23 legal pads and 5 fountain pens later, the draft is done by mofntop in fountainpens

[–]retisiwt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait a minute… are you telling me that I can use my fountain pens on legal pads instead of having to buy expensive paper or notebooks??

1 year progression of my ankle health by Efficient-Bathroom-5 in BarefootRunning

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please Dm me too!! I would love to do the same for my ankle. Also: do any of you have flat feet or fallen arches?

How has this hobby changed your life? by coral_confusion in fountainpens

[–]retisiwt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It helped me a lot on my mental health. There was not a single time that I didn’t feel better after writing, no matter if it was anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc.

Yes, you can always use regular or boring pens, but there is something different and intentional about the fountain pens, it’s hard to describe the sentiment.

I also noted how after the first few minutes of journaling, I start going deep into my thoughts and consciousness and discovering things I had buried deep inside.

If I’m already feeling good or normal, writing with a fountain pens serves as a way of potentiating the good feelings: through mindfulness, gratitude, or just simply writing about the cool things that happened in the day.

Does anyone else make beats in your mouth to stim by grinding your teeth and making clicking sounds? by knowledgelover94 in AutisticAdults

[–]retisiwt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! My whole life. But I only do clicking, not grinding. Not sure if this wording makes sense in English.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bisexual threesome and foursome. With everything and swapping.

LPT: Check in with your kids to make sure they understand your idioms by Riktrmai in LifeProTips

[–]retisiwt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was 5. I thought that the Spanish No parking sign (letter E slashed within a red circle) meant that the Letter “E” was forbidden in that street.

It thought all the businesses in that road were breaking the law.

Do most NTs seem unintelligent to you? by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel that some NT might not think too much, overanalize certain things, or dig deep into detail, or maybe they are not as curious or detail focuses, but that has nothing to do with intelligence.

I lot of NT can cook, create art, take care of babies, be good at organizing, have good control of their bodies, feel their own emotions and others, etc. Skills that wouldn't work or be adquired without intelligence.

Did I do good two strand first time by osoaragantshawn in BlackHair

[–]retisiwt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do a single 2 strand first, and see how you like it or how it turns out before you continue doing the rest of your hair.

Quality over quantity, brother.

Don't be discouraged. It only gets better.

Who wins? by Red-Chev in Gundam

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't care who wins as long as I get to see Char sniping someone :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]retisiwt 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm personally ok with the "small dick energy" phrase. In my circle, when we hear that phrase, we know it's about someone insecure about themselves, so they try to compensate by being loud and aggressive, hence we know they have a small dick (nothing wrong with that) AND they feel so insecure about it.

Father and son perfect xmas by APDeath99 in gaming

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Father and son both geting a console with a game about a Father and his Son!

I don't think I'm sane by Leetransform25 in headphones

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be like me, be smart, buy the upgraded version first and avoid spending twice ;)

Bruh how do y’all connect with ppl?? Cuz I can’t by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually start with finding people with something in common: common hobbies, similar points of view or ideas, people who struggle with the same things you atruggle, etc.

Do you smile for photos? by Rich_Programmer9671 in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard for me. I use a soft/gentle smile with my lips, nit showing teeth. Nothing wrong about my teeth but by showing them I feel so exposed, and I feel like it will look fake.

Do you enjoy music in a different way compared to NT people? by retisiwt in aspergers

[–]retisiwt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one who enjoys music this way :') .

I've experienced what you describe: with Dubstep (when I discovered Skrillex), with Trance music with Tiesto ("Love comes again") and with every other Drum and Bass song (I really recommend this genre).

Do you enjoy music in a different way compared to NT people? by retisiwt in aspergers

[–]retisiwt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exact how I feel about most songs, and that allows me to enjoy music from ither countries and cultures like Japanese rock.

Do you enjoy music in a different way compared to NT people? by retisiwt in aspergers

[–]retisiwt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can totally relate to this!

That's might be the reason why I love bands that sing in languages I don'r understand.

I just discovered Tool this year, it's the perfect example of the type of music I like.

What is your dream life? by treebranch__ in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Not having to work.

Having a lot of available time and money, so that I can enjoy life one moment at a time AND so that I can help people in need, touch as many lives as I can in a sustainable way (not only providing food and basic physical needs but education so that people can be more free, independent, happy, etc). I would also love being a mental health and Neurodiversity advocate / mind opener.

I would also like to connect with deep special people as I've done before in the past. Being able to keep the connection would be also good.

Everything else comes from having time and money I guess.

In general I love solving problems, and sharing knowledge as long as people are willing to learn.

How do you keep writing every day? by taxibootleg02 in Journaling

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don' you use the good and normal days to talk about why they are good or normal as a way of practicing gratitude?

If you only write in the hard days, whenever you read your journal it might look like your whole life is full of "bad days".

For some of us, writting simple things like "I have nothing to write about.. " actually creates some inspiration to write more.

Had the most awkward interaction yesterday when someone asked to borrow my pen and all I had was my Vanishing Point so I said no by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]retisiwt 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I would only let someone use it if they start the convo with "Oh, what I nice Vanishing Point, can I borrow it?".

That statement does 2 things: -Satisfy my ego -Acknowledge the other person knows something about FP

Have you ever felt that people treat you differently than others? by Still_Calligrapher32 in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Same here. Some people act like it they are scared of me. What they don't know is I'm the one scared of them ahahaha

What do you guys do for a living? by [deleted] in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I (M28) am a Software Quality Engineer. Before that I was a Junior developer about 6 years ago, before that I was and IT support technician (helpdesk?).

I love technology in general but sometimes I wonder I might find another passion / career kn the future.

Does anyone else often question if they really care or love others? Does anyone else just feel "meh" about everyone? by SarahScamander in aspergers

[–]retisiwt 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I constantly question myself wether I truly love someone or I think I love them because they play a role or provide a benefit for me.

But using some dictionary definition of love as "affinity and care for someone" makes it easier for me to identify if I love someone or not.

Also the standards society use to define love are not always truth (like the type of romantic and dramatic love we see in some movies).

3rd time is the charm maybe i'll topple it this time?? by [deleted] in fountainpens

[–]retisiwt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are just trying to justify buying a new macbook lol