I am a mature woman (that means I’m over 50 and PROUD of it!) who is single by choice and who lives alone by choice and is very happy with both choices! However, I love making new friends, and hopefully I will be able to do so here on Vampire Rave.
Vampires and other preternatural creatures have fascinated me since I was a child. I loved watching the old horror movies about vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein’s monster, ghosts, and other creatures who were mostly just looking for love but who were misunderstood by society. Hmmm. Maybe I identified a bit too closely with them? Nah! I think I just felt sorry for the underdog—er, underwolf?
Anyway, I still love stories about the outcast creatures of the night—in all their variations. I like to read about them, write about them, and wonder about them. And yes, sometimes I identify with them, at least on an emotional level.
But I’m becoming too maudlin dwelling on that subject, so I’ll move on. I do like other things, as well. Such as . . .
Clear, crisp winter evenings when I can see the stars so close that it seems like I can reach out and touch them; autumn leaves; spring; waterfalls; animals of all kinds, but especially dogs and cats; old black-and-white movies; 60’s music; jazz in all its forms; reading; writing; taking photographs; laughing; the color purple; rainbows; sunsets; and, well, lots of other things I really just can’t think of right now.
There are also a few things that I dislike, including . . .
Injustice; prejudice; people (especially children) being treated badly in any form for any reason; animals being mistreated; war; hunger; disease . . . I think you get the picture.
I’m basically an introvert—which just means that I’m more energized by being alone than by being in a crowd. I used to be very shy, but I’ve overcome that for the most part. Still, when I’m in a crowd I can easily retreat into myself and be happier on the sidelines, listening and observing. Not unlike a vampire, I guess.
I have a good sense of humor and enjoy making other people laugh. I like seeing the joy in life and spreading it to others. I guess everyone has down times, though, and I’m no exception.
I have been dealing with some health issues for the past several months. Most are now under control, but one which was supposed to be “temporary” is hanging on much longer than my doctors told me it would, so I sometimes become frustrated that my healing has not been as fast as I expected. It’s all part of life, though, and I’m thankful that I have been able to improve at all. I’m trying to keep a positive attitude and remember that there are many people who are a lot worse off than I am. But sometimes, late at night when I’m tired and my “condition” is more noticeable, it’s difficult to believe that I’ll ever be back to “normal” (whatever that is). Sigh.
Well, that’s it for now. I hate to leave you on a less than positive note, but there’s not much left to say. I’ll update again when I have something worthwhile to add. Thanks for stopping by.
