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If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? Oh man, there's so many that I would do. I'll avoid the cliche "world peace" type deal, and say that above all else, I would like to see prejudice end. I would just prefer that everyone accepted everyone else for who they were. Any type of prejudice really bothers me, whether it's racism, sexism, ageism, whatever. Discrimination as a whole, no matter what the reason, really sucks.
What makes a person respectable? A person who is above all else, true to themselves and what they believe in. To me, if you can stay true to your beliefs and stand your ground, no matter what other people are saying, you deserve all my respect. It's the one thing that I feel makes me respectable, and it works both ways.
What do you look for in a friend? Someone who is loyal above all else. Also, I have to be able to trust them. I've been burned before in situations where I thought I could trust someone, and I ended up not being able to actually trust them. So now, I really look for those I can trust. They also need a great sense of humour, because I love to laugh.
What are your hobbies? Reading, I really love to just get lost in a book. I will read absolutely anything you throw at me, no matter what genre of book, if it's a magazine, comic book, etc. I give everything a chance. I also love to write in my free time - whether it's stories, letters, just whatever. I also love making graphics, web design and video games. Being creative is something that relieves stress and always makes me feel better about myself.
Have or would you give time and money to a charity? Yes, I would, and I have. I volunteered for the Canadian Cancer Society a few years ago, taking calls, getting donations, and also helping out with their charity walk they do every year in my city. My family also gives to the Hospital for Sick Children and the Heart and Stroke Foundation every year.
What is the one thing you would most like to accomplish? I really would love to travel the world. There are so many different countries I've never been to that I would love to see - Japan, England, France, Italy, etc. As much as I hate the physical part of travel (flying - yuck.), I love actually getting there and being able to see places I've never seen before and just be a tourist. It's so much fun.
Who is your role model? My role model is Stephanie McMahon. Some of you may not have heard of her, she is a former WWE Diva/daughter of Vince McMahon/head of the creative team. She means a lot to me because in a predominantly male company, she has been able to be successful. She heads the creative department, and really gives the vibe that she is a strong woman who stand up for what she believes in. She also does a lot more work than she should have to, refusing to take the easy road in life. I hope that I can be the same way, and never accept to take the easy road if it presents itself to me.
What trait most annoys you about other people? When people have to make a big deal about following rules, and act like they are above them. Usually, if a rule is placed, it's for a good reason, and unless you have a good reason to break it, you shouldn't. I'm not saying that some rules shouldn't be broken - some obviously, you will need to at some point or another. But I'm always annoyed when people don't listen to me, and the rule is something I feel they should adhere to.
What do you want to do for a living? I just want to do something that I enjoy. I don't want to be the person who comes home from work every day and complains that they hate their job. I want it to not feel like a job. That being said, I want to either be a writer for a magazine, web designer, an actress, and something that I've always wanted to do since I was a little girl, wrestle. But, no matter what it is, it just has to be something I love.
If your friend was attacked (by a person, animal, or (in the magic world) beast), what would you do? I would protect them any way I could. Even if it meant attacking them myself, or calling for help. By any means necessary, I would help them to my full abilities. My friends mean a lot to me, and I would never want to see anything happen to them.
Would you ever use an Unforgivable Curse for any reason? Only if the situation was dire. I could never use Avada Kedavra. I could NEVER kill someone. I would be so ashamed of myself and I couldn't live with that guilt. I think I could use Crucio if I really had to stop them somehow, and the situation was too dire to just use a regular curse. Even then, I would really have to think about using it before I did it. I don't think I could just whip one out on a whim. That would be far too cruel for me.
What do you think are your top five abilities or qualities? I try to remain logical, and think things through. I can work really well on my own, I'm independent like that. I actually prefer to work at my own pace, rather than answer to other people's deadlines. I'm a really good listener, and try to give the best advice I can to people that need it. I have a good sense of humour - I can laugh at myself, which is something I think everyone should be able to do. I'm also determined. When I really have my heart set on something, it's very hard to get me to change my mind.
What do you think are your top five weaknesses or worst qualities? I'm frustrated really easily - my temper tends to be short. I'm also impatient. I like things that happen NOW, rather than having to wait forever for them to happen. I can be too sarcastic at times, which really drives people nuts. I tend to be too independent, and keep to myself instead of letting other people in. I can be selfish - there are a lot of times where if something's not going my way, it gets me upset. I always try to work on it, but it's just how I've always been.
Define in your own words the following key traits:
Courage: Being courageous is just about facing new situations and taking them in stride. If you can own up to your mistakes, and face your fears, you have courage.
Loyalty: Loyalty is just about being true to your friends/family/yourself, and always being supportive to those who need it.
Intelligence: Intelligence is not about how much you've read, or how well your marks are. To me, it's just knowing what to do in a situation, and being able to know when you've done something wrong. There are all kinds of intelligences - being book smart, or street smart, is really only half the battle.
Ambition: Ambition is just being able to dream. If you have a dream, and you can follow it, you're being ambitious. Taking on things that seem too tall at first and showing everyone you can do it - that's what it's really about.
Name: Carrie
Age: 20
What house do you think DOESN'T fit you? (This question is optional for those who feel they just DO NOT fit in a house. Please explain WHY.) Slytherin - I just dont' feel that my traits are a good fit in that house. It would be a clash of personalities.
Where did you find out about us? One of my best friends, jennomac's journal.