@Averly
1) well now I check masto first thing!
2) Orson Scott Card (does this count?)
3) can I answer "me"? I stopped letting others influence me a long time ago
4) I changed my mind about rushing into higher education
5) does procrastinating count?
6) when I get curious about something it inspires me to learn
7) that my happiness is paramount and I can't let others get in the way
8) that intelligent life exists elsewhere
9) Leviathan Wakes and the whole Expanse series!
it all fit 😅