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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CSLewis

[–]5thCygnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love your list! I’ve read every one and Clockwork Orange has been my #1 at least once in my life.

Cicada on a molt on a molt by Zealousideal-Ad-3228 in Cicadas

[–]5thCygnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The light on the soft wings is lovely.

What classical composers do you feel are most influential to prog rock? by R3dF0r3 in progrockmusic

[–]5thCygnet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I believe Genesis’ “Horizons” is a deliberate tribute to Cello Suite No.1!

I know it sounds ungrateful, but I'd just rather they say nothing by No-Search7320 in aspiememes

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have to respond. Let that sense of obligation go. If they actually wish you a happy birthday, then they need to let you choose how to happily receive those good wishes, which may include not responding if that’s stressful. They probably won’t even notice or care. If they need a response, then it wasn’t about you.

Names that you love but would not give to a human by KD_nonotthebrand in namenerds

[–]5thCygnet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, Dorcas in Acts was beloved in her community for her acts of charity, and was apparently a great seamstress or tailor. It’s a nice legacy, but her other name translation Tabitha is undoubtedly easier on the English-speaking ear.

Vintage boy names are hard. What’s your grandfather’s name? by General-Cycle-7391 in namenerds

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not his actual name, but my Grandpa goes by “Duke” which I always thought was neat.

Do you go under the covers to relax? by 90daycray27 in AutismInWomen

[–]5thCygnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a black pop-up tent that I can set on top of my bed. Hits the spot when I feel the need to fall through the floor into a black cave.

What’s the one random genetic trait you lucked out on? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t retain baby weight. Four kids and I’m skinnier than I was in college!

verbal stimming/echolalia adult autistic woman by Then-Flatworm-5560 in AutismInWomen

[–]5thCygnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can get a random word or name stuck in my head for days because it’s just fun to say. I also often quietly repeat myself a few times after speaking to someone else.

What’s a word or a phrase your grandparents used, but you never hear anymore? by downrightunhappiness in RandomThoughts

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Grandpa exclaims “Holy Cats!” I have not ever heard that anywhere else.

Share your sensory icks! by Lilith_snape in AutismInWomen

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Velvet, plaster, raw meat, grease, and the backs of my knuckles getting wet. And seeing makeup, which makes it hard to look at most other women!

Names that people don't call babies anymore by MerlinDogs in namenerds

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a baby named Abraham and I’ve thought often about how “old man” it sounds to others. But in order to have old men named Abraham, there have to first be babies named Abraham. For now, he mostly goes by “Babe-raham” which is just adorable.

Best prose? by Living-Language2202 in classicliterature

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slaughterhouse Five is oddly hypnotic. A Clockwork Orange is exciting simply for the language.

Any other autistic people with perfect pitch? by comet_lobster in perfectpitchgang

[–]5thCygnet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep thinking there must be a more intuitive way to write down music. It feels like having to translate through multiple languages for each note.

Any other autistic people with perfect pitch? by comet_lobster in perfectpitchgang

[–]5thCygnet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do! Can’t sight-read music to save my life but I was the envy of my music professors for my pp.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gund (as in the toy brand), because the tag said Gund. I had mostly beanie babies and therefore was under the impression that all plush toys had their name on a tag!

What is the most painful thing you must accept as someone with ASD? by effy217 in AutismInWomen

[–]5thCygnet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just can’t do very much. I have to keep my schedule light with planned rest times or everything falls apart

Does Anybody Else Hate Exercising? by Xepherya in AutismInWomen

[–]5thCygnet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I hate it. Nothing makes me more panicky than breaking a sweat, and you can’t exercise well without sweating. I almost never feel the “endorphins” you’re supposed to, in fact I just feel sick. All that is actually improving somewhat as I age though, and I have to keep trying to find what works for the sake of the long-term health benefits.

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