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westerosortingName: Eléna
How did you find out about the community? If it's through an LJ user, please tell us who it is (individual user if possible, not just a community name!): Some Stannis stans on Tumblr showed me the way.
Age: 17
Location: France
Occupation: Student
All About You
1. Describe your ideal house/home. Please go into as much detail as possible, and be sure to include your ideal geographical location in the description!.
First of all, there's one thing about the location : I can't live in hot countries. High temperatures make me want to throw myself in a clod chamber and die. So, ideally, my dream house would be somewhere not very hot. I have nothing against cold though, so it can be kind of chilly in the winter. Speaking of winter, I'm a mountain person, so a house in the mountains would just be perfect.
Basically, all I want is a nice little chalet, with a fireplace (because fireplaces are brilliant to relax in front of). The inside would be kind of modern though, with bright colors and paintings. Add a big bathroom, a hot tub and my life is complete.
2. Imagine you’re given the classic opportunity: a genie granting you three wishes. What would you wish for? Please be as elaborate as you can. Wishing for more wishes is not permitted!
First wish : being able to do what I really want in the future, without having to worry about the money. I want to be a comic artist, but that kind of life can be hard, and my parents really want me to do a PhD in science since I'm good in those things... But I really want to do something artistic in my future, and being able to do so without amy worries would be great
Second wish : I really want to be able to stop time. Because I always feel like there is so much to do, and 24 hours a day is just not enough sometimes. Between work, painting, reading, shopping and sleeping a decent amount of time, it's hard to focus on any without feeling like you should have chosen the other !
Third and last wish : Hey, speaking of powers, can I have the very useless but awesome power of controlling lightning ? This one is a bit silly, but it's something I really wanted to have since I was little. I feel kind of drawn to electric things, and I can't stop watching when my physics teacher do something cool with it. It's just really attractive to me, all the sparks and the flashes.
3. In your life so far, what accomplishment are you the most proud of? Why? You can list more than one if you have trouble deciding. ;)
This one is hard ! I'd say overcoming my social inaptitude, because it's been so much trouble for me. I was a really shy kid, and I've been kind of friendless since 6th grade. I found it awkward to be around others. So I worked on it, tried to be more friendly, and it became easier as time passed. I couldn't have felt prouder than when I realized I could make friend more easily than before and talk naturally with people. It wasn't easy, but the work was worth it !
4. Which of the following is most important to you: Love, Money, Knowledge, Family, Friendship, Adventure, or Pleasure? Which is the least important to you? Please explain why for each choice.
To me, the most important is adventure. As much as I seem to be stuck to my chair all day, I love traveling, and one of my biggest dream would be to go around the world. Discovering new things and facing the difficulties on the way made me learn so much already !
The least important is money, for the simple reason that I couldn't care less about being rich. I don't see the appeal, and economy class bore the hell out of me.
5. What's one quote (or passage, song lyric, etc.) that effectively describes you and your values? Explain.
"Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid." I really love this quote, because it says a lot about the right way to see people. Everyone have qualities, or something they could teach you, and you can miss out so much things by seeing them through overrated clichés. I try to be as open as possible, so I won't overlook anything.
6. How do you manage your money? On that note, how important is money/financial security to you? Go into as much detail as you can.
As I said before, money and I are not friends. I somehow manage not to spend all I got, but I enjoy buying gifts and little things for people way too much : shopping for birthdays is one of my favorite things. I give my money away very easily, buying small things I don't really need like another hat when I own four already or little snacks at lunch. I think my credit card is starting to hate me.
7. Name (and elaborate on) some of your hobbies. What are your favorite things to do outside of school/the office?
I like drawing and painting. A lot. I spend most of my free time doodling around on my notebooks, making up characters and stories. It help me relax and get things out of my head. Kind of like reading, my second favorite past-time. I'll read anything, from autobiographies to heroic-fantasy and reading sappy romance/erotic novels is my guilty pleasure.
8. Name three things you are afraid of. Explain.
Fear one : Failing. At anything. I get really crancky when I get bad grades, or when I don't manage to do as well as I wanted... It's mainly because I don't want to disappoint my parents, in any way.
Fear two : I am really afraid of being left alone. After years of loneliness, I can't stand the thought of being by myself again. I don't thing I'd be able to handle it anymore.
Fear three : This might sound silly, but I am deadly scared of bugs. I will lose all common sense if I see one, and just scream while running away. They might be peaceful, but they're way too scary for me too handle. The way they randomly fly around is stressful too.
9. Name (and elaborate on) your top three BEST and top three WORST qualities (personality-related, not physical). Please answer as fully as you can, as this is an important question.
Best qualities :
1 - Cleverness : I consider myself quite adaptable, and I often manage to solve difficult problems. On a scholar level, my grades are pretty good.
2- I'm a helpful person. I you ask me to help you in any way, I'll always be there to give a hand (except for something criminal). I like explaining things to people, and I help my parents for almost everything in the house, without them needed to ask. I just like it.
3- I am pretty respectful of the law and of the authority. I dislike when people drive too fast or don't respect common rules like being polite or not smoking in public places.
Worst qualities :
1- I'm absent-minded. I tend not to understand what people mean and I get everything confused. It creates a lot of unnecessary drama. I often forget to hand in assignments or even to show up at meetings sometimes.
2- I'm a procrastinator. I keep on surfing on the internet not doing my homework, and always end up doing things at the last minute. I can only work under intense stress.
3- I take things too seriously. I get worked up over tiny unimportant things people say and replay it over and over in my head trying to figure out what I did wrong.
A Song of Ice and Fire Related
1.How many books from the series have you completed?
All five ! I just finished ADWD, I couldn't resist and read it in English. Waiting for the French translation was too painful.
2.Who are your favorite three characters in the series? Why?
Brienne of Tarth : I feel really sympathetic of this character. She's quite innocent in a way, which is rare in ASOIaF, and really wants to be loved, even if she thinks she doesn't deserve it because of her physique : her self-consciousness makes her a very real character. Her sense of honor is also very lovable. It just makes me happy to see a badass female being so juvenile at the same time. Also her interactions with Jaimie are one of my favorite things in ASoS.
Davos Seaworth : I have so much feelings about Davos. So much. His loyalty toward Stannis makes my heart melt, and it pleases me to see a genuine friendship. He's also a caring father, bonus points for him ! He gets really badass after Blackwater, and his POV of the battle was the most powerful of all. I could just keep going about how brave and honest he is. All my love for the Onion Knight, all my love.
Tyrion Lannister : He's my guilty pleasure character. Even if ADWD made me like him a little less, he's still my snarky and oh-so-smart dwarf. What I like the most about him is how he managed not to give a damn about what people think of him, and his need to be loved, even if it lead him to exile (Shae, words cannot express how much I hate you).
3.Who are your least favorite three characters in the series? Why?
Ramsay Bolton : I just want to punch him in the face and watch him suffer. I don't just dislike him, I loathe him.
Cersei Lannister : I understand her motivations, but she is simply mad. What goes through your brain Cersei ? How do you get so stupid ideas ? She keeps getting worse, and her attitude toward everyone trying to give her useful advice is despicable. Also, way to treat the "love of your life", she treated Jaimie like shit since he came back. Not cool.
Tywin Lannister : Hypocrisy much ?
4.#1 Favorite moment in all of ASOIAF so far? Why?
You want to make me chose ? Okay the, I'm going to go with the Battle of Blackwater, because I could't hold my feelings while reading it : Davos seeing his fleet and his sons burning, the Sansan scene, Tyrion almost getting killed. I had to put down the book several times to read through. It's a decisive moment for all the characters, and GRRM wrote it perfectly.
5. In your dream-world, how would you like to see the series end, and why?
I'm one of the very few people who like Stannis and want to see him become king. He's got what it takes (determination, honesty and he actually cares about what is happening at the Wall.). Davos would of course by his Hand, and kingsguard!Jon is growing on me, since the vows are practically the same as the Night's Watch.
Jaimie married to Brienne and lord of Castelry-Roc would me happy, as would a knight!Sandor married to Sansa. I want Arya to be the Stark in Winterfell with Gendry. I also want Tyrion to be settled somewhere and loved, nothing more.
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Targaryen
Date: 2011-11-28 11:47 pm (UTC)I say Stark.
Targaryen
Date: 2011-11-29 01:00 am (UTC)You have a deep desire for the freedom and power to do what you wish, have a love for adventure and discovering the world, are creative and artsy, deeply fear being alone, are clever and unable to resist someone in need... it's like someone took Rhaegar and Dany and squished them into one!
Also, I squee'd and bounced in my chair over your Davos love! Eeeee, Davos, my honey, I love him so! He embodies everything that is good in this dark, twisted world.
Tully
Date: 2011-11-29 03:09 am (UTC)I see a lot of adventure paired with a want to discover. Wanting to control lightning is so powerful and extreme. Targaryen!
Martell
Date: 2011-11-29 04:14 am (UTC)Targaryen
Tyrell
Date: 2011-11-29 04:52 am (UTC)Stark
Date: 2011-11-29 06:41 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-11-29 07:46 am (UTC)Stark
Date: 2011-11-29 09:10 am (UTC)Stark. Like has already been said, a wild, Arya-like Stark. :)
Greyjoy
Date: 2011-11-29 10:05 am (UTC)Tyrell
Date: 2011-11-29 11:43 am (UTC)"Jaimie married to Brienne and lord of Castelry-Roc would me happy, as would a knight!Sandor married to Sansa"
Ce serait parfait, non? Arg, si seulement GRRM pouvait entendre nos prières (il s'en ficherait éperduement XDXD)
Targaryen
Date: 2011-11-29 12:27 pm (UTC)Greyjoy
Date: 2011-11-29 06:38 pm (UTC)Stannis would make a great king, wouldn't he? If only it weren't for Melisandre and her shenanigans...
Stark
Date: 2011-11-29 08:01 pm (UTC)Tully
Date: 2011-11-29 08:45 pm (UTC)Tully
Date: 2011-11-29 09:39 pm (UTC)I'll have to go with Stark.
Lannister
Date: 2011-11-30 03:23 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-11-30 04:09 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-11-30 04:48 am (UTC)But I'll go with Stark. The description of your ideal house and climate, your love for adventure, your best and worst traits and favourite characters convinced me that you're a Stark of Arya/Lyanna variety.
tyrell
Date: 2011-11-30 05:59 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-11-30 07:42 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-11-30 11:52 am (UTC)Lannister
Date: 2011-11-30 03:12 pm (UTC)Tully
Date: 2011-11-30 05:48 pm (UTC)Tully
Date: 2011-11-30 06:26 pm (UTC)Tully
Date: 2011-11-30 11:45 pm (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-12-01 12:17 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-12-01 02:54 am (UTC)Stark
Date: 2011-12-01 03:07 am (UTC)Lannister
Date: 2011-12-01 11:00 am (UTC)Lannister
Date: 2011-12-01 11:09 am (UTC)Tyrell
Date: 2011-12-01 01:15 pm (UTC)Tyrell
Date: 2011-12-01 05:19 pm (UTC)Stark
Date: 2011-12-01 07:35 pm (UTC)Stark
Date: 2011-12-01 08:40 pm (UTC)Greyjoy
Date: 2011-12-01 10:48 pm (UTC)Targaryen
Date: 2011-12-02 03:28 am (UTC)Lannister
Date: 2011-12-02 04:23 am (UTC)Martell
Date: 2011-12-02 05:33 am (UTC)Lannister
Date: 2011-12-02 06:34 am (UTC)Lannister
Date: 2011-12-02 07:36 am (UTC)Tully
Date: 2011-12-02 08:33 am (UTC)Targaryen
Date: 2011-12-02 11:25 am (UTC)SORTED: STARK
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