I am Aspergic

More about me

More about me

I was born in the England, Manchester, (well never really born as I was Caesarian section) and have lived there all my life. I would liken't to associate myself as typical Manchunian, however, as I am not a thug. I have been told I am well spoken but I don't really think I am. I just don't sound like I'm from Manchester.

My hobbies include Microlight flying, rock climbing and going on the computer. I like to play MineCraft the most, which is a sandbox game involving placing blocks to create architecture. I like playing this because it lets me express myself and create things that I like and that makes me feel happy. Of course, I can't go into details about the game because some people won't understand the game mechanics, but it is used sometimes in schools to promote teamwork and creativity. I also sometimes play World of Warcraft which helps me to escape from my worries and become a new person, a Night Elf Druid who aids the sick and injured using his advanced healing spells. The design of the World of Warcraft such as the ambience and scenery makes me relaxed. It feels like being in an enchanted world where nothing can hurt me.

Why do like I computer games? Well as an aspie, I can imagine it is to achieve a sense of absorption, and to get away from all the noises and interruptions. I have a gaming headset which helps to increase my sense of immersion, and I always wear my dressing gown (my 'gaming gown') which aids my relaxation. Even if the temperature is really hot, I still wear it because it is the staple of my comfort. I feel I could confidently wear my dressing gown all day as it takes away all my worries. I think it has something to do with my sensitivity and enjoyment of softness. I manage to get a comfortable level of human interaction too, as I Skype with my two aspie friends. There is no need for face to face contact so conversation is easy, and we all play together on MineCraft. One of my friends has a server we can connect to.

I don't like loud noises, like crying babies and vacuum cleaners, change, people with poor hygiene (because I hate germs), football, because it is a team sport and I struggle to work in groups sometimes. I can imagine, my worse nightmare as being on a plane with crying babies, having changed airline from Emirates to Easyjet, whilst someone is vacuuming as they play the radio loudly with football commentation on it, you know that station with the highest possible amount of interference, like they're broadcasting on analogue or something, combined with ill people coughing and sneezing on me.

I don't even want to keep writing this anymore, but I think it's only fair for me to share an experience I had in a night club. Only once in my life have I been into one, on holiday in Mauritius. Worst. Idea. Ever. I am assuming that most people reading this will be aware of how loud night clubs are, and combined with other sensory inputs, like he lasers, strobe lighting, fog and people, well, you can imagine how I felt. I went into a state of sensory overload and had to leave, after being in for a few minutes. I don't like that there was no was to communicate to people, because it was too loud, and I don't like dancing, as it seems superfluous. I have no idea what people see in them. Plus I don't drink, so as you can probably imagine it is very unsuitable for me. I have this theory that people enjoy it when they are drunk for some reason. Anyway, I hate talking about negatives so changing subjects... Onto something more positive.

My favourite food is Quorn, which is a meat substitute made of a mycoprotein. I like Quorn burgers, pasties and bacon. I also like soya, another meat substitute made of the soya bean. I just like the texture and taste, which is always important with food. I hate eating mushrooms, because they are disgusting and look ugly. I also hate raw tomatoes, because I find them bitter, olives, cauliflower (they're just mutated cabbages anyway), broccoli and sprouts (they have cyanide in then anyway) . I do get my greens though, I loves peas. I do not eat any meat.