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Crone
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Did your high school have an undeclared war between the jocks and the egg heads? __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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I went first to a sorta small public high school. Then an even smaller private one. In the public, I never really noticed "the jocks" behavior much beyond who picked kids last for gym sports, and yelled loudest at those who sucked at them. [I was often picked about last, because I refused to participate...once getting an F.] There were girls who were bullies, but never thought of them as jocks, per se. The very biggest female "jock" wasn't really so bad. I just thought of the mean people as "mean", without labeling in other ways. I was always an outcast at my public school, for various reasons. I was surely in better shape than most all in my class, but intensive ballet, not sports. [Long story.] As for the private school, it was very liberal. I don't recall many students being against each other. Most there were misfits. As for the "intellectuals", I saw a bit more of that at the public school. At the private...Was I an intellectual? Never thought of myself as one, yet maybe??? I was first in the teeny class, but didn't try to be and didn't think I should've been, even refusing the recognition. I don't recall ever picking fights with anyone. I was mostly a pacifist. How many "best friends" have you had in your life? __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. Last edited by Soupe du jour; Oct 29, 2022 at 06:00 PM.. |
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3. One grew apart when I left for college and didn't come home, the 2nd fell apart after college when we just went different ways in life (and my bipolar screwed things up) and the last was lost to bipolar and differences of opinion about how to handle it. That one and I have had some contact in the last year but very little which is sad.
Do you have favorite brands of products like cleaners, toilet paper, paper towels, etc? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Crone
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Cleaners not so much but definitely TP and paper towels. It seems as if the disparities between the brands has gotten more extreme in the last few years. No name paper towels just don’t deliver any more they disintegrate and fall apart. The same with TP. For cleaners I prefer vinegar and baking soda, so bulk quantities. For laundry I’m not particularly picky, they all do ok. I used to prefer target brand but there’s no target near here and I’m not going to drive an hour just to shop.
Interesting question, so same question. __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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I'm sorry to say that we don't buy based on the products being environmentally friendly. Rather, we buy in bulk at Costco. We're not "cheap"...just "thrifty."
The World Cup Soccer Tournament is only held every four years, and is the most watched athletic tournament in the world. It starts at the end of November. Do you have any interest in watching? If so (or not), which country would you root for? I always root for Germany. |
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What are some stadium events (music, sports, etc.) that you have attended in the past? __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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Monster on the Hill
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A few concerts (Modest Mouse, Tropical **** Storm, Jelly Roll, Shinedown), and some 4th of July fireworks shows that were at baseball stadiums.
When do you wear hats? __________________ [Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here] |
Crone
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I used to wear hats year round. I have dozens of hats but no baseball or cowboy hats. I’ve had people try to buy them off of me! But the last few years I get too hot to wear hats any more except in the dead of winter. So cold, cold winter days are when I wear hats now.
What would you sing at karaoke night? __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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My go to song is "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes. Written before I was born, lol
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Sing? Yes. Karaoke? No.
What is a film you would consider to be "so bad it's good?" __________________ "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -Litany Against Fear (Dune) |
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What about Bob
Do you enjoy philosophical conversations? __________________ |
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Usually.
Do you like staying in a hotel or AirBnb? Which do you like better? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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I always stay in hostels and I love them.
Motels are creepy and cool, totally David Lynch. Hotels are, meh, okay. They feel lonely, even if I'm with people. I've never done the airBnb thing, but my son and DIL love that route. I used to like bed n' breakfast places, more or less. Q: Do you enjoy religious services? __________________ |
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If we're talking the religious services in my hometown, they're "eh" to me. If you're over college age in a small Midwestern town, church is about the only way to meet people, to socialize. I don't particularly share their beliefs much, but I've known these people for a long time. Also, my mom has been a member since I was younger.
Have you sat in on a religious service or observance for a faith different than your own? __________________ "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -Litany Against Fear (Dune) |
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Crone
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I’ve been to many different observances from what I was raised as, Buddhism, Wicca, Jewish, catholic, various Protestants. I have had friends from all walks of life. And have always been open to new things.
What makes you laugh the most? __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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What type of humor do you like most? __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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Depends on my mood. I like Stephen Colbert. I enjoy some old sitcoms. I haven't seen a movie in so long I don't know if I like them or not. I tend towards drama not comedy in movies. Not always but often.
Do you try to reach a certain time before trying to go to sleep? __________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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Not specifically. I try to make it until 8pm to take my meds, but my Haldol usually wears off around this time so I end up taking it a little earlier with all my other meds which translates to falling asleep earlier than I wanted.
What's the last thing you tried teaching yourself? Were you successful, still working on it, or did you give up? __________________ [Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here] |
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What is a topic that you love studying about? __________________ Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 600 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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History of any kind because it touches on so many different disciplines. Philosophy, politics, science. Also, because it shows to universality of the human experience. Substitute a toga for a suit and you find people doing the same thing then as now.
What is a good motto to live by? __________________ "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -Litany Against Fear (Dune) |
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