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10 years ago
SO i always wanna be more of like.. a person here instead of just an amorphous art-posting entity, but IDK how to do it?? maybe this is a decent start tho. taking it back to the livejournal meme days hell yeah
I'm gonna babble because one-word answers are BORING
Name: VEKKE
Nickname: VEKKE
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Age: 26
Height: 5'5
Zodiac sign: Cancer! it makes me laugh because my moon is in pisces and i'm scorpio rising which is all water, and basically adds up to SENSITIVE BABY and that's very accurate, and plenty of leo in there too (mercury, venus, mars) which makes sense because in temperaments I'm a sanguine/phlegmatic blend! :') jupiter's in gemini and damn if that doesn't explain my varied interests in theories and ideas and how lots of things work dsghadskl. who knows if astrology is real but whenever i read mine it's a little 2 real, it wigs me out a little
Any pets?: 3 cats :3c they cute
Fun fact: i'm a total nerd and listening to podcasts or lectures while i draw helps me focus a lot
Identity, Sexuality & Personality
Gender identity: Female
Sexual orientation: Ga y
Romantic preference: also gay
"Kinsey Scale" score: idr how the numbers go but LIKE? I used to think I was bi or something but after a lot of reflecting I think it had a lot to do with the attachment/idealization/admiration that comes with my BPD and just like... idk appreciation for guys who are just cool people rather than yes i want to actually date this person? I could only ever see myself with a woman tbh and I wouldn't even say I'm biromantic because sexuality and romantic preference are 800% enmeshed for me. i think i mostly just really wanted them to be cool bros. idk that shit's confusing enough without weird personality shit fucking it up even further DLSKGHSDA i just want to date women ok
Relationship status: single
Myers/Briggs type: ENFP!!!!!!! myers briggs is my favourite thing
Routine
"Early Bird" or "Night Owl": I have a tendency to stay up late but I hate it??? I'd much rather get up early TBH but my ADHD says n0
Bath or shower: def shower, i'm bad at relaxing :( but mostly my bath tub is shitty
First thought in the morning: no
Last thought before falling asleep at night: i think about headworlds and stories sometimes but i don't remember what i do the other nights sdhgkgla
School/Work
Do you work or are you a student: going back to school for psychology in just over a month! ^o^ I'm really excited to have found my OTHER PASSION
What do you do well: draw and uh... learn a lot about random shit? :D
Where do you see yourself in 5 years: i better not be fucking living at home and doing art for a living, that's for sure. hopefully i will have a dog
Habits (Do You...?)
Drink: not so much. I can't drink beer because i can't really do gluten (not if i want to be a happy camper after) but that's the alcohol flavor I like most, I got burnt out on cider, and wine reminds me of an unfortunate night with sneaky waiters refillin my glass during an all you can drink dinner, lmfao SO. I'm not a big fan of alcohol's effect, it slows me down and makes me even more shy unless i already know someone well and have a rapport with them, in which case what's the point
Smoke: nah
Do drugs: not really? I'm not super opposed to a hit of marijuana every once in a while among friends, but w/e nbd I'm not a huge fan of recreational substances in general honestly. i like thinking clearly, and again with ADHD I definitely don't need anything that slows me down. I'd take weed over alcohol tho for sure, at least it doesn't worsen anxiety :^)
Exercise: YEAH I joined the Y started lifting very recently, it's pretty rad. deadlifts are super fun. I wanna add some HIIT and yoga into the plan too, soon. GONNA GET THE HEALTH
Have a go-to comfort food: MAN u know what not really these days? milk chocolate is good tho
Have a nervous habit: ug UGH UGH skin issues/dermotillomania it sux
What is your favorite…?
Physical quality (in yourself): I LIKE MY HAIR, most days at least
In Others: I don't really have a favourite idk uniqueness is just really cool and lovely
Mental/emotional quality (in yourself): mmmm, curiosity, enthusiasm, strong values? also I'm really empathic on a sheer visceral emotional level, but that can also be a pitfall past a certain point, I also struggle with some degree with voicing and demonstrating that empathy because LOL SOCIAL ANXIETY AND AVPD ARE FUN FUN PARTY TIME-WOW HOW DID THIS GET NEGATIVE, shit. I'm working on channeling empathy into actual demonstrable compassion tho and actually being able to empathize and take someone's perspective is a good first step SO
I UH am also not afraid to face my struggles and feelings, at least for the most part, and actively try practicing emotional vulnerability HOPEFULLY in the right contexts, constantly seeking to understand myself and introspect, and i think that's a nice trait.
hey cool this is basically the therapy homework i wasn't able to come up with anything for several months ago, neat
Food: IN DIA N FOOD oh my god giv. maybe I have a comfort food after all. i'm pretty sure i do
Drink: KOMBUCHA. i'm gonna buy a brewing kit when i have some money that doesn't have to go towards bills and winter boots because that shit's 3-4 dollars a bottle when it's premade. coffee and non-fermented tea are nice too, a bit of caffeine's very good n helpful
Animal: goggies
Artist/Band/Group: i love walk the moon right now tbh. honestly, give me anything really melodically consonant and i'm happy
Author/Poet: nayyirah waheed maybe? also if thinkers/inspiring people count for this, brené brown is my sempai ok, watch her ted talks (no seriously) (do it man), she's amazing, her books are great too
TV Show: lost?? nothing has done it for me the way lost did
Actor/Actress: man i'm gonna cop out from this question because i feel like i'd also cop out by mentioning anyone because i'd just pick someone from a single movie or show I liked LOL, I don't really pay that much attention? ;_;
I'm gonna babble because one-word answers are BORING
Name: VEKKE
Nickname: VEKKE
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Age: 26
Height: 5'5
Zodiac sign: Cancer! it makes me laugh because my moon is in pisces and i'm scorpio rising which is all water, and basically adds up to SENSITIVE BABY and that's very accurate, and plenty of leo in there too (mercury, venus, mars) which makes sense because in temperaments I'm a sanguine/phlegmatic blend! :') jupiter's in gemini and damn if that doesn't explain my varied interests in theories and ideas and how lots of things work dsghadskl. who knows if astrology is real but whenever i read mine it's a little 2 real, it wigs me out a little
Any pets?: 3 cats :3c they cute
Fun fact: i'm a total nerd and listening to podcasts or lectures while i draw helps me focus a lot
Identity, Sexuality & Personality
Gender identity: Female
Sexual orientation: Ga y
Romantic preference: also gay
"Kinsey Scale" score: idr how the numbers go but LIKE? I used to think I was bi or something but after a lot of reflecting I think it had a lot to do with the attachment/idealization/admiration that comes with my BPD and just like... idk appreciation for guys who are just cool people rather than yes i want to actually date this person? I could only ever see myself with a woman tbh and I wouldn't even say I'm biromantic because sexuality and romantic preference are 800% enmeshed for me. i think i mostly just really wanted them to be cool bros. idk that shit's confusing enough without weird personality shit fucking it up even further DLSKGHSDA i just want to date women ok
Relationship status: single
Myers/Briggs type: ENFP!!!!!!! myers briggs is my favourite thing
Routine
"Early Bird" or "Night Owl": I have a tendency to stay up late but I hate it??? I'd much rather get up early TBH but my ADHD says n0
Bath or shower: def shower, i'm bad at relaxing :( but mostly my bath tub is shitty
First thought in the morning: no
Last thought before falling asleep at night: i think about headworlds and stories sometimes but i don't remember what i do the other nights sdhgkgla
School/Work
Do you work or are you a student: going back to school for psychology in just over a month! ^o^ I'm really excited to have found my OTHER PASSION
What do you do well: draw and uh... learn a lot about random shit? :D
Where do you see yourself in 5 years: i better not be fucking living at home and doing art for a living, that's for sure. hopefully i will have a dog
Habits (Do You...?)
Drink: not so much. I can't drink beer because i can't really do gluten (not if i want to be a happy camper after) but that's the alcohol flavor I like most, I got burnt out on cider, and wine reminds me of an unfortunate night with sneaky waiters refillin my glass during an all you can drink dinner, lmfao SO. I'm not a big fan of alcohol's effect, it slows me down and makes me even more shy unless i already know someone well and have a rapport with them, in which case what's the point
Smoke: nah
Do drugs: not really? I'm not super opposed to a hit of marijuana every once in a while among friends, but w/e nbd I'm not a huge fan of recreational substances in general honestly. i like thinking clearly, and again with ADHD I definitely don't need anything that slows me down. I'd take weed over alcohol tho for sure, at least it doesn't worsen anxiety :^)
Exercise: YEAH I joined the Y started lifting very recently, it's pretty rad. deadlifts are super fun. I wanna add some HIIT and yoga into the plan too, soon. GONNA GET THE HEALTH
Have a go-to comfort food: MAN u know what not really these days? milk chocolate is good tho
Have a nervous habit: ug UGH UGH skin issues/dermotillomania it sux
What is your favorite…?
Physical quality (in yourself): I LIKE MY HAIR, most days at least
In Others: I don't really have a favourite idk uniqueness is just really cool and lovely
Mental/emotional quality (in yourself): mmmm, curiosity, enthusiasm, strong values? also I'm really empathic on a sheer visceral emotional level, but that can also be a pitfall past a certain point, I also struggle with some degree with voicing and demonstrating that empathy because LOL SOCIAL ANXIETY AND AVPD ARE FUN FUN PARTY TIME-WOW HOW DID THIS GET NEGATIVE, shit. I'm working on channeling empathy into actual demonstrable compassion tho and actually being able to empathize and take someone's perspective is a good first step SO
I UH am also not afraid to face my struggles and feelings, at least for the most part, and actively try practicing emotional vulnerability HOPEFULLY in the right contexts, constantly seeking to understand myself and introspect, and i think that's a nice trait.
hey cool this is basically the therapy homework i wasn't able to come up with anything for several months ago, neat
Food: IN DIA N FOOD oh my god giv. maybe I have a comfort food after all. i'm pretty sure i do
Drink: KOMBUCHA. i'm gonna buy a brewing kit when i have some money that doesn't have to go towards bills and winter boots because that shit's 3-4 dollars a bottle when it's premade. coffee and non-fermented tea are nice too, a bit of caffeine's very good n helpful
Animal: goggies
Artist/Band/Group: i love walk the moon right now tbh. honestly, give me anything really melodically consonant and i'm happy
Author/Poet: nayyirah waheed maybe? also if thinkers/inspiring people count for this, brené brown is my sempai ok, watch her ted talks (no seriously) (do it man), she's amazing, her books are great too
TV Show: lost?? nothing has done it for me the way lost did
Actor/Actress: man i'm gonna cop out from this question because i feel like i'd also cop out by mentioning anyone because i'd just pick someone from a single movie or show I liked LOL, I don't really pay that much attention? ;_;
It's always nice to know something about the artist behind the work ^^
Hey, good on you for trying to turn your empathy into something other people can use and appreciate. I am only just now, after 36 years, beginning to discover my humanity at all.
And thank you! It's so important to not just be able to walk in others' shoes but to actually act on what you learn from doing that, you know?
VEKKE
uMMM U ANSWERED THE LATS ONE WRONG!
If you're ever in the Rochester area (bout an hour south of the cities) give me a shout, we've got a fantastic Indian restaurant down here as well I love taking people to ^.^
And psychology is right up there with things I love to research. I remember being split on wanting to do something with that and art for years and ended up deciding on the illustration degree track at school.
It's awesome to see some of your interests.
Anyway, this was a cool read!!! And I just looked at your experimental commissions journal too and I'm looking forward to what stuff comes out of that and all!