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Name: Elizabeth
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Age: 22
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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!. I like liminal spaces- spaces in between, where two different areas meet. As such, I'd love to live either on a moor that meets the sea, or in a forest that meets the sea, on a cliff overlooking the waves. My house doesn't need to be very large, but it should have spacious rooms, and space for a library. While comfort is important to me, so are aesthetics. I'd lean towards something with a nineteenth century exterior, but a very modern interior, complete with hard wood floors and a modern kitchen (despite the fact that I don't like to cook). My furnishings would be tasteful, if a bit wild for some. I'm a fan of bright colors, and would have to include that in any future home I own. Living near a town is another must for me. I need to be around people, and I need access to shops and restaurants. I want a large yard with plenty of trees, so that may very well rule out the city, though I may be willing to bend my own rules for cobblestone streets and charming architecture, and enough space. 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! 1. My writing to be successful and well selling- It's my major, and it's been my life, and will continue to be my life. I'm an ambitious person, and I want to see my name put out there as an award winner, as a success. I want to be the type of author I always admired as a child, though perhaps less reclusive. 2. Immortality- I have cystic fibrosis, and an intense fear of death. There's so much I want to do and want to accomplish, and not near enough time to accomplish it. 3. Enough good looks and charm to dazzle. What can I say? I've always wanted to be prettier, have that much more of an edge over the competition. I'm well aware that in this day and age you can't get anywhere without being beautiful- at least in Los Angeles, where I've grown up. 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. ;) There's so much in my life to be proud of. I'm immensely proud that I got into graduate school in one of the top universities of the world. I'm immensely proud of how mentally strong I am, going through things that no one my age has ever experienced, and probably never will. My health difficulties have really shaped and sharpened me, and sometimes I just have to stand back and admire 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. Most important- This is difficult. I suppose I'd have to say adventure. I can't stand doing the same thing over and over again. I need to be on the move, to see the world. Adventure leads to knowledge, can lead to love, leads to pleasure. It's the gateway. Least important- Money, I suppose, though only marginally. I've survived thus far without having a tremendous amount of it, so I know I can make my life work around it. 5. What's one quote (or passage, song lyric, etc.) that effectively describes you and your values? Explain. "Before me lies the edge of the world. I am on my way there, running." I am constantly pushing myself to go that much further, to see that much more of the world. I've always dived into adventure, accomplishing so much more than even my able bodied peers. People are amazed by me, and I can't really blame them. Cocky? Yes. True? Also yes. 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. I prefer to save than to spend. I try not to borrow, but I do always return what I have borrowed, sooner rather than later. I keep pretty strict count of my finances online, using my debit card, and I monitor my transactions that way. Things are much easier with money, and it would be so nice to one day be in a position where I am financially secure, instead of constantly having to worry that I don't have what I need. Plus, I'll be honest- I want to be able to afford those material comforts that I want. Books, new clothes, video games... 7. Name (and elaborate on) some of your hobbies. What are your favorite things to do outside of school/the office? I'm very much into wildlife photography. I find it challenging, and that moment where I make the connection between camera and animal is almost magical. I'm also into some pretty bad-ass stuff. I'm not going to lie. Archery, fencing, horseback riding- I love them all, and I've got enough natural talent and worked hard enough to be pretty good at all three. They're also great for pent up aggression, and relaxing at the end of the day. 8. Name three things you are afraid of. Explain. Death- fairly self explanatory. With cystic fibrosis, death is a huge unknown. I've been facing 'expected life expectancies' for a long, long time, and the idea that I might not get what I want done- that I might never get married, might never hold a stable job, may never travel all the places I want to go- terrifies me. I also don't believe in an afterlife. Death is so final. Spiders- Okay, so this is rather irrational, but there's something about them that creeps me out. The legs, the way they move, all the eyes, the slight hair on their bodies... It's unsettling. Dying forgotten and unloved- Also rather self explantory. I'm terrified that I'll die alone and unloved, and my name will never be remembered. 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. x. I have good leadership qualities. I know I can take charge of a group, and that I'm charismatic enough to hold their interests. I take over projects, and to a certain extent, people rely on me for this. x. I'm intelligent and very driven. I can and will accomplish what I set my mind to, in any way possible. x. I've been told I'm actually pretty funny and witty. I certainly manage to keep people laughing, though it's not something I particularly plan to make a career out of. x. I'm a control freak. Things need to go my way, or get the hell out. I strive for perfection, and I expect perfection. Domineering may be a good word for it. x. I'm simultaneously vain of the good qualities I see in myself and insecure about the rest. I'm horrifically judgemental of other people, expecting at the same time that they are judging me. x. I suffer from pretty terrible bouts of diagnosed depression that leave me impossible to deal with. I can be extremely negative and down/hard on myself.
A Song of Ice and Fire Related 1.How many books from the series have you completed? All of 'em. 2.Who are your favorite three characters in the series? Why? Dany prior to Dance with Dragons- She's strong willed, and knows how to get what she wants. She starts with nothing, and rises from the ashes to become something great. I didn't like how dependent she got on men towards the end though. Tyrion- Tyrion is witty, clever, persuasive- he's the real brains behind the Lannisters. He's also consistently the most interesting character to me. Arya- Arya is such an engima. I love watching her path bloom, from the spunky girl in Winterfell into what she's evolving into now. Her growth has been evident, but she treads a morally grey line that I quite like. 3.Who are your least favorite three characters in the series? Why? Catelyn- I just couldn't understand her motives, and her blatant hatred of Jon Snow grated on my nerves. Joffrey- Well, okay. You're /meant/ to hate Joffrey. He's a brat, and he's hardened into something truly cruel and terrible. What he does to Sansa, how he treats her, is unforgivable. Melisandre- Her blind religious fervor drives me insane. She's a powerful woman, but I can't stand proslytizing in any form. 4.#1 Favorite moment in all of ASOIAF so far? Why? Can I pass? There are so many memorable moments that I really can't narrow it down to just one. 5. In your dream-world, how would you like to see the series end, and why? Again, I'd probably have to pass on this one. The last book has really complicated things, and I'm no longer sure how I want this to end. There are characters I want to live, but I'm not sure who I want to rule, or who should rule at this point.
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!. I like liminal spaces- spaces in between, where two different areas meet. As such, I'd love to live either on a moor that meets the sea, or in a forest that meets the sea, on a cliff overlooking the waves. My house doesn't need to be very large, but it should have spacious rooms, and space for a library. While comfort is important to me, so are aesthetics. I'd lean towards something with a nineteenth century exterior, but a very modern interior, complete with hard wood floors and a modern kitchen (despite the fact that I don't like to cook). My furnishings would be tasteful, if a bit wild for some. I'm a fan of bright colors, and would have to include that in any future home I own. Living near a town is another must for me. I need to be around people, and I need access to shops and restaurants. I want a large yard with plenty of trees, so that may very well rule out the city, though I may be willing to bend my own rules for cobblestone streets and charming architecture, and enough space. 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! 1. My writing to be successful and well selling- It's my major, and it's been my life, and will continue to be my life. I'm an ambitious person, and I want to see my name put out there as an award winner, as a success. I want to be the type of author I always admired as a child, though perhaps less reclusive. 2. Immortality- I have cystic fibrosis, and an intense fear of death. There's so much I want to do and want to accomplish, and not near enough time to accomplish it. 3. Enough good looks and charm to dazzle. What can I say? I've always wanted to be prettier, have that much more of an edge over the competition. I'm well aware that in this day and age you can't get anywhere without being beautiful- at least in Los Angeles, where I've grown up. 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. ;) There's so much in my life to be proud of. I'm immensely proud that I got into graduate school in one of the top universities of the world. I'm immensely proud of how mentally strong I am, going through things that no one my age has ever experienced, and probably never will. My health difficulties have really shaped and sharpened me, and sometimes I just have to stand back and admire 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. Most important- This is difficult. I suppose I'd have to say adventure. I can't stand doing the same thing over and over again. I need to be on the move, to see the world. Adventure leads to knowledge, can lead to love, leads to pleasure. It's the gateway. Least important- Money, I suppose, though only marginally. I've survived thus far without having a tremendous amount of it, so I know I can make my life work around it. 5. What's one quote (or passage, song lyric, etc.) that effectively describes you and your values? Explain. "Before me lies the edge of the world. I am on my way there, running." I am constantly pushing myself to go that much further, to see that much more of the world. I've always dived into adventure, accomplishing so much more than even my able bodied peers. People are amazed by me, and I can't really blame them. Cocky? Yes. True? Also yes. 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. I prefer to save than to spend. I try not to borrow, but I do always return what I have borrowed, sooner rather than later. I keep pretty strict count of my finances online, using my debit card, and I monitor my transactions that way. Things are much easier with money, and it would be so nice to one day be in a position where I am financially secure, instead of constantly having to worry that I don't have what I need. Plus, I'll be honest- I want to be able to afford those material comforts that I want. Books, new clothes, video games... 7. Name (and elaborate on) some of your hobbies. What are your favorite things to do outside of school/the office? I'm very much into wildlife photography. I find it challenging, and that moment where I make the connection between camera and animal is almost magical. I'm also into some pretty bad-ass stuff. I'm not going to lie. Archery, fencing, horseback riding- I love them all, and I've got enough natural talent and worked hard enough to be pretty good at all three. They're also great for pent up aggression, and relaxing at the end of the day. 8. Name three things you are afraid of. Explain. Death- fairly self explanatory. With cystic fibrosis, death is a huge unknown. I've been facing 'expected life expectancies' for a long, long time, and the idea that I might not get what I want done- that I might never get married, might never hold a stable job, may never travel all the places I want to go- terrifies me. I also don't believe in an afterlife. Death is so final. Spiders- Okay, so this is rather irrational, but there's something about them that creeps me out. The legs, the way they move, all the eyes, the slight hair on their bodies... It's unsettling. Dying forgotten and unloved- Also rather self explantory. I'm terrified that I'll die alone and unloved, and my name will never be remembered. 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. x. I have good leadership qualities. I know I can take charge of a group, and that I'm charismatic enough to hold their interests. I take over projects, and to a certain extent, people rely on me for this. x. I'm intelligent and very driven. I can and will accomplish what I set my mind to, in any way possible. x. I've been told I'm actually pretty funny and witty. I certainly manage to keep people laughing, though it's not something I particularly plan to make a career out of. x. I'm a control freak. Things need to go my way, or get the hell out. I strive for perfection, and I expect perfection. Domineering may be a good word for it. x. I'm simultaneously vain of the good qualities I see in myself and insecure about the rest. I'm horrifically judgemental of other people, expecting at the same time that they are judging me. x. I suffer from pretty terrible bouts of diagnosed depression that leave me impossible to deal with. I can be extremely negative and down/hard on myself.
A Song of Ice and Fire Related 1.How many books from the series have you completed? All of 'em. 2.Who are your favorite three characters in the series? Why? Dany prior to Dance with Dragons- She's strong willed, and knows how to get what she wants. She starts with nothing, and rises from the ashes to become something great. I didn't like how dependent she got on men towards the end though. Tyrion- Tyrion is witty, clever, persuasive- he's the real brains behind the Lannisters. He's also consistently the most interesting character to me. Arya- Arya is such an engima. I love watching her path bloom, from the spunky girl in Winterfell into what she's evolving into now. Her growth has been evident, but she treads a morally grey line that I quite like. 3.Who are your least favorite three characters in the series? Why? Catelyn- I just couldn't understand her motives, and her blatant hatred of Jon Snow grated on my nerves. Joffrey- Well, okay. You're /meant/ to hate Joffrey. He's a brat, and he's hardened into something truly cruel and terrible. What he does to Sansa, how he treats her, is unforgivable. Melisandre- Her blind religious fervor drives me insane. She's a powerful woman, but I can't stand proslytizing in any form. 4.#1 Favorite moment in all of ASOIAF so far? Why? Can I pass? There are so many memorable moments that I really can't narrow it down to just one. 5. In your dream-world, how would you like to see the series end, and why? Again, I'd probably have to pass on this one. The last book has really complicated things, and I'm no longer sure how I want this to end. There are characters I want to live, but I'm not sure who I want to rule, or who should rule at this point.
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Date: 2012-09-10 07:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-09-10 08:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-09-10 09:05 am (UTC)[TARGARYEN]
Date: 2012-09-10 08:43 am (UTC)[MARTELL]
Date: 2012-09-10 10:52 am (UTC)[TULLY]
Date: 2012-09-10 11:05 am (UTC)[TARGARYEN]
Date: 2012-09-10 11:28 am (UTC)[TARGARYEN]
Date: 2012-09-10 01:53 pm (UTC)[TULLY]
Date: 2012-09-10 03:10 pm (UTC)[MARTELL]
Date: 2012-09-10 03:25 pm (UTC)[TULLY]
Date: 2012-09-10 03:37 pm (UTC)[MARTELL]
Date: 2012-09-10 03:38 pm (UTC)[STARK]
Date: 2012-09-10 06:41 pm (UTC)[TARGARYEN]
Date: 2012-09-10 06:50 pm (UTC)I also saw Lannister and a bit of Martell.
[STARK]
Date: 2012-09-10 08:14 pm (UTC)[STARK]
Date: 2012-09-10 10:25 pm (UTC)[MARTELL]
Date: 2012-09-11 12:50 am (UTC)[LANNISTER]
Date: 2012-09-11 02:55 am (UTC)[TYRELL]
Date: 2012-09-11 06:59 am (UTC)[TULLY]
Date: 2012-09-11 08:28 pm (UTC)Stark
Date: 2012-09-12 12:57 am (UTC)[LANNISTER]
Date: 2012-09-12 01:51 am (UTC)[GREYJOY]
Date: 2012-09-12 07:34 am (UTC)[STARK]
Date: 2012-09-12 02:07 pm (UTC)[TYRELL]
Date: 2012-09-12 03:54 pm (UTC)[Tully]
Date: 2012-09-12 05:29 pm (UTC)[LANNISTER]
Date: 2012-09-12 10:29 pm (UTC)[MARTELL]
Date: 2012-09-13 01:23 am (UTC)MARTELL is my vote.
[MARTELL]
Date: 2012-09-13 01:57 am (UTC)[TYRELL]
Date: 2012-09-13 02:09 am (UTC)[TARGARYEN]
Date: 2012-09-13 03:18 am (UTC)[LANNISTER]
Date: 2012-09-13 03:35 am (UTC)[Stark]
Date: 2012-09-13 10:18 am (UTC)LANNISTER
Date: 2012-09-13 01:58 pm (UTC)6 has paying debts, and you seem adventurous enough by hobbies as well, my somehow thinking our local Greyjoys could well be the sort to enjoy wildlife photography on craggy rocks or whatever. Dying alone and unloved could hint at the Lannister again. 9 seems to reflect Greyjoy and Lannister, so while I'd vote Greyjoy otherwise if felt it was enough to land you there after counting the current votes, I'm going to have to side with
Lannister
more since I think you're a bit more that than Martell.
[TULLY]
Date: 2012-09-13 10:18 pm (UTC)[TULLY]
Date: 2012-09-13 10:30 pm (UTC)[LANNISTER]
Date: 2012-09-13 11:18 pm (UTC)SORTED: LANNISTER
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