I've read that Aspies are intellectually mature, but socially and emotionally not-as-mature. I can relate. I continue to struggle with "growing up." I've tagged some of my older posts about it, because it's been an ongoing challenge for me ( Read more... )

Ten years ago, I was asked to name 3 romantic things. This was my list.

1. Writing?
2. Food?
3. ...?


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There's an aspect of my anxiety that just doesn't seem to fit with Aspergers. Originally, I thought it did; but as I've learned, I'm beginning to see that it's a separate issue ( Read more... )

At one time, I searched hard to find a way to put my interest in Bible history to use. I considered becoming a missionary, looked at going on for my doctorate, studied ancient languages, was tempted to become a pastor, tried to initiate a new Bible study using a timeline to map out major prophecies about the Christ, attended lectures about ( Read more... )

I began the year quite joyfully, full of questions and color. By the fall, I was drained of color and despairing ( Read more... )

Today in the seminar before church, we were given two questions to think about with regards to marriage: 1. What am I looking for in a spouse? 2. Do these items describe me?

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My Tolkein hero would have to be one of the ancient elves. Maybe Fingolfin...he fought one on one with Morgoth valiantly but was slain. Or maybe Earendil! What could be more awesome and Valar-like than sailing away with a Silmaril bound upon his brow XDXD ( Read more... )

I don't know why but I feel like I am searching for something ( Read more... )

Full of thoughts and yet not studying ( Read more... )