Win or Die

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

Name: Josh
Age: 24
Location: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Occupation: Student / retail




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!. As far north as I could manage, while still being able to move my wheelchair about. I don't like the heat, at all. I'd prefer something in the mountains, with cold, thin air. There would, of course, have to be evergreen trees all around. As for the house itself... I would want a house large enough to comfortably contain all of my family, as well as a few friends who had decided to brave the cold to come visit. As for decoration and ornamentation, I would keep things relatively plain. The items commonly made of gold (jewelry and other decorative metalwork) would instead be done in silver. There would be a large dining hall, with an impressive fireplace for welcoming strangers from far away. Those close to me, however, would be invited into a much smaller area, more fitting a close, intimate gathering between friends.

2. Name three things you are afraid of. Explain.
Needles: I've spent my fair share of time in hospitals (and then quite a bit more), and I just hate needles. Despite this fact, I am always sure to watch them stick me. I have to be aware of what is coming, and when.

Loneliness: I'm an extremely private person. You will know where you stand with me, but there are so few who are actually aware of any personal thoughts I have. I worry that my closed-off, private nature will lead to me being friendless.

Failure: Nobody likes to mess up, granted. But I take this to an extreme. When I fail in an obligation, I have brought dishonor upon myself. There is no higher compliment than being called reliable, and no worse insult than being called a failure.

3. What is your favorite aspect of your physical appearance and why?

I'd have to say my eyes. Cold and grey, with just the right amount of warmth for those close to me.

4. If you could change one thing about your physical appearance, what would you change and why?

I would straighten my teeth. I know it's not a huge deal, but it is something about which I am self-conscious.

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!

1. The ability to do my duty without fail.
2. A nice house, deep in the woods, where I can go to be alone.
3. Enough money to live comfortably (without getting fat and lazy) for the rest of my life.

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. ;)

A few quarters ago, I retook some classes I hadn't done so well on the first time, and I did very well.

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?

I'll rank them from most important to least: Family, Friendship, Love, Knowledge, Money, Pleasure, Adventure.

8. What's one quote (or passage, song lyric, etc.) that effectively describes you and your values?

"One should die proudly when it is no longer possible to live proudly." -Nietzsche

9. How do you manage your money? On that note, how important is money/financial security to you?

I spend almost nothing, except for what I have to. I have a responsibility to my family and friends to spend my money wisely, so that I can buy things that are needed or loan it to them when they have spent theirs less wisely.

10. Name (and elaborate on) some of your hobbies. What are your favorite things to do outside of school/the office?

I enjoy reading and writing. I am a gamer (role playing games, that is... with dice, paper, and friends). Most of all, I enjoy spending time with those few people whose company I enjoy. Being near those who are dear to me is truly one of life's greatest treasures.

11. Name (and elaborate on) your top three BEST and top three WORST qualities (personality-related, not physical).

The best of me...
I am very intelligent. Not a lot escapes my notice, and I am full of various pieces of information.
I am a very good listener. My friends know I will listen to what is on their minds. I don't necessarily keep an open mind about things, but I will gladly hear you out.
If there is such a thing as being loyal to a fault, then I am guilty of it. It is difficult to gain my friendship, but once you have it there is nothing I would not do for you. Also, at the risk of sounding like I'm pushing for a specific house (which I'm not, as it would be against the rules), if you cross one of my friends, you have crossed me. That's not something you want to do.

The worst of me...
I am very judgemental. I make snap decisions very easily, especially about people.
I'm very stubborn. Once I have decided that things are a certain way, it is nearly impossible to convince me of anything different. I will listen to reason, granted. But I'm pretty sure I will think my original logic beats yours.
I am quite proud. I don't like asking for help, as I see it as a sign of weakness in myself. I'm always offering help to others, but I will rarely accept help from another human being, much less ask for it.





A Song of Ice and Fire Related

1.Which is your favorite book of the series so far? What about your least favorite?

I don't know that I can pick a favorite, as I can't remember exactly what happened in each of the books. But we'll go with... "A Storm of Swords" for my favorite (sans Red Wedding, that is), and "A Feast for Crows" as my least favorite (since it contained virtually nothing of the characters I care about.)

2.Who are your favorite three characters in the series?

Bran Stark. He has a desire to push himself, and to do everything he can to adapt himself to the world. Plus, it's nice to see a character who can't walk. I can relate to that.
Arya Stark. Come on. Obvious badass in training.
Jaime Lannister. This one comes out of left field for me. I hated him (in all caps, bold, itallics, and flashing bright red), up until recently. I really do enjoy him and his golden hand.

3.Who are your least favorite three characters in the series?

Cercei Lannister. Backstabbing, conniving, horrible, evil awful b*tch... I shouldn't have said that. It's an insult to female dogs.
Anyone from house Frey. Justification? Red Wedding. You don't feed someone and then... I'll stop now, before I go off on a rant.
Asha Greyjoy She just... strikes me the wrong way, I guess.


4.#1 Favorite moment in all of ASOIAF so far?

I really can't pick just one. I suppose I enjoyed seeing Jon take command of the Watch.

5. In your dream-world, how would you like to see the series end?

I'd really like to see the Starks win the day, but I doubt that will happen.

Links to at least 3 applications you voted on:

1 - link
2 - link
3 - link

Comments

[cyshobbitlass.livejournal.com]

Well, pretty much everything in your application screamed Stark. Your house sounded just like winterfell. You're loya, proud, not to be crossed, love being alone in the woods, have cold grey eyes, stubborn, judgemental and oh yeah, love the Starks. I suppose I could see a little Tully, but it was really all Stark. Although I think you are genuinely a wolf at heart, you may want to watch out because even though you insist you're not you may be judged to be pushing. I wouldn't worry too much about it, but I'm just letting you know. The mention of pushing is what made me notice the issue to begin with actually (you know in a "doth protest too much" kind of way.) It's okay though. You are a wolf who loves that he's a wolf. Nothing wrong with that.

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

Yay! My first vote! Thank you. I know that my post could be construed as pushing. I certainly hope that the others who vote on this app don't see it as pushing. I can understand the Tully undertones. I'm not convinced that the trout and direwolf are as different as they may appear, as I have said in at least one previous vote. After all, Catelyn Tully is as good as a natural born Stark. (But that'd just be strange, since she married Eddard...)

[deeplyunhip.livejournal.com]

I understand that you can be concise and still be meaningful - I prefer things that are concise & meaningful, actually - but I'm going to go with No Vote.

A lot of your answers were on the very short side, which would be fine, if it weren't for the fact that every single answer also happened to point to Stark and only Stark. The combination of the short answers and the pushy feel was a just a little much for me. Don't worry too much, though - it's certainly possible that I'll be the only one to feel this way.

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

Not a problem. I completely understand, and I'm not terribly worried as of yet. If, in fact, it turns out that your side wins the vote I shall be much more careful to craft a more acceptable application.

Re: Lannister - hear me roar!

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

I worried from the second I started my application that there would be those who would view what I wrote as a push. You're right, I do identify with the Starks to a great extent. As a result I've spent so much time thinking of myself in those terms (more or less a grown up, non-warg version of Bran), that I almost doubt my ability to write an application that doesn't sound like a push at all. If it turns out that I am rejected for this application I will be sure to include more detail, with more depth, as that should rectify any problems people see this time round.

[desire-of-nymph.livejournal.com]

I hate to do this... but the Stark vibe was so strong that it did feel a bit like a push to me. That, and I couldn't get as good of a feel for your personality and such as I would've liked before giving an actual vote. Being more of a loner I get, but longer answers or at least ones with a bit more detail would've let me been sure that all that Stark was really you and not just something that you wanted.

No Vote.

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your vote. I do appreciate all input, even votes of "No Vote".

House Tyrell

[aikodestiny.livejournal.com]

No vote.
It's not that you're pushing for Stark, it's just that your answers are too short to get a good grasp of your personality.

Re: House Tyrell

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and I understand. If I am "No Voted", then I will do my best to write a better application.

House Tully

[ender839.livejournal.com]

Wow, okay. I got through the first couple of questions and immediately thought If this guy's not a Stark, then I don't know who would be. I got further down and realized that that's pretty much all there was to your app - a lot of Stark, and not a whole lot of, well, anything else.

I almost no-voted you, but I think that's maybe part of being a Stark - a natural tendency to reticence and brevity.

Re: House Tully

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

That, and I've basically been told from before I ever picked up the first book that I was a Stark. I know that if I'm no-voted, it'll be rather difficult for me to write the kind of application that satisfies.

[scytheandroses.livejournal.com]

The answer's fairly obvious here, so no bothers with wavering... House Stark. As noted, could seem a bit like pushing, but it seems natural enough for you, and honestly, suppose the very direct, very concise style of response is quite suitable to the Stark line. They tend not to waste words or run amok when a brief explanation will do; 'tisn't in their tolerance. And you've been a-flashin' the Stark in other posts/responses (actually, your objection to me-own struck me as really very Starkian, so there you are XD), so feel fairly well secure in going for the vote, and may it suit yeh fine.

"...I just hate needles. Despite this fact, I am always sure to watch them stick me. I have to be aware of what is coming, and when." <-- So, I could more or less cut/paste/unnecessarily explain vote through any part of your app, but will keep it to this one. The image of someone being poked with a needle, gritting the teeth (or whathaveyou), and watching anyway, cold, seems terribly Stark. And they do face their fears, much as their duties, staring them head on, being aware, seeing what they can. And aside from that? You wishes, your traits (certainly tend to see the Starks as the most judgmental of the lot), your sense of responsibility to the family... And you've got that somewhat cold, aloof feel (with something else running beneath, perhaps) of the Starks. So, there 'tis, and there you are.

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

Thanks. And yeah, I know I didn't exactly write the best application in the world (as evidenced by THREE No Votes, when I haven't seen anyone but me vote that on an application yet), but like you said, that could be seen as being very "Starkian".

[scytheandroses.livejournal.com]

Pfft, naw; it's a fine application. Problem may be that you're just too much of a Stark, aheh.

[horitsu-kami.livejournal.com]

Haha. Yeah. I know what you mean.

[jesatria.livejournal.com]

This entire application just screams Stark to me. It's clear from your description of your ideal home that you'd love living in the North. You also want privacy, and the North is probably the best place for that. Stubborness and pride are also definately Stark traits.

The brevity of your application in & of itself also seems Starkish. They are very direct, to-the-point people. No wasting time with unncessary words.

[keptawake.livejournal.com]

Very short. Giving you the benefit of the doubt, short and concise (and also the material of the application) makes me think Stark. I would have liked to see a bit more, though.

That, and I've basically been told from before I ever picked up the first book that I was a Stark.

I think this maybe contributed to the short length and the kind of pushing feeling of the application. However, that doesn't mean it isn't true. :D

[hamsterwoman]

The application is brief, but didn't feel *too* brief to me at all -- just concise and to the point, which is in itself a trait. This supported the overall Stark feel of the application (didn't feel like a push to me, either). So, Stark for all the very obvious reasons.

SORTED: STARK

[deeplyunhip.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Despite receiving three "no votes", you have been officially sorted into House Stark with seven votes!

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