So, I introduced myself a little bit in my first post but didn’t tell that much about me, so here is my attempt to open up more about me and my silly little life.
Some earlier background about me – I was born October 22nd, 1991. I have a brother who is a few years older than me. I grew up in a very small town and lived there the majority of my life with my mom who raised me and my brother. I moved out independently to a different city a few years ago and it has changed my life in so many ways for the better. I was diagnosed as a teen with Aspergers before it was changed to Autism Spectrum Disorder, and was diagnosed again as an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I get support and accommodations I am very grateful for, but I like to do a lot of things on my own. Adulting with autism can be hard, but I feel a sense of pride when I do the thing.
Some of my hobbies and things I enjoy are photography, arts and crafts, exploring nature, cooking classes, art classes, video games, collecting pokemon cards, organizing things, watching youtube, live music, making themed playlists on spotify, discovering new music, learning new facts, watching documentaries, entering art exhibitions, and as of now some new interests I am enjoying are blogging and dabbling in music composition. I really like all sorts of animals but cats and capybaras are some of my favorites. I also have an interest in mental health and wellness and make that a priority in my life. I reflect a lot and I like being honest with myself and making modifications in my life or behavior if I feel like they are going in an unhealthy direction. I like spending quality time with friends and family and bonding over shared interests. I like doing things in person with people or playing video games with them. I am not so good at texting because so much is lost through text only and it’s hard for me to feel connected with people that way.
I am an honest person, and I do my best to be respectful in my honesty, though I do have my slip ups.
Sometimes I think back on things I have bluntly said and been like “wow, why did I have to word it like THAT? What a butthead!” Thankfully I overthink what I am about to say so often I don’t have too many of those moments anymore. I’m still learning and trying my best to be a better communicator with people.
I said some things I like and enjoy, and there are some things I really dislike and won’t tolerate so I thought I’d voice those too. I dislike really loud sounds and repetitive noises. I don’t like being around people who are negative and cynical about every little thing to the point that I can’t enjoy the moment with them. I don’t like people who discriminate and belittle others, egotistical people, or people who only like to gossip about other people. I have a thing against people who hurt others repeatedly and don’t care to change for the better. I have a strong sense of justice, which can cause me anger and upset at times, but I’d rather feel that than indifference. I don’t like people who don’t respect my boundaries.
Also, I hate pickles.
I never claimed to be normal 