Knight speaking with a Tiny Whisper
@TinyWhisper11
Salutations Tiny,
I hope this message finds you well, and that you are having a delightful day. I am writing to you to see if you would like to engage with me as a penpal. From your prolific forum activity, as well as your undeniable popularity I imagine you may very well be far too busy to take on a further penpal, but I thought I might still ask. I will take no offence if you have neither the time or inclination to write with me in this fashion, and would still think of you just as highly as before.
Have a lovely day. Yours sincerely,
BastionKnight.
@BastionKnight I was born into a "religious" cult , they were, are a big cult they own several places around America🙁 children born into the cult were either sold or kept locked away in a big building. some video's of stuff that was happening in the building were leaked on the internet. Some other countries stepped in and complained, America finally did a rescue mission and saved us. We were kept in the building for their own pleasures. I gave birth to Joshua when I was 11. The rest of the day and night I just got to hold him, hug him, keep him warm. He was so small, so perfect he had a little bit of hair and big blue eyes he was just beautiful. But then the next day we were both taken to one of the punishment rooms. They killed him, I will never forget the way he screamed😥 infact all the screams and cries of pains from all the slaves haunt me😥
@Tinywhisper11
I cannot begin to envision how horrific such a situation would have been. To have had something so traumatic occur at any age is lamentable, and at such a young age is unconscionable. That such a nightmare does not define you, nor tainted your kind heart is something to be very proud of.
Hearing even those few details of your history hits very hard indeed. It is no wonder that elements of those memories still hold power to haunt your thoughts. As vile as the mistreatment endured was, your son had his mother for a day and a night, and I have no doubt that he had a life-time of love condensed into that small window.
I hope that in time the perfection of Joshua's big blue eyes and beautiful visage drowns out the memories you would rather forget.
@BastionKnight 💖 thanks for letting me vent💖
@Tinywhisper11
It is quite alright. Anytime you want to vent, the invitation is open. *Smiles reassuringly*
@BastionKnight so no I'm not allowed in most social media sites including you tube😕 but my carers do often show me funny clips on their computers or phones😁 the only site I use is this one💖 but I like to tell jokes and mess around, seeing others smile makes me smile too 💖 I've had a few days of art, but I've been making lots of cardboard play boxes for my little pigs😁💖
Tell me what you've been up to? Are you feeling ok lately?
did you know that if you swap the latters W with T you get the answer to these questions..... Where? What?? When??
@Tinywhisper11
That was brilliant! Did you come up with that W T thing? I am very impressed indeed. *Smiles*
Well the wider world may not get to have the Lola podcast series then, but I think that just makes those who do get a chance to hear your witty banter all the more fortunate. I guess it makes your posts here even more of a delicacy compared to the generic verbal 'fast-food' of the social media sites buffet.
It is really nice to hear how you enjoy bringing happiness to others with your humour and messing around. Keep it up, Tiny...it holds a power for good more powerful than you might even guess.
As of late, I have been a little distracted. But, to compensate, I have been making myself try to do things which ought to make me feel better. So far I have written a new poem, started painting miniatures again, and tried out a few new recipes. Heart still feels heavy, but I will not let it slow me down. *Smiles*
Are you doing okay? I am conscious that the anniversary is very close. I do not wish to diminish your mood, and only bring it up because I read what you wrote in one of the other forum posts about your feelings of guilt. I wanted to make sure that if you are showing your happy mask, that you are being shown that we all support you and understand if things are challenging at the moment.
Do you have favourite things? (I know that is a rather broad question). I always get a little flustered when asked a similiar thing...I have to think "Do I really have a favourite colour/animal/food?"...It makes me feel like a novice in a world of connoisseurs.
Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? Because they lactose.
What do you call a knight who doesn't wish to fight? Sir Render
Did you know that oysters NEVER donate to charity!? They are sooooo shellfish!
Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honeycombs.
@BastionKnight 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm like the cows I also lactose😂😂😂😂 I'm glad your trying to do things to keep yourself happy 💖 what's distracting you the most??
As you know I have been reallllyyyyy struggling lately, but today I just want to try and be happy and normal🙂 being in here and supporting others having a bit of a laugh really helps💖
My favourite coulor is blue, like the sky and the ocean and smurfs😁
Food🤔🤔 um... Let me think.. Um... This is a hard one.. 🤔🤔 it's icecream if course😂😂
favourite music is Xmas music😁
what are your favourites?? What makes you happy??
@Tinywhisper11
*Panics at being asked for my own favourites* uhh..um...purple? Octarine?? Greeorangbluellow?!? I have to admit that icecream and xmas music are pretty darn hard to beat. Both definitely instill fizzyfeelgood vibes, so I get why they would be favourites. I guess I am either too mercurial to have constant favourites, or else I am just not discerning enough. I think maybe my favourites change depending on my mood.
*Doesnt want to make a big thing about it, but is very proud of you for the way you choose to handle things and is glad that you find it is paying off for you.*
I think the thing that is distracting me the most at the moment is nightmares. If I can just put some reigns on those nocturnal equines, I think everything else will be so much easier to handle. But that is nothing important. What IS important is this list of important books;
Bankruptcy by Selma House
Quitting procrastination...tomorrow by Will Power
My magic story by Fae Bull
Nearly Late by Justin Thyme
Something Fishy by Anne Chovie
@BastionKnight 😂😂😂😂 I'll just buy the procrastination book😂😂😂
It's ok it's hard to pick your favourites, your just a admirer of all things💖💖 I'm proud of the way you handle things to💖 I don't get many nightmares or any dreams since I been taking sleeping meds from the doctor, but I know how terrifying they are 🙁 I'm so sorry sweetie, I'm always here for you 💗
@Tinywhisper11
You are such a star! I thought I would say a thankyou for all the support you showed me as I was recovering post op. I really appreciated it. I tend to gloss over or avoid anything 'me' related, and as such sometimes don't mention when the words or deeds of others have a big impact on myself. So, here is some belated kudos to you. I am moving around closer to normal, and even with all the physio stuff I still have to do, I am returning bit by bit to a stronger (more upright) me. Your kind words, and your excellent example was highly motivating. I shall not forget that.
So piffle to bad dreams. I can handle it. I am glad to hear you are not so troubled by them, but I understand that it is probably not much fun having to take the meds for sleep (and the reasons you need them) in the first place.
I was cogitating on the question you posited earlier. I did not mean to seem as if I ignored it, I just couldn't think how to answer it. What makes me happy...
It may sound trite, but seeing others happy makes me happy. Just as one can feel sad and pained by others suffering, joy is infectious. You have always come across as a very empathic person so I presume you understand that feeling?
Animals make me happy. I find the company of animals soothing.
Wild places make me very happy, as does sunshine, rain, thunder storms, and snow...mmmmsnow...yumyumyumyum snow!!
Christmas songs make me happy (i am a big fan of 70's 80's and 90's Xmas tunes, but also find certain Carols uplifting, and Bing Crosby-esque voices singing festive tunes)
Creating things makes me happy....not necessarily satisfied, as I never think i am done, or i never manage to make things exactly as i dreamt them, but the journey is fun.
Being useful (preferably with my presence/help going unnoticed) makes me happy.
Aaaaand humour. (For who doesn't like to smile and laugh?)
Well, that is enough boring factoids about moi. So what about Lola? What makes you happy?
(On a random non sequitur...I was playing a game earlier today and it has a character in it called Tiny Tina...she reminded me so much of you in several ways that I was giggling away to myself)
@BastionKnight yeah I noticed you don't feel to comfortable opening up about yourself, but I hope at least I can offer you a safe place here to open up as much as you like💖 in glad your recovering well 💖
most things make me happy 😁 I'm easily pleased and a very excitable person😁 I took a Disney princess quiz just now with my carer and apparently I'm Cinderella 😁 if you took a Prince quiz you'd definitely be Prince charming💖 or alladin😁💖
did you sleep any better yesterday?
I'm gonna spend a day trying to distract myself from everything, so right now I'm gonna go make cardboard play houses for my piggies 😁💖
have a great day 💖 I love you 💗
@Tinywhisper11
What a lovely attitude you have, and so incredibly kind. Thank you for offering a safe place, it is really appreciated. Please do not feel that my reticence regarding myself is in any way a lack of trust or comfort with you. It is deeply ingrained habit, and a chunky-chip's worth of 'BK, you aren't that interesting so keep shtum'.
You...an excitable happy person? I never would have guessed *Grins*. Yep, there is definitely a Tiny Tina vibe about you.
Cinderella is it...I can see that, especially with you creating a play mansion for your piggies. If any of us is likely to be surrounded by small woodland creatures who burst into song, then my money is on you. You think I would be a Prince Charming or Aladdin? I am honoured...I did the Disney Quiz and came out as Maleficent....not sure what wrong turn I made there....now where can a get a pair of horns and a raven?
In regards to snooze-time...I got myself a (very, very, very...) cheap Q ring to monitor my sleep patterns. It is so interesting seeing how fragmented my REM sleep is (and coupled with heart rate spikes, probably the instances where sleep paralysis is happening...or just the more salty dreams occur). As I said, it is really cheap so almost certainly not super accurate, but it is keeping me amused.
I hope you share your final piggy palace once it is completed so that we can all marvel at your creativity. Will it be purely functional for fun, or do you intend on making it an art installation as well as a play area?
Have a splendiferous and fantabulastic day. *Bows respectfully to you*
@BastionKnight
Thinking of you. I hope the sunshine banishes all bad memories and leaves only the warmth of the love for your son.
@BastionKnight thankyou💖
@Tinywhisper11
Are you doing okay?
@BastionKnight no not really😥
@Tinywhisper11
*Sends comforting vibes your way* Anything I can do to help?
@BastionKnight hellooooo💖😁💖 quick wake up its a beautiful sun shiny da...... Oh wait.. Crap it's raining.... Ok false alarm go back to bed😂😂
I sat outside all last night cause I was told I might see shooting stars😁 I didn't see any but I loved sitting outside watching the stars with some candles lit, hot coffee and some good music😁😁
thank you for all your support during this difficult time for me 💖 I really appreciate you 💗 I think I've found a sense of peace for now😁 and I'm ready to be smiley again 💖
@Tinywhisper11
That sounds delightful, (sitting outside at night by candlelight with a coffee). I am really glad to hear you found a sense of peace. You really are a little legend.
Hopefully the rest of the day has been relatively rain free for you. How did the piggy mansion project go in the end? Are we talking a bungalow with ensuite hay or full blown palace, complete with ballroom, hot and cold running treats, and a slide from the tallest tower down to the basement?
In regards to listening to your favourite tunes, I thought I would offer a few suggestions to keep you smiling (I think your sense of humour will mean you are the most likely person to appreciate them);
The Humans are Dead by Flight of the Conchords
My Neighbourhood by Space
I'm keeping your poop in a jar by Hayseed Dixie
Delilah by Queen
Don't shoot me Santa by the Killers
Poisoning pigeons in the park by Tom Lehrer
I hope some of these might raise a smile or at least give a bounce to your day.
@BastionKnight 😂😂😂 those songs sound fun 😁 will check them out later💖
guess what it's almost xmas😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁 I am trying to think what presents I'm gonna buy myself this year 🤔🤔
the piggie houses went well 😁💖 I often make them toys out of cardboard boxes, they never last long, cause they are not clean animals they poop and wee everywhere, and they like to chew😁 but they have so much fun while it lasts😁
hows phisio going?? Is helping much yet??
@Tinywhisper11
*looks at the calendar* You're right! Only 142 days left to get the shopping done! *starts looking to the sky to see if I can see a few errant snowflakes yet*
*Tries not to think of puns such as 'poopermache'* Maybe your piggie need to be reminded they are not actually barnyard pigs, and that even if they were..the three little pigs went "wee wee wee wee all the WAY home" not all THROUGH the home *grins*
Physio is going well. I am on to more advanced stuff now to stretch the muscles and try and get some more flexibility back into them. I need to push myself more with the strength building exercises on my leg which suffered the most nerve damage, but it is dreadfully dull doing those, and they are uncomfortable, so I perhaps am not being the best patient in the world. But i have another appointment coming up soon, so that will spur me to try harder (if for nothing else than to avoid a telling off) *Smiles*
How have your comfort levels been lately? Sleep still not coming easy?
@BastionKnight don't worry the physio therapists understand how frustrating and difficult it can all be for you 💗 it's not easy I know but your doing sooo well💖 after such a huge shock your recovering pretty quickly💖 what about trauma wise? Are you doing ok?
yeah my piggies are not great at being clean, but they are so cute 💖 runt hurt his leg, he can still walk/run/jump and climb but he holds it in the air sometimes and trys to stay off it a bit more🙁 but we checked him and nothing's wrong so just gotta let it heal in its own time, but he is being a brave boy💖
I've been drawing it's not even half done yet but I'll take a photo and show you when it's done😁💖 I love you 💗 hugs you tightly 💖
@Tinywhisper11
Thanks for the words of encouragement Lola, I really appreciate it. You are right that the progress is going well...I guess I am just impatient. The surgeon seemed pleased with how things are going on my most recent appointment with him, so all in all I should be satisfied. As to trauma, nah...BK never has to worry about anything like that; the world is filled with great people, inspiring acts, beautiful vistas, entertaining situations, creative minds, and benevolent behaviours...so with all that going on, Bastion is far too preoccupied to dwell on anything that might challenge a smile.
Awww, your poor little runt. Luckily he has you looking after him and monitoring his recovery, so he is certainly in good hands. Did he injure himself in his new mansion or was this pre carboard funhouse?
I am very excited to hear your latest artwork is still in development and look forward to seeing the photo when it is done. May I have a clue as to what is the muse for this latest creation or is it a secret for now?
May each day bring you more smiles and reasons to laugh than the day that proceeded it. *Smiles*
Take care and fare thee well until next we speak.
@TinyWhisper11
Salutations Lola,
I thought I would drop you a quick message to let you know that the Perseid meteor shower should be best tonight from between 12pm and 5pm. As I am aware you like drawing outside in the evenings sometimes, I thought you might appreciate looking up and watching the display.
Have a very pleasant evening.
@TinyWhisper11
Hello Lola,
This letter does not need a reply, so do not feel any obligation to respond. I just wanted you to know you are being thought of, and that people care about you.
I am truly sorry that I did not perceive just how much pain you were in. I am ashamed and feel I failed you as a friend. Your strength, wit and good nature made it easy to forget that you have things you struggle with. It is a relief beyond measure to know that you are okay. I hope that whatever occurred, you are not in any discomfort (seems a silly thing to say, knowing how you have your normal daily aches and pains from your back). I would like you to know that you are a light in this world that I and many others are very grateful for. There are so many people who love you dearly, and all we care about is that you are safe and as happy as possible.
Saying that, we do not need you to put on a brave face for us, or pretend you are bouncy when you are feeling sad. We value every aspect of Lola, whether happy or sad, elated or hurting, funny or quiet. Please, if you need us, reach out. If you ever want to talk, you need only say, and I will always have a ready ear for you. Or if you aren't comfortable discussing something with me, I ask only that you talk to someone about it. You don't need to do everything on your own. Let us hold your hand when the dark calls and lean on us.
The last thing I wanted to say was, please don't recriminate or reprimand yourself for whatever occurred. You felt what you felt, and we are not in your shoes. We can sympathise and have empathy, but we cannot truly know how it feels. You are a brave and impressive person Lola, and that has not changed one iota.
@BastionKnight awww you always say the kindest, sweetest things 💖 I'm home from hospital and I'm being taken care of really well 💖 I think out of everyone I know here talking to you would be the easiest💖 please don't feel bad though 😕 what I did was impulsive and stupid, it was my fault for not reaching out when I needed to the most🙁 and yeah I don't even know what it's like to walk a mile in my shoes either 😂😂😂😂😂 sorry dark amputee joke😂😂😂
I posted my art in the art forums yesterday😁 and turns injury came before their castle, he jumped out of my hands when I was putting him down🙁 I'm normally so careful with him because he's a slippery little piggy. But he's fine now jumping and climbing on everything, running around like nothing happened😁💖
how's my knight in shinning armour been?
@Tinywhisper11
I am truly touched by your words, and hope that you will always feel that you could speak with me if you needed to. *Makes soothing noises* There is nothing foolish about emotions driving us to act in ways we might not otherwise. There is no fault or blame apportioned to you, so please try to be kind to yourself. (I am sure we all want to wrap you up in cotton wool and keep you close to us at the moment, but as that might make your painting a little bit more awkward we shall just have to make do with letting you know we care about you and are there for you should you need us.)
Speaking of your art...WOW. Those cherubin-style faces and expressive eyes are really impressive. Are those all original creations or have you copied something? (Even if they are a copy or even a pastiche of other artistic pieces you have come across, your technique and colour choice is awesome. You are a very talented individual, and I salute you.
Don't think your humour was lost on me. I am grinning at your dark quip. Is the joke to make me feel better or for Lola to maybe hide behind a little? You are a very kind lady. Let others be kind to you too, for you definitely deserve it.
I am starting to suspect your little piggy is just so inspired by you that they thought they would try acrobatics to impress you. It is good to know they recovered and are back to their normal effervescent self.
Poot and fie to however BK has been. This is Lola time! Nothing but undiluted attention and consideration of Tiny's world is on the agenda, and we shall entertain no argument to the contrary.
I am sure you must be making your way through quite a considerable stockpile of notifications and well-wishes, so I shall just sign off with this last message;
"Remember fair maiden....should you need us..."
@BastionKnight sometimes I look up art ideas for inspiration, often I don't know what I'm drawing I just start drawing one bit and then kinda create what feels right around it 💖 I'm very proud of my art 😁 5 years ago I couldn't even hold a pencil with my missing fingers🙁 but I worked very hard with my hands it took alot of patients and time, and it payed off now I create all kinds of art😁 it makes me happy 💖
My baby piggies are eating their broccoli right now 💖 oh I'll finish this later sorry gotta go💖 I love you 💗
@Tinywhisper11
You should indeed be proud of your achievements, as well as your talent. I am most certainly proud of you.
I guess it slipped your mind to finish whatever it was you were going to finish with your last message *Smiles* Ah, I know the feeling....the smallest distraction can make me forget to ...SQUIRREL!!!...hmm? What? Who?
Anyway, just wanted to check in and see how you are doing. I hope you are not in too much discomfort. But if you are, take this...*Tips a large wheelbarrow full of fuzzy-padded-edge-softening-pain-easing-feelgood vibes out just for you* They are Yumberry and Vanilllahooray flavoured by the way.
@BastionKnight thanks for the fuzzy padded pain reading goodvibes😁😁💖 no I wasn't distracted by a squirrel or anything😂😂 carehomes can be a little busy on times, I take meds 4 times a day +my carer showers me, they got to get me dresssed at some point then back in pjs, I gotta do gentle exercises twice a day, move me from bed to wheelchair and back, just so much so when they are ready I gotta be too, so if I disappear during conversations it's most likely because of that💖 although I did see a squirrel the other day😁
I haven't been around for a couple of days, still trying to work through some mental challenges, but getting there slowly 💖
How's my sweet shiny knight?? Do you have any hobbies??? Other than protecting the galaxy???
@Tinywhisper11
I imagine it might get quite aggravating being on somebody else's schedule. The fact that you need to be ready for them sounds a bit upside-down, as one would hope they should be ready when you are. But I do understand it, care home's are frequently very busy, and often with not enough resources for the people who work in them. I have in the past fantasised that if I were to win the lottery, I would establish a care home but do it right (I have seen enough of those were it is less than sterling). In my imaginary home, it would be organised and run more like a spa hotel...albeit a hotel with clients with more complex needs and requirements. Dignity and respect...that is how it should be. I hope the place you live in is one of the good ones. I imagine though, that even if it were not, having such a ray of sunshine as yourself in it must raise the excellence factor up several notches on it's own.
I had noted your absence. I did not want you to feel overburdened with things to reply to, so I held back on check-in messages. I will not pry, as sometimes there are things one just does not want to share, and sometimes we are not ready yet to share even the things we might want to. I trust that if you want to say anything, you can be confident that I will always be ready to hear you out. Likewise, if you ever need something coaxed out, please feel able to nudge me into asking questions (I know it feels weird, but I think that occasionally it is easier to be asked than to just outright say what is on ones mind). But the most, most , most important thing is...jus do what feels best for you. I back your play my friend. Whatever your challenges are, I have confidence in you. Pain can feel bottomless and endless, but you are proof positive that anguish can be battled. In such a struggle, my bet is firmly on Lola as the eventual victor.
Other than concern for my friend, BK has been doing reasonably well. I passed my first assessment, and got some really good positive feedback, so that was a big ego boost. Now I have to knuckle down and keep studying for the next assignment. Physio feels easier at the moment too, and I am pushing myself more and more each day. So far so good.
We needed to have other extra curricula activities other than shielding the galaxy!? I knew I should have completed the whole hour and a half course on 'How to be a Hero'! *Smiles*
I do have a few things I like doing. It might sound trite and cliched but I do enjoy reading and drawing. There are a few things I do regularly, and some hobbies that I am more laissez faire with...intensely doing them for a few weeks before forgetting them for months at a time. On the regular side, I paint miniatures and make model scenery (sad I know, but my bones are like rock candy, having the word Geek all the way through them (and tasting slightly minty too!)), playing tabletop RPG's, board and card games, and fantasy battle games with my nephews, photography (I am very amateur, but I really enjoy taking pictures of nature, and of interesting textures/colours), cooking (not for myself, where i am lazy....but for other people. That always makes me happy), and writing (stories, poems, etc...almost all of which I never share with another soul, and 90% I eventually delete/tear up). I really like collecting things that have appealing tactile or unusual visual qualities. I also like gathering unusual musical instruments (and then playing with them....badly....but enthusiastically bad). I have been very, very slowly learning card magic tricks, and contact juggling (if you haven't heard of it...it is the skill of moving a crystal sphere about the size of an apple on your hands/arms/torso/fingers so that the sphere appears weightless or defying gravity via optical illusions created by the way it is moved). Most of my more physical hobbies got shelved due to my back injury, but I am gradually getting back into swimming (partly for my physio regime, and partly because I adore snorkelling. I think I like it so much because you feel so weightless and all movements feel easier and less uncomfortable).
So as you see, BK is quite the dull person when it comes to hobbies.
I am far more interested in what additional hobbies Lola has or plans to engage in at some point. I have seen your excellent artwork (and am impressed beyond words that you have taught yourself to such a high level of precision, working around physical limits), and that you are a piggy-parent (or Majesty of the Pigglyopians...not sure exactly how you see your relationship with your little friends..so i just have to guess), AND you are an Icecream aficionado. But what will you tackle next? MadMax or Ben-Hur styled wheelchair chariot racing maybe? Mmmm would that make you a wheelchairioteer? Do you write much? You have such a good sense of humour that I could well imagine you producing a really funny novel....maybe something in the young adult oeuvre.
If it isn't too much of an imposition (and feel free to say nah, if it just doesn't interest you) can you tell me three things that you encountered during your day that gave you a pleasant sensation and/or made you smile. It doesn't have to be anything big, and the feeling might have been very brief, all that is important is that for a moment it made you feel good. For example, for me there is the following three:
I stubbed my toes and winced reflexively before realising it was my foot that has very little feeling, and thus it had not hurt in the slightest.
The feeling of the fur of my stuffed luck-dragon against my fingertips as I wake up.
The flutter of happy excitement that occurred when I saw that I had a new message from you.
Voila, three brief things/moments that made the day more pleasant.
Take care my friend, and I hope we get to talk again soon.
@BastionKnight 3 moments🤔🤔 watching my pigs play and interact with each other 💖 they are so oblivious to the world around them, so full of love and curiosity, it makes my heart melt💖
2) my morning coffee😋😋😋😋 just the smell of coffee in the morning is just ammmazzzing😁
3) seeing the moon come up so early, the nights are coming quicker now it blows my mind how the world is created💖
Wow! You have soooooo many hobbies and fun interests, you are definitely not dull or a nerd💖 my hobbies are ..... Art and that's it. But I find pleasure in the little things like watching the sunrise, hearing the birds, my piggies 😁 I'm half paralysed and constant pain I'm very limited in what I can do. The carehome I'm in is really great, I get taken care of really well here and spoilt, I'm treated like a princess😁💖 but I still would prefer to come live in your care home😁
What are you studying ?? I don't think you told me about your assignments and academic'ness??? But if you have and I just forgot I'm very sorry, I also ask the same questions over and over, it's hard for me to process new information. So if I annoy you just tell me to shut up 💖
@Tinywhisper11
Salutations Tiny,
They treat you like a princess? And so they should! As to when I get to make my fantasy care home, you shall be invited to not only become a resident, but to act as consulting managing director...you can make sure everyone treats everyone else right.
I think your three moments of joy are excellent! Animals are brilliant aren't they? Unconditional love wrapped up in cute little furry packages...what cold be better?
Mmmm, I am right with you on the whole morning coffee thing. I often experiment with little things to heighten the experience. So far I have found that I am a fan of a bit of honey, cream, powdered creamer (sounds vile, but actually gives the coffee a really smooth mouthfeel), a little bitter chocolate, and (another weird one) a small bit of malted milk mix....although not necessarily all together...hmm, maybe I should try it.
I totally empathise with the awe at seeing the moon rise. Seeing that alabaster face in the night sky always makes my spine tingle. I think it is really lovely that you look on the natural world with such wonderment. Never let go of that quality my friend.
You say 'Art and that's it' as if it were a small thing. You forget, I have seen your creations and that is no small thing at all. Plus, look at all the famous artists...nobody ever says "Dali, Banksy, Picasso, Warhol, Frida Kahlo, or Van Gogh...yeah they make great art, but what ELSE do they do?". Art is amazing, and takes skill, dedication, and creativity. That is more than enough hobby, and one which can last a lifetime and beyond. AND you do all of that even with your physical challenges. You are a darn inspiration!
I wish there was a magic wand I could lay my hands on and remove your pain and give you back your full mobility. But I have a strong suspicion that Lola is still going to do great things. I understand the limitations you must have to face, but I am also confident that you are the sort of person who inevitably overcomes such limits with creative work-arounds, outside-the-box thinking, and shear determination. I see your art and teaching yourself the proficiency as an example of that in microcosm. This is not bigging you up with empty praise...it is genuine belief in what I see from what you show and tell us here.
As to my assignments, I am studying for certification in counselling. It is just foundational level, but I am hoping that once I complete it I can go on to further studying or work based placement. Even after how well I have recovered, it became clear to me that I could not really return to what I used to do. So instead I am going to try to do something that interests me and hopefully will have some small benefit to others one day.
And seriously my most excellent friend, do not worry for one second about any forgetfulness. You never need apologise to me about anything. I am so onboard with the whole finding new information hard to process sometimes...my inner brainbox pixie is terrible at filing, and frequently seems to be on perpetual lunch break...leaving BK with a vacant expression and a vague notion that I have forgotten something. It sometimes feels like as something new tries to get pushed in, it has to push out something already there. *Smiles* You never annoy, (how could you even think that?), and I am always sincerely pleased to converse with you, so always feel free to ask as many questions as you wish. *Gives Lola a hearty two thumbs-up*
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*Coughs embarrassedly* apologies for my typos and grammatical mistakes.