I couldn’t choose, probably.
One thing I always tell people is
“There is no going back, only going forward.”
I think that would probably be a pretty funny sign, would make people roll their eyes unless they appreciated my sense of humor, but hey, what else do we do with billboards anyway?
Right now the future.
I’m glad I don’t live in the past, though it still sometimes bothers me, but it also inspires me.
I wish I could live more in the present, but, overall, like most people, I think of what’s coming.
I try not to let it consume me, but we have to make some plans, or there really is no way to go forward in life.
I do also try to keep in mind that we only have the here and now to show kindness and love to people. All our good actions happen in the present, unless they are ones that take planning and execution.
We need both really. Anyone who is realistic will admit that.
–Natasha
Money.
Just kidding.
I think it’s unconditional love. I know it’s a cliche, but it’s so hard to find true love.
I have trust issues, so it’s hard for me to believe people love me. Love has also been used against me many times, and denied to me when I needed it most.
But even after all that, I still believe it exists, and I probably am more loved than I realize I am. We tend to filter out the positive when we have trauma.
Though, just saying, if someone wanted to show me unconditional love by paying all my expenses, I would be down for that.
What was your response?
–Natasha.
My basic views have never changed that much, since they were based on strong principles of my faith, which I’ve also never changed, though I have questioned it.
I am more open to thinking there is more than one right way to do things for a country, as long as some basic principles are always adhered to.
Like one side thinks one solution works, the other has a different one, maybe either could work if done the right way.
I do have a problem with hypocrisy though, if people on any political spectrum say one thing, but do another, or only try to help one group, but ignore another, then I think it’s wrong.
I have become a bit more centrist I think than my parents, but, not enough to really cause conflict. My conflict is with extremists in any group, not with the rational minded people in them who can compromise.
If that answers the prompt, I’m not sure, it’s kind of a tough one for me.
Did we answer this one already?
Well, it would be a brightly lit room with a window, but thick curtains if I want it dim, plenty of lamps by a chair, a sofa, and a bean bag so I can sit wherever I want.
A comfy desk with lots of room for pens, paper, and a charging port for my laptop and phone.
Lots of wall space for posters about writing, or lists of ideas. Maybe a cork board for research and plot point notes.
And at least 3 books shelves to put my old writing projects, and books I use for inspiration.
Also maybe a calendar with quotes from famous authors or philosophers on it.
The color of this room would be different shades of blue, maybe with white accents. Blue soothes my soul.
And I’d also have a spot for music since I like to listen to music when I write, and other stuff while I edit.
Hey, maybe someday I can create this room for real, if I ever get my own house/apartment.
Yes.
I am very good at reading people and spotting patterns.
Unfortunately, I’m also trained to think I should put up with poor treatment, and I’ve had to try to break that habit for years. Still working on it.
They say choose peace, but sometimes, I want to choose security over peace.
Security meaning, what I am used to and think I can put up with. I guess I’ve been taught that that’s being tough.
Maybe it is, sometimes, but it’s not a good reason to put yourself around people who are only going to toss you aside.
Being tough means you deal with the regular problems of the job, or life, or whatever other thing you’re doing…not that you accept abuse and exploitation because you can “handle it.”
I’ve had to learn that the hard way. That if I can see someone is not reliable, I shouldn’t rely on them.
Sometimes though, it’s hard to go the other way and trust people even if they have shown themselves to be trustworthy. I’m used to no one having my best interests at heart, so it’s hard to believe anyone else ever does.
I know I’m not the only one who eels this way.
Here’s to all of us finding people we can truly count on–
Stay honest–Natasha
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