STAMPED; LOVE MATCH THEME
Basics
Name: Lecretia
Age: 22
Gender: Female
You
Describe yourself (physical appearance):
Shoulder-length brown hair, brown/hazel eyes, kinda chubby, 5'7", white (er, yeah, I'm tired)
Your personality in a nutshell (your key traits):
I'm a determined individual who's a hard worker and dislikes to admit defeat. I like being a strong, independent individual who's self-reliant (not always true); truthfully, I'm very dependent upon my family. I love to sit back and observe everything going on around me and think over what's happening. I'm more of a behind-the-scenes person than front and center (but I do love attention when it comes to getting good grades or accomplishing something and doing a good job of it). I'm a walking, talking contradiction... I'm a very detail-oriented and nitpicky perfectionist, but I can also be the laziest, easy-going bum. It depends upon my mood.
Likes:
Listening, thinking, observing, humor, irony, music, being understood, being in control, helping other people, completing a goal I set out to do, day-dreaming, human anatomy and physiology, math, sharing what I love with those I love, thinking (puzzles, philosophical), ideas/opinions/people who break the norm/mold (as long as they don't extend beyond my set mores), medical/scientific discoveries
Dislikes:
Filling out personality profiles like these (it never seems adequate enough), discrimination, anything to do with children being harmed, spiders, brain farts, my poor memory, people who are completely disrespectful to those around them, having trouble making a decision
Hobbies/Talents:
I'm good at grammar and math. I am pretty organized and good at noticing details. I am good at drawing/recopying a picture in front of me. I have strong visual-spacial abilities (which is probably why I'm good at math and drawing). I have good rhythm/syncopation. I'm creative and a good listener.
Your pet peeves:
Flattery; chivalry; being put on the spot; bad memory (which I suffer from); not being able to think of stuff on the spot - I have poor communication skills, and I often struggle (<-- this word took about 10 seconds to remember) not being able to think of words... such as, I'm talking with my friends about a disease going around and I can't think of the word "contagious", I'll have to think for a minute or two before the word comes to mind, and it ALWAYS happens. You think I sound smart? Well, that's because typing and online correspondence allows me time to think before I post (or look up on dictionary.com/thesaurus.com); looking like an idiot (I always feel like one when I'm talking, which is another reason why I prefer to listen than speak); purple prose
Your priorities in life:
Get a job I can enjoy and help others (medical research, medical devices); live near family; travel to Japan, Europe, and Australia; finish a novel-length story (original or fanfic, just to prove to myself I can do it); become proud of my writing style, try so many things I've never tried before (sky diving, skiing, bungee jumping); adopt a child; become more aware and self-disciplined
Love-love-zura! &hearts
First off, why are you filling out this application?
I won't lie, I'm mainly doing this for the cards at tcg_exchange. But a part of me is still curious to see who peeps place me with.
Let's face it. We all have that fantasy of what our ideal partners would be like. So...how does your dream partner look like (physical appearance)?
Well, since I'm not interested in sexual relationship with anyone, the question is a moot point. Being in anything that deals with hormones or attraction makes me uncomfortable. I'm not looking for the whole romance, marriage, kids, family norm (I wouldn't mind adopting a child one day, because I love kids... I just don't want one of my own). I won't deny it though, I like eye candy. My friends and I drool over people and characters ("Holy cripes, that man is hawt!" or "That woman is to die for!"), and we'll crack dirty jokes. However, it's all in jest, or at least for me it is. I wouldn't ever follow up on a relationship. The cliche is overused but nevertheless true: "What's inside is more important than what's on the outside." Give me the intangible over the tangible. Superficiality is such a bore.
What are you looking for (or what do you love, if you're already attached) in your significant other?
Someone who makes me strive to be better. It's inevitable, I compare myself to others. And my actions/lifestyle tend to be influenced by those around me (i.e. if I'm around lazy people, I tend to be more lazy; if I'm around people who are ambitious, I become inspired to accomplish a goal). I would like to be with someone who I admire and look up to... someone who's ambitious and hard-working with big goals and a strong drive. I'll probably become intimidated and get more stressed (and have self-deprecating thoughts), which is why the person will need to be someone who's very supportive and helpful (someone who points out my strong points during those occasions I'm frustrated with myself... it happens). Someone who doesn't get offended when I become proud and detached. Someone who's kind and friendly and loves a good laugh (I can crack any sort of joke with, whether it's perverse, sarcastic, stupid, immature, or rude). Someone who's not easily offended and is open-minded (he/she doesn't have to share the same opinion, he/she just needs to have an open mind and not discriminate). Someone who allows me my space and independence but who's a close buddy. Someone who's relatively organized and clean (okay, so maybe not all of the books are put away where they belong, but I'm not gonna deal with clothes all over the floor, trash that hasn't been taken out for days, and someone who doesn't shower at least once a day). This is not related to any of the characters in the series, but someone who loves anime since it's such a big influence in my life.
What turns you off/what aren't you looking for you in your significant other?
Flattery and chivalry. Don't get me wrong, I like manners, but the second a guy goes out of his way to open doors for me and try to push my seat in I know where he's going. And it's f*cking annoying. I like the every day good manners. I hold doors open for people, I say "bless you" when others sneeze, I'm polite to my superiors even if they're being complete assholes with me. But it completely irks the hell out of me when someone is trying to impress me. Both guys who were serious about me and tried to court me did it. I would hold open the door and they'd take it out of my hands and made me go in first. I told 'em to please not do that, and they'd respond that they were raised to be gentlemen. I dislike advances or people being attracted to me. I dislike people who aren't respectful of their elders. You don't have to agree with them (they're not always right), but you should respect them. I dislike the teenagers who angst left and right, who are completely shallow and superficial, who backstab their friends, who tease and pick on the unpopular crowd (my sister and I had to deal with that, and while and I don't mind anyone picking on me, I wanted to bitchslap the ones picking on my sister) who are rude to their teachers, and/or blow off their parents. People who are way too serious and angsty are annoying... then again someone who doesn't take anything serious is just as annoying. I would also have a healthier, better relationship with someone who's not as stubborn and bullheaded as me. The more stubborn the other person is the more stubborn I'll become (I mean, I'd have to win the argument on principle alone). It's when someone is humble before my immaturity that I feel guilty and compromise (guilt is a strong influence and motivation for me).
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Not for the kind of love you're talking about (romantic, soul-bonding love at first sight is a load of crock and bull). I do believe there's a deep connection between a parent and child, one where you need not even see each other (especially a mother for her child)... in certain families, it can be the strongest force you'll ever come across (I find more importance in family and friendship than romantic love). However, whether it be romantic, platonic, familial, or a combination, True Love needs time. It needs nurture and hard lessons learned and compassion and good times and bad times and rewards and struggles and fears overcome.
How would you describe your views on love?
I think my best description on True Love was given above. I put more value on my family and friends than I do on boyfriends/girlfriends, and I can't relate to those who are ready to move onto those relationships. However, this doesn't mean I'm not a romantic. I love reading stories or watching shows/anime that have relationships in them (not the cutesy-high-school-I-have-a-crush-on-you kind, blech, but as in the you-complete-me-make-me-strive-for-better kind). I love to watch True Love in action, including the romantic kind. I love to observe romance between my favorite couples (fictional couples, not anything in real life). It's ironic, I can't explain it myself; most people I know who aren't interested in a sexual relationship don't care for romance or pairing characters up or couples, but I do. I would say that it's an idealistic fantasy of mine, but I don't want it for myself. I have plenty of love in my life, love that I consider True, and I don't strive for more (my mom is the most important person in my life and I know I'd be devastated if I ever lost her, my sister is a close second).
How would you behave on your first date?
Err, probably like I did the other two times. I pretended as if we were nothing more than friends hanging out (acted oblivious to their advances), but the second they started talking about relationships I immediately mentioned that I was not interested in ever being in one (Why was I in the situation in the first place? B/c they were my friends and I have a hard time turning people down). I have found that when I'm uncomfortable with a situation, I'll become cold and detached.
How do you view Valentine's Day in general?
It's a disaster waiting to happen. The 5th guy who was interested in me (2nd who was serious and admitted his feelings) ended up admitting them on Valentine's Day. :/ I had known for half a year that he had a crush on me, and I pretended not to know hoping that he would eventually lose interest. No such luck. I always feel so bad to have to turn them down, but I'm just not interested. Otherwise, as long as no one is interested in me at the time, I enjoy it - free chocolate and eating sushi with my friends (a new tradition).
What would be your 'happily ever after'?
I would have a stable job that I enjoy, where I'm able to help others (in the medical device field or medical research... I'm majoring in Bioengineering). I would live close to family, yet have my own place (house preferably, but I wouldn't mind living in an apartment like I have now). I would have several cats to keep me company, and I'd grow my own garden. I'd live in a safe neighborhood with friendly, trustworthy neighbors who'd ask me to baby-sit their children (I kinda miss that). Through the years I will have gained more confidence, learned more self-discipline, and discovered what I truly want to make of myself and my life. I'd have close friends I could confide in and we'd hang out often watching anime, talking, still cracking perverted jokes, and reminding ourselves to not take life too seriously. I will have several opportunities to travel outside the country, going all over Europe, Japan, and Australia.
Just for kicks!
Your favorite pairing in Princess Tutu: Hm... probably Fakir/Ahiru. But I don't really see them as a "lovey-dovey" couple. Doesn't mean they can't be, I just didn't see them as such. But I love their duality and how they work together. Mytho/Rue/Prince Siegfried is a close second (or first since they're actually considered a couple). Rue's backstory always chokes me up, and I'm so happy she was able to find happiness.
Your least favorite pairing: Um... no one? I think.
Your favorite crack!pairing (if any): I never really thought about this... hm, pretty much just about any couple. I'm one of those horrible slashers that will often read non-canon pairings. Hey, if anyone can write it convincingly, then I'm pretty much game for it!
Other
Gender preference for your stamping options? (M, F, both) BOTH!!
Anything else?
"Just like the white winged dove...
Sings a song...
Sounds like she's singing...
Whoo... Whoo... Whoo..." (3 VOTE LINKS)