A woman shares a thrilling encounter with a white guy. Stories include transitioning to phone sex work, a career shift, and encountering successful businessmen. Other stories cover dreams and disappointment, unexpected gratitude, and a veterinarian's experience. There's also a story about embracing mental health treatment while maintaining creativity.
Helping stray animals taught the speakers the value of adaptability and finding opportunities for service in unexpected places.
An awkward interview experience led to valuable lessons and a successful career as a writer and storyteller.
The speaker's experience with a manic episode and the impact of mental health treatment highlight the importance of seeking help and maintaining medication.
Deep dives
Helping with Neutering and Spaying Stray Animals on a Thai Island
Me and my friend Mike traveled to Thailand to do community work. We joined a program that aimed to raise funds for schools and help with spaying and neutering stray cats and dogs on a Thai island. Our initial plan to work with schools fell through, but we were determined to make a positive impact. The island had a large population of stray animals, and we saw an opportunity to help reduce their numbers and improve their quality of life by neutering and spaying them.
Unexpected Challenges and the C-Section for a Stray Cat
As we got involved in the veterinary clinic on the Thai island, we faced unexpected challenges. The clinic needed help with a pregnant stray cat that required a C-section delivery. Despite having no experience, I assisted the veterinarian in performing the C-section. It was a nerve-wracking and intense experience, but we successfully delivered the kittens and helped save the cat's life.
Finding Purpose and Fulfillment in Unexpected Places
Although our initial plans to work with schools in Thailand didn't work out, our experience with the veterinary clinic and helping stray animals brought us a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It opened our eyes to the importance of supporting and caring for all living beings, and reminded us that even small actions can make a significant difference in their lives. This experience taught us the value of adaptability and finding opportunities for service in unexpected places.
The Internship Interview
The speaker recounts their experience applying for an internship at a podcast company. They were initially nervous but made a positive impression on a comedian panelist who was already working there. However, during the interview, the speaker's nerves got the best of them, leading to an awkward interaction involving a bag of carrots. Despite the mishap, the speaker reflects on how the experience taught them valuable lessons and led to a successful career as a writer and storyteller.
High-Speed Chase
The speaker shares a personal story about a tumultuous period in their life. After the end of their second marriage, they experienced a manic episode due to their bipolar disorder and stopped taking medication. This led them to impulsively embark on a high-speed chase with the police. Eventually, they were apprehended, spent a night in jail, and were later committed to a hospital for treatment. The speaker successfully pled insanity in court and avoided legal repercussions. They reflect on this experience and the impact of mental health treatment on their life.