Questions Bipolar Version #8

French, German, Italian

French 3 years in high school not a fan of it but could do simple sentences

German 6 years in high school can get by well back then this was 18 years ago lol

Italian a year in high school unsuccessful lol

Some Scots Galiec basic words and sentences about 6 months

BSL (British Sign Language) on and off 10 years its a Language you have to keep doing or you lose it. Loved it.

Question: What's your plans for the weekend?

post on here, watch tv, probably listen to music, nothing worth reporting.
have you ever (or do you now) wonder if your life has been wasted?

I was just thinking that my life's been wasted a few days ago but then I remembered that my choir in high school went to a worldwide competition in Vienna when I was 17 and we won the whole competition!

If you don't sleep well at night do you try to nap during the day or no?

Oh yeah, nap is key. Moose, that is a great story!

If you could choose any career, any path in life, what would it be?

I'm a retired high school teacher. While I'd like to think I did some good in the world, I'm not 100% sure I'd choose that path if I had to do it over again. The curriculum became too standardized over the years...too much teaching to tests. I'm fairly happy being a retired guy at the moment!

What were the very first signs you struggled with mental illness? Were you aware of it at the onset?

I did not sleep as an infant. It was so bad I was prescribed a heavy sedative but my mom was too afraid to use it again after the first dose knocked me out. I never slept well as a child and it just got worse until it was one of my symptoms at diagnosis.

Have you ever been scuba diving or snorkeling?

no. I don't like water (or at least, not to the extent of doing stuff like that) showers are okay though.

do you celebrate birthdays?, or do you let them pass like any normal day

I try everything i can to avoid my own but everything i can to make others have a good birthday.

What’s The Strangest Thing In Your Refrigerator?

cookies, I guess. I don't know why I don't keep them in the cookie jar, but you know.. they taste nice a bit cooler anyway. these arn't even chocolate cookies, so not really much of an excuse to put them their.
how do you feel about the dentist. been to one recently?

Hate going to the dentist. Was there too many times last year!

If you could have any dinner tonight, what would it be?

Steak, chips (fries), egg, mushrooms, asparagus, peppers, onions with whisky or peppercorn sauce yummy delicious

Question: Do you deal well to emotional films or do you crumble?

It depends on the film or the emotion, I think. If something is highly emotional, but cheesy, it's not going to affect me much. I'm most easily affected when there is a severe loss involved (a death or any other major loss). Extreme romance can also move me.

What was the most moving thing you ever saw? Could be part of a movie, TV show, or something in real life.

how do you like your steak?

I like it rare myself

I am always moved by watching mothers with their babies (both in real life and on tv). it's just so cute. especially when said baby snuggles down in mother's arms, coos, smiles, does any number of cute wonderful things babies do. sometimes I'm in tears watching mummy and baby because it's just...... adorable. tomorrow I am watching call the midwife for the first time ever and their's going to be so many awwwww moments. I love babies
have you ever had a nurse/ doctor in a hospital be extra kind to you or go the extra mile to help out.

Has to be well done I'm afraid

Yes, when my lung collapsed I had some really nice nurses, which was great because I had a chest tube which was the most painful thing I'd ever experienced.

What is your favorite spot/place that you've been to in the whole wide world?

Got to be Loch Lomond I go there every year. Scotland really does have the best scenery. I've been going to different areas of Loch Lomond and still it's beautiful been going since I was a kid. Scenery is amazing as is the sense of pride, the atmosphere and the colours and sounds. Love it

Question: Are you a light sleeper or a heavy sleeper or somewhere in between?

I sleep pretty soundly. I never hear texts come in and rarely phone calls too and my ringtones are loud and obnoxious!

If you have children, do you have a favorite- one you were closer too when your kids were young?

I don't have children, and that's probably a good thing seeing as I struggle to look after myself.

how long does it generally take you to complete your wake up rooteen in the mornings

About an hour, unless I follow my routine Just kidding. About an hour.

What is the most beautiful thing you have ever witnessed in your life?

Someone I love being happy or content or sleeping peacefully.

Do you enjoy blustery days?

Blustery days? Like Mary Poppins? Absolutely. Love warm wind.

So...do you like crooning singers? Johnny Hartman, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc.?

Yes! Bing Crosby!

Do you like reading books? What's your most favorite book you've read recently?

I often start books, but don't have the focus (or patience) to finish them. at the moment, I am reading (slowly) a summer fling by milly johnson. it's a romance novel, my favorite- and my favorite author is daniele steel.

in general, do you think your life is better now or do you think life was better when you were younger?

Hard to say. There was some really bad stuff growing up, a bunch of years struggling to do a job I loved but couldn't handle, and now I'm on disability and wish I could work.

Have you ever done art therapy outside the hospital?