… to practise the full teaching of the Church as enshrined in the Book of Common Prayer
What’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult?
The moment, much later in life, when I had my own bank account. The moment I used an app on my phone to pay! When I made decisions on my own about money. All of which was much later in life and in circumstances that were extremely difficult.
So maybe I discovered I am an adult way too late and have missed the boat!? And I discovered I am really terrible with money – maybe a life of poverty is much easier for me?!
Which is the best restaurant in your city?
I very rarely eat-out and then someone else picks the place. So the best restaurant is the kitchen and the best chef my mother.
So home cooking is my favourite!
“Answers are overrated – live in the moment”. Searching for the “right” or “true” is a circle that never ends. Be you in the now.
Which author would you love to have dinner with?
Previously I said Kierkegaard, or Nietzsche, or Kafka. And I would still love to have a meal with any or all of them!
But now, after reading The Orthodox Church, Bishop Ware. That book was eye opening for me – very honest! I have so many questions about Orthodoxy and I think he is the person to ask.
What’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?
I cannot recall a moment but I think I know a platform that restored my faith: TikTok. Random people but their thoughts “out there” and I no longer feel isolated. Yes, there is someone who agrees with me! But there is also someone who reminds me of what is essential.
And they make me laugh!
If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say?
Oh wow!!! This is so weird!
So maybe the future me would simply say, “All Good”.
What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling?
I do not travel so my favourite dish at home is … Spaghetti Bolognese! In fact, any pasta is a very good meal.
What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught?
I am not convinced that schools teach anything, besides measuring yourself against abstract standards!
I want to say life skills – like cooking and budgeting. But I will be a snob and say, “classical philosophy”.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t chase anyone! If they do not answer, do not chase. If they make no effort, do not chase. Being alone is often much better than being an addition.
What’s something you used to worry about but don’t anymore?
I want to say other people and their opinions. But maybe the way I look is more realist. I used to care, especially when I was much younger, but now it is just no longer part of my thought-process. I am simply past it
Anyway …
