Recent content by thalassa

To be transparent, the majority of that was conducted via having written notes read aloud by a representative. There were addresses but they went as well as you can imagine. In your earlier message, you mentioned questions you had. Are there any that I could assist you with answering?

In short, I am still introverted and bookish with a humming habit, and prefer the comforts of home and the company of my partner as we travel together.

I learn by repeated observation, then by reading. Keeping a journal has been my best individual support since moving, one that I record new wines and foods I've experienced, along with the weather, to keep my memory of my travels. I still very much enjoy reading, though the focus has shifted...

Ah - I understand. As far as personality, I'm still incredibly shy. Public speaking has always been an obstacle to overcome, even with the demands of positions I have held, it has been something I have done my utmost to get around rather than through. I frequently withdraw to the comforts of...

Unfortunately, the papers I accumulated have been put in storage until I return, but I’d be happy to go through what I do have to amass some of my more articulated memories, if that can help answer your question more thoroughly.

I still keep in touch with those working in government, if only to offer some advice or a proofread of papers here or there, but I’ve been devoted to the study of history and archaeology since. I do apologize for the length of the reply, there’s more I would be happy to discuss but will leave...

I worked in political correspondence for a couple of years, but with my somewhat sensitive disposition it was not sustainable. Between the stress of school and work, I had long periods of isolation at home to cope. As soon as I was freed from the responsibilities of both, I left the US. I...

As for similarities, there are some I can elaborate on, albeit the superficial ones first; I have chronic migraines that have plagued me since childhood. I've broken the same arm twice, a third for the wrist (one of which at a party). When I was processing my grief for my partner's illness, I...

That, paired with notes and sketches of things I had made growing up, made the realization that I was wrong first harder to ignore. Initially, I tried to fight that kind of thing. For personal reasons, I'll have to leave it with this: I didn't want to be Jefferson, for a dozen different reasons...

I don't know if there was any one moment that I can point to that was the deciding factor when discussing memories like that. It seemed to creep up slowly, as pieces fit into place. I looked back through journals and old writing for clues for any life I could have had, but the catalyst for...

Being there for the 4th is an incredible experience, I'm sure! It sounds like quite the trip, but it's unfortunate that it didn't end well and you left in such a state. That's never easy, I'm sorry that you went through something like that.

That's fascinating - Jewish history is so rich and beautiful. It's hard to describe the feeling when those kinds of coincidences and interests line up into something far more revealing about a life lived before. It's very nice that the museums are free (it's something I very much miss about...

I agree - D.C. is a lovely place, I had a great opportunity to travel along the Potomac a few years ago when visiting (although it made me very ill). I'd be happy to hear more about your experience. P.S., APHG! I haven't thought of that class in a very long time, I took it as a freshman as well...

Instinctive biases can be helpful in navigating finding things from times before, I think of them as breadcrumbs in a way. They are visible on your journey back, but only help if you keep searching them out. Retracing steps of reasoning is a sound method of discovery. There are perfectly valid...

I was, there's much I remember but I must confess that it's in scattered pockets with some areas of life more revealing than others. I remember that as well - memories can be incredibly finicky and hard to navigate. What makes you suspect?