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1. Name: Angela
2. Age: 18
3. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
I have many places picked out as where I'd like to live, but haven't actually been to mostly any of them, it's hard for me to nail only one down. How can someone decide where they want to settle down if they haven't been there? That's like buying a house without looking at the inside. It might be beautiful, and sure the lawn looks nice, but how can you be sure the inside is just as pretty? Appearances can be decieving. If you were to ask me where I'd like to visit, or a general idea of my perfect place to live, then yes i'd have an answer.
I've always lived in a small community, where everyone knows everyone else's business, even before the latter mentioned do. Rumours spread like wildfire, you can't even walk outside your house without someone knowing about it. Plus, it's either you're friends with them, or you're not. Everyone is part of a giant, tight-knit group, and it's hard to break away from it. An ideal spot for me would be somewhere big, but not too big. Living on the outskirts of a major town would be perfect for me, where I'm part of a neighborhood that's small and serene, but can make a turn off that road and become part of the hustle and bustle of the big city living.
I would love to visit, and hopefully want to stay in either around England, Japan, or even just stay in Canada and move to Toronto. All of these places have so much to offer. I especially love the japanese culture, and have been dead set on going there as soon as I graduate university. It's one of my main goals in life actually. They prosper so much, and are one of the most technologically advanced places to live. England would be a place where I'd find my future husband. I've always been in love with the history of England. England to me is a synonym of chivalry, oh don't I love me some old time lovin'. Also, my weakness has always been a boy with an english accent. Toronto to me is a dream city. A shining beacon in Canada. When other people hear the word Canada, Toronto is always in the back of their minds. It's a city that has dealt with a lot, and has conquered and prospered because of it. The SARS epidemic just shows how tough Toronto really is. Toronto is a mixing pot, there are so many different cultures everywhere you look, and that's new to me growing up in an all Italian/Scottish town.
4. What would your Room of Requirement look like?
Mine would be a pigsty. Not in the literal sence though. Some things would alter due to mood, or time of month shall we say, but it would need to feed every hobby/interest I have. Closing my eyes and actually thinking about it (I really have never thought about this before) I would see a big comfortable bed, lost among pillows and blankets. This would feed my napping-every-day habit. I'd also need some forms of entertainment; LOTS of books, paper to draw and write on, games, etc. I'm the musically talented one of my family, so I would need a piano or other form of instrument in order to survive. I'd also love to have a waterfall and tranquill spring in it too. And make it night time with all the stars out so I could watch for constellations. The thought just puts me at ease.
5. Who is your least favorite Harry Potter character?
I really don't have a least favorite character. Every character is explained so thoroughly that I understand where they're coming from. Or I warp their character into something I can understand, haha. Many characters are meant to be hated, and alot of you would put Snape in this category but I wouldn't. Snape gets under my skin, now more then ever. At first we know he is the Potions Master at Hogwarts, and a Death Eater who has seen the light. But when Harry first gets him as a professor, we see how low he can be. He still holds a grudge against James, who I admit did horrible things to him. After reading about this people start feeling empathy for him. He seems to enjoy taking his feelings about being bullied by James out on Harry. This happened how long ago? Why would anyone hold a grudge this long and then take it out on a defensless boy, someone who's 20 years younger than you? I'll tell you why, because that person has a twisted mind. Not only that, but the fact that Dumbledore risked so much for him. He vouched for Snape so many times, and sometimes was the only voice speaking on Snapes behalf. So Snape pretends to not be a death eater and gets on the good side of Dumbledore. Then he kills him. Why would anyone do so a thing? Especially to probably the only person who ever beleived in him. That is one of the lowest things a person can do to another. What a repayment to Dumbledore.
6. Is the glass half empty or half full?
Half full. I'm a optomistic person through and through, always have and always will be. I don't think there's ever been a day that i've thought it half-empty, even when I knew it was even emptier than half, i'd still say it was half full.
7. Give us a quotation (Can be from a famous person, a song, or even a poem-whatever you want) you feel represents your life or personality.
"Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will." -Jawaharal Nehru
I never really thought of a quote before asked this question. I searched a few sites and this one stood out the most. To me this sums up my life right now. I really can't control alot of things that are going on, but I can roll with it and enjoy these times while I can, or sulk away in grief and pity. I obviously choose the first of these two options. I can't really explain it anyway else, it speaks for itself.
8. In your life, who comes first: family or friends? My family life has been turbulent to say the least. We've had our ups, and more than enough downs. Before I might have cast my family aside for friends, but at this point in my life I know that family is the more important thing. Our family has been like a sort of Shakespearian play, two sides fighting with each other. I always hated being in the middle of this, not knowing what was going on or why, still loving one side as much as the other. These were the times where my friends meant so much more to me than my family. Now though, since my father is critically ill, I see just how loving and compassionate family can be. Everyone stopped fighting over everything and realized how petty they were. In the blink of an eye they stopped everything and became whole to support my dad through his time of need.
9. What is your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorite childhood memories would be going camping with my aunt and uncle for 2 summers in a row. Every day was a new adventure, and I used to make so many new friends. We would go on boat tours, swim in the ocean, jump off bridges into rivers(yes.. that was one of the best things to do) then in the night we would all have a bon fire and play hide and go seek and other such games. My friends at home would always get bored of them but all of us enjoyed it so much. Those 2 weeks for those 2 years have been etched into my memory. I can still feel the sun and hear the waves and taste the food haha.
10. What would you say is your biggest flaw?
My biggest flaw would be that I am not able to open up, even about the littlest of things. I had a best friend for 10 years now, and only recently told her things that happened to me when I was a kid. I always hold my feelings in, I'm always afraid of critism by others about my feelings. I usually put up a front of a cool, calm, and collected Angela, where nothing phases me and runs off me like water. The fact of the matter is every little thing affects me. I remember every little detail of every little thing ever done to hurt me, either intentionally or unintentionally, but I have the hardest time telling people about it. When asked whats the matter, I'll simply reply "meh" if it's really bothering me, or lie and say "oh nothing" because .. well i'm not exactly sure. Maybe I'm afraid to show weakness. Maybe I just don't want to bother them with my problems. Maybe not knowing the answer to this yet is why i still do it.
11. If you had been at Hogwarts during Harry’s fifth year, do you think that you would have joined the D.A.?
Without a doubt. I love extracurricular activities, I used to be a part of as many as I could be (yearbook, safe grad, student union). The icing on the cake would be because it was to support Dumbledore, all the more reason to be a part of it I think. In fact, I'd probably be the one taking extra time just to help the members who didn't understand or needed more practise with a new spell, to make sure they had as much fighting chance/were comfortable enough with it as everyone else was.
12. Describe how you react to difficult or stressful situations.
I tend to work best under stress. I'm a procrastinating perfectionist. I can study for a test and know it all within one hour if I put my mind to it. If the stress is too much I tend to be like my zodiac sign taurus and let forth my inner bull. I can handle alot of stress at once, but one little thing might set me off- the straw that broke the camels back if you will. I'm usually a strong person under difficult situations, feeling better when others lean on me, rather then me lean on them.
13. Which do you value more: compassion or justice?
I vaule compassion more than justice. Justice is about what's right and wrong, but if you're on opposing sides you think what you're doing is right, and what the other is doing is wrong. That might not always be the case though. Compassion is more about feeling and caring, and every (normal) person is born with the innate ability to care and feel. I would always go for what's right for the person, instead of what's right by what someone else says is right.
14. Would you say that you’re a child at heart, or that you have an old soul?
I tend to be a bit of both. My friends come to me for advice all the time, which is flattering. They always tell me that I know so much about what they're going through, and I guess they're right somewhat so that would make me wise. I think I just know how to relate my own thoughts, feelings and memories to theirs, that's why I can give advice. I also don't beleive in or let petty things rule my life. I know that life is far too short to worry about those types of things. I can also be a child at heart though. I can be this super-hyper-fun girl when I want to be. I always try to lighten the mood if I can feel tension. It's exhilirating just being carefree for a few moments in time.
15. Which Hogwarts House do you think that the Sorting Hat would place you in?
Raveclaw has always been a favorite house of mine, along with Slytherin, but I doubt I'd get into the latter. For ravenclaw, I am intelligent and hold education as one of my highest priorities. It's a house that stays away from squabbles, tending to not give into the drama and rise above, fueling their need of learning more than their need of gossip. Ravenclaw can intermix with other houses as it pleases. It doesn't have a distinct fued like Gryffindor and Slytherin have, or the fact that Slytherin seem to have a dislike for Hufflepuff as well. It's probably the most neutral of all the houses. Plus i can recite at least 15 digits of pi, so this house is right up my alley.
16. If you have a picture of yourself and feel comfortable posting it, please do so! Pictures are fun!
With glasses, on the right.
Me without glasses