You know, I spend so much time writing about sex work, intimacy, and the bigger questions—but sometimes it’s nice to pause and share the small, silly, very human things that make me, well… me. So today, I thought I’d let you in on five random facts you probably didn’t know about Penny.
1. I Play (and Win!) Fantasy Football… Without Knowing Much About Football
Once upon a time, I dated a guy who was obsessed with sports—MLB, NFL, tennis, golf, even lawn bowling. And, of course, fantasy leagues. Eventually, he convinced me to join in.
I started with hockey and baseball (sports I actually understand), but in 2022, he roped me into his fantasy football league. My knowledge of football? Pretty much: “One team runs the ball one way, and the other team runs it the other way.” 😜
Still, fantasy sports are really just numbers, and maybe not having emotional attachments helps. My first season, I had the most possible points in the league but still missed playoffs because of bad matchups. The second year, though? I won it all.
I know more than I did a few years ago, but honestly, my understanding of the game is still very basic at best.
2. My Brain Works a Little Differently
I have an interesting assortment of neurodivergent traits, and they shape how I experience the world:
- I’m left-handed.
- I’ve been formally diagnosed with ADHD and have begun to suspect there’s some ASD in the mix too.
- I’m aphantasic, which means I don’t see pictures in my head.
- I have sensory processing sensitivity.
- I’m flow-prone, which makes me more easily able to enter hyperfocus.
- I have mirror-touch synesthesia (I can physically feel sensations I see happen to others – nowhere near as intensely, thankfully).
- I live with misophonia, which means certain sounds trigger very strong negative reactions (the opposite of ASMR – which I also experience).
It’s a whole quirky cocktail of neurodiversity—and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I promise, I’m a very fun and bubbly person, despite what all these things may suggest to you! 😜
3. Until a Few Years Ago, I Believed I Had Blue Eyes…
But it turns out, I was just seeing reflections of my surroundings, and my eyes are in fact gray! It’s pretty rare globally – but it’s even rarer in North America.
4. I Used to Love Cooking
At one point in my life, my favorite pastime was looking up recipes, thinking about what food I was going to make, and then painstakingly preparing these dishes. I really didn’t have any other interests (outside of guzzling copious amounts of vodka). However, sometime after becoming a parent, and after being on medication that affected my appetite… my desire totally faded. Now, I dread it. It’s my least favorite chore. And eating isn’t something I enjoy the way I once did either. I still appreciate a good meal, but it hits different.
5. Speaking of Vodka….
Next month I will be six years alcohol and nicotine free, and I am damn proud of it. I suspect now that all my undiagnosed other ‘quirks’, were a big part of what led me down the dark path – and it was a hell of a fight to get out. But I’m happier and healthier than ever before, and my only regret is not stopping sooner. I don’t attend AA meetings at this point, but early in my sobriety I did (Covid! Zoom meetings!). However, if anyone is ever looking for a Friend of Bill – I think I could offer the needed support.
That’s my list; some random glimpses into Penny Jade beyond being a cam girl or phone sex operator. Which one surprised you most? Or better yet…tell me one random thing about you. Let’s trade secrets. You know where to find me!
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