August
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Appearance: August always looks sharp and clean as a whistle. She dresses well, to the point where others comment on how put-together she looks. Even August’s pajamas look fresh and crisp. August wears makeup, but always in a natural way, to appear as if she’s bare-faced. Her bathroom counter is filled with makeup bags and hair products. Because of this, she never lets anyone in her room. Nobody would know it took that much to look so natural.
Personality: August is the type of person who attracts people, but also repels them. She is the classic “out of your league†kind of girl; everybody wishes they could be her, or be with her, but they are so terribly intimidated by her that they can’t say anything. August is indeed intimidating. She holds people to high standards, and doesn’t mind calling them out if they don’t meet them. Even in situations where compassion is required, August still expects others to be on top of things, like she is. Grieving a loss? Take a few days off and then get back to the job. Sick? Try working from home. August is a commanding person, but she’s also the life of the party in many ways. She’s humorous, energetic, and clever. The way she listens to you makes you feel like you’re the most special and amazing person on earth; however, she’ll act cold and demanding once the party is all over. She draws people in and cuts them off. August has hurt a lot of people. She doesn’t see it that way, though. She knows what she wants and, most often, gets it. August doesn’t believe in luck or fate. She believes in hard work, and she gets it done on her own.
Likes: August enjoys learning new skills. For her, it’s not for the sheer joy of learning, it’s about having another tool in her belt. When she reads books, she constantly looks at how far she is to finishing, because she loves feeling that fresh “I just finished a book†feeling. August truly wants to be a jack of all trades. She keeps a blog, runs marathons, holds fast to her vegan lifestyle, and has won awards for competitive swimming. Currently, she’s pursuing a business career. Although technically an intern, August acts as though she’s a boss. And in a way, she is. For someone her age, she’s remarkably accomplished.
Fears: August is afraid to be honest and vulnerable. She will never admit that she’s struggling. She’ll drag herself out of bed, make herself look stellar, and wear confidence like a mask. “Fake it ‘till you make it†is her motto. If she only lies to the world and herself about how she’s feeling, she won’t have to feel it anymore. Sometimes August feels like a hollow pot--beautiful and decorated, but full of nothing. She wonders why she has no close friends, and doesn’t realize that it’s because she’s just too perfect. Nobody wants to be around someone who never feels, never hurts, and never lets anyone else feel or hurt. Nobody wants to be around someone who will blow up if you don’t perform well enough or give her what she wants. August thinks that she has no friends because she isn’t perfect
enough, so she tries harder, alienating everyone even more. August feels desperately alone. She has admirers, acquaintances, but no friends. August hates who she is, so she works to become a perfect, ideal self. But of course, she won’t let herself admit that she’s completely shattered inside.
Lessons she needs to learn: Just be who you are. Everybody is broken in some way, and that’s okay. You don’t have to be perfect all the time. You’ll only have friends and be loved if you open your heart to be vulnerable. You can’t always get what you want. Be compassionate towards others, because humans make mistakes.