AN AUSTRIAN ABROAD
ABOUT ME
Great at overthinking. Sensitive worry-head. Helpless daydreamer by nature. Austrian. British. Asking me about my future plans is the best way to get me to run away. Queen of Naps. Proud owner of much-loved pets. Creative writer in the making. Half sun half rain (bipolar 2 at its finest). The UK thinks winter means 'depressing, wet and grey' (someone should probably tell them they're wrong). No sunshine = no energy.
When I smile my eyes disappear. I'm only 22 and my face already folds into creases. Recently reached my personal happy and healthy weight, after almost two years of attempting to regain weight. I can only meet my eyes in the mirror for no longer than 8 minutes, otherwise, I (still) get upset. The last three years have been the hardest I've ever had to endure, and I am the strongest I have ever been.
I cry whenever I experience a strong emotion. Some people think I'm weak because of it. Those people are wrong. I'm impatient with everything except my boyfriend.
I turn into an angry Austrian goblin when someone says anything negative about my friends. My family and home are my rock and safe haven. If I ever win a Pulitzer, I'll believe that I am a great writer. I can't cry in front of someone unless I've cried in front of them before. Incense sticks always welcome, and tea.
I need me-time, otherwise, my tolerance for others disappears. Approach me angrily and I will shut down. Arguments bleed me dry no matter how long they take. I've seen one fight in my entire life (and I almost cried). I need to be walked at least once a day. Nature never ceases to amaze me.