Ten Pointless Things About Me

After reading James’ version of the challenge created by David from Forking Mad here we are! To quote Keenan, “I saw Robb James do it, so I wanted to, too. I’m very impressionable.” (Also, the Robb version applies too. His work is such an inspiration!)

So here goes! Haven’t written a post here in forever, so this was fun.

Do you floss your teeth?

Yes! Just started, only a few weeks ago. I realize the longer I’ll live, the less I can rely on my youth to bounce back from carelessness, so I endeavor to take care of myself.

Tea, coffee, or water?

Water, always. Hydration in copious amounts is essential to my existence. I love coffee’s smell, but can’t stand the taste, nor tea. I avoid all stimulants, so not liking it helps, I suppose!

Footwear preference?

I’ve only owned one pair of shoes for the last ~six years (always a pair of sneakers.) I dislike sandals, however, in an impractical life, I’d love a good pair of lace-up ankle boots.

Favorite dessert?

Why must I choose? I love savory foods, but can’t resist the delicious pull of sugar. What comes to mind are cinnamon rolls, banana bread, orange poppyseed cake, cheesecake, caramel ice cream, apple crumble, and sticky date pudding. (Can you tell I’m Australian?)

The first thing you do when you wake up?

Until recently, I’d rise in a panic and start work, but…I’ve wrenched myself from that habit and now meditate for ten minutes, then do a quick workout. Much better start to the day!

Age you’d like to stick at?

That’s difficult to answer! I’ve basically looked the same since I was fourteen, but this is the first year my body’s shown signs it’s getting older. It’s…terrifying, honestly. I know I’m in my early twenties and too young to be worried about that…but I need to look after myself, don’t I?

Foolish perhaps, but I’d stick to my twenties. It’s all I’ve known, despite still feeling sixteen.

How many hats do you own?

Like my footwear, just the one! It’s a black straw fedora with a brown cord and an assortment of badges. I wear it so often you’d be forgiven for assuming I might not posses the top of my head. I adore an excellent hat and bemoan the loss of our hat-wearing society.

Describe the last photo you took?

A shot of the mountains from the ancient battlements I visited the other day on a walk.

Worst TV show?

I’m usually a man of few words in the physical realm, yet not with complaining about…almost anything. I’ve tried to curb the habit, and part of that is not expressing such thoughts here.

Because my family endured it for too long already. Why should I do the same to you? I’d much rather bring joy to folks’ lives than yet another ‘strongly held inconsequential opinion.’

As a child, what was your aspiration for adulthood?

A dear friend suggested I become a librarian, and I grew attached to the idea. Books were, and still are, my greatest love, so it made perfect sense. The idea of becoming a writer came at age twelve, so I guess that’s the only one that stuck, even if I don’t consider myself a professional.