name;; ariana eliza smyth (ari) age;; 18, birthday is november 20 gender;; female. sex is also female sexuality;; bisexual (bi) design by;; akua; plumie #429 winning form;; xxx (judged latee) nationality;; canadian and proud likes;; photography, stars dislikes;; light pollution, spiders |
becoming ari
your name is ariana eliza smyth. you are 18 years old, female and attracted to females and males. your nicknames include ari and anna. your hobbies include photography, amateur astronomy and ice skating. a defining trait about you is your curiosity, because it drives your whole character, and is your prime motivator in life. a redeeming quality about you is your compassion, and something about you that probably needs to change is your disregard for tact in delicate situations. if you were given any wish in the whole wide world, you would wish for a star to be named after you. |
Personality
personality
A rather opinionated child, Ariana is a soul who prefers her own company. It's not that she doesn't like other plumies, it's just that she loves stillness and solitude, something not often found at social events. Especially when you are a kid. Ariana was born old, you could say; much preferring activities like reading poetry and watching documentaries on architecture than running around like a headless chicken and stuffing herself with candy. She still exhibits certain childlike traits though; not knowing when to keep her mouth shut, the irrational fear of monsters under the bed and a compelling curiosity.
It is this curiosity that drives her whole character, motivates her beyond any reward or prize. The constant, pressing need to know things. To know why the earth is round, why the sky is blue. Even as a very young plumie Ariana was constantly on the search for the answer to anything and everything she did not understand. And in school, she is always in the library, reading, learning, devouring knowledge like a succulent piece of steak. (From her attitude toward learning, you would think she excelled in school wouldn't you? Well um. Think again. But that's a story for another time)
But as flattering as that aspect of her is, let's face it; she's pretty vulgar. Blunt, intolerant, stubborn and sarcastic are just a few of her charming traits. Not to mention her wide vocabulary of colorful insults. Despite her shortcomings though, which make her come across as a rude little you-know-what, she really does care about others. She just doesn't sugarcoat things. At all. No one in their right mind would employ her as a lawyer, let's just put it that way. Her compassion lies thinly veiled beneath her exterior, and if push comes to shove she will always help those in need. Just don't expect her to tell you it's going to be alright when it very clearly isn't.
A rather opinionated child, Ariana is a soul who prefers her own company. It's not that she doesn't like other plumies, it's just that she loves stillness and solitude, something not often found at social events. Especially when you are a kid. Ariana was born old, you could say; much preferring activities like reading poetry and watching documentaries on architecture than running around like a headless chicken and stuffing herself with candy. She still exhibits certain childlike traits though; not knowing when to keep her mouth shut, the irrational fear of monsters under the bed and a compelling curiosity.
It is this curiosity that drives her whole character, motivates her beyond any reward or prize. The constant, pressing need to know things. To know why the earth is round, why the sky is blue. Even as a very young plumie Ariana was constantly on the search for the answer to anything and everything she did not understand. And in school, she is always in the library, reading, learning, devouring knowledge like a succulent piece of steak. (From her attitude toward learning, you would think she excelled in school wouldn't you? Well um. Think again. But that's a story for another time)
But as flattering as that aspect of her is, let's face it; she's pretty vulgar. Blunt, intolerant, stubborn and sarcastic are just a few of her charming traits. Not to mention her wide vocabulary of colorful insults. Despite her shortcomings though, which make her come across as a rude little you-know-what, she really does care about others. She just doesn't sugarcoat things. At all. No one in their right mind would employ her as a lawyer, let's just put it that way. Her compassion lies thinly veiled beneath her exterior, and if push comes to shove she will always help those in need. Just don't expect her to tell you it's going to be alright when it very clearly isn't.
positive traits
curious;; As mentioned above, Ariana is forever investigating the world around her. She shows a particular fondness toward all things skyward; stars, moon, sun, planets and whatever else might be lurking in the black beyond. Forever asking away, her constant queries can get a bit annoying. Often people warn her to keep her feathers out of things they don't belong in, saying, "Curiosity killed the cat!", to which she rolls her eyes and replies, "Yeah, but satisfaction brought it back." (This is the legit full quote) determined;; Call determination good or bad, the ability to know what you want and see it through is a rare and good thing in todays world. Well, at least that's what Ariana thinks. Whether it be something as little as making breakfast, or something big like deciding her occupation, once she has made up her mind she will do everything in her power to see it through. She hates to leave a task unfinished too; she's a bit obsessive compulsive in that way. Ariana has also sucessfully managed to keep a daily diary for many years now, unlike so many others who have tried and failed. Maybe determination is good when applied to a useful task. compassionate;; Ariana really does care about other plumies. She really does. It's just that most of the time she is unsure on how to show it. She doesn't want to be one of those gushing plumerians, throwing complements around so much that they eventually mean nothing. Not does she want to appear soft and sensitive, hugging everyone and speaking quietly. So she goes about it in her own way, complementing people when they actually deserve it and participating in what she deems worthy causes. intelligent;; Though it seems boastful to admit, and if there's one thing Ariana despises it's boasting, even she has to acknowledge that she has brains in that little head of hers. And pretty good ones at that. As mentioned earlier, you would think this means she excels in school, (or high school) but she really just can't be bothered wasting her brainpower on things like maths ("Boring!") or social studies ("Depressing.") or history ("That stuff happened ages ago."). She is much more interested in applying herself to real world situations, and learning to be quick thinking and intuitive. respectful;; However rude and opinionated she may sometimes seem, Ariana is one of the first to defend others rights and respect their point of view. After all, one of the basic plumie rights is to have and hold your own opinion. Believe in a religion? That's fine with her. An Eco head? Sure! Want to be a pop star? Whatever you wish to do. Think that a certain gender takes priority? Well, she's less okay with that, but she won't force you to believe otherwise. easygoing;; Though only when she feels like it, Ariana can sometimes be quite content to "Go with the flow." As long as she isn't directly involved, plumies can sort out their own problems as far as she's concerned. Of course, she has to know the problem, but apart from that, do whatever the heck you want. Life turns in a big circle, and she won't stop it spinning. She also just likes to watch people argue but that's beside the point. She could be a zen master if she wasn't so um, herself. |
negative traits;;
blunt;; You want it straight? Good. You don't? Well too bad, you're going to get it anyway. Ariana is certainly not one to beat around the bush. She has no time for fancy words or long winded explanations, because really, saying 'He has passed on to another life' means exactly the same as 'He died.' The first just uses more hot air. Call it offensive and rude? "That's how the world works buddy." However, she is a terrible liar, and you can always tell when she is not telling the truth. intolerant;; As much as Ariana respects others and their opinions, if you attempt to shove your way of life down her throat, she'll have none of it. Not a single inch, centimeter or micrometer. She has no patience for plumies who act like that, and she certainly won't tolerate it. Yeah she's not really big on second chances either. You toe the line, and that's it. (Though truthfully her grudges don't last long, it's not fun being her enemy. Even for a short period.) She also can't stand unnecessary violence, but that is more caring than intolerant. disregard for authority;; Also known as a delinquent. Though Ariana doesn't go out beating people up and spraying graffiti tags on old bridges, she certainly fits the rest of the description. Though she understands that there has to be some sort of authority figure in the world, she still finds teachers, businessmen, politicians and the like annoying, to say the least. To her, they just suck the joy out of everything; forcing strict discipline onto everyone. It just makes you want to rebel. She is really a teacher's worst nightmare; refusing to pay attention, not raising her hand or participating, meeting glares with an infurating smirk and raised eyebrow. She has been in detention more times than she can remember, and is regarded as a bit of a legend by the other students. stubborn;; Though determination is an admirable trait, sometimes Ariana takes it too far and becomes just plain stubborn. Though it doesn't happen too often, only when she gets really frustrated or is trying to prove a point, it is quite hard to reason with her. She can go for hours without doing what the offending plumie has told her, or hours without talking. She hates to lose see, and it is a very rare occasion that she backs down or admits she was wrong, even if she knew it all along. Just...maybe try not to annoy her? reckless;; Though she isn't reckless as in, 'oh lets stand on the railing on the 70th floor of this building and watch what happens,' Ariana is still quite a risk taker. She is always on the lookout for something new and dangerous to try. Motorbike? Yes please. Skydiving? Hell yeah. Gymnastics? I probably won't land on my head! Downloading pirated movies? Um free stuff? Yes? And, as already mentioned, she has no problem with getting in trouble with 'The Authorities,' so she has no fear of punishment either. The only risky things she will refuse to do however, are ones that put others at risk, because she doesn't want to deal with that trauma if something goes wrong. |
other tidbits;; ★ she has no religion, but likes the idea of buddhism ★ she ran away from home when she was 13, and now lives with a family friend ★ she is a big procrastinator, and it takes her forever to start on things ★ she fiddles with her feathers and ears when she is nervous ★ she is incredibly sarcastic, and it can be hard sometimes to tell if she is serious or not ★ she works at a store that sells designer scarves and winter attire ★ she lives in toronto, canada ★she hates socks with sandals with a firey passion |
hobbies and pastimes
stargazing;;
stargazing;;
- Though this may seem a fairly obvious hobby, not many plumerians actually know the real passion Ariana has for astronomy. Especially stars and everything associated with them. She has certainly spent more than one dusk-till-dawn charting the constant patterns of the moving constellations. She loves the idea that they are a time machine of sorts, as the light from the stars has taken millions of years to reach Earth. "To gaze upon the sky is to peer into the past," is how she likes to put it. One of her favourite moments so far was when she witnessed the birth of a nebula.
- This is certainly Ari's more widely known passion. Carrying her camera everywhere, she is constantly whipping it out to snap a pic. One of her cameras that is. She has a few. She has her regular (rather out-dated) Nikon that she loves, because she picked it up in a thrift shop and it still takes pretty good photos. Then there is her video camera, her phone, a little digital waterproof camera, and a Go-pro, which is her pride and joy. Prisque also occasionally lets her borrow her big 'Professional Camera' with all its fancy lenses. Oh how she loves that thing. But the camera she wants the most is a polaroid. She wants one so bad, and has been saving up for years. Well, her birthday is coming up in a few months! Who knows, maybe she'll finally get one.
- Ariana loves to keep a few books tucked away for a rainy day (or even a sunny one), and can sometimes spend hours scanning rows of text. She doesn't really like all books though; only fiction. Unless its a really interesting biography or a guide to photography, drawing or astronomy, she can't be bothered with non-fiction. It's the fantastical, far fetched plots she loves. She especially like to read fantasy before she hits the hay; it gives her something to dream about. She may not be the worlds biggest book nerd, but let me tell you, she sure isn't far away. She doesn't really fit the stereotype however; in fact, she much prefers listening to audiobooks over reading. People accuse her of not being a 'true fan,' which she thinks is ridiculous. She knows the plotline of Harry Potter way better than them anyways.
- Before you read any further, don't have any high expectations. Ari is certainly no classy artist. She simply loves to doodle and sketch. Mainly in her schoolbooks. Mainly in her math book. After all, it's not like those are skills she cares particularly about. Her friends tell her she is a fantastic drawer, but Ari just laughs because though she is no where near the worst, there are many much much better than her. She has tumblr, after all., and follows more than one artist. Being able to draw moderately has turned out to be quite a useful skill however; it certainly aids her with drawing star maps and touching up her photographs in Photoshop. If she practiced, she could probably improve her skill, but she doesn't have the patience for that sort of thing.
- A rather nifty little program on MacBooks (and more recently, iPhones), this app allows you to create full pieces of music...without actually knowing how to play an instrument. Though you would think a single program hardly counts as a hobby, when you spend as much time and effort as Ari on it, it really does become one. She has created a countless number of songs on it, and some are really quite pretty. She has even released a small album on ITunes. Though it hasn't sold much, it makes her feel kind of satisfied. That doesn't mean Ari is at all considering a career in DJing though. No, don't get that idea at all. (Though she has to admit that would be pretty cool.)
- Though it seems rather odd in comparison to her other interests, Ice Skating is one of Ari's larger passions. She is a regular at her local rink, and has perfected many difficult manoeuvres like loop jump and backwards skating. Her skill level is near Olympic, but she doesn't really let anyone know about this, because then they would insist she went to competions. And she doesn't want that. For her, ice skating is a hobby, not a prize to be won. Whenever she goes out skating with friends she pretends to be a lot worse than she is; the only plumie who knows her real level of skill is Akemi, because how could she not?