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Ten Things You Might Not Know About Me
13 years ago
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I have four or five projects going simultaneously and I have to wait until I hear back from some people before I can post these two pictures. So in the meantime, I'm finishing up the others and writing a journal as some filler. I'm still pretty protective about my real identity and probably always will be, but here's ten things about me that you might not know.
1) When I was in elementary school, I was fascinated by professional magicians like Seigfred and Roy. I was always buying little magic kits from K-Mart and pestering my parent's friends when they came over. I even entered a talent show in 3rd grade. God, those pictures are embarrassing.
2) Even as a kid, I was a perfectionist and way too hard on myself. My homework was sometimes late because I'd keep redoing it. I'd tear up tons of pictures that I convinced myself weren't good enough. Unfortunately, I tossed a lot of my early furry artwork because I thought it looked like trash. I have to say, being so critical bushes you to do your best but it often holds you back.
3) I'm quite a night owl. I'll stay up until 2am and sleep in until noon if I can.
4) I used to be in the Boy Scouts. I always wanted to make it to Eagle Scout because you get a scholarship and only 1% of Scouts ever make it that far. Unfortunately, my troop was geared more toward younger kids. They'd have the older Scouts teach them knots and first aid, but didn't offer much to advance the older kids to the next ranks. I made it to Star - two away from Eagle - but by that point, I had tons of homework, I had to start looking at colleges, and Scouting had just become babysitting younger kids. I kind of regret quitting, but I had too much on my plate.
5) I'm very shy. It's gotten better since middle school, but I still lack a lot of confidence. My family moved an awful lot. You would think that would give me lots of practice making friends, but it didn't. I guess I learned not to get too attached because I'd have to move soon anyway. I was able to make friends in college and my job has me greeting customers and such, but it's still hard for me to open up to people.
6) I'm something of a hopeless romantic. I've had crushes on a few guys in the real world, but never gathered the courage to tell them. I suppose I was always afraid of rejection. One of my greatest fears is that I'll never find a partner and will die alone.
7) Since high school, I've been taking antidepressants. Every since I can remember, I've felt blue and it's kept me from doing a lot. Some days, I'll feel like I can't get out of bed and face the day. It's gotten worse since graduating high school and the emo nobody-understands-me-I-don't-fit-in typical teenage whining was replaced by actual problems: debt, my parents' divorce, unemployment, etc. I'm on a low dosage right now but trying to ease off them for a week or so is a disaster. I think I'll be on these for the rest of my life.
8) I never got into Star Trek, anime, Dr. Who, World of Warcraft, tanks and planes and guns, any reality TV show, sports, James Bond, or most video games. I've always been open to trying new things, but I just don't understand the appeal of a lot of these things. I am a huge LOTR fan, though, and I have a huge love of the original Star Wars films.
9) Strange little phobias of mine include a) driving around parking lots since I got in a minor accident last year, b) the garage door or the hood of the car is gonna come down on me, c) projectiles, I usually flinch when someone tosses something at me. This is most likely from terrible experiences playing baseball as a kid, d) I'm really uncomfortable around guns, e) the gas grill will erupt into a massive fireball when I ignite it.
10) I sometimes forget what I'm saying or struggle to find the best way to word something in conversation. This results in an uncomfortable pause and I feel like an idiot. I'm usually pretty good expressing my thoughts in written form, but verbally, I fall flat a lot. Maybe it's the shyness again.
Hope to have some art up soon. Talk to you all later.
- Artizek
1) When I was in elementary school, I was fascinated by professional magicians like Seigfred and Roy. I was always buying little magic kits from K-Mart and pestering my parent's friends when they came over. I even entered a talent show in 3rd grade. God, those pictures are embarrassing.
2) Even as a kid, I was a perfectionist and way too hard on myself. My homework was sometimes late because I'd keep redoing it. I'd tear up tons of pictures that I convinced myself weren't good enough. Unfortunately, I tossed a lot of my early furry artwork because I thought it looked like trash. I have to say, being so critical bushes you to do your best but it often holds you back.
3) I'm quite a night owl. I'll stay up until 2am and sleep in until noon if I can.
4) I used to be in the Boy Scouts. I always wanted to make it to Eagle Scout because you get a scholarship and only 1% of Scouts ever make it that far. Unfortunately, my troop was geared more toward younger kids. They'd have the older Scouts teach them knots and first aid, but didn't offer much to advance the older kids to the next ranks. I made it to Star - two away from Eagle - but by that point, I had tons of homework, I had to start looking at colleges, and Scouting had just become babysitting younger kids. I kind of regret quitting, but I had too much on my plate.
5) I'm very shy. It's gotten better since middle school, but I still lack a lot of confidence. My family moved an awful lot. You would think that would give me lots of practice making friends, but it didn't. I guess I learned not to get too attached because I'd have to move soon anyway. I was able to make friends in college and my job has me greeting customers and such, but it's still hard for me to open up to people.
6) I'm something of a hopeless romantic. I've had crushes on a few guys in the real world, but never gathered the courage to tell them. I suppose I was always afraid of rejection. One of my greatest fears is that I'll never find a partner and will die alone.
7) Since high school, I've been taking antidepressants. Every since I can remember, I've felt blue and it's kept me from doing a lot. Some days, I'll feel like I can't get out of bed and face the day. It's gotten worse since graduating high school and the emo nobody-understands-me-I-don't-fit-in typical teenage whining was replaced by actual problems: debt, my parents' divorce, unemployment, etc. I'm on a low dosage right now but trying to ease off them for a week or so is a disaster. I think I'll be on these for the rest of my life.
8) I never got into Star Trek, anime, Dr. Who, World of Warcraft, tanks and planes and guns, any reality TV show, sports, James Bond, or most video games. I've always been open to trying new things, but I just don't understand the appeal of a lot of these things. I am a huge LOTR fan, though, and I have a huge love of the original Star Wars films.
9) Strange little phobias of mine include a) driving around parking lots since I got in a minor accident last year, b) the garage door or the hood of the car is gonna come down on me, c) projectiles, I usually flinch when someone tosses something at me. This is most likely from terrible experiences playing baseball as a kid, d) I'm really uncomfortable around guns, e) the gas grill will erupt into a massive fireball when I ignite it.
10) I sometimes forget what I'm saying or struggle to find the best way to word something in conversation. This results in an uncomfortable pause and I feel like an idiot. I'm usually pretty good expressing my thoughts in written form, but verbally, I fall flat a lot. Maybe it's the shyness again.
Hope to have some art up soon. Talk to you all later.
- Artizek
3) Same here.
6) Listen, you can just tell me that I'm ruggedly handsome with incredible sex appeal. Dont be shy. I love compliments! ;3
8) I rather like Star Trek, among those other shows/games. I've never felt the urge to actually dedicate myself to them though.
10) I used to be like that too, but I'm a bit more daring now. At times, I say something off, but with practice, you hone in on how to say what you wanna say.
2) I didn't have issues getting homework in on time due to constantly trying to make it better, but yeah I was a perfectionist. In many ways I still am.
3) Me too. Nocturnal lion!
5) Awww! *hugs*
6) Me too!
8) I do like Star Trek, Dr. Who, and some video games. Yay for LOTR and Star Wars!
3) Dunno but i love night time :P makes me wanna do stuff more than on day time lol
5) same here i guess but if knowing someone for long im very talkactive XD
6) Got some crushes in the past on some girls but now im pretty cold toward those feelings
8) Dont have really a thing for star trek but i dont dislike it ._. in the past, was pretty much into animes but now not really
Awwwww...
*Huggles & Kisses*
Yeah, I've been depressed since fourth grade, yet I've never taken meds for that
I don't want to look too perky
I know the source of my depression...
2) I'm kind of a perfectionist when it comes to certain video games.
3) Sounds kinda of like me actually!
5) Eh i'm kind of shy... i have problems doing speeches in front of any sort of group.
6) *hugs tightly.* You'll find that special someone!
7) *hugs again.* No words for this one... just hugs!
8) I never got into Star Trek, anime, Dr. Who, World of Warcraft, tanks and planes and guns, any reality TV show, sports, James Bond, or most video games. I've always been open to trying new things, but I just don't understand the appeal of a lot of these things. I am a huge LOTR fan, though, and I have a huge love of the original Star Wars films. Love LOTR here, not so much into Star Wars. Love Star trek and several video games. Also don't like flying... it's mostly the take off and landing parts that bother me.
10) Hakuna Matata! I think it happens to a lot of people. I have the same issue.
Joo a nocturnal, shy and romantic too! Yaaaaay~
Rawr, he likes star wars and lotr ^o^
*fan hugzies*
It's all good. You'll be fine ^.^
don't be sad friend *hugs you* everything can improve, maybe the destiny
is preparating for you a cool good surprise
8- i never got into any shows/specified video games/weponary/vehicals either. but i do love playing games in general
*pops boner*
"Thank you, thank you, you're a great audience."
5.) Same here. What makes it worse is the stereotype that my people should be drawn to social situations. One of my (two) best friends was convinced I'd take her to a gay bar. What made her think this was beyond me. I've since gone a few times and still would rather have a wolverine go down on me than go out. It seems to have gotten worse to. I would at least go to Otakon if my friends invited me.