Is space really the final frontier??
BASICS
Name/Nickname: Curtis
Age: 26
Likes/Hobbies reading, writing, entertaining, wine tasting, independent films, puzzles & trivia
Talents: writing, singing, cooking, problem solving
Dislikes: rude people, rap "music", grown people who use babytalk or child-like versions of words, people who discriminate
THE PERSONALITY PART
Strong points: friendly, sociable, outgoing, dedicated, compassionate, detail-oriented
Weak points: demanding, impatient, unforgiving, stubborn at times
What do other people see you/describe you as?:
Other people tend to see me as quiet/shy when they first meet me, but after I get a little bit of time to warm up to a new situation or group, I am actually pretty outgoing. I have wide-ranging tastes in humor, which seems to go over well with others since I can usually appreciate something for almost everyone.
EITHER OR
Add "why?" if at all possible.
Mature or Immature?: Mature. I like to have fun, but I know when and where it is appropriate to do so.
Leader or Follower?: Leader. I've had enough leadership roles over the years that it is where I am comfortable and thrive. I don't really like being told what to do, but I'm not a controlling leader--I balance utilizing authority with leading by consensus.
Outgoing or Shy?: Outgoing. When I meet new people or end up in new social situation, it might take some time for me to find my footing, but once I do I'm a social and outgoing person.
Confident or Modest?: I'm usually pretty modest, especially when it comes to things that are just part of what I do. I don't really lack confidence, but I am definitely not arrogant.
Safe or Risky?: Usually pretty safe when it comes to acting. I am pretty impulsive in making up my mind about things, but I'll probably re-think it a few times before I actually act on it.
Optimistic or Pessimistic?: Optimistic. I always see the upside of the situation and look toward the positive potential outcomes of a situation or experience.
Realist or Idealist?: While I am an optimist, I am also a realist. I do spend time reflecting on the ideal, but the reality of a situation is what permeates my worldview.
Low, medium, or high energy level?: Medium energy level. I have my higher energy moments, but it's usually about a medium.
Listener or Speaker?: I enjoy speaking (was a speech & debate geek in high school and have continued involvement in presenting and speaking since then), but I have learned that it is by listening that we can truly learn and understand. So on a daily basis, I listen more than I speak.
Serious or Playful?: Playful. While I am professional when I need to be, I try to find the fun in all things--work and otherwise. I firmly believe that if you can't have fun doing it, then why are you doing it in the first place?
Impulsive or Cautious?: Impulsive in making up my mind about things but cautious when it comes to decisions and actions that involve major life changes.
IN STAR TREK
So the Enterprise has been invaded by an outside force and is being threatened unless the captain surrenders the ship. (What else is new?) What would your reaction be in this situation? Would you panic?
I don't think I would panic. I've done a lot of work in crisis response and have learned to stay calm in situations of high stress or even when people are in danger. I would probably worry a bit, but in a situation like this, I would follow the lead of what the captain decides to do. If I was the captain, I would have to weigh the situation and select the option that would likely lead to the least threat to the individual crew members and provide the most protection of Federation technology falling into the wrong hands.
So now they've got you captured and are threatening you. It's either spill the beans about the secrets of the Enterprise or be killed on the spot. How long does it take for you to reach your breaking point? (Do you have one?)
I don't know if I have a breaking point since I've never been in that situation. I know I am not a fan of pain, so if torture was involved I worry that I might break. At the same time, however, I and incredibly committed to the things, people, causes, organizations, etc. that I value and would go to great lengths to see them fall no ill will...so I'd like to think I could hold out.
And if you were on a ship of some sort, what kind of position (captain, medical officer, security guard, etc.) would you be comfortable with? I would be comfortable with the role of captain, but I'd probably prefer something like medical officer or a tactical role--something very intellectual.
Anything else?:
Please link the links to the three members you voted on (if available) :
http://community.livejournal.com/startrek_rate/37331.html?view=327123#t327123
http://community.livejournal.com/startrek_rate/38680.html?view=327192#t327192
http://community.livejournal.com/startrek_rate/37909.html?view=327445#t327445