Win or die are two insufficient choices for my liking.

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Name: Eve
How did you find out about the community? If it's through an LJ user, please tell us who it is: It was dear honest_illusion who whispered about it in my ear :)
Age: 21 in a few weeks. Oh dear.
Location: Sweden, Europe, the world!
Occupation: A recently graduated 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!.

This is a wonderful question. I've thought about this a lot. My house would have to be close to a forest and preferably also a river, or even better, the sea. I've grown up next to the sea all my life and there is something about it that I absolutely love. I can sit on a seashore for hours, watching the waves washing ashore and listening to the wind. I also love walking along a beach, thinking about everything and nothing, and I always somehow feel cleansed afterwards. So the most important thing about my house is its location really, because it has to be close to nature and sea. As for its looks, I would not desire anything particularly large. One or two floors would be sufficient, and the look of it would be simple but strong and warm. There would be a small but well taken care of back garden with some root vegetables growing and maybe an apple tree or two. I would also like to have a japanese garden of sorts, with water streams running along rocks and artistically placed flowers. Inside I would like heated wooden floors and a fireplace is a must.

The colours and decoration would be simple yet tasteful, keeping to cream and wooden colours, with splashes of red and black. Some Japanese-influeced artwork would hang on the walls along with an assortment of katanas and daggers. Warm fur carpets would cover the floor in some places, but most of it would be uncovered due to the heating system built into the floor itself. I would have a special room for books only and every wall would be lined with shelves filled with stories that I could flick through and read whenever I wanted, sitting down in a comfy leather armchair. There would also be a special place for my films and my music, as well as an internet connection of course and a plasma TV with a good surround sound system. I'd need a large and comfortable bed as well, and the best thing about my house would be the silence surrounding it, because I would have no neighbours besides the forest. And if I would close my eyes and listen carefully, I would hear waves washing against the shore of the sea.

2. Name three things you are afraid of. Explain.

One of my greatest fears is being deceived. Due to some things that have happened in my past, where I was deceived by two people that were very dear to me, I have attained a rather prickly and suspicious nature. I'm the kind of person who tends to believe that things aren't what they seem to be, and I tend to be cautious when getting to know new people and usually do not allow them to get close. Then again, I can also be a very warm and caring individual and once I love, I love with all my heart. But yes, this is probably my greatest fear, which is why I tend to be brutally honest about how I feel, and I expect honesty in return.

My second greatest fear would have to be.. not having a goal, or a purpose. This I'm discovering at the moment, as I'm figuring out where to go next after my graduation. I'm a person with a lot of interests and hopefully also a lot of talents, which makes it hard to focus on one thing. Without a goal, I become very restless and also depressed. I begin to worry too much, insecurity creeps up, and I start doubting my own abilities and the intentions of others. Without a purpose, I basically become self-destructive. But once I know what to do, I'm all set to conquer the world. I plan things out and I figure out how to do them, and I don't let anything stand in my way.

This may sound strange.. but I believe that my third greatest fear is not being able to prove myself to the world.. or even worse, discovering that I have nothing to prove. I expect great things from myself, I always have, and others have fed upon these expectations by singling me out in many occasions. I would hate to discover one day that I have become mediocre and that there are other people doing the things I do much better than I ever will. I don't expect to be the best at everything I do.. but there is this drive in me that always expects me to try anyway, and excel, no matter what.

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

It would have to be my eyes, or my hair. Probably my eyes, because I believe they always tell a story. They're a rather unusual colour - gray. They used to be blue, or bluegray, but I like to think that due to the things that have happened to me in my life they've gradually become more and more gray, and I really like that. The visual freedom that my eyes give me is something I cherish; I would feel incredibly crippled if I would become blind, since colours mean so much to me, and I love working with graphics and photography. I've worn glasses for most of my life but I've become used to that and they're almost a part of me and my personality just like my eyes.

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

I know it's probably a cliché to say nothing.. but it's true. I don't want to change anything about my appearance because everything I have, everything I am, every single mark and scar is part of me and my personality, the person I am. And essentially if you don't love yourself, who you are and how you look, how can you expect anyone to love you in return? Confidence in yourself is very important I believe. Not to sound too far out, but I think that you have to be in harmoy with your appearance and your emotions in order to achieve your true potential.

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!

This is a hard question for me because I'm the kind of person who doesn't expect opportunities to appear out of thin air. I'm used to working hard for everything I get and to suddenly have all I want handed to me is.. a strange notion. But if I entertain the idea, the first thing I would wish for is for me and my boyfriend to live together in our little dream house. We've been through a lot together and we both feel like we deserve a little break from everything. It would be nice for things to go our way for once and a peaceful life by the sea would suit us both perfectly. Secondly.. I'd wish for that perfect job, which would give me the opportunity to grow and evolve with my skills and talents, and which would allow me to show everyone else how good I am at what I do. But I would also wish for challenges, because I believe that without challenges, people grow weak and stupid. It's the difficulties and problems of life that challenge us to become more than what we are, to grow and develop the necessary skills and.. yes, perhaps even gives us that edge of cruelty that is needed in order to make it in the big bad world. So essentially, I suppose that after my three wishes would be said and done, I'd end up back in the same situation from which I started.. which suits me just fine, since I don't believe in wishing anyway.

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. ;)

I'm most proud of the fact that no matter what problems and difficulties I've faced in my life, I've always had the strength of character to stay true to myself, that I've always made my own decisions and stood by them. People have come and gone, I've been deceived and hurt, but I've never allowed it to break me. I always pick myself back up and become stronger than before, and I'm proud of myself for that.

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?

It's hard to choose.. but I will have to pick Love as my most important aspect - because essentially, I believe that without love life is pointless. It's not just about loving someone else.. it's about loving yourself, and allowing yourself to be open to new possibilities. You need to love and be passionate about the things and people you love, or else you just exist to continue your existance.. which I see as pointless. It's hard to pick the least important one because I can see the values in each, but in the end I think I will have to go with Friendship. I value the few friends I have and I appreciate a good discussion and having someone to confide in sometimes.. but when it comes down to it, I'm a loner by nature and I have no real need of other people. Friends usually tend to be fickle creature as well I've learned, and you need to be careful about the ones you choose to call as such.

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

This is a very hard thing for me to do, since I've never really had a motto or quote in mind for myself, so I'm just going to pick two of my currently favourite quotes, one from a book called Flauber'ts Parrot and one from A Song of Ice and Fire.

""Books say: she did this because. Life says: she did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books. Books make sense of life. The only problem is that the lives they make sense of are other people's lives, never your own." - Flauber'ts Parrot

"Distrusting me was the wisest thing you've done." - ASOIAF.

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

I'm pretty good at keeping track of my finances. I rarely splurge and I like having the security that money can provide. It's nice being able to afford what you want and not being restrained by financial difficulties. Yes, I do enjoy this security but at the same time I don't believe that money can ever truly make you happy. It can make life easier, for sure, and it opens a lot of possibilties. But in the end it is the simple things that make me happy, such as a cuddle with the one I love, a lovely summer evening, a good book, a beautiful song. And these things don't cost anything.

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

Oh, lets see.. I love reading and writing, although I haven't done the latter for some time now. But I've been told that I'm a good writer, and I enjoy writing shorter stories and letting my imagination flow out over the blank pages. I love working with all things graphical, spending hours outside taking pictures and then working with images in Photoshop. I like singing, drawing, seeing a good film and reading a good book of course. I like taking longer walks and spending time by myself, just having a quiet wordless conversation with the nature all around me. I also admit to having a guilty pleasure called World of Warcraft, where I spend more time than I should really.

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

Top Three Best:

Determination, Intelligence and Creativity. Determination allows me to be very focused on my goals and gives me the strength and will to carry on desite difficulties and problems. Intelligence gives me the ability to assess the situation and decide how to approach it, and Creativity enables me to be inventive and daring with whatever I choose to do, whether it's creating an artwork or defending my dissertation.

Top Three Worst:

Stubborness, Perfectionism, Egotism. Stubborness, while good at times and often goes hand-in-hand with determination, sometimes makes me blind to various aspects of a situation and makes it difficult for me to admit mistakes. Perfectionism, while also a good quality at times and makes me always strive for excellence in everything I do, also often consumes me and makes me run the risk of never being satisfied. As for the last one, Egotism.. I can be very caring for people most of the time, but I still tend to put myself first. Perhaps this is not a bad quality per se, it's a matter of perspective I suppose.

A Song of Ice and Fire Related

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

I have to warn you - I've only read the three first books so far. For now, "A Storm of Swords" is my definite favourite of the three because of the numerous plot twists and turns that took me on a wild rollercoaster ride until the very end. I also saw a lot of growth in the characters as well and thought that the storytelling was excellent. My least favourite would have to be the first one, "A Game of Thrones", because I thought it provided for a rather slow start to the series. The plot definitely picked up a lot more speed later on.

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

Arya Stark, Daenerys Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister. These three characters fascinate me with their durability in a series where the author loves killing off people.. Arya Stark, the little wildling daughter who got a place in my heart from the very start with her unruly nature and her dislike for all things 'girly'.. and later on, when the little girl had to make it on her own, she truly became a wildcat, a she-wolf, and I'm proud of her. Dany with her immense growth as a character, the mother of dragons, the sacker of cities.. what can I say about her that hasn't already been said? She's an amazing female character, with such strength of character and independence, passion.. I love reading her chapters and I can't wait to see her kicking butt in Westeros. And Tyrion, the sarcastic and witty dwarf, who also from the very start fascinated me.. I absolutely love him, and his amazing ability to perservere in an environment where almost everyone wishes to see him dead for one reason or the other. And his sense of humour is a killer. He's made me laugh so many times, and the books simply wouldn't be the same without him.

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

It's rather hard to pick these, since even the characters I dislike all add something of their own to the books. But, I'll go ahead and name Eddard Stark, Catelyn Stark and Sansa Stark. All Starks, who would've known! Eddard, for all his nobility and wisdom, didn't have the faintest idea of what was going on around him, which resulted obviously in his death.. and I think I dislike that more than anything, because as noble as his intentions were and his principles strong, he failed to grasp "the game of thrones" that was happening all around him. Catelyn Stark.. while at times the woman shows great insight, she also suffers from the same brooding nature as Eddard. She's a bit wiser to be sure, but there's a lot of personality lacking here. And to be honest, I also found her to be a lousy mother. Bran and Rickon needed her much more than Robb ever did and yet she persisted and chose to stay by his side, accomplishing.. nothing. As for Sansa, while she is becoming less annoying as a character now, at first I couldn't stand all her girlish squealing and the way she was treating her sister Arya. She's the ideal stereotypical naive fangirl, or at least she was at first. I think she's becoming a bit wiser now after certain events, but there's still too much selfishness and naïvete here for my liking.

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

Daenerys sacking the first slave city, taking control of the Unsullied and releasing her Dragons upon the slave handlers. That was such a great moment, a glimpse of her growing power and what's to come, and I really felt uplifted and exhilerated when I read this. Joeffrey choking to death during his own wedding feast comes as a very close second.

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

Oh, what a question.. GRRM has taken me on such a ride with this series, it's so rare for me to read something without being able to predict what's going to happen next. I'm not even sure if I dare to speculate on this.. but ideally, I would like for Lannisters and Starks to somehow learn how to co-exist and rule Westeros together. As for Daenerys, I think even if she would manage to take control of Westeros, it's not in her nature to permamently settle down somewhere. I think she would eventually move on to bigger and greater things, exploring the ends of the world with her dragons. Then again, it would be nice to see her ruling Westeros, with the help of Lannisters and Starks. Targaryen, Lannister and Stark, united.. now that's an idea that's never going to see the light of day beyond my dream world. :P

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Targaryen - we are basically made of win

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HA! Babydragon!!! :DDDDD

Ok, your location answer reminded me a lot of Rhaegar, who I picture to be that dreamy type of person, but the real reason was answer 2:

Being deceived and mostly:

but I believe that my third greatest fear is not being able to prove myself to the world.. or even worse, discovering that I have nothing to prove.
That's screams Targaryen all over the place.

I'd end up back in the same situation from which I started.. which suits me just fine, since I don't believe in wishing anyway.


That's a very Targ answer to give. Targaryens are the only people in Asoiaf who basically believe in themselves and not in any power above.

So, unless the voted decide otherwise, come over to the place of madness and let's conquer the world :DDDD