This is a tough one to answer, I could list things like poetry, but that would be showing off, so I’m thinking outside the box.

• Archery I have been shooting on and off (mainly off recently) since 2008 when I did a beginner’s course for fun. Since then I’ve shot in club comps and joined the uk chapter of the Sons Of Archery.
• Chess. I started learning chess earlier in the year instead of my regular German course. Since then I’ve found I’ve a nack for it and my ELO is between 8-900 which after three months isn’t too shabby.
• Photography. It’s something I’ve always loved to do and it appears that I have an eye for it. I couldn’t tell you how to set up a shot ie aperture, exposure etc, I’m just an able to get the shot.
• Making the perfect cup of tea for Mrs Bob, even though I don’t drink it myself and never have.
• Back rub is another talent I apparently have according to Mrs Bob I’ll take her word for it

I’m sure somethings on the list aren’t exactly talents but who’s counting

There are many things or traits that I could say I’d like to change about myself. Although if I’m honest, I wouldn’t change a thing about myself .

Why? Well without all them, I wouldn’t be the well rounded individual I am today.

If it wasn’t for my autism I may never have had such a successful science and engineering career, without my stubbornness and fight. I’d maybe have never joined the army, and I’d maybe without my PTSD and depression I might never have picked up a pen and started scribbling. What would go on to become (over 20 years) a fantastic gift that’s helped others as well as myself. So without all my life experiences I wouldn’t be me.

This is a very simple one for me to answer…

It’s my trademark slouch beanie (in various colours) and a pair of Noir filters similar looking to sunglasses.

Hats are my thing if it’s not a slouch, it’s a baseball cap or even a fedora. I’ve always loved hats they’re quirky and fun, plus I’ve no hair to keep my head warm.

The filters they’re to help with bright lights and also help me with my PTSD.

I’d have to say my computer, the reason behind this?

Well I spend a lot of time playing online in MMPORG’s and if I didn’t I’d probably have more time to read the growing collection of book I haven’t read yet. I could spend more time generally being more productive.

As this is a hypothetical question and my laptop still exists. It’s high time Rhiluron went on a quest.

The hardest decision I’ve ever had to make is one I’ve had to do a number of times during my adult life. and it’s never gotten any easy to be fair.

It’s the heartbreaking decision to let go of one of the many feline companions go to rainbow bridge. It doesn’t mater if I’ve had them 19 years or 19 months, it hurts. In fact one of my last (rescue) cats passed away shortly after we gave him a forever home, his death still stings like fuck now. It’s hard to type through tears. He took care of his younger sibling on the streets, she came with him, and had really come out of her shell.

I’ve made some hard calls in life and in my work, I’ve dealt with death and all that goes with it. but that’s the one call I hate.

I’d use that extra time to get all those things I’ve been putting off done. I’m that bad I could procrastinate about procrastination.

Firstly I’d finish my ever growing reading pile (currently 8-10 books) as there’s so many graphic novels that I need to start or just finish reading.

Secondly I’d use the time to get some more poetry written and edited, maybe start editing a book I’ve been writing for ten years, and nudge it over the finish line.

Finally I’d practice my chess game and try to improve on my ELO (standing) while taking regular breaks to watch all the box sets I’ve added to my list with the attitude of, I’ll get round to that when I’ve finished this one.

I’d also just go out and walk about at night while the world slumbers. It’s so peaceful and quiet, and not many people about.

Aside from the obvious answers of my wife, cat or kids etc.

I’d like to say that currently my favourite people are my peers and fellow poets that I’ve been lucky enough to work with this year. It’s been a hectic year, but I’ve made a whole bunch of friends in the process.