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Are you an accident prone writer? I know I am. 📝

He’s only in this for the bacon.

Valley of Fire State Park, United States | #Geology #GeologyPage #USA

Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada, USA and was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968. It covers an area of 42,059 acres (17,021 ha) and was dedicated in 1935. It derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park’s attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun’s rays.

Valley of Fire is located 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas, at an elevation between 1,320–3,009 feet (402–917 m). It abuts the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the east at the Virgin River confluence. It lies in a 4 by 6 mi (6.4 by 9.7 km) basin.

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Exactly how I felt yesterday. *sigh*

About me. About this tumblr.

For the curious, I am first and foremost an individual, like you. My thoughts are my own, which might make a devout marketer cringe. After too many years of “worrying what others think” I’m trying to live more of life unfiltered. This tumblr is an exercise in doing just that.

I’m also real. Posts you see here are written by me, not an assistant. Or a bot. Or even aliens. This means there will be typos and bad grammar at times. (This is why authors have editors. We’re hardly perfect although a few authors claim to be gods.)

Personally, I believe we are all unique and should have the freedom to be who we are. All too often others find a way to force us encourage us to be more “like them”. I tried that. It sucks. It kills you slowly from the inside out. Sure, it can take a while to find out who you are, but we also change over time. Just be real. “You do you” and have peace with that. (And don’t hurt anyone, ‘kay?) Let’s keep things peaceful and do no harm. And let’s respect each other.

I am an author, really. My book, Asperger’s in Pink, is my first book. I’m honored it’s been read all over the globe, and I’m humbled it has helped many. That’s the thing - I do this writing-advocacy bit because it’s where my passion lies. Of course, my husband would love a paycheck to go with that, but, hey, ya can’t have everything?

Or can you? Hmm...

Other than Asperger’s, I’ll share what’s on my mind. That often involves our fur-butt Yorkie, coffee and whatever else. Again, this is a real person here. And, like you, I’m multi-dimensional.

~Julie

Being female on the spectrum means wearing a mask for far too many. It's hard to be ourselves in public, around others, but we must. We must love ourselves enough to be ourselves wherever we are. We must be brave enough to try.

But theory and practice aren't always the same, are they? And neurotypicals can be cold, callous, and cruel.

I'm finally choosing to be "me." It's not always easier, but the more I try, the better it is. The healthier it is. Do I have autism? Maybe; they didn't diagnose girls when I was younger. I do share a lot of traits. For one, I have Sensory Processing Disorder, for sure. I'm as socially awkward AF. But my daughter is def an Aspie. I've seen her put the masks on. And I'm proud of her for choosing to grow into herself.

To hell with the masks - let's finally be free to be...us.

it takes me 3-7 business days to process my feelings

AspieCon is part Aspergers Convention, part resource fair. There a several panels, activities, CosPlay, D&D and more!