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kathrilThis is a little introductory post about me and what my plans may be for this journal (because as of yet, I'm unsure!) I had a LiveJournal yeeears ago (probably circa 2009-2010? Just before Tumblr really took off) and its been a long time since I blogged properly. You will notice that I love using brackets. I'm sorry. I can't write a sentence without interrupting myself, apparently.
I'm also hoping the old LJ trick of 'pinning' a post by setting the date way in the future works here or else I'll look a fool.
My name is Cat (I go by a slightly different name on different areas of the internet - for now, this'll do as a pseudonym.) I'm thirty two and Scottish, though I currently live in the south west of England. I moved here five years ago to live with my spouse.
I work full time as a support worker. This is a job title that can mean a lot of different things, so I prefer carer, although it's old fashioned. I work with clients with learning disabilities. Sometimes the state of the care system here is incredibly frustrating and makes me want to pull my hair out, but usually it's a job I love a lot and want to do. Usually. :^)
My main intent for this journal is a spare place to gather together thoughts, as well as to catalogue process on various hobbies and writing. At the moment I really enjoy cross stitch, though I also crochet (something I'm not over-keen on nowadays - I want to finish the last few pieces I'm working on and de-stash most of my yarn so it can go to someone who'll see full use of it).
I also like to read, but reading is a hobby I tend to enjoy thinking about more than I actually get round to doing! I primarily read fiction, with occasional non-fiction sprinkled in, and I'm not constrained to one genre or subject area. Most years I set a goal to read 52 books, which I've achieved... once. Despite having any form of demand placed on me by others, I *love* to set myself arbitrary goals, lmao.
Other things I enjoy: Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Wikipedia rabbit holes, podcasts (I hate the fandomification of true crime, so probably won't talk about it a lot, but find it fascinating; I also like shows about culture and history), BBC's The Apprentice, cooking, occassionally I watch anime or read manga.
I'm open to friend requests, comments, whatever! :-)
I'm also hoping the old LJ trick of 'pinning' a post by setting the date way in the future works here or else I'll look a fool.
My name is Cat (I go by a slightly different name on different areas of the internet - for now, this'll do as a pseudonym.) I'm thirty two and Scottish, though I currently live in the south west of England. I moved here five years ago to live with my spouse.
I work full time as a support worker. This is a job title that can mean a lot of different things, so I prefer carer, although it's old fashioned. I work with clients with learning disabilities. Sometimes the state of the care system here is incredibly frustrating and makes me want to pull my hair out, but usually it's a job I love a lot and want to do. Usually. :^)
My main intent for this journal is a spare place to gather together thoughts, as well as to catalogue process on various hobbies and writing. At the moment I really enjoy cross stitch, though I also crochet (something I'm not over-keen on nowadays - I want to finish the last few pieces I'm working on and de-stash most of my yarn so it can go to someone who'll see full use of it).
I also like to read, but reading is a hobby I tend to enjoy thinking about more than I actually get round to doing! I primarily read fiction, with occasional non-fiction sprinkled in, and I'm not constrained to one genre or subject area. Most years I set a goal to read 52 books, which I've achieved... once. Despite having any form of demand placed on me by others, I *love* to set myself arbitrary goals, lmao.
Other things I enjoy: Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Wikipedia rabbit holes, podcasts (I hate the fandomification of true crime, so probably won't talk about it a lot, but find it fascinating; I also like shows about culture and history), BBC's The Apprentice, cooking, occassionally I watch anime or read manga.
I'm open to friend requests, comments, whatever! :-)
