AMA - MeekMe

[seela]

Are you a writer? Do you share what you write or just write for yourself?

Psst, you skipped my question.

 

[MeekMe]

Are you a writer? Do you share what you write or just write for yourself?

Psst, you skipped my question.

Sorry.

I’m not a writer. I’m strictly a reader. I don’t think I can open up like that, not yet anyway. Also, I’m pretty awful at the English language so I don’t think anyone would want to read that mess. It would be a very plain and uninteresting affair.

 

[MeekMe]

I've had a few floral flavored candies and they were different. I don't remember liking them but I wonder if I would like them more now. I love mint flavors.

What is something you didn't expect to like but did?

Lots of things! I like to try new things and will try something more than once to see if I really don’t like it. I think I do this with food the most.

I really enjoyed trying paddle boarding. It was surprisingly relaxing and the lake was in a beautiful area. I’m not the most physically fit person and all the equipment was a little big for me, but I managed to do just fine. I’m not “outdoorsy” so I expected to be uncomfortable and just hoping for it to be over quickly. I want to go again and visit new destinations.

 

[MeekMe]

You suggested this in a thread I made a while back when I couldn't sleep.

ASMR was new to me but I found it got in to my head and I focused too much. However, in going down the rabbit hole of you tube / "put me to sleep" stuff, I did hit on some meditation music. It really helped.

Do you ever go in to other forums like How To, Playground, etc?

The meditation music is great. I used to play a “good morning” type music the first hour of my work day to try and stay in a positive mood. I’m glad it helped

I used to. I really liked the How To forum but it seems everyone that made it fun has left. I don’t go into the Playground, though I did when I first got here. I avoid the GB. BDSM Cafe is the one stop for me. I don’t subscribe to any threads.

 

[seela]

I’m not a writer. I’m strictly a reader. I don’t think I can open up like that, not yet anyway. Also, I’m pretty awful at the English language so I don’t think anyone would want to read that mess. It would be a very plain and uninteresting affair.

I'm more of a reader too.

I've noticed that if I write in English, I'm much more forgiving to myself than when I write in Finnish. I have this crazy thought in my head that I should be able to produce good text and it never lives up to my expectations. English being a foreign language, my expectations are much lower and in a way I enjoy the process and the outcome more even though it's even worse than what I could produce in Finnish.

When's the last time you've written something fictional?

 

[MeekMe]

MM! I don't know much about you so may I ask... what are your three favorite things about yourself?

A real revisit:

I think this question confused me more than anything. Physical or non-physical attributes? So, some random things that come to mind:

1. I’m patient (maybe stubborn?)
2. I have a nice body (I don’t give myself enough credit here).
3. My sense of smell is on point.

 

[MeekMe]

I'm more of a reader too.

I've noticed that if I write in English, I'm much more forgiving to myself than when I write in Finnish. I have this crazy thought in my head that I should be able to produce good text and it never lives up to my expectations. English being a foreign language, my expectations are much lower and in a way I enjoy the process and the outcome more even though it's even worse than what I could produce in Finnish.

When's the last time you've written something fictional?

I think my expectations for myself are set way too high. I would give myself a break in another language, but not English. And I suppose it would be nice if I actually could speak another language to begin with. m(_ _)m

I really can’t remember. It’s been years? I really just do not write much at all.

 

[seela]

Because you always know little tricks to all sorts of chores...

What's the easiest way to clean glass tea light holders? Many of mine have bigger and smaller splashes of candle wax and I'd like to get them looking pretty and sparkly again.

 

[MeekMe]

Because you always know little tricks to all sorts of chores...

What's the easiest way to clean glass tea light holders? Many of mine have bigger and smaller splashes of candle wax and I'd like to get them looking pretty and sparkly again.

Depends on the holder. If you put it in the freezer over night (a few hours at least), in the morning everything should just pop right off of the glass.

For any remaining residue I’d use warm soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.

 

[seela]

Depends on the holder. If you put it in the freezer over night (a few hours at least), in the morning everything should just pop right off of the glass.

For any remaining residue I’d use warm soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.

Thank you!

I don't think I dare put all of them in the freezer, some of them are pretty pricey and irreplaceable and I'm not sure how they'd fare in the freezer.

But I'll try this for some of them for sure!

 

[MeekMe]

Thank you!

I don't think I dare put all of them in the freezer, some of them are pretty pricey and irreplaceable and I'm not sure how they'd fare in the freezer.

But I'll try this for some of them for sure!

Yeah, I wouldn’t do this with delicate items. Warm to hot water can help melt the wax and make it easier to clean out. But again, the delicacy of the glass would change my method. Sometimes it’s just a matter of several cleanings until desired results. I recommend microfiber clothes for buffing.

 

[MeekMe]

How is your upcoming weekend looking?

I really don’t know. I’ve been indecisive and pulling away from people lately. I would prefer it to be quiet, whatever happens.

 

[midwestyankee]

What movie could you watch that would guarantee to leave you feeling a certain way? Example: wayching a Marx Brothers film always leaves me feeling less concerned about my problems.

 

[MeekMe]

What movie could you watch that would guarantee to leave you feeling a certain way? Example: wayching a Marx Brothers film always leaves me feeling less concerned about my problems.

50 First Dates makes me cry every time. Sorrowful sobs. It’s supposed to be a fun movie but I just found it to be super depressing. I don’t have a particular genre of movies I can rely on for a specific feeling.

 

[cookiecat]

Do you like where you live?

If you could live any place, where would that be?

 

[MeekMe]

Do you like where you live?

If you could live any place, where would that be?

I am in the US and right now I really don’t like where I live. And there are sadly so many reasons. I’m finding it more and more difficult to feel comfortable and secure.

I feel like any place would eventually lose its appeal. I would prefer a cooler climate and to be in civilization but in a more socially distanced environment where hugs and faked friendliness are uncommon. There’s probably more than one place like that.

 

[cookiecat]

I am in the US and right now I really don’t like where I live. And there are sadly so many reasons. I’m finding it more and more difficult to feel comfortable and secure.

I feel like any place would eventually lose its appeal. I would prefer a cooler climate and to be in civilization but in a more socially distanced environment where hugs and faked friendliness are uncommon. There’s probably more than one place like that.

It's definitely a strange, surreal time in the states.

Do you watch tv? If yes, are there any shows you consider a must watch?

 

[MeekMe]

It's definitely a strange, surreal time in the states.

Do you watch tv? If yes, are there any shows you consider a must watch?

I don’t watch tv. We have cable but never use it (part if our HOA fees). I love watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I did recently start watching Community again and if you lie to laugh I do recommend it.

 

[cookiecat]

Community was underrated.

Do you believe in ghosts / spirits / the dead giving us signs?

 

[MeekMe]

Community was underrated.

Do you believe in ghosts / spirits / the dead giving us signs?

This question requires me to give a disclaimer. I’m not religious. I have no belief in a higher power. There is no “afterlife “ for me. I welcome the end to be “nothing” and that suits me.

However...

I’ve seen some shit.

I do believe that Something is afoot.

I was brought along for some cemetery fun. I didn’t leave the car. I couldn’t be disrespectful and leave the car with the other teenagers involved. They went to visit a notoriously haunted grave site, and I felt too wrong being there at a time we shouldn’t and disturbing things that are at rest. I didn’t like being there. My friends left me to the car with another that stayed behind because they didn’t want to leave me on my own. While waiting for them in the car in the middle of the night in a cemetery, I saw strange movement in the distance. Off in the distance were these ambiguous white figures. Human? I think that’s the shape ... but blurrier. I watched, as a splitting headache hit me, strange white figures in the distance. I asked my car mate, “do you see that?”

They confirmed they could (from the back seat). We both watched something that didn’t seem normal. It was the middle of the night. It seemed like a large group was gathered for a strange hour of the night. The movements, the activity (I Stil don’t know what they were doing), everything was just so weird. And the headache. My head was splitting and my car mate was concerned because the town we were in had a curfew and we weren’t supposed to be anywhere near there. Cellphones were a thing at that time so they called the others and just told them people were within view. That was enough for them and they came straight back.

As we left the town my headache went away. I don’t know what we saw that night. The other person can corroborate everything, but they’re even more skeptical than me.

I suppose I’m still skeptical when it comes to ghosts. I do want to believe.

 

[cookiecat]

That is creepy. The headache part, too.

I've never had a feeling or a sign (mostly looking for Mr. cookie) or an unearthly moment. I believe in the possibility. I also believe I'm not wired for it and some people are.

My husband, about a month before he died, said his mom came to him and said she was waiting for him. He said he smelled her first. He opened his eyes and she was next to him. She said he'd be safe, he shouldn't be scared. He knew it sounded crazy but said she was as real as I was.

Whether it was a way for him to accept death or if it was true, I was glad it gave him comfort.


Do you listen to any podcasts? If yes, what genres do you enjoy?

 

[MeekMe]

That is creepy. The headache part, too.

I've never had a feeling or a sign (mostly looking for Mr. cookie) or an unearthly moment. I believe in the possibility. I also believe I'm not wired for it and some people are.

My husband, about a month before he died, said his mom came to him and said she was waiting for him. He said he smelled her first. He opened his eyes and she was next to him. She said he'd be safe, he shouldn't be scared. He knew it sounded crazy but said she was as real as I was.

Whether it was a way for him to accept death or if it was true, I was glad it gave him comfort.


Do you listen to any podcasts? If yes, what genres do you enjoy?

I can see how comforting that would be.

I feel like this is something “everyone” does, but I don’t listen to podcasts. I haven’t really looked into anything on a subject I’m interested in so maybe if I were to find something? I typically sit in silence (as close as I can get to it).

Now, I’m not a monster, I do occasionally play music while working on a task like cleaning. Or driving in the car. But it’s usually NPR/NPR HD2/local jazz station. I sometimes play Sounds of Skyrim while home. It turns mundane tasks into a journey.

 

[cookiecat]

As a kid, I couldn't imagine being surrounded by quiet. My dad would want silence when we drove places and I thought he was so old and cranky. Now I guess I'm old and cranky. After engaging all day at work, being constantly on, quiet calms my brain. I actually get re-energized from the quiet.

I had to google Sounds of Skyrim. Is Skyrim a game?


What was your last purchase?

 

[MeekMe]

As a kid, I couldn't imagine being surrounded by quiet. My dad would want silence when we drove places and I thought he was so old and cranky. Now I guess I'm old and cranky. After engaging all day at work, being constantly on, quiet calms my brain. I actually get re-energized from the quiet.

I had to google Sounds of Skyrim. Is Skyrim a game?


What was your last purchase?

I’m introverted. I require quiet and being alone to recharge. People are exhausting. Also, growing up my mother always had the television on for “background noise.” I don’t like it. If I can’t give it my full attention it doesn’t need to be on.

Skyrim is a game.

My last purchase? Home goods and groceries with the intention of staying home for the new few days. I did throw in some items just for me though. A nail polish and masks for my face and feet. Maybe I’ll do my nails and show off the color later.

 

[seela]

I’m introverted. I require quiet and being alone to recharge. People are exhausting. Also, growing up my mother always had the television on for “background noise.” I don’t like it. If I can’t give it my full attention it doesn’t need to be on.

Skyrim is a game.

My last purchase? Home goods and groceries with the intention of staying home for the new few days. I did throw in some items just for me though. A nail polish and masks for my face and feet. Maybe I’ll do my nails and show off the color later.

Ooh, I did the face and foot mask + nail polish routine last weekend and it was so good.

Please post in the nail thread! In case you don't, what color did you get?

Do you like to lie in the bed after waking up or do you prefer getting up almost immediately after waking up?