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[gruselig.livejournal.com]

Name: Kim
How did you find out about the community? If it's through an LJ user, please tell us who it is: deeplyunhip mentioned this community a few times, but I've also seen it mentioned in some of the ASOIAF communities I'm part of.
Age: 22
Location: Germany, but I'm originally from Canada.
Occupation: Apprentice pastry chef.




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!.
My ideal home is located somewhere in central Canada, on a lake (so I could listen to the loons!). I'd prefer it in the deep forest, but not so deep that I couldn't easily reach a large town or a small city. Big windows with bay seating, high ceilings and hardwood floors are a must. The house also requires a modern kitchen, a warm conservatory for my orchids and a rather large library, but otherwise, I'm not so fussy about the rooms in the house itself (as long as the furniture and decorations are tasteful). I like modern conveniences, but I like to disguise them so they're not obvious. Also, any breakables or relatively chewable looking things would be behind (glass) doors and high up - I like having puppies, birds and other small, slimy, scaly creatures in my home. Also, there would be a giant fish pond in the house, probably in the conservatory.

2. Name three things you are afraid of. Explain.
a. The dark. I have an over-active imagination, and anything can shelter a mad, axe-wielding maniac in the dark. I especially hate walking through museums in the dark.
b. Going on boats and bridges. I'm terrified that they'll break and I'll fall in the water below. I'm a good swimmer, but I can't swim forever.
c. Anything found on land with more than four legs. God, how I hate cockroaches and spiders. Hate and fear.

3. What is your favourite aspect of your physical appearance and why?
I like my hair. It's dark, soft, fine and not ridiculously thick. It also recovers quickly from anything I inflict upon it - I could bleach it bone white and it would still be soft as silk the next day. Now, if only I could figure out how to style my hair...

4. If you could change one thing about your physical appearance, what would you change and why?
I'd probably drop a few pounds. I waver between being comfortable with myself and hating my legs and chest. Ugh, wobbly.

5. Imagine you’re given the classic opportunity: a genie granting you three wishes. What would you wish for? Wishing for more wishes is not permitted!
a. A comfortable lifestyle for myself and my family, for the rest of our lives.
b. The perfect location for my ridiculously successful bakery in the exact place I want it, fully renovated and decorated the way I want it.
c. Superpowers. Not just one, but all the ones I want, and the ability to use them at will or completely ignore their existence. The list includes, but is not limited to, putting people on mute, laser vision, cake decorating skills, flying...

6. In your life so far, what accomplishment are you the most proud of? You can list more than one if you have trouble deciding. ;)
Getting out of my hokey little town and moving to a big city on the other side of the world. I have more goals in life, but I'm proud of myself for getting out, learning a new language and expanding my horizons.

7. Which of the following is most important to you: Love, Money, Knowledge, Family, Friendship, Adventure, or Pleasure? Which is the least important to you?
Family, knowledge, adventure, love and money are all high on my list, with family in the lead and the others kinda mixed up behind. Friendship and pleasure are at the bottom of my list, since I'm a rather solitary person and a bit serious.

8. What's one quote (or passage, song lyric, etc.) that effectively describes you and your values?
"Always expect the worst, and you will never be disappointed." -Peter Wastholm
That's a bit pessimistic, but it's how I approach any new situation or person.

9. How do you manage your money? On that note, how important is money/financial security to you?
Poorly. I'm doing better now that I've made some colossal financial errors, but I have no debt.. yet. Financial security is very important to me, since I rather enjoy having a roof over my head and being able to sleep at night. When I have financial issues, it tends to drive me towards a mental breakdown.

10. Name (and elaborate on) some of your hobbies. What are your favourite things to do outside of school/the office?
I love baking, enough that I plan to make a career out of it. I like making crafts of all sorts (beading, sewing, etc..), painting, drawing, and I want to learn how to crochet and knit. I spend a lot of time with animals (dogs, especially), and I used to do a lot of horseback riding when I was younger. I haven't done that in ages, though. Reading is also a passion of mine, and I'm a gamer.

11. Name (and elaborate on) your top three BEST and top three WORST qualities (personality-related, not physical).
Best:
a. I'm a very determined person, and even if a set-back throws me off course for a while, sheer determination keeps me going.
b. I'm also an honest person. I don't like lying and will leave out bits of the truth to avoid lying. If I feel that there's no other option but to be dishonest, I usually feel like crap about it. I believe in karma, and that kind of crap always comes back to bite a person in the ass.
c. I'm a curious person and always willing to try something new, whether it's travelling to a foreign place or trying a food I've never had before.

Worst:
a. I have a short temper, and it doesn't take much to set it off. When I get angry, the whole world knows it - I yell, throw things around and slam doors. I can be a downright unholy terror when I'm really ticked off.
b. While determination is a quality of mine, it often turns into sheer pig-headedness. If someone orders me to do something, I'll often do the opposite of what I'm told and balk at doing anything but that.
c. I have a short attention span and get fed up with things easily. If it's not interesting, I don't care, which turned my studies at university into a catastrophe.




A Song of Ice and Fire Related

1.Which is your favourite book of the series so far? What about your least favourite?
A Storm of Swords is my favourite of the three. There was so much action in it, and it moved me deeply. I found A Feast for Crows a bit dry, though, but still interesting.

2.Who are your favourite three characters in the series?
a. Arya Stark; She's spunky and spirited, and I really feel for her. I can see a bit of my childhood self in her, minus the assassinations and murder.
b. Doran Martell: I admire his patience and cunning, and how nothing can shake his plans.
c. Bran Stark: He has his father's qualities despite being so young, and I enjoy his chapters a lot. I hope he survives beyond the Wall, and come back to rebuild Winterfell.

3.Who are your least favourite three characters in the series?
a. Roose Bolton: I want him to be eaten by his slimy little friends.
b. Joffrey Lannister Baratheon: I was so happy when he died. But so sad that his death wasn't a little more painful.
c. Littlefinger: He needs to be torn apart by squirrels. I admire his cunning, but I want him dead.

4.#1 Favourite moment in all of ASOIAF so far?
The scene where Robb is crowned the King in the North. The North is more unified in that moment than the South will ever be, and I love the Greatjon's speech.

5. In your dream-world, how would you like to see the series end?
Cersei is burned as a witch, Dany sacrifices herself beyond the Wall and her dragons fly off to roast the Freys and Littlefinger, then disappear from Westeros forever. Bran rules the North and the Riverlands from Winterfell, Jon stays on the Wall, and Shireen takes the Iron Throne as the last surviving Baratheon.

Comments

Greyjoy

[aryasnow.livejournal.com]

I get from you mainly a Tully and Tyrell vibe.
Your second fear is a bit against Tully. Your honesty isn't very Tyrell.
Your worst traits remind me more Tyrell.
I chose Tyrell.

One last thing...
Arya Stark; She's spunky and spirited, and I really feel for her. I can see a bit of my childhood self in her, minus the assassinations and murder
Me too XD

Stark

[just-chiara.livejournal.com]

Lots of hobbies, love for your family and animals... Tyrell.

Targaryen

[guad.livejournal.com]

Apprentice pastry chef HOT PIE! :DD

Ok ok, maybe not. :P Actually I got Stark from you. Maybe of the 'less colder' variety of Starks, à la Arya or Brandon (senior).

Martell

[etrangere.livejournal.com]

You sound like a Stark to me, actually you sound a bit like Arya :)

Stark

[esc-key.livejournal.com]

I was thinking Stark at the beginning of the application. Then I thought your description of your time at university reminded me of Oberyn. But etrangere makes a good point that it is also very Arya-like.

Stark

Hot Pie!

Tyrell

[cyshobbitlass.livejournal.com]

I saw mostly Stark and little hints of Targaryen. Your emphasis on honesty cemented it for me. Stark

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Martell

[angerfish.livejournal.com]

Whoa, you love Doran and hate Roose. Excellent choices! :D I liked your ending to the series, too.

Anyway, I'm not seeing Tyrell at all. Your traits are very Stark-ish. And your choice of quote is essentially 'Winter is Coming.' Soooo Stark for you. :)

[jamesmcgraw.livejournal.com]

Stark, on balance. Your quote fits with "Winter is coming", you're determined and honest, you like forests and, as people have said, the temper would fit with Arya, or Rickon for that matter.

Lannister

[jamesmcgraw.livejournal.com]

Forget to include my house name... and I was doing so well

House Tyrell

[aikodestiny.livejournal.com]

Sorry for breaking the Stark combo, but I'm getting a very strong Tyrell vibe from you... actually I don't see much Starkish-ness from you. Maybe a bit of Arya, but she's not really an average Stark, too much of stabbing people in the back and not enough being honorable. As awesome as Arya is.

Tyrell

[rose-petals.livejournal.com]

Yay, yay, a Stark! I got a Stark vibe from you from the beginning during your ideal home answer, and when I got to your quote it was like, Omg, Winter is Coming!! The rest of your application confirmed it to me. Determined and honest? Very Stark-like. :) Your adventurous and curious side reminded me of Bran, and your temper seems in line with Rickon/Arya/Brandon, etc. Even the attention span thing reminds me of Arya learning to sew. :D

And I LOVE the end you have imagined for Roose Bolton. XD I hope that happens.

Lannister

[northswainglow.livejournal.com]

You're a Stark! I definitely see the Tyrell some other have mentioned but the fact that you emphasize honesty sort of disqualifies you from there off the getgo, lol. I think your quote is very Stark and you have a very grounded town throughout your app, even the spirited parts, that speaks of Starkish steadiness.

Lannister

[deeplyunhip.livejournal.com]

Yay, Kim! Now everyone will probably be onto my amazing scheme to fill this community with awesome people named Kim. XD

I had a feeling it'd be going this way and I was right: you're a Stark. You've got the pessimism, the dislike of lying, the stubbornness, and hey, two of your favorite characters happen to be Starks, as well. You'll have fun with the pack, I'm sure of it.

Tyrell

[hamsterwoman]

I considered Tyrell and Tully briefly, but I agree with the majority -- you're a Stark.

Stark

[chacusha]

Well, this is good. I was thinking Stark with some Tyrell, and that matches what everyone else says. :D You also struck me as a bit Targaryen and Tully, but I definitely got a strong Stark feel. :)

Lannister

[ladynyks.livejournal.com]

Comfy lifestyle, superpowers, family, expanding horizons, possibly even 9... You seem like a nice Tyrell to me. Even with the temper and pig-headedness, which make for a Martell nod to me. Short attention spam goes with Tyrell, still.

Tully

[loveweasleys04.livejournal.com]

I am teatering between Tully and Stark. Tyrell is out because you are not into pleasure or it is at least at the bottom of your list. I think your quote sounds very Starkish to me. But, I don't know the whole time I reading it everything said Tully and no one said it yet so I will be different Tully

Tyrell

[cloud-wolf.livejournal.com]

I'll also go with Stark

Stark

[pyoska.livejournal.com]

I'm going to say Stark.

Targaryen - Pure Old Valyria

[trivalent.livejournal.com]

Tyrell

Stark

[dramaturgy.livejournal.com]

Yay come with us to Stark, where all the parties happen. :D

And when I say parties, I mean we like to eat pastry and be honorish and stuff. :D See! You'll fit right in.

Tyrell

[apocalyptically.livejournal.com]

Whoo Canada! And the King in the North scene is one of my favourites too. I think you're one of those wolf-fish hybrids, but the wolf blood's pretty strong. That and the honesty and the pessimism convinced me - you're a Stark!

Tully

[umihebizanomiko.livejournal.com]

Jumping on the Stark bandwagon.

Tyrell

[regendy.livejournal.com]

Stark! Your ideal home sounds like a Canadian Winterfell, and your favorite quote is one of the Starkiest phrases ever. I agree with the people who said you have Arya characteristics, but you actually remind me a lot of Bran, what with the determination and love of animals.

Martell

[violaswamp.livejournal.com]

I'm going to have to go with Stark based on personality traits, favorite and least favorite characters, favorite moments from canon and dream ending.

[liaku.livejournal.com]

Like a ton of people before me have said: Stark.

Martell- All I Want for Christmas is Oberyn

[jesatria.livejournal.com]

You're a Doran fan! Yay! He's so underappreciated.

Stark for you. That pessimistic quote pretty much sealed the deal. So "Winter is Coming." The best and worst traits fit the wolves as well, especially stubbornness, honesty, and temper (think of the impulsive, reckless Starks like Arya & Lyanna). There's also your ideal home & desire to live in Canada. You'd probably love the North.

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Greyjoy

[desire-of-nymph.livejournal.com]

I did see the Stark, but I think that overall you would be a better fit in House Tyrell.

Stark, currently accepting new packmates

[misstopia.livejournal.com]

since I'm a rather solitary person and a bit serious.

Starkalicious.

Tully

[haremstress.livejournal.com]

Tyrell. I got kind of a Loras vibe, is that weird?

Stark

[matitablu.livejournal.com]

"Always expect the worst, and you will never be disappointed."

...You meant "Winter is coming", right? You're a Stark! Just like Kant! *points at icon*

SORTED: STARK

[deeplyunhip.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! After receiving one vote for Tyrell and eight votes for Tully, you have officially been sorted into House Stark with twenty-four votes!

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