Section A: The Basics
If you had an entire day to do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it?
Doing things that matter to me all at once, which would include making art, listening to music, and maybe spending some time with someone else I admire. Feeling satisfied at the end at how everything went is always a plus, too.
Describe your ideal day/night in.
Getting up whenever I want, doing activities I love such as listening to music, singing along out loud, painting,
maybe hanging out with a few friends, and then going to sleep late.
Describe your ideal day/night out.
Being with someone I cherish and exploring a large city and nightlife together. Not something I really do, but it would be ideal as an outing for me. Also being spontaneous and doing whatever else we decide to do that day. And somehow having the day be profound and unforgettable to top it off.
List five things you like about yourself.
I like how I'm artistically motivated, and also my imagination, unique qualities, open-mindedness, and ability to understand and forgive.
List five things you dislike about yourself.
I can be very self-absorbed, forgetful, and lazy. I also dislike having an addictive personality and my social awkwardness.
How have others described you? (Please only use examples from people you have a neutral-positive relationship with, whether criticisms or compliments. Criticisms from people who dislike us and compliments from people who are infatuated with us tend not to hold much truth.)
I've been told I'm very artistic and talented. I've also been told that I have a great sense of style and overall taste. That I am incredibly shy, quiet, and mysterious, yet also nice and accepting. Eccentric and quirky. Pretentious and an elitist. Sensitive, yet insensitive. Inward looking and asocial. In a world of my own, a little too much. Can be lazy and selfish. Too self-critical and sometimes negative.
What do you consider your skills?
Anything that has to do with creativity; I'll find a way to make it work. I have a good discerning eye for fine art. I can be very concentrated on something if motivated. Also well-equipped at thinking outside the box and doing things my own way. And yeah, that's about all. I'm only good at artsy things and pretty useless at anything else.
What motivates you?
My own predestined belief that I am supposed to be an artist and vehemently invested in making it happen no matter what.
Section B: Digging Deeper
What is your general outlook on life/the world?
I try to see the glass as half full as opposed to half empty now. I really believe that if one puts their mind to something, it can be achieved. The power of the mind is underappreciated. Also, it is important to retain that childlike wonder as an adult. To have a balance of both sides of the coin in order to reach that equilibrium. Find the good that comes out of the bad. Look for signs. Remain humble and open to many possibilities.
Do you believe you have a purpose in life? If so, what is it?
Yes. I'm not so sure on the whole destiny concept, but I really believe it in my heart that I am meant to be an artist. I knew since I was 3 years old, but didn't quite meditate on that possibility until later in life. I was unsure for the longest time because I had a low sense of self, but now I understand what my sole purpose is supposed to be.
How do you typically bond with other people? (i.e. slowly or quickly, through what type of activities, etc.)
On average, slowly. On rare occasions, pretty quickly, and that usually takes place solely online. Almost always it is from mutual interests we share on art, music, etc. In real life, it's very difficult for me to warm up to someone, especially right off the bat.
What do you find yourself thinking about most frequently?
My future and what I desire to be like in years to come. I also constantly daydream about my own alternate worlds. I play them in my mind like a TV series of sorts. A reason why I don't like watching TV much is that shows/films almost never match up to my expectations, so I like creating something through my own imagination instead. I also play them like music videos whenever I listen to certain songs. Additionally the past as well whenever I think about something that could have been changed for the better. Oh, and I analyze just about every little thing that pops up in my mind.
What are you most afraid of?
Never making it as an artist under my own terms, living in extreme poverty, failure, stagnation, and dying a slow and painful death.
What traits do you admire in others?
Traits usually I don't have. Assertiveness, fearlessness, extreme self-confidence, pragmatism, altruism, being a social chameleon. Also, extremely talented individuals in any particular subject area, uniqueness, and high intelligence are always impressive to me.
What traits annoy you in others?
People who are rude, arrogant, annoying, whiny, confrontational, rigid, materialistic, shallow, manipulative, and boring/conventional. Also too extroverted to where they won't give me my own space.
What was your childhood like?
It was bittersweet. Nothing really out of this world, but it was good aside from school. I was always a very shy, quiet, and sensitive child. Always felt different and had big dreams from a young age. I used to cling on to and romanticize about it a little too much when I was depressed, but now I am much more detached and forward thinking.
What do you want most for yourself?
I want to be a succesful working artist living in a nice flat in my dream city with my own art studio. I want to be acknowledged for my work, as well as innovative and my own stylistically. I also really want to try communal living with other artists for a certain length of time while I'm in my twenties. Oh, and to live outside the country for a while.
What do you want most for others?
I want everyone to find their place in life. To think for themselves. Find their passions and don't just follow what you've been told to do. Question conventional standards.
Section C: Interests and Values
What are your favorite things to talk about?
Art, music, astrology, typology, yoga, veganism, older decades in history, subcultures, and anything esoteric/occult in nature. Yeah I know...I'm a damn hippie.
What are the five most important things to you?
Family and close friends, making it as an artist, accomplishing at least some of my dreams, living a fulfilled life to my standards, and any art/music that has some significance in my life.
What do you think the world needs more of?
More empathy, open-mindedness, understanding, love, and world peace.
*cough* pageant talk *cough*
What do you think the world needs less of?
Less corruption, poverty, no more pointless wars, abuse, hateful vitriol, general evil actions...I can go on and on.
What is your favorite quote? What significance does it hold for you and why?
I honestly don't have one. I tend to like Taoist sayings, but nothing that I could just cherry pick and say, "yes,
that one." I also like a lot of music lyrics that I could count as meaningful quotes. Meh, I encounter a lot of quotes that I think are grand, but nothing in particular that stand out to account for my own life motto. I'm also not very comfortable to share any.