The Adventures of the Little Indian Girl

17 What self-care things do you find helpful to ground yourself or “talk yourself down from the ledge” when you’re overwhelmed by your feelings or by stress?
Do memes on DW count? :) I usually scream into a pillow, jump around, listen to music, have a good cry, hum, hide under the blanket and then give myself a pep talk. It depends on the situation. In college, being in Hawai'i a walk on the beach or a dip in the ocean - I do miss it. 

18 What is the most extreme weather you have ever experienced?
The polar vortex a few years ago? I think it was 2012. Before it arrived, I thought I had lived here long enough to get used to winter. I bought the proper gear and boots. And well, then the temps dipped to 10F (not counting windchill)!!!!!!!! Dang it. I did make it out and survived!! ha hahaha... And believe that was the winter we got almost 2 feet of snow? Many lost power, but we didn't. 

( Rest of January questions )

7 In the U.S., each state has a “state flower.” If you’re in the U.S., what is your state flower? If you live elsewhere, does your region or country have flower that represents it? (Post a picture?)

Virginia's state flower is a flowering dogwood. We have the pink variety at almost every street corner and in spring it's beautiful! 

8 Would you rather live in a deep-sea station or a space station?

I think a deep-sea station? Just because it sounds like it's closer to earth. 

9 What’s your favorite “comfort food” when you’re feeling down or unwell?

I like rasam (tomato) & rice, or yogurt rice or pasta with marinara sauce that's extra cheesy. 

10 What was the last film you saw at a theatre/cinema?
11 Have you ever been asked for your telephone number and you didn't want to give it? What did you do?
12 Have you ever had a “crush” on a fictional character?
13 What are your favorite pizza toppings?
14 Who was your very first best friend? Are you still in contact or communication with them?
15 If you could pick a new first name, what would you choose?
16 What is your favorite board game?
17 What self-care things do you find helpful to ground yourself or “talk yourself down from the ledge” when you’re overwhelmed by your feelings or by stress?
18 What is the most extreme weather you have ever experienced?
19 Do you operate out of any particular faith system that informs your actions? Do you intentionally NOT have a faith system, and if so, what beliefs or ideas inform your actions?
20 When you go to a fancy coffee shop, what’s your go-to order?
21 What genre of books is your usual favorite when you read for pleasure?
22 Where is one place you wouldn’t ever want to be caught dead?
23 How would someone who genuinely likes and admires you describe you?
24 How would someone who doesn’t really like you describe you?
25 If you had to teach a one-hour class with absolutely no prep time, what subject could you competently pull off?
26 What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you while out for a meal at a restaurant?
27 What aphorism or saying is helpful for you right now?
28 What’s your favorite meme? (Post it!)
29 What is your skin care regimen?
30 What song are you listening to a lot right now? (Post a link?)
31 What superpower best suits your personality?