperaments, surgeries, harvests, etc. in Western culture up until it was ultimately considered a pseudoscience. I’m an expert on astrology, in both historical and current applications, but I don’t even believe in the significance of birth charts or horoscopes! Much love and respect to those who do.

[littlegirlwiththeblueribbon]

Tags Directory & All Your Navigation Needs

#wrenward, all my original posts (90%+)

#health update, to keep up with me

#disabled, #ambulatory wheelchair user, #chronically ill, #lupus, #POTS etc. for awareness, advocacy, rants (check for any of my diagnoses as tags, really, see tagged post)

#audhd and #actually autistic, for ND content

#special interest, for SI posts

[#musicals, #musical theatre, #theatre kid]

#wrendom, which is for my fandoms I swear

[no fandoms posted yet]

#crow hoard, for showing off my collections & pics of things I own

#irene’s art, for sharing original artwork

#wren writes, for sharing original prose, poems, scripts, etc.

#wren reads, for sharing books & reviews

#wren games hard, for mediocre gaming vids

[no games posted yet]

#daddy long legs, for chronicling my role as lead actor in the musical Daddy Long Legs!

#pride for lgbtqia+ related posts

#life of i for all sorts of posts about my daily life

#wren gets schooled is for posting about school (currently high school, soon college)

[littlegirlwiththeblueribbon]

NAVIGATION: #wrenward for each original post, #special interest for SI posts, #audhd & #actually autistic for ND related posts, #crow hoard for sharing about personal belongings & collections, #wren games hard for screencaps & gameplay of my faves, #irene’s art for my art, #wren writes for my prose or poetry, #wren reads for my ongoing reading list, and of course #navigation for a post of all of my tags I’ll keep updated.

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Hello, a little bit (or a lotta bit) about me.

I’m Irene, AKA Wren. I’m 18, and I live in the state of California, and sometimes New Jersey.

I have Portuguese, Mexican, Tepehuán and French ancestry. English is my first language. I fluently speak Portuguese and Spanish, and am competent in French, Latin, Greek, and ASL. I can speak basic informal Basque, Nahuatl, and Irish due to exposure from relatives and friends.

My pronouns are she/they, I’m non-binary and genderfluid (specifically genderfae; my gender fluctuates on a female, feminine, non-binary, and agender spectrum). With my connection to femininity I consider myself a lunarian enby.

I’m aro-ace, sex–repulsed or “apothisexual” and rather the quoiromatic that rarely experiences romantic feelings aside for rare exceptions; and due to those exceptions, I’ve realized I’m a lesbian — & trixic, though I prefer the former. Therefore I tend to describe myself as a non-binary lesbian oriented aro-ace person and a non-binary ace lesbian to the public. It’s easier.

I’m autistic & have combined type ADHD. I’m also physically disabled. My diagnoses developed from different doctors over the years, but in all they are: Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, hEDS, Endometriosis, abdominal migraines, and eventually, moderate Lupus. I’m also hard of hearing and was recently diagnosed with mild hearing loss in my right ear, which I haven’t told to anyone yet.

I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user, but also use a cane or a walker depending on the severity of my flares. My 80 year old grandpa says I’m doing worse than he is. I tell him at least I don’t have diabetes, and that he can keep his.

I have no siblings, only half siblings I never see. Unless I’m in NJ with my aunt and uncle, I live with my parents, two cats, and two dogs. One day I’d like to own a snake, rat, horse, fish, or even one of those peregrine falcons they train for hunting. I also want either a queerplatonic or romantic relationship one day, though I’m currently single and not looking for one.

I am open to making friends/mutuals and overall just chatting, but I don’t use any other socials, won’t give out my number or email, and might not be able to keep up with convos often.

My blog is basically me journaling my life and thoughts. I’ll write about my life happenings, AuDHD, chronic illness & disability occasionally, my special interests likely all the time, and perhaps the occasional art or writing post. I’m in some fandoms but don’t really follow them.

Please DNI if you are under 16. Thank you!

[introvertcafe]

Ello poppets, it's Wren Ward!

Bonjour! It's bio time. 

My name for this blog/tumblr/thing is Wren. ^^

I am a crazy cat lady and uber nerd. My two cats, Sam and Cersei are the best part of my life.. well besides my adoring husband. =^.^=

My fandoms include, but are not limited to: STAR WARS, Minecraft, Star Wars, Firefly/Serenity, Star Wars again, Harry Potter, Han Solo, Game of Thrones, Some more Star Wars, Pokemon, HAN freakin Solo, Marvel Comics, Star Wars, LOTR/The Hobbit, Han Solo, Big Bang Theory, Star Wars again twice, Dr. Who, Star Wars, Mario, Han Solo again, Legos, oh and Star Wars.

I am a book worm. I will read anything. I create a bond with each and every book I pick up. They make me super happy. I have a Kindle Paperwhite, it took some time to adjust to the e-reader but being able to carry around 50+ books in one bag is the best thing that has every happened. I still love the smell of my old books though. ^^

Hmm, some other randoms about myself.. I am a flower child. I come from a long line of florists. I am like the Lorax, but for flowers. I love the Beatles, Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds is my favorite song. Oh, and I love details. ^^

So that's me.  Woo!

Wren