Together, We Ride...
Name (Nickname is fine too): My real-life nickname is Manna. My online nicknames, to name a few are: KK, Kitten Kisses, ZebraRaine, Candlelight, Okashira Misao, and I went by Lyndis on the IGN boards.
Age: 21.
Gender: Woman.
How many stampings have you had at fe_stamps ? If this is a Re-Stamp, who where you stamped as before, and why do you want to change it?: This is my first one.
Likes: Anime, reading, writing, drawing (occasionally), cats, horses, warm summer days, flowers, the outdoors, candles, keeping my hands busy and my mind occupied, video games, good movies, friends that I can count on, listening, helping others, trying my best no matter what, and coffee.
Dislikes: Sexism, people who don't give other people a chance before jumping to conclusions when they don't know the situation or the people involved, when people do not take their jobs or responsibilities given to them thanks to their jobs seriously enough, excessive flirtatious comments when the person saying them does not mean them, beetles, giant squid, people who feel that they have to constantly put other people down to make themselves look or feel better, people who do not think before doing something important or potentially dangerous, and when people joke about something that should not be taken lightly in the first place.
Fears and Pet Peeves: My fears include beetles and giant squid. Dying alone (though in the end, we all do anyway). I sometimes fear that the people I care about will stop caring about me because of something I said and/or did. I fear upsetting, failing, or disappointing the people I love. I fear making a bad choice/decision, even when I think about it for a long time. I fear doing something I will later regret. I fear loving someone that can't, won't, might not be able to, or will not reciprocate ((unrequited love)).
Weaknesses: I forget about myself if I get caught up in something I deem more important. I forget to eat, I don't get enough sleep, and I tend to work myself up into a tightly-wound ball of stress because of it. I worry about things that aren't worth worrying about, but I can't help myself. I worry about other people- how they are, how they're doing- a lot. I like to know if the people I care about are okay or not; if I don't see or hear from them for long periods of time, it worries me. When someone isn't acting like themselves, it worries me. I worry too much, and I know this, and I still sometimes think my worrying is valid. I take my job very seriously and I have trouble wrapping my mind around the people who don't do the same. Sometimes I let people walk all over me, and I say nothing about it.
Strengths: I'm very good at ignoring people that are annoying; no matter how much they bother me or get on my nerves, I can tolerate them for long periods of time. Even when it becomes too much, I can tell them in a calm, collected voice to please stop. I take pride in my job and my line of work. I try my absolute best at work and outside of work. I can get along with everybody. Even the people that don't like me are people I can get along with relatively well without a problem. I am always willing to teach others things that I know if it will help them in any way. I can lend a listening ear if somebody might happen to need it, and I can give advice, too, if I feel my opinion is warranted. I'm very patient (except when it comes to people who act like they don't care about their job... that tries my patience very much).
Favorite quote, and why you chose it: I have so many favorite quotes from books, movies, poems, and games that it's very hard for me to pick just one. I think I'll go with this little song:
Just to see you smile,
I'd do anything,
That you wanted me to,
And all this said and done,
I'd never count the cost,
It's worth all that's lost,
Just to see you smile.
It's not my very favorite-- I don't think I have one that just stands above the rest-- but I like these lines from Tim McGraw's Just to See You Smile because I believe that that is love. When someone's smile makes you happy...uh...yes.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Why?: Writing, bicycling (in the summer), spending time with my sister, cooking, cleaning, the internet.
What do you feel is your best quality?: I'm loyal to a fault, but not only to the people I care about (or are just beginning to care about), but also to my job. I guess you could say I'm a devoted employee, but most people just think I'm too uptight where work is concerned. I can loosen up, but not when it's important to keep your wits about you. I work in a factory, and I build cars. (Car doors, to be specific.) In a job like that, most people's morals go out the window along with their pride in their work. I have very strict morals, and I am constantly being ribbed about them because people think they are unnecessary. But I will not change my mind on that subject, and so, it goes on...
Your worst?: Probably my lack of a drive to be social outside of work.
Do you care what people think of the way you act?: Yes. Actually, I do... I try to be someone who works hard and strives to do their best (preferably without failing), but I have learned that no matter how much you care, other people will always try to find a fault. In my case, they think I need to loosen up and have fun (their idea of fun, not mine).
What about the way you look or dress?: Not so much. I want to look presentable, but the majority of my social interaction is at work, and since we wear uniforms, there is only so much I can do. I only care about a handful of people's opinions.
When doing something that makes you think, like this application, do you rush through it or tackle each step slowly? Why?: I go slowly, and I think through every answer. I think doing a good job is more important than simply getting it done. The same can be applied to making a car-- if I rush through, you could buy a faulty vehicle that could result in your (or your spouse, your friend, or your child's) death. And also it applies to writing-- why would anybody want to read a shoddily-written piece of work?
Are you...and why?
Mature or Immature?: Mature, probably to a fault. I take everything seriously, from my job to my favorite video games. I try not to be too much of a stick-in-the-mud, but even my longest friends and I stay relatively serious when we hang out (twice a year; they moved to another state).
Leader or Follower?: A little of each, to be perfectly honest. I like to follow in most situations, especially if I feel uncertain about something. I'm much better at following orders than giving them. But I have been in the position of leader many times, and while it can be stressful and difficult, it has its own rewards. I wouldn't mind leading some people, but I would never want to be in charge of everybody.
Optimistic or Pessimistic?: I walk a path that takes me right down the middle on a road called Reality. Some people say that I am optimistically pessimistic (or sarcastic), and in the past, I have been known to say some things that could be taken as such, but I try to keep a positive outlook while being realistic. "Today might be a good day" is something you're most likely to hear from me and have it be something I actually mean.
Impulsive or Cautious?: I'm very cautious. I don't like to jump into any situation until I know as much about it as I can learn. If a friend chooses to jump into a situation, however, I have been known to follow to keep an eye on them, but generally speaking, I look before I leap. And I look very, very carefully.
Outgoing or Shy?: I walk a line down the middle, here. While I am not social, and I have trouble speaking with the opposite sex (I am going to say that this is because of a lack of experience doing so in real life), I can approach anybody if I have a reason to. "Hey you, we need some help... can you fix this?" "Can I help you find someone?" You know. If I have a reason or a purpose to approach somebody, I'll do it without any problem whatsoever. It's approaching people for personal reasons that I don't know well that's hard.
Playful or Serious?: I'm serious. I can get a little playful with some people, but anymore, I've determined that while having fun is one thing, being too playful never does anyone any good. It really depends on what you're talking about, though, to be honest. If my sister and I are bicycling, we might joke amongst ourselves playfully. But when I go to work, I try to keep that sort of stuff to a minimum. (You never know when somebody will take a joke too serious, or if they will think you are not taking your job serious enough.)
Friendly or Mean?: I'm friendly, but sometimes I've been told I am hard to approach. I'm never downright mean to anybody, even people that bother me or drive me absolutely insane. I try to be polite and courteous to them, at the least. So perhaps I'm just reserved?
Lazy or Active?: I'm very active at work, and use down-time at home to be "lazy" in the wintertime. In the summer, however, I bicycle after work for a bit, and plant a garden (x2), plus flowerbeds. So I do get out enough, but I only overwork myself at...well, work.
Careless or Meticulous?: Meticulous, definitely.
If you could be any class (Mage, Paladin, etc…), what would you be, and why? Oh, it's hard to say. I like horses, and think that the bond between a man (or woman) and their horse is as strong as a friendship.
When at work or school, do you…
Work too hard, or not hard enough?: I work too hard, and I often get criticized for it. I'd rather work hard and do a good job than not work hard enough and do a not-so good job. But I hear a lot of, "Why did you do all of that for?" "You know you just wasted your time, right?" but sometimes, hearing a "Thank you" is enough, and all of the other comments mean absolutely nothing, because hearing that reinforces my belief that I am doing the right thing.
Chat with others, or keep to yourself?: I like to keep to myself a good majority of the time. I like to think, and I spend a lot of time thinking of what I'm going to do about certain situations, what I'll write later, what I can do to help so-and-so, et cetera. I'm not a total recluse, though. I have a few people who will talk to me for long periods of time, and I do admit, I like listening sometimes. It makes the time go by faster, and they do have nice stories to share about their family, friends, kids, et cetera.
Boast and joke around, or discuss serious matters?: Surprisingly, considering the amount of people who have no pride in their job and don't take it seriously at all, we do converse about serious things at work on a very regular basis. For example, we talked about college degrees vs. no college degree and the fact that another factory nearby is closing down and moving to Mexico. Those are regular types of topics. Every once in awhile, I'll (mostly listen to) get involved in a joking, fun conversation. I do like to talk about the people who are important to me sometimes, and I can be talkative, but not overly so.
Eat in a cafeteria, or alone in a corner?: A small group of us eat in the Break Area, and avoid the cafeteria. I don't think I have social anxiety, but I have a small fear of eating in public (where a lot of people will see me). I much prefer to eat in a small group... Sometimes we talk, sometimes we don't. Eating with people I know and like (well) is important to me. If the people I liked to talk to ate with other people and there was not room for me, I would eat alone and still avoid the cafeteria.
Concerning Fire Emblem: When on the battlefield… What is your position? Would you direct the battles, stand at the point, escort the magic users…?: Oh, another tough one... Let's see... I would not direct the battles. I would not mind being in charge of a few people, perhaps being sent with a small group or something... Protect one person, fight alongside another...you know. Having backup is nice, but I also like looking out for other people...
Would you rather be sent around to recruit for your group, gather items, or fight?: I think I would rather fight... but I wouldn't mind running by a village now and again to pick up something if someone needed it, and that would be doubly so if somebody I cared about needed it-- I would go out of my way to help them.
If promised a large sum of land, money, or something else valuable, would you betray your party?: Never. People I care about would be in there, and I would never do something so dishonorable to them or myself.
Why do you fight? For friends? Family? Honor? Or just to prove your worth?: For love, for friends, for family, for honor, for hope. For peace.
How well do you put up with annoying people in your group? Do you ignore them, or scream at them? Do you threaten them? I'm very patient... Even someone who gets on everybody's nerves could be tolerated. They might get on my nerves, too, but I won't blow up on them if they're not a very good friend of mine. It's easier to tell a friend to calm down than it is someone who does not know you as well...
If you were positive your team should be doing one thing, but everyone was doing something else, like marching into a trap, what would you do? What if you tried to tell them and they didn’t listen?If the situation was dangerous, and someone could die, I could (and would, should the life of someone I care about be threatened/in danger) be as bold as to physically pull someone away. Preferably someone in charge... someone that the others would listen to. But I would sincerely hope that the people I serve would listen and give me a chance to explain my worries concerning said situation.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: I want to become stronger. Not necessarily physically (for my size, I'm not too bad there), but emotionally. Controlling my emotions is something I'm good at, but I would like to be better at it under certain circumstances. And also, by stronger, I could mean more driven to do the right thing and not be tempted by things that might go against my moral standings.
If you could change one thing about the world around you, what would it be?: I would like for more people to take life seriously, I think. It's not a game, and no matter how much we wish there was a reset button on it, there isn't. There are too many adults who act like children, and too many children who are forced to act like adults.
How did you find this community?: A friend sent me over.
This is rather important. Would you like your stamp to be restricted to a game, or have a game excluded? Yes, please. I've only finished Blazing Sword/FE7.