Questions Bipolar Version #8

Nammu · May 29, 2021 at 04:00 PM

Fall. But it’s way, way too short. Sometimes it seems to only last a few days before old man winter roars in. It’s probably my favorite because I loved school and fall signaled the start of school and new clothes. Layers, hats and scarves.

Do you remember your first DVD? I have fond memories of my first DVD player and DVD. What was the name of your first DVD and would you still watch it now?

mssweatypalms · May 29, 2021 at 07:28 PM

It was The Nightmare Before Christmas and we had a Pioneer DVD player at the time. The only special features I remember are the deleted scenes and maybe a commentary. I love the soup scene when Sally was making it, adding frog's breath and stuff. I was in elementary school and I learned the word "scrumptious" from her. I'd definitely watch it again with my nephew.

What is your best memory of childhood?

May 30, 2021 at 04:28 AM

oh so many

I guess I would have to say my nursery ryme video, with songs on by hap palmer- the highchair song, my mommy comes back, piggy toes, loads of good songs

when ever I was sad and upset, you could forget the passifier, forget the food, forget the diaper, just put the video on and I'm as happy as you like. caused a bit of an issue when it eventually got broken (used too much), and also if I wasn't at home and started crying and we didn't have the video to make it all go away

I have since manage to trace a cd with a lot of these old songs on. it's good nostalja
question: when was the last time someone truly cared about the answer to the question, " how are you?"

Soupe du jour · May 30, 2021 at 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

oh so many

I guess I would have to say my nursery ryme video, with songs on by hap palmer- the highchair song, my mommy comes back, piggy toes, loads of good songs

when ever I was sad and upset, you could forget the passifier, forget the food, forget the diaper, just put the video on and I'm as happy as you like. caused a bit of an issue when it eventually got broken (used too much), and also if I wasn't at home and started crying and we didn't have the video to make it all go away

I have since manage to trace a cd with a lot of these old songs on. it's good nostalja
question: when was the last time someone truly cared about the answer to the question, " how are you?"

My husband always cares. As for others in my family, they do care, but sometimes they're just too busy with their own issues. I get that. In any case, I'm blessed to have my husband as the one that's with me always.

How many people in your life would you say you truly trust?

buddha1too · May 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Many, actually. I consider most of my AA peeps to be trusted friends. There aren't many secrets when you sit in meetings with the same people for years. I think that's one of the truly wonderful things about AA...in addition to staying sober.

That stated, however, I'm often too trusting. My partner will gladly tell you that! There have been many times when I've lent people money, or otherwise tried to be kind, and have been taken advantage of. Despite being burned, it's difficult for this tiger to change his stripes.

What is your favorite tree or ornamental shrub? What is it that draws you to this particular type of tree/shrub?

Nammu · May 30, 2021 at 12:51 PM

The lilac bush. The house I grew up in had a long row of lilac bushes separating our yard from the yard next door. They were started by the guy who owned the property before us. They were grand and the fragrance! Oh the fragrance was wonderful. I was forever cutting blooms off to bring in the house.

Do you have fond memories of the house that you grew up in. The house you spent your formative years?

BeyondtheRainbow · May 30, 2021 at 09:53 PM

The house itself, not so much. My father liked to start remodeling projects but 5-10 years later it wouldn't be done. So I grew up without wallboard or flooring (covering) in the kitchen, no tile on the kitchen counters (gross, just plywood that didn't come clean), etc. Not surprisingly he died a hoarder.

I do remember things from my childhood that are good. We grew and canned/froze almost all of our vegetables and that was hard work but good memories. We had fun playing with neighbords and cousins. I just grew up in a yucky house (and some rooms were ok although the house overall needed a lot of work).

What pizza toppings do you like?

mssweatypalms · May 30, 2021 at 11:01 PM

I absolutely love green bell peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes, and olives. Sometimes, I make my own four-cheese pizza with lots of blue cheese.

Do you like surprises?

~Christina · May 31, 2021 at 01:43 AM

Oooooo I do not like surprises. I feel like I need to prepare myself for X event or even a day.

My husband is a fly by the seat of his pants.. Hes game for last minute things. Especially when we go to Florida to see the kids.. One minute we are just hanging out then one of his boys says " hey lets go do X" I'm mentally like Oh no I cant go do that for reasons ABC.. For a variety of reasons I seldom go with him when he sees his sons. My Daughter has Bipolar also and I'm more than happy to stay in a lousy hotel waiting for her to get off work so we can hang out.

If you could be an animal... what would you be and why?

buddha1too · May 31, 2021 at 07:19 AM

I tend to be too obsessed with canines, & it's pretty mundane, but I'd be a dog. I know they live realtively short lives (by human standards) but, in a good home, at least, they lead fruitful lives. The connection between dogs & their owners is almost symbiotic. Their noses are 500 times more sensitive than the nose of a human (which is great until your human farts, I guess

). When I take my dog out for a walk, I always let him stop & sniff as much as he sees fit. It's his tour of the world, not mine.

I don't know how to do it, but I'd love to post a picture of my BIg Papi. He's a 6 pound Chihuahua mix who thinks it's OK to charge pitbulls & other big dogs. He's a real "tough guy." Our last two dogs were German shepherds, so having a lapdog is a big change for us.

While I'm obsessing, what is your favorite breed of dog (or would a pound puppy be OK)? What is it about this dog that appeals to you? In your mind, what are the pros & cons of dog ownership?

*Beth* · May 31, 2021 at 10:06 AM

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... When I take my dog out for a walk, I always let him stop & sniff as much as he sees fit. It's his tour of the world, not mine.

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That is commendable. I feel so sorry for dogs when their owners don't allow them to stop and sniff while on walks.

Nammu · May 31, 2021 at 10:20 AM

Oh, favorite breed? There’s sooooo many. Most are larger breeds. Massives, the working dog group and most of the herding dogs. But I’d go with a mut from a shelter. Less likely to have inherited physical illnesses. My dog growing up was half old English sheepdog and half English setter, she looked just like a bearded collie. Smart, so smart. I’d take a bigger dog.

Did you have a pet growing up?

Soupe du jour · May 31, 2021 at 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nammu

Oh, favorite breed? There’s sooooo many. Most are larger breeds. Massives, the working dog group and most of the herding dogs. But I’d go with a mut from a shelter. Less likely to have inherited physical illnesses. My dog growing up was half old English sheepdog and half English setter, she looked just like a bearded collie. Smart, so smart. I’d take a bigger dog.

Did you have a pet growing up?

Yes. The main pet for me was my cat T.C. ("Top Cat"). I had him from about age 7 or 8 years old (he was 2 when we got him) and he lived until maybe my sophomore year of college. He was my kitty love. We also had two dogs earlier on, but we never thought of them as pets. They were my dad's hunting dogs and they lived outside. Frankly, it was good my dad never replaced them. The male was given away at one point (to a better home), and the female ended up treated a little less lovingly than she should have been. I was just 10 or 11 when she passed away from cancer. It's sad looking back at her. My dad was not a good owner. I love him, but he is/was just an OK parent. Not a lot more. My sister and brother-in-law have a dog and two cats. The cats are spoiled (inside the house) and the dog is outside, slightly neglected. They shouldn't have gotten a dog. I hope when it passes that they'll not replace it, but they might anyway. Sadly, that's too often the reality. Not so different than people who should never have had kids.

Were/are you closer to your mom or dad?

*Beth* · May 31, 2021 at 01:00 PM

Until I was 5 years old I was closer to my dad. Then my parents divorced. My mother developed severe mental and physical illnesses and remarried a monster. But, I seldom saw my dad. So I'll say I was closer to my mom, especially in her senior years.

What kind of driver are you?

~Christina · May 31, 2021 at 07:50 PM

My Dad He was my world

BeyondtheRainbow · May 31, 2021 at 08:25 PM

An anxious one. I drove a lot for work (home health in a very rural area) so I'm practiced but I don't like doing it much and I'm always afraid of accidents or tickets. I think I'm a good driver not the anxiety keeps me from being a great one.

Have you ever been on a cruise?

Polibeth · Jun 01, 2021 at 03:59 AM

No - I would never go on a cruise.

Did you play a sport growing up?

Soupe du jour · Jun 01, 2021 at 04:16 AM

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No - I would never go on a cruise.

Did you play a sport growing up?

No, I never liked playing sports. Instead, was serious about ballet. I got more intense exercise from ballet classes than probably all of the other girls got from sports. I took seven classes per week in ballet towards the end (and sometimes other forms of dance), most 1 1/2 hours each, and also practiced a lot at home.

What is your favorite way of expressing yourself?

mssweatypalms · Jun 02, 2021 at 03:03 AM

These days, it's singing. I play the guitar and sing in my room.

Of all the places you visited, which would you recommend to your friends?

Soupe du jour · Jun 02, 2021 at 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mssweatypalms

These days, it's singing. I play the guitar and sing in my room.

Of all the places you visited, which would you recommend to your friends?

So many! I guess southern Portugal, southern Utah, or Costa Rica. France is obviously up there, too. And my husband's native city of Prague, in Czech Republic. I'd also say some parts of China, but probably after the above and only under certain circumstances.

What was it that you loved most about the favorite place(s) you've ever been?

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mssweatypalms Member Member Since May 2021 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 242 2 476 hugs given	May 30, 2021 at 11:01 PM #428 I absolutely love green bell peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes, and olives. Sometimes, I make my own four-cheese pizza with lots of blue cheese. Do you like surprises?

Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	May 31, 2021 at 01:00 PM #434 Until I was 5 years old I was closer to my dad. Then my parents divorced. My mother developed severe mental and physical illnesses and remarried a monster. But, I seldom saw my dad. So I'll say I was closer to my mom, especially in her senior years. What kind of driver are you? __________________

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mssweatypalms Member Member Since May 2021 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 242 2 476 hugs given	Jun 02, 2021 at 03:03 AM #439 These days, it's singing. I play the guitar and sing in my room. Of all the places you visited, which would you recommend to your friends?