Holy Lance!
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[basics]
Name/Alias: Jacqueline/Sakura
Age: 20
Stamped as: Ruca...and I'm still waiting for more votes on my voice theme, if you would be so kind! ♥ If this isn't allowed, Mods, please just take it down, okay? ♥
[personality]
How would you describe yourself?: Well, I'm nothing short of a total optimist. I'm the kind of person who always believes things will get better, and that there's always something good coming for you in the future no matter how bad it might be now. I'm a really emotional person--everything can affect my mood (the weather, my family, my friends, my work, my marks, etc.) and I because of this I can be really moody sometimes, usually more around my family than anyone else though. I hate being wrong and I hate being told what to do with my life or who I should date or anything that I feel I should be allowed to decide for myself. That will instantly put me into a bad mood.
How do you think others see you?: Well, I think others see me as smart young woman who cares about those close to me. I'm a good listener so people will talk to me when they're hurting, and I always support my friends, and I would never abandon anyone I love, and I think they see me as someone who's safe and trustworthy because of that. I think people see me as someone loyal and strong of will, with a fiery spirit.
Strong points: Good listener, hard worker, supportive, loving, encouraging, kind, happy, determined
Weak points: Moody, selfish, procrastinator, easily distracted, shy, hates to admit being wrong, lazy,
Likes: Cute things, small shows of affection even when in a group, alone time, reading, writing fiction/journaling about my incredibly uninteresting life, plushies, chocolate, travelling, spending time away from home/family, cuddling
Dislikes: Being bored, having no homework, rudeness, homophobia, people who make assumptions, stereotypes, people trying to run my life, nosey people
[politics, etc.]
What are your views on religion?: Well, it's very important to me. I was raised as a Roman Catholic myself, and I've never really felt that it was forced on me or that I might want to convert to another denomination or religion entirely, nor that I might not believe in anything at all. While my mom, at least, is very religious and very traditional, I myself am not. I enjoy attending mass, and I like to pray, and there are some things I like traditional, but unlike her, I'm a lot more flexible in terms of acceptance of others--no matter their religion or beliefs or orientation or...well, anything. I think if you feel you freely choose what you believe (including if you believe in anything at all), that's what counts. While I grew up this way, I feel I also chose myself to continue believing in my faith.
Do you think that religion and political power should be interlinked or completely separated?: It's hard to say. I think that really depends on the structure of the society, and whether or not the people are all part of the same belief system. If not, then I really think it's not worth it to interlink them because no one is going to be totally satisfied, and it's likely to cause more problems than not.
Which way of ruling would you support above all: republic, monarchy, democratic monarchy, etc?: I'm not much into politics, but I've always liked the thought of a monarchy? To me, it's always made more sense to have one person as the head of state to have the final say. Sure, the Senate can advise, but it's all up to the ruler in the end, and the rest of us just have to deal with it.
Do you consider more important: being very developed culture-wise or having a powerful army?: I think cultural development is more important because I think that will really help to encourage acceptance. Make love, not war, right?
What do you think is the best way for a country to grow?: Hmm...I think by learning to accept people as they are and not trying to force them to be a carbon copy of someone else. I don't mean that you can't expect people to mold in with the society as a whole, but be different enough that the country will become a lively, freely accepting place where everyone will feel welcome.
Which moral values do you consider more important to teach to the next generations?: Acceptance, love, loyalty, honesty are all values I would want the next generations to have and hold as important.
[the usual choices]
Mature or Immature?: Mature. I can be immature when I want to be though.
Leader or Follower?: Leader, though I am fully able to follow others when necessary.
Outgoing or Shy?: Shy. I'm trying to get better, but I'm still pretty shy.
Confident or Modest?: Modest.
Optimistic, Pessimistic, and/or Realist?: Optimistic! ♥
Energetic or calm?: Pretty energetic overall, but I can be calm too. Leaning more to energetic though.
Listener or Speaker?: Balance of both, oddly enough. I love to talk, but I make a good listener too.
Impulsive or Cautious?: Cautious. I hate taking too many unnecessary risks.
Playful or Serious?: Both. I'm pretty playful, but I also know when to be serious.
[tales-wise]
Describe your life in a Tales world world: My day to day life? Probably I'd like to live on my own in a nice city, go to market to buy my groceries. I'd like to live within walking distance to a library, bookstores, market, and a church/other religious place? Um...I'd probably be a writer, so I'd love to do some travelling to see other places that could influence me. I'd like to have a few close friends who I can visit.
To you, is magic more of a science or something more mystic? Does it come from the body or the mind? Givce us you thoughts: It's more mystic to me, but then again, I don't much like science to start with. Magic comes from within, I think.
Which kind of class do you think fits you best, both in combat and in everyday life?: Magic Knight!
Favorite Tales town?: Ohh this is hard...I think Grand Chokma. I love the architechture, that it floats on water, and Peony! Yeah, definitely Grand Chokma.
How important is technology to you? On the other hand, how important is nature?: I'm not big on technology. It messes up more often than not and can be a real pain to fix, or more often, replace entirely. Nature is more important because it's the basis of life, in my opinion, and technology has never been necessary to live. It makes things far more complicated than necessary, I think.
How important is multiculturalism?: I think it's moderately important. It's nice to have until it gets so prevalent that it's nearly impossible to please any sort of majority when it comes to an important decision that will affect everybody.
Peace, justice, knowledge or love? Love. Is that even a question? You have the others if you have love (:
Anything else?: Sorry if I got to rambling there. Also, please, please, please vote on my voice theme? ♥