I’m Steven, a guy in his thirties who thought he was somewhat different to learn later, that later into my teens and twenties,I was reminded I was “the-other”, that stereotypical lost-little-boy who would become an angry little man. I lived and grew up in New Hampshire, the southern part for my entire life. I traveled around the rest of the United States, while this state has becoming more intolerable to live in, I still choose to stick and barely survive. I also know New Hampshire is more than just Salem, and there are people likely in harsher situations in where people think this state is, filled of moose and woods.
Communication Style
I am very implicit and use lots of English Foreplay… I mean wordplay. You have to hear me word for word. I can be explicit and sometimes extremely diplomatic. I can be really soft spoken, and in fact in 2024 I noticed I am speaking even more softer (which was 2 decade personal attack)
Despite doing 300 videos on YouTube, I come off very slow delivery, but outside a hot camera, I speak really fast and concise. I like phrases like “a”, “an” or “the”, soft words that isn’t talking to people like a dog. I speak “matter of fact” such as taking a text message thread, summarize it in my head then tell the highlights as facts, without conjecture. “I just got off the phone with [x]. they said [y] and [z response is the fact”. Simple and direct without being commanding. Reading a play by play text or email threads with date and time stamps has a gossipy feel, and also makes things more confusing. But in order to hear this “matter of fact” you have to listen! Who listens to an autistic? No one really.
The blog speaks in a regional tone. Much like how CNBC was in cable business news, based in New Jersey and spoke to the New York Tristate area, and anyone who was literally outside could tune in and adapt to it. This was how local TV news allegedly was before before the “news voice” came along, allegedly of course.
I talk to you figuratively at eye level, as if you are someone whose a grown up or have intelligence. I never try to preach from an Ivory Tower.
This communication style may been learned by watching lots of news as a kid into younger adulthood.
My way of thinking
I am very curious, I try to go in with an empathic mind. I probe with questions in the hopes it’s not interrogating. I like to learn, I like to grow. I am at times very logical, emotional and creative, sometimes all at the same time. As you can tell I can’t stop writing. I like to dig deeper when others don’t
The so-called “Special Interests” – eeuuu!
Lego, newspapers, books, more books, more lego, old tech, telephones and more telephones. I am no stereotypical autistic of a sterile living environment, and despite it’s polar opposite, I need to declutter!
I was always interested in how policy would be implemented, but that’s not how “politics” is defined today. It’s a sideshow staring creepy clowns. I do think there is a pop-culture taste to politics the right built (think the Fox News Channel or talk radio) that I think once served a purpose, but now it’s gone to Housewives grade of infotainment. The left on the other hand is too wordy, maybe have more energy than NPR but they are so out of touch. I don’t care if the person is funny or what. I also don’t like how my state legislates everything, why does Concord have to revolve around my state?
I am in to technology, but it’s a mostly male fields with men aspiring to be Nick Burns – your Company’s Computer Guy from the SNL skits with Jimmy Fallon. It’s real, and I don’t like the group think, the bro culture, etc.
I used to consume news before the news left me, Since 2017, I attempted to create a nice with Lego and newsgathering, which didn’t go too well by 2023. I am not into CGI or filming, and everyone hates the “legacy media” and well this niche is a lost cause.
Philosophy
I have always payed attention to the so-called “bigger picture”, and try to focus on the issues that matter not the “little things” (as my late gram would say) or tidbits or the latest print from the wire services. Life isn’t chosen on a specific Pantone color code,. I’ve realized day-to-day thinking really does not help you in the long run, albeit I am not a five-year thinker either. It’s always been quality not quality, never cut corners, because that will backfire in the long run. Never gloat about buying something “cheap off eBay”; or “flex” your expensive toys. Be modest, be humble, and enjoy life in moderation.
Status
I am still on the market, despite being off for almost a decade. I like to have meaningful connections but many don’t want to be close and have it be cyber. And there is less people closer to my age, and people about a decade younger are happily in love.