Dusk in Lieu of Death

Alright, so after much deliberation, I've decided that this will be my last entry for the blog challenge. The opponent, or boss this time around, is quality. I've come to realize that, even though I could create content for the remaining topics, they aren't interesting to me. I'd rather quality over quantity, and what's left feels like filler. Now, I'm not one to sell someone short, so I've picked six of the remaining challenges that I think will end this chapter nicely. That gives me about a seventy percent completion, which in my book is a "C."

First on the list of things to discuss are my pet peeves. I'm a pretty care-free individual, so I don't let things push me too far, but a couple of things do get under my skin. My number one pet peeve has to be someone telling me I can't do something. I don't know why it bothers me as much as it does, but someone making me feel limited has its effect. Interrupting someone is another pet peeve of mine. Speaking over someone or cutting off their sentence bothers my soul. I enjoy listening, so of course, when my listening experience is interrupted, it affects my mood.

Speaking of moods, I want to touch on the things that make me feel sad. No lie, I'm an emotionally sensitive individual, except for anger, my emotions generally run free. I have an appreciation for happiness through my understanding of despair, for sorrow is one of my favorite feelings. I can reach those depths either through song or a show (I'll confess I cried real tears during an episode of "One Piece"), but life experiences are where I feel the effects most. Being the mutable person that I am, I adapt to the emotions of others, especially if they put their energy out there. If someone I care for is in a position where I can't help them, there are moments where I will sink. Thinking of situations where I can't escape, or where I repeat my mistakes, will lead me to sorrow as well. Falling short at something I worked hard on puts me in a big mood. I appreciate all of these moments because of the high I get when I ascend.

How do I ascend when I find comfort in despair? One way is to utilize the fact that the moment is temporary and only lingers because you are focusing on the situation or experience. Simply put, I take my mind off of whatever is causing it. Usually, I watch a favorite show or sit in Discord with friends (which is funny based on the definition). Generally, doing things that make me happy helps remove sorrow. With that, what makes me happy? What are some things that please me? I find enjoyment in quite a few things that range from eating flavorful food to creative projects, but honestly being around happy people and watching people enjoying their blessings is where I find myself the most content.

Time for a confession. I've thoroughly enjoyed writing for this blog challenge, and I hope to do more in the future. I don't know where blogging will take me or who will continue to read my little life experiences, but I'm enjoying expressing myself and practicing a skill set. I hope this has spoken to someone in some form or fashion and maybe even created a loyal reader.

Dusk is not the end, nor is it death despite its arrival before morning. That is to say, while the sun may set on this series, another is preparing for its rise.