. sometimes i'm an open book; i'm its only heroine
the BASICS
Name: Iulia
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Likes/Talents/Hobbies: I think I was born a bookworm - my grandfather taught me how to read when I was 4, and I haven't lost my appetite for books ever since; my command of foreign languages is fine, and this is why I chose to train to become an interpreter; I'm also a renowned cinephile, and arts & crafts don't escape my attention either; I am also fascinated by travelling and wandering.
Dislikes/Pet Peeves: I have a very strong moral code I crafted myself, and among the most despised things therein there's violence, disloyalty, dishonesty, and deception; I loathe people who lie to me, who can't or won't keep their promises, who are weak and insecure and indetermined; I also am very much afraid of birds, needles, and sudden sounds in the dark.
the FAVORITES (and please try to explain why)
Color(s): Blue, all hues and shades; it's clear, and it can be both cheerful and mournful at the same time.
Movie(s): Too many to englobe in a quickly drafted list, but saying that I like epic dramas, heroic adventures, biographies and artsy, European, psychedelic flicks should be enough; also, I am fascinated by anything fantasy or costume drama.
Music: I do have quite an eclectic taste, ranging from Dark Wave to Punk Rock, and from the '70s to Indie.
Book(s): Once again, too many to mention; I dabble in almost anything that comes to my attention, but I am most loyal to my mysteries, detective stories, and Fantasy sagas.
Food: Asian (Chinese, Thai, Indian) and extremely spicy; pickles; pizza; I'm generally a fan of weird combinations.
Animal: Panda, it's symbolic, I've been dubbed Little Panda by my father when I was still worthy of that nickname.
Season: Fall; it's in the scent of the air, and in the colours of the leaves methinks.
Quote/Saying: They vary according to what I read or watch. At the moment it should be Love As Thou Wilt, Elua's motto (Kushiel's Dart).
the PERSONALITY
What are some of your positive traits? I am inventive, imaginative, creative, and more often than not original - I am said to be wordy and to have a way with writing; I've also dabbed for long enough in drawing and painting to consider I do have a glimpse of good therein as well; learning and using foreign languages come easy to me; I'm generally positive, bold, energetic and enthusiastic.
What are some of your negative traits? I am extremely selfish, and more often than not it's all about me; though my communication skills are good I am usually reporting everything that happens to me to my own self, which leads to serious misunderstandings; I am often moody, I have a temper, and I'm quite OCD.
How do you view love and relationships? Tough question, as my current one is probably falling apart; anyway I guess we live a life of learning and experiencing, till we find (or not) the person and the situation for which we've longed all that time. Respect, and mutual loyalty, and tenderness, and a touch of pashion - these should be the mandatory elements of a good relationship.
What are your some of your goals and dreams? At the moment I wish to mend my relationship, maybe more than anything else; that asides, I would like to succeed in my job, to keep my friends and loved ones close, and to travel.
THIS or THAT (feel free to elaborate)
Optimistic or Pessimistic? 50/50 - it's never easy with me; though I'm rather optimistic when I have to support other people, and rather pessimistic when it comes about myself and my chances.
Realist or Idealist? 50/50 again - usually my ideals are quickly quenched by a cruel, cold analysis of facts.
Introverted or Extroverted? Extremely extroverted.
Impulsive or Cautious? You've never met a more impulsive person in your life!
Leader or Follower? Leader, unless I'm madly in love.
Mature or Immature? Both. A Romanian scholar once said, When we aren't children anymore we are already dead.
Selfish or Selfless? Selfish to the extreme.
Trusting or cynical? Cynical, although if I come to know someone quite well, I end up on the opposite end of the wages.
Romantic or not? Yes. Unfortunately.
the HEROINE
Describe your personal style: I am a rather peculiar mix of tomboy and lady; its manifestations usually vary according to my mood or the occasion. Personally I'd rather feel confortable and OK in my clothes and in my own skin, I'm known for having a foul mouth and a quick temper, but if the occasion requires it I can be all pretty and shiny as well.
Describe (briefly!) your ideal romantic partner (or if you’d prefer to be alone, explain why): I could sketch a portrait of my boyfriend, although in many ways he proved to be far from my aspirations. So I'll just say: tall, dark, and troubled - these three adjectives have always summed up quite well my preferences.
How do you overcome obstacles and hardships? It usually depends on the type of problems we are talking about. I like talking about things, and I overdo in analysing them, to be honest, but when it comes about making a decision, I hate hesitating.
Where would you most like to live? (this may include houses, locations, climates, etc.) Ireland, Scotlan, or Wales - at the countryside, in a nice luminous cottage, with a huge pasture and a couple of horses.
What kind of heroine do you think you would be? A rash, adventurous one, who is not afraid to speak her mind or confront heroes, men and women alike, in matches involving qualities of the spirit and even of the body.
Which heroine do you think you’re least like? I'm not the type of woman who spends her whole lifetime in the same place, visiting old aunts and knitting socks. I hate permanence, I don't really know the concept of settling, and I'd be bored to death under those circumstances.
Is there anything else you’d like us to know and take into consideration? -
And finally, please link any (at least three) applications you have voted on: I promise to come back to these and fill them - at the moment I'm still new and feeling my way around; I hope you'll forgive me and be patient with me :-)
1. clair_de_lune92
2. ekhoesofsorcery
3. x_bohemienne