@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 😅