Since my birthday is coming up soon I thought I’d have some fun with this too!
What has been your most memorable birthday so far?
I don’t usually celebrate my birthday but I’d say it was my 25th. I had finally gotten my life together after years of homelessness, followed by years of hard work to get on my feet. I bought myself a Caravel ice cream cake and determined to make a tradition all my own to celebrate. So now I eat one every year
What’s one lesson you’ve learned this past year?
That I deserve people in my life who want me there
What’s your favorite way to celebrate your birthday?
As the first question answered, eating an ice cream cake.
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
I haven’t gotten many presents on my birthday but in general my favorite present was a fountain pen.
What’s your favorite birthday tradition?
lol the ice cream cake
How do you usually spend your birthday?
getting drunk and trying to eat the entire cake before midnight.
What’s one thing you’re grateful for this year?
The kindness of the people in my life. Many have stood by me in some of the absolute worst seasons I’ve endured, and for that I’m truly grateful.
What’s one wish you have for your next year?
Id love to not be living in Massachusetts anymore.
What’s your favorite birthday memory from childhood? My mother made me an ice cream cake covered in so much chocolate, caramel, and butterscotch sauce it was practically swimming. And I got Super Smash Bro’s Brawl.
How do you feel about turning/leveling up annually?
My stats are slow moving. Perhaps with level up will give me a cool item or something.
What’s one thing you’ve achieved in the past year?
Quite my toxic job and started one I love.
What’s a goal you have for the next year?
I don’t have one. I want to see how this year ends before I even think about next year. Once I figure out what the final boss is I’ll decide.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“You aren’t ugly. You just aren’t your type”
What’s one thing you love about your life right now?
The potential adventure coming my way.
What’s a book you’ve enjoyed reading this past year?
The Tarot Sequence. It’s urban fantasy and so good!
What’s a movie or TV show you’ve loved recently?
Deadpool 3. Masterpiece!
What’s your favorite hobby or pastime?
Writing or drawing. Sometimes I play video games.
Who’s someone you’d love to spend your birthday with but can’t?
I get to spend my bday with someone awesome this year. So I’m pretty content.
What’s one thing you want to do more of in the coming year?
Write!! I want to finish or be near finished with a book this year.
What’s one thing you want to do less of in the coming year?
Eat carbs. I’d like to dabble in more vegetables.
What’s a place you’d love to visit?
Scotland or Germany.
What’s your favorite birthday meal?
Mac and Cheese.
What’s one thing you’d tell your younger self?
Well my younger self probably wouldn't listen to me, but I’d tell her eventually the days do matter again. I’d tell her it’s okay to be tired.
What’s a piece of wisdom you’ve gained with age?
Everyone has lived through their own hell. Their experience doesn’t invalidate mine.
What’s your favorite way to spend a free day?
Diving into something i find interesting. If i can get my adhd brain to happily focus on something I think its a day well spent.
What’s something you’re looking forward to in the coming year?
Hopefully having a car. I want to actually go and do stuff without having to consider transportation cost.
What’s your go-to birthday outfit?
PJ’s. I choose comfort over fashion everyday I can.
What’s a book or movie you’d recommend to others?
Rose Red! They made a short tv series or a long movies (depending on how you look at it). Favorite haunted house movie ever!
What’s something that makes you happy every day
Coffee! The things I would do for coffee! But also knowing what I do everyday might be changing someone’s life.
What’s a wish you have for the world?
Kindness. In our quest for acceptance I think we have forgotten kindness.
What's a new hobby you'd like to try this year?
I’d like to really hammer down my kitchen skills
What's a place you feel most at peace?
I don’t really have a place like that now, but I remember at a kid I loved walking trails in the woods all by myself either at camp or my grandmother’s house.
What's a song that puts you in a good mood?
Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News.
What's something you'd like to learn more about?
Homeopathic medicine and natural remedies.
