#803

803: schizotypal adjective

[PT: 803: schizotypal adjective /end PT]

DEFINITION ⦂⠀An adjective flag for pwStPD who use "schizotypal" as an adjective.

ADDITIONAL ⦂⠀Coined on the 8th of February, 2026. A remake of My old schizotypal adjective (Tumblr link) flag! Adjective template (Tumblr link).

TAGGING ⦂⠀@adjective-archive @c1rcus-of-silliness @dearestchild @goregender @radiomogai

This week my update feels a little more substantial than my previous ones, so I'm feeling quite excited as I'm writing. Having had lots of small wins I'm incredibly optimistic for how all these small acts can influence my life.

Let's kick off as always with the reads for the week; this week I've read If You Love It, Let It Kill You by Hannah Pittard and The New Me by Halle Butler. I've been drawn to these books about women who are going through some kind of crisis in their life weather it's over their career, family, partner, some combination of it all. I see myself in them as I am navigating through my own crisis at this time. The faint echos of my own troubles in the background are quiet reminders that this too is me in some way or another. I would like to somewhat proudly point out that this week I didn't read a single romance book! While I certainly don't think romance is bad or an inferior genre in any way, romance has been my book crutch over the year. As something I can read easily exclusively for pleasure that doesn't require much thinking it has become something I fall back on a lot. When other books feel to challenging I will retreat back into my love stories with predictable plot lines and happy endings. Confidence through diversification I think will be my focus as I'd truly like to be able to pick anything off my shelves with confidence and know I will have a worthwhile interaction with the text. Another thing is that I'd like to be more open to giving myself permission to not finish books. After having a conversation with J I feel more comfortable admitting when it's just not my time to read a book. Not every story will resonate with me to make finishing it worthwhile. There is so many waiting for me that I'd rather make space for the ones I'm eager to hear. With all these recent reading realizations I think I will have a transformative year of reading ahead!

Today I went to a local book swap events and -- I'm so incredibly proud of myself for doing this -- I invited two coworkers to come with! Only one of the two came, but I still had a wonderful time bringing a couple books that I was ready to retire from my library and I ended up coming home with four new additions. After the swapping I grabbed a beer with my friend(something else I never do lol) and we chatted for a bit before heading out. Not too sure if I can quite call them my friend yet, but it feels like maybe we are friends? Idunno adult friendships are weird and complicated, but I'm super proud of myself for putting myself out there by extending the invitation. This activity ends up working two fold in that sense as I make more in-person friends and am participating in regularly scheduled activities. I really like the idea of having people I know also participating in activities we mutually enjoy. I hope to continue this in the future. '

For the times I am alone however I continue to participate in regular activities that indulge my interests. Going to the movies alone might be my favorite solo activity when I'm back home and not traveling. This weekend I went to see Anaconda; it ended up being hilarious and I am so glad I made it to the theater before it left. The only bad thing about the movies near me is that they show very few and never for very long. I'd like to make plans to see another before I leave on my trip.

My last update doesn't really pertain to any specific goal, but after another long conversation with J he suggested I try ear plugs to help mitigate my auditory overload that I often experience at home. After trying them out it feels only short of revolutionary. It's the quiet I've always wanted at home. I think in the long run it will really help with my focus as well as just giving me the peace I crave when the world feels to much. I feared they'd be really uncomfortable which is what had originally put me off from trying them for so long. It feels a little funny but still manageable. For such a small change I can already see monumental impacts coming from it.

Again nothing to crazy this week, but I truly feel like there is a turning of the tides coming. As someone dear has said it will be the year of me finding myself. I just can't wait to tell you all about her and how ecstatic I am to meet her at long last.

All my love,

Golisopod from Pokémon Sun and Moon

"This pokemon is actually the “tough on the outside, coward on the inside” trope. Its ability is Emergency Exit, which works exactly like its previous stage’s ability, Wimp Out. It is covered in armour similar to a samurai’s."