Meme and Answers!
Jun. 26th, 2011 09:20 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
rissicatComment with "Come at me, bro," and:
- I'll respond by asking you five questions so I can get to know you better.
- Update your journal with the answers to the questions.
- Include this explanation in the post and offer to ask other people questions.
1) You know, I don't know this about you! But what was your first slashy couple? The first one I was aware of was Shinji and Kaoru from Evangelion, but what about for you?
Oh, oh MAN...(thinks) The first one I was aware of was Kirk/Spock... but I wasn't actually a shipper of them. One of the first I can recall clearly is Nuriko/Tasuki from Fushigi Yuugi.
2) Out of all the original characters you've created, throughout all the games you've played and fandoms you've participated in, which one is the dearest to your heart? Why?
I... I don't know if I can pick a single one. So many of them are dear to me for varying reasons. (OCs) Sheena the shape changer (at 15) was my first attempt at a broader politically-motivated plot. Brent-Michael, some years later, was the first gay character to tackle flying in the face of a disapproving society. Unsurprisingly, in fandom, I will always love Reno for his role of "honorable bad guy". The villain with a sort of moral code of his own.
3) What's the one place in the whole world you want to see, more than anything else? Why?
Only one, wow... When I was in high school, it was definitely Australia - big country and opal mining, you know. XD But Japan took that place in the early 90's and that hasn't changed to this day. I think it was a desire to see the history and the culture that was so different from the US. Often, I find the US history very short-sighted and self-centric, and it bothers me.
4) What did you want to do when you were little? Do you think you've managed it, or have you gone in a completely different direction from what you wanted when you were little?
I wanted to be a veterinarian. But as I got to understand myself better, I realized that I wasn't tough enough to avoid empathizing with an injured animal, and therefore would not be a good one.
5) What's your top favorite anime/manga? Doesn't matter if they're old or new.
For old anime, I have to say the interplay of real and spirit realms in Weathering Continent still impresses me. Series-wise, I'll always love Fushigi Yuugi. I've loved any number of manga, but I'm still a fan of Banana Fish, and currently am loving Natsumi's Book of Friends.
1. What creative endeavor are you the most proud of?
Augh... I love ALL my kids! Okay, my top three: The charcoal family portrait I did for my English teacher in 11th grade. The Jaded Eden RP for writing. But must of all, my marriage to G-cat.
2. If you had an unlimited budget and no obligations, where would you go and what would you do?
I have always wanted to travel and write/draw. Without a doubt I'd be a travelling artist.
3. Funny story involving the kittehs, GO.
One of our cats was a little black runt that went by the name of Newt. I used to gently torment her all the time, usually starting with gentle skritching first. Seriously. I was like the older sibling who could never resist affectionately picking on the younger until they finally said, "Hey, quit it!" So one day I'm laying across the bed upstairs and Newt's hanging out beside me. She scoots a little closer, purrs at me and starts to groom my face with these delicate licks. So cute... and then she bit my nose. Chomp. If I was a clown, you would have been able to hear the nose-squeaker. Considering it was *just what I used to do to her*, I couldn't exactly get angry, but it did startle me. Newt on the other hand, looked quite pleased with herself.
4. Catt may have asked you this, but...read any good books lately?
Right now I'm enjoying the short stories in the "Machine of Death" collection. I think the last novel I read was "Bloodhound" by Tamora Pierce. It was good and enjoyable, even if wasn't the most flawless story I've read. Tamora spins a very good tale.
5. Everyone had that moment where they realized there were other people out there who also wanted to create things related to their favorite stories. What got you into fandom in general?
High school... Starsky and Hutch and Star Wars. I fell back out of it again until college, where I met G-cat and began girlishly squeeing over stuff again.
- I'll respond by asking you five questions so I can get to know you better.
- Update your journal with the answers to the questions.
- Include this explanation in the post and offer to ask other people questions.
1) You know, I don't know this about you! But what was your first slashy couple? The first one I was aware of was Shinji and Kaoru from Evangelion, but what about for you?
Oh, oh MAN...(thinks) The first one I was aware of was Kirk/Spock... but I wasn't actually a shipper of them. One of the first I can recall clearly is Nuriko/Tasuki from Fushigi Yuugi.
2) Out of all the original characters you've created, throughout all the games you've played and fandoms you've participated in, which one is the dearest to your heart? Why?
I... I don't know if I can pick a single one. So many of them are dear to me for varying reasons. (OCs) Sheena the shape changer (at 15) was my first attempt at a broader politically-motivated plot. Brent-Michael, some years later, was the first gay character to tackle flying in the face of a disapproving society. Unsurprisingly, in fandom, I will always love Reno for his role of "honorable bad guy". The villain with a sort of moral code of his own.
3) What's the one place in the whole world you want to see, more than anything else? Why?
Only one, wow... When I was in high school, it was definitely Australia - big country and opal mining, you know. XD But Japan took that place in the early 90's and that hasn't changed to this day. I think it was a desire to see the history and the culture that was so different from the US. Often, I find the US history very short-sighted and self-centric, and it bothers me.
4) What did you want to do when you were little? Do you think you've managed it, or have you gone in a completely different direction from what you wanted when you were little?
I wanted to be a veterinarian. But as I got to understand myself better, I realized that I wasn't tough enough to avoid empathizing with an injured animal, and therefore would not be a good one.
5) What's your top favorite anime/manga? Doesn't matter if they're old or new.
For old anime, I have to say the interplay of real and spirit realms in Weathering Continent still impresses me. Series-wise, I'll always love Fushigi Yuugi. I've loved any number of manga, but I'm still a fan of Banana Fish, and currently am loving Natsumi's Book of Friends.
1. What creative endeavor are you the most proud of?
Augh... I love ALL my kids! Okay, my top three: The charcoal family portrait I did for my English teacher in 11th grade. The Jaded Eden RP for writing. But must of all, my marriage to G-cat.
2. If you had an unlimited budget and no obligations, where would you go and what would you do?
I have always wanted to travel and write/draw. Without a doubt I'd be a travelling artist.
3. Funny story involving the kittehs, GO.
One of our cats was a little black runt that went by the name of Newt. I used to gently torment her all the time, usually starting with gentle skritching first. Seriously. I was like the older sibling who could never resist affectionately picking on the younger until they finally said, "Hey, quit it!" So one day I'm laying across the bed upstairs and Newt's hanging out beside me. She scoots a little closer, purrs at me and starts to groom my face with these delicate licks. So cute... and then she bit my nose. Chomp. If I was a clown, you would have been able to hear the nose-squeaker. Considering it was *just what I used to do to her*, I couldn't exactly get angry, but it did startle me. Newt on the other hand, looked quite pleased with herself.
4. Catt may have asked you this, but...read any good books lately?
Right now I'm enjoying the short stories in the "Machine of Death" collection. I think the last novel I read was "Bloodhound" by Tamora Pierce. It was good and enjoyable, even if wasn't the most flawless story I've read. Tamora spins a very good tale.
5. Everyone had that moment where they realized there were other people out there who also wanted to create things related to their favorite stories. What got you into fandom in general?
High school... Starsky and Hutch and Star Wars. I fell back out of it again until college, where I met G-cat and began girlishly squeeing over stuff again.
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Date: 2011-06-26 03:00 pm (UTC)Eeee, Newt. It's hard not to miss her.
Come at me!
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Date: 2011-07-01 11:48 pm (UTC)1. Have you ever had a secret that you've never told a single living, breathing soul? (no, I don't want to know what it is.)
2. If you could change *one* thing about yourself physically, what would it be?
3. Okay, since you're already a fairy godkitty of sorts, what is the one thing you would change about the world?
4. At that future Gackt concert, he sees you in the crowd and falls in ~~Love~~. Would you move in with him if he asked? (He's not the marrying sort, after all.)
5. If you could have any wild animal for a pet, what would it be, and why?
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Date: 2011-06-26 03:12 pm (UTC)Also, come at me!
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Date: 2011-07-02 12:03 am (UTC)1. Would you prefer to be on-stage or behind the scenes and why?
2. Catt's fairy godpowers have enabled you to choose a home anywhere in the world. Where do you want to live?
3. You and Catt both have that sexy-librarian thing going... even if you eventually settled on theater. But did you consider any other career path?
4. Money or Fame?
5. Have you had any movie or book radically shift your view of the world? What was it?
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Date: 2011-06-27 02:37 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-07-02 12:03 am (UTC)1. Your shyness is pretty epic -- what part of your upbringing do you think contributed the most to it?
2. $50K magically appears in your bank account, and you are assured that it's not an accounting error. What do you do with it?
3. If everyone was required to work at one charity for a year of their life, which one would you choose?
4. Business is complex and a pain... but there's a lot of joy in it, too. Would you still want to own your own place, someday? What role would you play there?
5. If you could live any place at all, where would it be?
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Date: 2011-06-28 01:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-06-28 01:54 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-07-02 12:11 am (UTC)1. Creativity helps us define ourselves and the world. I know that you knit, but what other sort of creative things have you enjoyed doing?
2. If you could go completely vegetarian, would you? If not, why not?
3. Kevin's got allergies, but if he didn't, would you own pets? What sort?
4. Do you prefer to be a "doer"... or a "thinker/planner"? Why?
5. As a longtime SF fan... if you could change one thing in fandom, what would it be?
:)
Date: 2011-06-30 06:37 pm (UTC)s0 1337...
Date: 2011-07-02 12:21 am (UTC)1. Tattoos are a deeply personal statement, but also a deeply permanent one. I've always loved them, but that permanence thing has always slowed me down... XD. Saying that, I know all of your body art has meaning, but as your life has changed, are there some tats that you feel aren't as applicable to your life anymore? Which ones?
2. Would you pursue your dream career if it took you to the other side of the country? Outside the US?
3. As you settle down, is your dream home a one storey, or a two storey? Does it have a garden? Describe it for me!
4. What is the one bad habit that you wish you could leave behind?
5. Give me three countries that you would love to visit!
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Date: 2011-07-05 05:34 pm (UTC)You might as well come at me, too, bro. I'll be answering Catt's questions soon, after all.
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Date: 2011-07-06 06:07 pm (UTC)*Puts on sunglasses*
Come at me, babe! B)