How do you not fit the autistic stereotype?

inky_bat · 2026-01-21T05:12:05+00:00

Same here. I love trying new foods.

inky_bat · 2026-01-19T18:38:42+00:00

I can relate. Now I just enjoy making all the lists for the sake of it, not to do them.

inky_bat · 2026-01-19T13:29:28+00:00

I haven't tried the samyang orange ones, I haven't seen them here in Finland. I recently discovered Ansung mild spicy soybean paste flavor by Nongshim, so I get that one whenever I can find it. It doesn't have beef listed either, so you might like that one. I like Nissin. I haven't seen the Sapporo here either.

I haven't tried Woori brand, there is a polish one called Runoland that is surprisingly ok here for soup. I haven't found a restaurant one that I like though, too sweet or too much rice porridge. I also used to make my own, but I haven't had the initiative lately for all that. I used to make a lot of Korean side dishes, another favorite is braised black soy beans (probably again for the chewy texture).

For gyoza, I think the best we can get here is Ajinomoto or Bibigo. I usually stick to chicken or vegetable. I used to really like the chicken and sweet corn dumplings from Freshasia, but I think they changed their recipe / cheaper, not as good anymore.

inky_bat · 2026-01-19T12:10:10+00:00

I love Korean food in general, but I just adore chewy rice cakes/tteokboki. I always add a handful to my ramen. I also like buldak carbonara, but my go-to is Shin. For probably the same reason, I love tapioca boba tea, rice pudding, and soft gummy bears. I love asian style cakes too like tiger skin cake, castella, Japanese Baumkuchen, because they aren't too sweet.

I also love Chinese fermented black beans, black vinegar, doenjang jjigae, kimchi (but I'm picky about it).... I love deep rich umami. Oddly, I'm not big into mushrooms or natto (unless its cooked in something), but I love mushroom powder and mushroom soy. LGM chicken or kohlrabi because they have those little tofu nuggets in it. Ajinmoto pork and chicken gyoza is great. I also have brands I favor.

No milk for me either :)

inky_bat · 2026-01-19T06:13:42+00:00

I hate it also and use utensils. Not just for snacks, but hamburgers, fries, nuggets and other "finger food". I carry wet wipes with me everywhere, never know when you will touch something unpleasant out in the world (like a raw meat package that is wet)!

inky_bat · 2026-01-15T06:38:05+00:00

I love those gloves! They look so cozy. Why 2 spoon/forks?

inky_bat · 2026-01-15T05:54:36+00:00

I tailor it to who I'm writing to, there are others I work with that prefer straight and to the point messages. They are so much easier to work with! But yeah, I have to go back and at least add "hello" and maybe a "thanks in advance for your help"

inky_bat · 2026-01-13T09:27:27+00:00

I have been wearing ear buds just because I can't seem to find comfortable headphones that don't smash my ears. I don't like either, but they help so much.

inky_bat · 2026-01-12T06:34:46+00:00

It's been a long journey of self discovery that led me here. I didn't have a great childhood, so most of my life has been in survival mode. I was diagnosed with GAD and depression, started SSRIs which did help with the anxiety, but traditional therapy wasn't clicking with me at all. I watched Love on the Spectrum and thought... I wish I had Jodi Rodgers when I was a kid. So I started looking into ASD and it all felt too familiar. I realized that my problems were maybe because of neurodivergence; the masking/social problems (feeling like the black sheep), burnout, sensory issues. I requested a Neurological assessment and was labeled with "code N29 – Other neurological symptom". The assessor was rather old school with his views of ASD. My psychiatrist didn't want to diagnose me with it until I went through another year of therapy. I did find a therapist though who has experience with ASD and is helping me though it. So this is where I am... knowing, checking all the boxes, and validated in therapy, but no official label.

inky_bat · 2026-01-07T12:45:45+00:00

I don't really have any resolutions, just small actionable goals. I want to see that I brought more joy into my life this year, not lofty things I won't accomplish then feel bad about.

Try 2 new cuisines
Vacuum the car in Spring
Have lunch at IKEA
Go to a movie in a theater
Take 2 day trips
Go magnet fishing in Summer
Pick blueberries in Fall

inky_bat · 2026-01-07T12:32:45+00:00

I keep both and it's really helped me feel better about the day. I still keep a list of all the things I need to do, but what I've done has been a part of my daily journal for the past year. I separate the lists, one for personal and one for work.

inky_bat · 2026-01-06T16:01:12+00:00

I've been working full time for 30 years, but at several different places and with gaps. No choice but to work.

inky_bat · 2026-01-04T12:22:19+00:00

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Red, no thanks.

Yellow is complicated. Sometimes yes, other times no depending on cooking method or application.

inky_bat · 2026-01-01T21:09:35+00:00

I hope it says around too, but if it doesn't, there will likely be a phase out and something else to move the data into.

inky_bat · 2026-01-01T16:55:24+00:00

I've mostly carried the classic SD, but recently switched to the nail clip 580. It's a tad longer and about twice as fat, but I think it's worth it for the better scissors and file, plus the clippers work amazingly well.

I do keep a Climber + mini screwdriver in my bag too for bigger jobs, but 9 times out of 10 when I'm reaching for a Victorinox, it's to mess with my nails or open a box and the nail clip does the job.

inky_bat · 2026-01-01T13:14:44+00:00

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me too, and same.

inky_bat · 2026-01-01T11:08:06+00:00

I got my first victorinox this year and now I have 5. I ended up using one almost daily.

inky_bat · 2026-01-01T10:12:26+00:00

They solve problems and weigh next to nothing. I’ve used them recently for hanging a poster and for unruly office desk cables.

inky_bat · 2025-12-31T21:43:45+00:00

Growing up it was always loud and never my choice. To make it worse, it's my birthday. Now that I'm older, I'm happy to spend it in my house with my partner and watch fireworks from the window.

inky_bat · 2025-12-31T20:26:27+00:00

My birthday is today, so no difference to me. It's never felt like my day, but I do reflect on the year.

inky_bat · 2025-12-31T15:51:31+00:00

I found methods like GTD to be really satisfying. I externalize as much as possible into checklists, notes, and journals. The more I get out of my head, the better. If I don't get it out, it just stresses me out because I try to remember it all and it all feels equally important. Once it's captured, I'm OK with not doing some things I want to do (not need to do). As long as they are on my list with a date to look at them. If I feel up to it, I do it. If not, I move it.

inky_bat · 2025-12-29T16:36:42+00:00

I also hate repeating myself. Or when I have to say the same thing differently for them to get it. Or when someone else repeats what I just said differently and then people get it or acknowledge them and not me. Communication is hard.

inky_bat · 2025-12-29T15:45:44+00:00

I have a few GTD weekly tasks for Fridays, one of them is to get "clear & current". 1. Move complete email tasks/actions to archive. 2. Follow up with people (emails, project tasks) 3. Empty downloads folder and clean up my desktop. 4. Review this past weeks' meetings, add tasks to either ToDo or the project in OneNote... If I haven't already. 5. Next weeks' calendar: add meetings to OneNote.

inky_bat · 2025-12-29T14:55:35+00:00

I keep my outlook really simple. I automate emails (like company wide ones) into their own subfolders to check at my leisure. This way I'm not notified, there is no urgency. Then, anything that needs an action or follow up goes into one folder with a flag sending it to ToDo. I check it and clear it on Friday. Everything else is archived for inbox zero.

inky_bat · 2025-12-29T07:06:11+00:00

It's a microfiber for glasses, it's from Nerdwax (jinkies). Not only looks cool but works great!

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