21. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?

Sometimes I think it would be easier to just be happy. So I’m going for joyful simpleton.

22. Why are you, you?

I’m me because of events and actions that have taken place over 25 years, shaping me into the person I am now and equipping with opinions and knowledge to keep going forward. Also because I don’t know how to be anyone else.

23. Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?

Yep. I am loyal, honest and will do anything to help the people I care about. I wish I had more friends like me, haha.

24. Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?

Losing touch with a friend who lives near you. This has happened to me and seeing them in public is just horrible. We’ve made up though and funnily enough, they moved and we talk and get along just fine.

25. What are you most grateful for?

Having the most amazing childhood and parents whilst growing up. The wisdom of my dad, even though he isn’t here anymore. My wonderful mum for always supporting me in everything I do. My lovely nan. My gorgeous boyfriend who I would fight anything for, who shares the same passions as me and who I know I’ll be with forever.

26. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new one?

This is hard. Losing my old memories would mean losing any knowledge of my dad. I think I’d rather (at this point) never be able to make any new ones. I have great memories of everyone who is important to me at this point in my life.

27. Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?

Yes. The truth is usually fact, you can’t really challenge fact. Everything else is opinion.

28. Has your greatest fear ever come true?

I spent alot of time when I was younger worrying about the death of people close to me. My dad passed away when I was 20, so yeah, one of my fears has come true. Although I would do anything to have my dad here with me again, I know that I’ve lived through it and the world keeps on turning.

29. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?

Unfortunately I do remember, it may not matter now but I still have the memories.

30. What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?

Buying a real Christmas tree every year with my dad, just the two of us. Making things with my mum like paper lanterns and hanger acrobats. Going shopping every week with my nan and going to work with her each weekend. They’re special because the three of them made my childhood magical. They are things I’ll do with my own children some day. 2 days ago

11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?

Politely tell them to pipe down and stop being so judgemental. I would also probably make them aware of the good qualities of the ‘close friend’.

12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?

‘Noone can make you feel inferior without your consent.’

13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?

Yes.

14. Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?

I feel like I’m experiencing this all the time at the moment!

15. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?

I think I’m slightly more poetic and romantic than most people. I think I’m also more driven than alot of people. Which is why I love this site – lots of similar people.

16. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?

Because we’re all different and all have different dreams and expectations. It would be pretty boring if we all loved the same thing.

17. What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?

I really want to travel across America. Study and money are holding me back. Though, boyfriend and I have set a (sort of) date so at least I have a deadline to work to.

18. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?

In some ways. I need to let go of and ignore the childish and bitter ways of other people that I was once close to. I’m not interested so I need to let it bounce off of me.

19. If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?

I would move to Australia. I’ve never been but my boyfriend has and he was truly happy there. He only came back because of me… I’d move because of the weather. The UK is cold and wet most of the time and I’m really affected by it. I’d really love some sunshine and work/life balance.

20. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?

Haha. No and no. 3 days ago

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

This is a hard one. I appear, act and live younger than I am, so probably somewhere around 23.

2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?

Never trying.

3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

Expectations, I think. We’re expected to earn money, climb the ladder, buy the house, etc. I think people are scared to take risks incase they fail or don’t like it. Luckily, I wasn’t raised to believe any of the above.

4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

At the moment, yes. I spend so much time on my studies that I have little time to develop my interests and social side of things. This will change!

5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?

It may sound like I’m on a beauty pageant but I would really love it if we could just get along with each other. No wars, no hatred, no anger, jealousy or bitterness.

6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?

I’d paint. Which is a huge revelation to me if I’m honest. It’s quite shocking that that’s all I’d want to do given the choice.

7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?

I always do what I believe in, I couldn’t do it otherwise.

8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?

I’d travel more to make sure I’d seen the world. I probably would’ve asked my beau to marry me in Vegas by now too. Haha.

9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?

I haven’t really. My young adult life has been overtaken by the death of my dad and all the things that followed. I’ve only just been able to grab life again and mould it into what I want.

10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?

Doing the right things. I’d rather be a good person than a perfect one. 4 days ago

I would, not only that I would make sure that their last day would be the best. If I treated people I meet like they would be dying tonight I would probably have more friends right now. The intention is sincere and honest not for any other reason than you just want them to be happy. I for one would like to be treated like that.

Maybe I should try it? 1 week ago

Never,

I am easily swayed by others, especially my parents. I dont have any strong convictions of what I believe in. I always doubt every decision I make. Even speaking out in class over mundane trivial answers that I know is right. Any shred of original thought that I have, I keep to myself because I dont believe its worth sharing with anyone. I throw my ideas away. I hate to sound like a bitch but I think this was brought about by my overly strict father, to whom nothing I try to please continously. He still tells me what to wear and how to act and I am 25.

It makes me sad and angry typing this. 1 week ago

Yes :( .

Lived it for hundreds of days. 1 week ago

Less work to do is my first instinct.

But I would love to have a project or something that I could pour a lot of effort into. I guess I am afraid that I am not competent/smart/dedicated enough to see things through. That I would be unable to find solutions to stumbling blocks and I hate that I would have to feel so frustrated and inadequate. It is not making any progress despite all my hard work (which has happened in the past). That and my shortsightedness.

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1.) I dont have a job, but I would still finish school.

Use up 10-20k to travel before I look for a job.
Buy my mom and dad a home. And save the rest.

1 million is a lot but not that much. 1 week ago

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
15

2.Which is worse, failing or never trying?
never try

3.If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
- i’m imprisoned by norms. nope, to be more precise, i imprison myself with the norms. I like so many things i dont do because the psychology of ` the grass always greener on the other side”.

4.When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
shame on me, yes. will shut up and just do it.

5.Who do u love? what are u doing about it?
noone. waiting for him to submerge

6.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
artist, performer 1 week ago

This is a hard question because there isn’t much work that comes with happiness. Here are some I would like:

Painter: I would love to stay in my room or travel around the world and paint my life away. Self-expression is a form of happiness and it’s a bonus if anyone buys it.

Filmer: I think recording life events, capturing beauty, the mundane and replaying those moving imagery brings a kind of happiness. Especially when done creatively.

Overcoming poverty, homeless, counseling etc: Helping people especially the disadvantage would make me happy. Knowing other people struggling to live a happy life is depressing enough. 1 week ago

50 is a lot of deep thinking, I look forward to doing this actually. And I will make sure to post when I’m finished so someone else will be able to do it. Passing it on! 2 weeks ago

No, I would not quit my job. I would not work over 40 hours any longer. I have several sisters and brothers and nieces and nephews that could use some help; so a million dollars would go pretty quickly. I would give the million dollars to my mom and dad and they would be in charge of splitting it up between all of us children. 3 weeks ago

If I didn’t actually know how old I was, I don’t know what age I’d pick. Most likely it would be somewhat younger as I feel like I’m behind in my life right now. I’m not where I’d expect most people my age to be (though plenty of us are in the same position). I also love many things that make me feel like a child. It would be great to be able to pick a different age as life goes on and things in it change. I won’t always be in the same place I am now. 1 month ago

8.If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
I would say I would try to make the most of my time. But to be honest, if our life span was 40 years, we would get used to it and act as we usually do.

9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
Probably in a not a very high degree in some areas of my life. It’s not easy to escape from certain things.

10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
Both. I’m a perfectionist, but this doesn’t mean I’m not fair or honest. I always try to do what is correct, following my ethical and moral codes, but as everyone, sometimes I fail.

11. You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
Slit their throats. No. Seriously, I can’t stand anyone criticizing or damaging a person I love. It has put me sometimes in difficult situations, but the instinct to protect and defend my loved ones is really strong. I probably would tell them to shut up and ask why are they talking that way.

12. If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?
Follow your dreams and fight for them.

13. Would you break the law to save a loved one?
Probably. But it depends on the whole situation. What kind of thing I would have to do? Is the loved one responsible to be in such situation? What has he done?

14.Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
Unfortunately, I’ve seen many faces of insanity and art is one of the best ways to canalize it. After all, genius and madness are always close, and some of the most admired creative works were once considered insane.

15.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?
I don’t know. Maybe I try to understand and accept anyone, even when I don’t like them much or don’t agree with them.

16.How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?
That’s how it works. Not everyone wants the same or looks for the same in this life. 1 month ago

Answer the “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind”.

1.How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

2.Which is worse, failing or never trying?

3.If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

4.When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

5.What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?

6.If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?

7.Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?

8.If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?

9.To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?

10.Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?

11.You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?

12.If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?

13.Would you break the law to save a loved one?

14.Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?

15.What’s something you know you do differently than most people?

16.How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?

17.What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?

18.Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?

19.If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?

20.Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?

21.Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?

22.Why are you, you?

23.Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?

24.Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?

25.What are you most grateful for?

26.Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new onelose old ones

27.Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?

28.Has your greatest fear ever come true?

29.Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?

30.What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?

31.At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?.

32.If not now, then when?

33.If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?

34.Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?

35.Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?

36.Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?

37.If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?

38.Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?

39.Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?

40.When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?

41.If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?

42.Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?

43.What is the difference between being alive and truly living?

44.When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?

45.If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?

46.What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?

47.When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?

48.What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?

49.In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?

50.Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you 1 month ago

When I was 16, I would say it was

Made by me 10%
Made by others 90%

And as I have gotten older, I would say it is now around

Made by me 90%
Made by others 10%

And I like those numbers :) 1 month ago

Haha I will remember one thing that I did yesterday but I get the point :) 1 month ago

Challenging myself! And yes the recent piercing and lots of other things I have done on the list :) 1 month ago

In a nice hot relaxing bath :) 1 month ago

Be naked more.

Seriously, especially in public I love it :) 1 month ago

It’s human nature to fear the unknown and nobody wants to repeat feeling bad. 1 month ago

Depends on the circumstances. Never dismiss today as an option though. 1 month ago

Biting the bullet every once in a while and doing what you want to do. Sharing love with others. Feeling fear but pushing through it. 1 month ago

Ooh tempting but no :) it wouldn’t be me and I know that eventually I would regret it. 1 month ago