ⓘ This Carrd is a perpetual work in progress!I am not very familiar with Carrd, but I have done my best.(However, I would like to add updates over time.)I have been terribly anxious to develop this Carrd, on account of a rather terrible tendency to ruminate on whether or not the manner in which I present myself is wholly consistent with my values (and the scope of my fascinations).However, I feel that taking the leap to create something that is not 'up to par', may just be the correct choice to make before I attempt to quell my fears & branch out in search of connection.(I truly would quite love a friend or two . . .)
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ⓘ Biographical Information . . . ⓘ
I am known as Solovet (primarily), 'Grey', 'Foster', 'Frankie', and 'Vinnie'!(Golly, that truly is a lot of names . . . )___________I am 21 years old, and a fairly gender-curious individual.If you would fancy learning more about my personal expression, (particularly in regards to gender, sexual orientation [& my very favourite nicknames]), you are more than welcome to visit my little 'Pronoun-Page', which also includes information about some of the more personal and lesser-known aspects of my identity.___________In regards to national heritage, I am an Afro-Italian American.
What do you fancy, Frankie?
Perhaps(?) little known, I am a member of the 'furry' community !I have taken a grand interest in anthropomorphic animals for many of my years; perhaps even as young as five; and even have mutlple fursonas of my own!:
A Tasmanian devil lady, a giant anteater, a platypus, a newfoundland, and quite a few more on the mantle! This list is non-exhaustive! :-)Among other interests, I am keen on the Warriors series, and have quite a soft spot for the late Bluestar.(My two other favourite cats happen to be Yellowfang and Greystripe.
Perhaps it is something about silver felines, though I maintain that Bluestar lives up to her namesake.)
Frankie's Hall of Favourites
On account of growing nervous that this Carrd has run on a tad too long, I would like to offer to you a rather standard bullet list of my favourite things.My favourite colours would have to be grey, brown, beige and orange ... not in any particular order, but they illicit such feelings of 'correctness' in me.
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My favourite foods . . .
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Indian Curry, Japanese Curry ... CURRY!In the same vein, I could never turn down a hot peach tea. Hold the cubes and cream!
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My favourite animals ... oh, heavens ... well, I fancy anteaters an awful lot.Anteaters, roosters . . . fowl . . . sea critters . . . oh! Mustelids! Mustelids & marsupials!Whether it can be categorised as a 'critter' or not, I adore it.
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Now, in terms of my favourite book, The House of the Scorpion is owed that title; no contest.I am chagrined to admit that part of the reason why this book has been so very dear to my heart since a rather young age is owed to being able to relate to Matteo Alacrán in a rather intimate, personal, & painful way.Those of whom I feel safe letting into my heart just may learn why.________My favourite television program . . .
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While I do not stream television nearly as often as I would like, I confess (I've a terrible habit of getting distracted from the things I might like to do), King of the Hill has a place on the mantle.As silly as I feel to admit it, I find that Hank Hill mirrors an awful lot of my own concerns, values and general grievances.He certainly does not serve as a depiction of a saintly man, but a realistic, albeit fairly rigid, amusingly eccentric character of whom a younger Solovet happened to recognise a piece of herself in.________My favourite character in all of media, however, would have to be Team Fortress 2's BLU Pyro . . . at least, my admittedly egregious headcanon of them.As a matter of fact, I may very well consider myself to be unusually enamoured with the firebug.As a fairly private individual, I will keep my explanation brief . . . but, during a stint of gratuitous domestic abuse that had led to (ongoing) homelessness, this particular character has served as an anchor.BLU Pyro has stood as a grounding point; something stagnant, warm, and infinitely present to return to.The mechanics as to exactly why my nervous system has latched on so heavily to this odd little mercenary remain a point of curiosity, but my interest in the human condition as a whole is something that will never leave my realm of fascination.There is no greater pleasure to me than gathering an understanding of a person.The only grander warmth that I can fathom is to continue to pursue the truth of the impact of love; in whatever form it may take; to encourage growth and authenticity in hearts that might ache as mine.
A Glimpse Beneath the Surface . . .
If you find that you might like to stick around, you may come to notice that there are periods of time in which I am rather finicky or nervous in terms of conversation or authentic self-expression.This does not necessitate a lack of trust, but a deep-rooted insecurity and hypervigilistic tendencies that are often turned inward.I would also like to note that I am a sufferer of selective mutism.This is characterised by a (psychological) inability to speak, except under varying circumstances; such as absolute necessity, comfort with an individual, etc.on: How Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ManifestsAnother thing that affects the way I experience the world is Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD).Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, for myself & many of those afflicted, does not merely present as a 'preference for cleanliness or organization'; rather, it can revolve around intrusive thoughts, intense anxiety, and compulsive behaviors that tend to be performed in attempt to find relief or reassurance.At times, this may cause me to overthink situations, become distressed by uncertainty, or need extra patience while working through certain fears or routines.I am actively learning how to manage the malaise, and I am eternally grateful toward those who can find it within their heart to approach me with understanding.on: The Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderI also carry the ill effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can lead to unusual perspectives / 'odd' ways of moving through the world.It can affect my sense of safety, my reactions to certain situations, and the way I process memories or emotions.I share all of this with you, my friend, as an explanation for certain parts of myself that may not always be immediately visible.Although your patience is dear to me, I do not anticipate and will not insist upon others bearing the mantle of my load.My ultimate interest is to gather and utilise as much information as possible, putting it into practice in the hopes of helping those who are affected by malaise as I am.I only hope that you might like to be by my side as I see this journey into fruition.