Who are you?

[Vondra]

Considering that the "Introduce yourself" thread scratches the surface of who people are, I've decided to create this thread.
Don't simply introduce yourself, talk about who you are. Tell about your personality, not about what you like or dislike. Talk about your specific beliefs in one post (not spread out like in a debate). Talk about your growing up years, what is happening with you in your present, and why you believe what you now believe.
If you find that you disagree with someone else's belief, change YOUR previous post to include that you disagree with a certain belief. Or/Then create ANOTHER thread to debate that particular topic. I will happy to create another thread if I notice that it's turning into a debate.
I do notice that in various threads that one side seems to "gang up" or band together against another side and the other side will do likewise. (I can't be the only one who notices this. sweatdrop )
Why am I doing this? So we can actually get to know one another. I am also hoping that by getting to know one another we will be able to understand where we are coming from, which will help future threads not turn into debates, and if they turn into debates to not turn into flame wars.

To the MODs and Admin of LTTF: I'm sorry if this thread turns into a debating/flaming thread. whee  

[Kazydi]

Wow, this is a lot of stuff to put into one post!! sweatdrop

So let's see...

I am an odd young man. As for my personality, I'm pretty upbeat, and in stressful situations, I am abnormally calm. Not often am I sad, but if I am, I can deal with it effectively. I hate fighting, but I will if I need to. (Not physically, though.)

Oi, this is hard... sweatdrop  

[Mountain Rose]

Hmm ... I suppose I will come back and add more/edit this later, but to start out:

I'm a rather odd duck. I'm a stay-at-home daughter, which means that instead of going to college or getting a paying job, I stay at home, cook, clean (sometimes xp ), take the dog out on his our walks, and help my mom out with her job and any other various things she needs me to do. I love to cook, sew, read, and I wear skirts and dresses almost 24/7.

On the other hand, I'm also a bit of a tomboy. I love video games; my favorite is Halo (although I totally suck at it). I love action movies, and I'd much rather watch any of the Die Hard movies than some romantic comedy. I like stupid-funny movies, too, like Wayne's World and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I have also found that my "line" is drawn a bit further back than most girls when it comes to talking about awkward stuff ... my guy friends don't mind that they can talk freely around me, that's for sure. xd Oh, and I love to go exploring ... like in the woods or some other natural environment (we don't live in the mountains anymore gonk ).

As for my beliefs, I'm nondenomonational, and I think I want to start studying some theology and apologetics to learn more about what I do believe, as far as the Holy Spirit, demon possession, and other debatable stuff. I do know one thing, however: I am against feminism.

... I think I'll put some quotes from my other posts into a full paragraph (or more) about my beliefs on feminism, but for now, just know that I'm highly against it. blaugh

Like I said, I'll probably add more later. heart  

[Gerbil_of_the_Vashness]

i'll probably edit mine later too...

the first thing you should know, is i'm crazy, and not always in a good way.

OCD, anger issues, and depression all seem hereditary in my family.

i have quite a few phobias, including fears of masks, almost anything halloween related, and bugs.

I'm usually a funny, happy person that can laugh at herself really well, but when seriousness is needed, i can do that too, and i can do it well.

i was severly teased in middle school and as such i'm now WAY overprotective of my friends and boyfriend (kazydi). I know what it's like to have no friends, so i will do anything to keep my friends alive and happy.

My parents have both always worked full-time, and i grew up in daycare after daycare until i was old enough to stay at home with my older sister or eventually by myself. all the daycares really did for my was teach me how to take care of myself.

i've been in fights, done drugs, attempted suicide, and watched others do the same. i don't take things like this lightly.

i like musicals, romantic commedies, horror , and some action and stupid-funny movies.

I also like most foods, any of the soul caliber games, anime/manga, and reality tv.  

[Orizion]

Ready, set... GO!!

My online personality is a bit different than real life. Sometimes I can talk up quite a storm online. I rarely talk in real life. However, other than that, my personality is pretty much the same. I think. ninja
Anyways, I usually take things seriously, but I do have a sense of humour, although it is often dry or corny. I always try to be humble and considerate, but humility is an ongoing process. Most of my childhood is not too good, as I, like Gerbil was often teased at school.

Christian (Pentecostal) (feel free to ask me about my views on the Holy Spirit, as they are slightly different than some Pentecostal views)

I believe what I believe because it is a choice that I have made. Sure, I've had experiences to help me make the choice. It's true that I can deduce my beliefs logically. But, my beliefs are, ultimately, a choice that I have made, and keep making.

(from keirsey.com smile
As Abstract Cooperators, Idealists speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people, and they want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics.

PS I'm a musician. Feel free to ask me questions about music theory, piano, vocal, or instrumental!

PPS this post is subject to addition and/or revision. Stay tuned! wink 3nodding  

[Ricette]

Me?

I am leet, and, a badass freakin' overlord. Thats all you need to know.  

[SinfulGuillotine]

Gosh, where to start.

I'm a 20-something violinist and music teacher. I live with my partner, Henry, my step-son, Victor, and my two precious rat children, Byron and Milton. I've overcome heroin addiction, attempted suicide, sexual abuse, and parental disownment to get to where I am today, and honestly, I'm damn proud of myself. I'm not at all what I dreamed I would grow up to be as a little boy, but life takes unexpected turns, and I'm the happiest I've been in a long time.

I'm a classically trained musician, but have recently been branching out more and trying to apply what I learned in conservatory to different genres. I'd love to eventually form a band that creates music that falls somewhere between the styles of Godspeed You Black Emperor and Pink Floyd. I'm also getting into making electronic music and one day will surpass Infected Mushroom in awesomeness. XD

I was raised Catholic, and to some degree still am, though my beliefs differ considerably from traditional Catholicism.

I'm a socialist and a pacifist. I'm considering going vegetarian. I just wish animals weren't so tastey.

Contrary to how I may act in certain debates, I'm actually quite a nice fellow, and genuinely think well of and wish the best for most people.  

[Orizion]

Just bringin' this thread to the top! 4laugh  

[We Dont Negotiate]

Oh i may as well

Im Danny'O Malley 6'1 youngest of Six Children at Eighteen A very Avid player of Music , being a Grade 8 Pianist and Flautist i studdied Music, and Christian Theology in College as i planned to Join the Seminary and persue a career as a preacher however i quit after my First year to join the British Army following a very strong Family Tradition of Service , where i currently serve as a member of the Military Police Stationd in North England awaiting Deployment to Afghanistan in January.

Im an a keen player of Chess and Basketball and a bit of a fitness freak, a Second Dang at Taekwondo, and Six years of Boxing and Tai Chi behind me as well. Im a bit of an oddball and generally well meaining with a very Liberal veiw on everything, however i vote Conservative.

Very acctive in my Local Churches and i play Organ for one, im almost always on MSN (Feel free to add me XD) and a bit of a Keyboard Warrior.

Im sure theres much more but i frankly cant be Boshed to type it up.  

[SUPERSQUIRRELX]

Well I'm 17, from Wisconsin... and I'm a college student ^_^ and eventually plan to transfer to U-Minnesota for Pre-Med. And everyone here is Lutheran, and so while I don't quite agree with all the doctrine, it's the church I was raised in and everything.

I used to be a nerd and pretty much didn't bother to socialize or anything, I was pretty miserable and depressed too. But now, in recent years I started being more outgoing and I love hanging out with people. I've become a tad metrosexual as well XD.

I also used to be really interested in apologetics and everything and tried to learn it backward and forward. But now I realized that arguing with people never really wins anyone for Christ. It's the fruit of your faith that demonstrates that.

I come from a pretty Conservative background, although there is hypocrites on both sides of the fence. So I'm more of a moderate Libertarian politically.

I also am testing for my black-belt in Tae Kwon Do soon and hopefully play baseball in the spring too. Despite martial arts I really don't like confrontations or anything. I'm more passive-agressive sweatdrop .  

[Ricette]

I'm 21, preggers, and Druid. And as for who I am, I run run around the mall at Christmas with a santa hat that rings from th bells sewn on. I also tend to dance and sing while there. I am outgoing yet introverted I guess. And I live for pizza.  

[The Beautiful jewel]

OK Lets see. I am 47, female, married with one daughter.
It took me along time to find the "right" man. The reason I am married to him is, one is love, two is I asked God if this was the man I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with. God answered me back by letting me get pregnant. You see I am not supposed to be able to have children. I have a medical conndition that prevented it from happening until I found my husband. We now have been married for 17 years and still going. Its not easy and there is trials and tribulations but we get through it.

Growing up was not easy. Parents divorced and remarried other people. My brother and I were put into an orphanage for a year and a half. My mother found out and came and got us. Thats when things really got worse. My mother was an alcoholic and my stepfather sexually abused me until I was 16. My mother and stepfather got a divorce. I went into the Army because there wasn't enough money to feed all of us. There I met my first husband. Oh boy was that a mistake. He physically and mentally abused me. That lasted two years. I came to NH where I meant my boyfriend. We lasted two years. I then was homeless. I went to a shelter and that is where I met my LAST husband. We have been together 17 years. My daughter was born. We now own two houses, five cars, five dogs, and two cats.  

[thrashmetaljunkie]

The Beautiful jewel

OK Lets see. I am 47, female, married with one daughter.
It took me along time to find the "right" man. The reason I am married to him is, one is love, two is I asked God if this was the man I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with. God answered me back by letting me get pregnant. You see I am not supposed to be able to have children. I have a medical conndition that prevented it from happening until I found my husband. We now have been married for 17 years and still going. Its not easy and there is trials and tribulations but we get through it.

Growing up was not easy. Parents divorced and remarried other people. My brother and I were put into an orphanage for a year and a half. My mother found out and came and got us. Thats when things really got worse. My mother was an alcoholic and my stepfather sexually abused me until I was 16. My mother and stepfather got a divorce. I went into the Army because there wasn't enough money to feed all of us. There I met my first husband. Oh boy was that a mistake. He physically and mentally abused me. That lasted two years. I came to NH where I meant my boyfriend. We lasted two years. I then was homeless. I went to a shelter and that is where I met my LAST husband. We have been together 17 years. My daughter was born. We now own two houses, five cars, five dogs, and two cats.

isn't it amazing how God works in our life like that?  

[thrashmetaljunkie]

as for me, do not worry, i am not the crazy goth kid i app- oh who am i kidding, i am infact a little goth, i love metal and in that, i scream in a christian metal band called revolution theory. we aren't popular at all, and we're just gonna do a few covers before we get started with the real music. i'm well i'm 18 now ^^ JUST turned 18.. about... 14 minutes go ^^ i was born 1:57 am januray 5th 1991 XDDDDDDDDD. my personality is a bit on the odd side, but hey, who isn't a lil odd, right? i mean really.. what IS normal? i believe 100% in God and Jesus. i have been raised my whole life in christianity, and i feel God calling me into music ministry, specifically the gothic populace of the teens, the metal heads and the emo kids. i have been given several gifts which i know God will use to put this into greater effect into my life, such as my freakish ability for screaming, and my talents on the piano. i'm playing in the potomac youth fine arts festival in the spring, and i am playing "here I am to Worship" on keyboards. i played it last year, and fell just short of nationals, and i'm striving for nationals this year ^^ ummm.. i'm slight playful, my ADD is really ba- HEY, BUTTERFLY!!!... >.> anyways, despite my tendency to get distracted easily... why you staring at me like that? O_O... i have really good grades in school. I also instruct martial arts, i'm a second degree blackbelt in tae kwon do.. and get this, the man i trained under is a christian XDDDDDD who was budhist, then married a christian woman.. then BAM!!! christian XDDDD i believe with all my heart everything has a purpose and a reason, and i trust in God's promises, although i do tend to doubt at time.. God always shows up with his still voice "Why do you doubt me?" .. i must admit, i break down crying everytime he says that, its not cool, makes me feel bad, and by all rights, i deserve to XD but i try my hardest to just do, and not sit and ask questions.. my parents pounded that into my head.. if God says something, dont stand there and pick your nose, DO IT! XD  

[thrashmetaljunkie]

We Dont Negotiate

Oh i may as well

Im Danny'O Malley 6'1 youngest of Six Children at Eighteen A very Avid player of Music , being a Grade 8 Pianist and Flautist i studdied Music, and Christian Theology in College as i planned to Join the Seminary and persue a career as a preacher however i quit after my First year to join the British Army following a very strong Family Tradition of Service , where i currently serve as a member of the Military Police Stationd in North England awaiting Deployment to Afghanistan in January.

Im an a keen player of Chess and Basketball and a bit of a fitness freak, a Second Dang at Taekwondo, and Six years of Boxing and Tai Chi behind me as well. Im a bit of an oddball and generally well meaining with a very Liberal veiw on everything, however i vote Conservative.

Very acctive in my Local Churches and i play Organ for one, im almost always on MSN (Feel free to add me XD) and a bit of a Keyboard Warrior.

Im sure theres much more but i frankly cant be Boshed to type it up.

i know i put a lot of posts, sorry, but i feel some people must be reminded that they are awesome, yay for tae kwon do XDDDDDDD