Bipolar Questions Version 5

Not so much a film as it was a BBC multi-episode epic program. "Pride & Predjudice". It starred Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet. They were wonderful! I love the story.

Q: What actor and actress do you find most attractive (looks and/or personality appeal)?

I have always said that if I ever have a movie made about my life, I would like emma thompson to play me. she has such a way with words, and is really good in her movies (for example nanny mcphee and whit).

is their something you like (film, hobby, singer, etc) which no one else likes?. or at least you've never found someone who shares that interest

Hmm, well, I do have a secret like of the music of the band The Dead Kennedys, which is just an incredibly offensive name for a band. But I do find them hilarious. Sorry.

Something guaranteed to make you smile even when you are feeling terrible? For me, it is squealing toddlers and most any animal. I see a lot of cute bunnies at night on my bike ride on this trail that goes through the middle of nowhere/wilderness. I have this thing where I say hello to each and every one of them as I pass them--out loud. What can I say? They make me happy.

Little kids playing pretend. They come up with the most fantastical scenarios and the voices they use are priceless.

Do you like fondue?

Yes, both cheese fondue and meat fondues. I think I even still own a fondue pot with fondue forks, but it's somewhere stored in my basement. It's been quite a while since I made it. I like the similar Mongolian fire pot, too.

Q: Do you like thunderstorms?

yes

what is one food you can deffenetly live without

A: I'm indifferent. I don't hate them, but I don't exactly like them either.

Q: What have you enjoyed the most while staying at home?

spending quality time with my online friends... plus making new ones

Do you prefer posting in forums or live chat?

Forums. My schedule is best suited for popping in and out at random.

What is your favorite video game?

final fantasy

did you ever own a sega megadrive as a child?

I didn’t

Do you have a favourite bird?

I can't answer that question. It would be like someone asking a mother if she had a favorite child. I love all birds. I know that some are prettier, more affectionate, more intelligent, and seemingly have more personality than others, but still...I'm sure some people may have an easier time answering this question, but as a former bird "mama" and wild bird enthusiast, it's not possible for me. I even see many positives in birds that others would ridicule.

Q: What is the nicest change you have noticed in your environment since the pandemic started?

Oh, in terms of the actual environment, just for me, that would certainly have to be the camellias, azaleas, rhodies, iris, tulips, cherry blossoms--everything blooming here. It really is my favorite time of year for that reason. Just makes me happy, for some reason. This state really is quite spectacular in its physical beauty. We came from West Texas, where it is 105 degrees every day for six months of the year, or so it seems. You can't grow anything but cotton and rattlesnakes and oil there. So, we have always had an immense appreciation for the ancient trees and flowers and mountains and ocean and wild rivers and waterfalls and so on here. Just not something we ever saw in Lubbock. Very fortunate to live here, in our view.

Favorite major city on earth? I like so many, but I will just throw out Barcelona, for giggles.

Paris

Favourite place by the sea?

The Outer Banks of North Carolina. We were going to go there this summer but...well, things happened. Maybe next year.

Favorite dog breed?

boxer dog

favourite musical instrument?

French horn

Q. Cat or dog person?

I prefer dogs

favourite book?

I'd like to say "Infinite Jest" by David Foster Wallace because there are parts of that book which i love but overall i'd have to say "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles" by Dominick Dunne which tells the story of the evolution of one single character. This is the type of story i like best. No wonder i liked "Breaking Bad" so much!

What do you like better: romance or friendship?

Friendship, for sure.

If you could buy any car today, what would that be?

This is pretty vanilla but I love my 2011 and someday it will die and I probably can't repalce it with another........2020 Subaru Forester XTPremium

Do you ever lie (to therapy, pdoc, yourself) about how you feel to avoid med changes?

No, the closest I may come is to just not bring something up sufficiently, but even that is rare for me because I tend to blurt out everything.

Q: What are your favorite anytime snacks or midnight snacks?

Chocolate

Have you ever regretted being open and honest to a therapist (as in they may have overreacted, showed a lack of empathy etc..)

Yes, my first therapy appointment many moons ago I was told to be honest...so I was and she told me to call a local hospital and now I'm not allowed back to that practice to see anyone. I tried calling when I was looking for a new team a few months back, and they wouldn't let me see anyone when before I said my name/that I saw someone once they had people accepting patients.

Do you grow any plants? Whatcha growing this year?