Hi Jaxxson. Thank you. I never shorten it so it's just Maarika, usually. I've had people call me shorter versions of it but it never sounded right to me, I suppose? Someone called me Mari once and it was weird. Most don't even care that I have a degree in anything, they only care that I "show off my body" and "use my body" for money. Sex work is still working and it's bothersome that people negate a person's integrity based on their choice of industry.
This is why, largely. My brother snapped this a while back and I posted it on social media thinking it was amusing. Now people won't --- let it go. ...I hate myself for making the joke.
Thanks. I think charity is important. A children's book? That's very sweet. I would actually look into that because I think that's quite cute. Maybe I'll buy it for my baby cousins when they're born within the next couple of months. :)
I almost couldn't be friends with you if you were going to say you hated sweets. Nice to meet you too. :)