Friday five
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glacier_kitty1. When did you last enjoy some Asian cuisine? Yesterday
2. What’s something you’d like to do in South America? See Perito Moreno Glacier
3. What’s a popular tourist thing in Europe you have very little interest in? The Tate Modern in London..I find art museums kind of boring
4. Which of Australia’s strange animals do you find most fascinating or adorable? Platypuses are pretty fascinating, like the fact they're venomous mammals!
5. What’s something interesting you just learned about Africa? *googles* Sudan has more pyramids than any other country on earth (223)
Danae has definitely lightened up the bookstore! Since we opened last year the atmosphere has felt oppressive and heavy, which she noticed as soon as she walked in the door the first time. Now there's music playing and another happy presence around! Tomorrow is Juella's last day..I always felt her to be unnecessarily strict and was constantly watching me, which was uncomfortable. Danae and I are also very alike, I'm pretty sure she's autistic too..we even have the same eyeglass prescription! The store has gotten busier, we get donations every day now (I'm so happy when I can say yes when someone asks me haha), and the customers are much happier. It's so cool they still support us and haven't forgotten us, after everything that's happened. Fairbanks has such a great community..if the store was anywhere else, it would have shut down months ago. After the awful summer/fall, it's great to see everyone happily shopping again! Danae and I will definitely keep the fun/positively going :D
My family has been taking turns going to Payson, since dad's feet have gotten worse and can't really travel right now..Ryan and Jo just went, mom and Ryan are going in April, and I'm going with Jo at the end of April. By that time, it will have been a year since I traveled anywhere..way too long! I haven't been there since 2021! Hopefully the weather will be nice
24. Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little: Mom would cook, then we'd eat at the table. Dad was usually late because he was always in the middle of doing something, like yardwork. Sometimes we'd get pizza and eat outside too
25. Is there something that you'd like to change about your life right now? I should probably eat healthier, but bad food just tastes so good LOL
26. How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation? I try to calmly talk it out..I try to be polite and nice, which is more likely to get positive results. If it's between other people, I try to walk away..sometimes I can't, and get very uncomfortable, especially if there's yelling involved D:
27. Who are the people you spend the most time with these days? Family, coworkers
28. How are you feeling today? That was Wednesday..I think I was tired, but alright
29. What are three things from this past month that have been hard? The super cold weather at the beginning of the month, being tired, Curti always wanting to scratch at my bed curtains or stuff on the wall..if he's told no, he wants to do it Even more haha
30. What are three things from this past month that you've been happy about? The bookstore getting busier, Danae starting as manager, Curti being snuggly and cute hehe
1. Describe three moments from the holidays that you wish to remember
2. What's one thing that you hope to achieve or accomplish this year?
3. What is your family's Christmas story (your traditions, rituals, etc)?
4. Describe your bedtime ritual
5. What are three things that bring you joy in life?
6. What was the last movie you watched, and did you like it?
7. Is there any hurt or pain lingering in your heart right now?
8. What song(s) or tune(s) do you find yourself singing unconsciously?
9. What do you miss the most about being young(er)?
10. What's a good book that you have read recently?
11. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always
12. Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say?
13. Describe one recent dream that you've had
14. Have you ever felt trapped or suffocated?
15. What is your favorite meal to cook, and why?
16. When does your family usually take down holiday decorations? Who does it?
17. What happened today at 10am?
18. Where were you born? Have you been back there since?
19. Write down five things about your mother that you are most grateful for
20. What's your relationship like with your siblings?
21. How do you feel about the dark?
22. When you were little, where was your favorite place to hide?
23. What is your current go-to outfit, and why?
24. Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little
25. Is there something that you'd like to change about your life right now?
26. How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation?
27. Who are the people you spend the most time with these days?
28. How are you feeling today?
29. What are three things from this past month that have been hard?
30. What are three things from this past month that you've been happy about?
31. What is your favorite thing about weekends right now?
2. What’s something you’d like to do in South America? See Perito Moreno Glacier
3. What’s a popular tourist thing in Europe you have very little interest in? The Tate Modern in London..I find art museums kind of boring
4. Which of Australia’s strange animals do you find most fascinating or adorable? Platypuses are pretty fascinating, like the fact they're venomous mammals!
5. What’s something interesting you just learned about Africa? *googles* Sudan has more pyramids than any other country on earth (223)
Danae has definitely lightened up the bookstore! Since we opened last year the atmosphere has felt oppressive and heavy, which she noticed as soon as she walked in the door the first time. Now there's music playing and another happy presence around! Tomorrow is Juella's last day..I always felt her to be unnecessarily strict and was constantly watching me, which was uncomfortable. Danae and I are also very alike, I'm pretty sure she's autistic too..we even have the same eyeglass prescription! The store has gotten busier, we get donations every day now (I'm so happy when I can say yes when someone asks me haha), and the customers are much happier. It's so cool they still support us and haven't forgotten us, after everything that's happened. Fairbanks has such a great community..if the store was anywhere else, it would have shut down months ago. After the awful summer/fall, it's great to see everyone happily shopping again! Danae and I will definitely keep the fun/positively going :D
My family has been taking turns going to Payson, since dad's feet have gotten worse and can't really travel right now..Ryan and Jo just went, mom and Ryan are going in April, and I'm going with Jo at the end of April. By that time, it will have been a year since I traveled anywhere..way too long! I haven't been there since 2021! Hopefully the weather will be nice
24. Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little: Mom would cook, then we'd eat at the table. Dad was usually late because he was always in the middle of doing something, like yardwork. Sometimes we'd get pizza and eat outside too
25. Is there something that you'd like to change about your life right now? I should probably eat healthier, but bad food just tastes so good LOL
26. How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation? I try to calmly talk it out..I try to be polite and nice, which is more likely to get positive results. If it's between other people, I try to walk away..sometimes I can't, and get very uncomfortable, especially if there's yelling involved D:
27. Who are the people you spend the most time with these days? Family, coworkers
28. How are you feeling today? That was Wednesday..I think I was tired, but alright
29. What are three things from this past month that have been hard? The super cold weather at the beginning of the month, being tired, Curti always wanting to scratch at my bed curtains or stuff on the wall..if he's told no, he wants to do it Even more haha
30. What are three things from this past month that you've been happy about? The bookstore getting busier, Danae starting as manager, Curti being snuggly and cute hehe
2. What's one thing that you hope to achieve or accomplish this year?
3. What is your family's Christmas story (your traditions, rituals, etc)?
4. Describe your bedtime ritual
5. What are three things that bring you joy in life?
6. What was the last movie you watched, and did you like it?
7. Is there any hurt or pain lingering in your heart right now?
8. What song(s) or tune(s) do you find yourself singing unconsciously?
9. What do you miss the most about being young(er)?
10. What's a good book that you have read recently?
11. Describe a moment from today that you want to remember always
12. Who was the last person to make you laugh? What did they do or say?
13. Describe one recent dream that you've had
14. Have you ever felt trapped or suffocated?
15. What is your favorite meal to cook, and why?
16. When does your family usually take down holiday decorations? Who does it?
17. What happened today at 10am?
18. Where were you born? Have you been back there since?
19. Write down five things about your mother that you are most grateful for
20. What's your relationship like with your siblings?
21. How do you feel about the dark?
22. When you were little, where was your favorite place to hide?
23. What is your current go-to outfit, and why?
24. Describe what dinnertimes were like when you were little
25. Is there something that you'd like to change about your life right now?
26. How do you usually respond to conflict and confrontation?
27. Who are the people you spend the most time with these days?
28. How are you feeling today?
29. What are three things from this past month that have been hard?
30. What are three things from this past month that you've been happy about?
31. What is your favorite thing about weekends right now?
