2020 was the year I was going to get my shit together. I had big plans pertaining to writing again, after spending several years on and off trying without much success. I love writing, but I have often struggled to put that first word onto paper. Once that’s written down, the rest comes almost naturally, … Continue reading 2020 in hindsight
Category: Off-Topic
I taught a social skills lesson
And it was an amazing experience! So far my blog-type posts on this website have been more about general issues I’ve been wrestling with, and less about a single activity. This time however, I want to talk about something I did about a week ago, as of writing this. I currently intern at a secondary … Continue reading I taught a social skills lesson
I am obsessed with quality.
It’s something I’ve run into again and again during my life. I am obsessed with quality. If it won’t reach a certain quality then it’s not worth doing. Well, that’s what it boils down to at the end of all of it. It’s not something I actively think. Logically I know that not everything has … Continue reading I am obsessed with quality.
On being overestimated.
One of the perks of high-functioning autism is that I’m generally decent at hiding my issues. I often get people who are surprised when I tell them about my autism. It’s not something I keep a secret by any means, but if it’s not relevant I won’t always bring it up either. This does result … Continue reading On being overestimated.
On writing my first short story.
I have been writing for many years now, but only recently the thought of writing a short story came to me. I explained part of the reason in my about page already, but it is an excuse for me to write something in a short time, and then stop messing with it. I’m a perfectionist … Continue reading On writing my first short story.
Opal Kaharis 