Get-to-know you thread!!

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Get-to-know you thread!!

Get-to-know you thread!!

This is a thread for everyone! :) People who haven't talked yet can get to know each other, and people who are already friends can become closer. 

Here's a quick survey:

Favorite color?

Favorite animal?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Tell us about your best friend :)

Hobbies?

Favorite season?

Who's in your family?

Top three favorite songs?

What's something about you that people don't expect?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What Myers Briggs personality type are you?

Sky or ocean?

Day or night?

The last thing that gave you chills (Not because of the cold XD)

Favorite books, movies, and TV series?

My main goal in creating this survey is to start converstation,  it's totally optional. You can answer only a few if you want, you can answer all of them, or none of them. 

So, yeah! Can't wait to talk to you guys!

submitted by Joss, age 14, ME
(November 27, 2016 - 9:50 am)

Favorite color? Azure blue. The purest form conceptualizable.

Favorite animal? Well, I like cats. And deer-- quiet and beautiful, but seriously underestimated, as they will attack fiercely when prompted. And nuthatches. And horses. And falcons. And... (continues indefinitely)

What do you want to be when you grow up? Preferably a bestselling author (obviously), but anything to do with writing, really. I think I'll major in Journalism and/or Library Science.

Hobbies? Writing, charm-collecting, walking, snuggling-somewhere-warm-with-a-book-and-a-handful-of-chocolating.

Favorite season? Autumn. Not Fall. I see them as two separate seasons-- the former is when the leaves all change color and the world is fragrant and airy and earthy, and the latter spans from the day when the leaves turn brown and drop off in earnest, to the day before winter, when the trees are threadbare and the sky begins to blear itself.

Top three favorite songs? Wild Child by Enya, Writing's on the Wall by Jackie Evancho, Viva la Vida by Coldplay-- and innumerable others.

What's something about you that people don't expect? Hmmm... I really wouldn't know. I'm sure there are many elements of "me" that people would or wouldn't look for-- but as I have never been made privy to these presumed surprises, I am not in a position to disclose them.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What Myers Briggs personality type are you?

Sky or ocean? Sky. It's new and old and beautiful and free, and ever so much bigger than the ocean. And is not universally prone to drowning a fellow, besides.

Day or night? Night. The Day is gaudy and empty-- like a $1 plastic flask. You have to put something into it to make it beautiful, and useful, and your own. It can be tamed. This is a wonderful trait, and Day is a wonderful thing. But the Night is wild. And beautiful. And free and deep and dangerous. A fay-creature, alien to our sunlit world. One must be ever-watchful with the Night. But it can provide so many adventures-- a splash of something to add to your bottle in the morning.

Favorite books, movies, and TV series? On Fairy-stories by J. R. R. Tolkien, The Once and Future King by T. H. White / The Princess Bride, The Avengers, and a whole host of other titles.

submitted by Esthelle (Es-thel-ay, age Anonymous, Rivendell (I wish) ;)
(December 10, 2016 - 9:58 pm)

i haven't heard of The Fresh Prince of Bel-air, but Ive seen Gilligan's island too! And The Andy Griffith Show!

submitted by Leeli
(December 13, 2016 - 1:27 pm)

This is a cool idea, Joss! 

1. Favorite color?

Green.

2. Favorite animal?

Either a car or a horse.

3. What do I want to be when I grow up?

A photographer, specifically a wedding photographer :3

4. Tell you about my best friend?

I'm going to call her Helena (that's not her real name though. She'd laugh if she saw that i called her Helena. Ha. *reference to a fandom that no one else is in*), and she's the best person ever. We've been friends since we were like three. We're into mostly all the same fandoms and we go to the same church. We look a lot alike and sometimes people that don't know us really well mix us up and call us by the wrong name lol. She's very creative and has rather good drawing skills though she doesn't belive it, and she can always make me laugh. We've been through everything together. BUt I haven't seen her in like a month :/

5. HObbies?

Playing the piano, playing the ukulele, wathing youtube, watching netflix, sleeping, crocheting and writing.

6. Favorite season?

Fall always.

7. Who's in my family?

My mom, dad and brother.

8. Top three favorite songs?

Currently, they're Shots by Imagine Dragons, Ambulance by My Chemical Romance and Millions by Gerard Way, but they change all the time.

9. Whats something about me that people don't expect?

I'c actually a rather sad person. Really for no reason, as I haven't had anything super crazy bad happen to me, but I just am.

10. What are my strengths and weaknesses?

I'm not really that sure.

11. What Myers Briggs personality type am I?

INFJ.

12. Sky or ocean?

Sky.

13. Day or night?

Night.

14. The last thing that gave me chills?

I was watching an episode of Good MYthical Morning and they were eating something really nasty, and it made me shiver XD

15. Favorite books, movies and tv shows?

Books: Artemis Fowl, Lorien Legacies, Alex Rider, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson

Movies: Doctor Strange (the new one), Star Wars, Tangled, Pixels (has anyone actually seen this movie), Sky High, and others that I can't remember right now.

TV shows: Merlin, Doctor Who, Death Note, Sherlock, The Flash, Supergirl, Pokemon 

submitted by Leafmist
(December 11, 2016 - 2:48 pm)

Great idea Joss!

Favorite color:

Almost any shade of blue.

Favorite Animal:

I really like turtles. Until I went to a science themed summer camp a few years ago, I thought of turtles as slow boring animals. Then a lady came to the camp to show us some reptiles, and I thought that all of the turtles were really cool. Did you know that box turtles have a flap on their shells that they can close when they put their head insode their shell? Or that spotted turtles are actually pretty fast-moving? 

What I want to be when I grow up:

I want to be a teacher. Not a middle school teacher though. I would probably like to be a 4th grade teacher.

My best friend:

I forget when I met my best friend. I think it was in 2nd grade. I don't know how we met, I think it was because we rode the same school bus. I've never been in a class with her in my entire life, even before we knew each other. We look sort of like, and lots of people think we are sisters or twins or call us each others names. Sometimes we pretend that we're twins. My friend has a similar sense of humor to mine, which I love, and she gives me advice when I need it, even though it's not always the best advice. I've never been in a fight with her, but once she got mad at me and I had no idea why. That only lasted for a few days though. I don't see her much anymore because we aren't in any classes together at middle school, but we  still ride the same bus, and we both play flute, so we see each other on the bus and at band.

Hobbies:

I love reading and doing art projeects, and I'm becoming interested in baking.

Favorite Season:

Either winter or fall. I really love fall, but I also really love skiing, so it's hard to choose.

Who is in my family:

Me (I'm 12 years old), my 10 year brother Chase, my mom, my dad, and my almost 1 year old puppy Lucy.

Top 3 favrite songs:

I don't know. Whenever someone asks me this question, my mind goes blank and I can't think of what specific songs I like. I LOVE christmas carols though, an I like country music, and a lot of the stuff that's on the radio.

Something that people don't expect about me:

I've been taking rock climbing classes for sbout a year and I'm pretty good at rock climbing (indoors). I'm pretty smal, and not incredibly athletic, so I don't think this is something that people expect me to do.

Strengths:

Reading, art, skiing, having a good sense of humor, and I'm smart, or at least I thought I was until I started middle school.

Weaknesses:

Not being able to say no to people, ice cream, my puppy looking cute with a toy in her mouth.

Myers Briggs personality type:

Meditator (INFP-T)

Sky or ocean:

Ocean. I'm scared of heights. And riding in airplanes. Plus I live near the ocean, so going to the beach takes up a lot of my summer days.

Day or night:

Hmm.... Proabably day, because I'd rather be awake and doing things than asleep/trying to fall asleep. ut if it's night time and I'm with friend or family and getting to stay up late, then I like night.

The last thing that gave you the chills:

I can't remember at the moment, although sometimes my legs shake when I'm nervous, and that happens at school occasionally.

Favorite books, movies, and TV shows:

Books: Anything by Wendy Mass. Anything by Stuart Gibbs. Anything by Rick Riordan. 

Movies: Despicable Me 2!!!!!!!!!!!! And Star Wars!!!!!!!!!!!!

TV shows: Lots of Disney channel shows, especially Stuck in the Middle, Best Friends Whenever and Girl meets world. Lots of Nickelodeon shows like The Thundermans, and Spongebob Squarepants. Lots of food Network Shows, like Cutthroat Kitchen, Cake Wars, and Holiday Baking Championship. Tiny House Nation and American Ninja Warrior.

 

submitted by Dragonrider
(December 11, 2016 - 8:40 pm)

I love American Ninja Warrior!

submitted by Bluebird
(December 12, 2016 - 8:09 pm)

Oh, I forgot to mention, I also LOVE playing the flute, and I'm learning piano in music class at school. Band is one of the few good things about middle school.

submitted by Dragonrider
(December 11, 2016 - 8:44 pm)

Cool idea! 

Favorite color?

Either black or forest green. 

Favorite animal?

OOOOOOOH SOOO HARD! Um, I guess I'd have to say a wolf. 

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Well, my dream is to get one of my books (if I ever finish writing them!!) published. Other than that, a teacher. Specifically a history teacher. 

Tell us about your best friend :)

Ok so I have three BFFS (yes it's possible to have more than one in my opinion), but I'll just talk about the on who's on here. I met her in my fourth grade AWANA class at church, and we just became friends very quickly and it's sometimes kind of amazing how much we think alike. She's super sweet, funny, makes me laugh and smile all the time, and whenever I go on long trips with my family, I'll see her like a month later and it's like I never went away. Anyway, I'll move on to the next q.

Hobbies?

Writing, reading, drawing, and lip syncing to Hamilton. I LOVE THAT BROADWAY SHOW!! 

Favorite season?

Fall!! 

Who's in your family?

My mom and dad but I also have a half brother and a half sister. I don't know my sister and my brother lives far away so I don't get to see him.  

Top three favorite songs?

Um... Alexander Hamilton from Hamilton, Shattered (I don't know who sings it, and basically any Nightcore song.  

What's something about you that people don't expect?

Well, probably that I am very much a Tom-boy. And that I really do not like pink or purple. 

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

hmmm... I don't know. 

What Myers Briggs personality type are you?

I forget 

Sky or ocean?

Sky 

Day or night?

Night 

The last thing that gave you chills (Not because of the cold XD)

Hmmmm.... Oh! An AMV I watched last night.  

Favorite books, movies, and TV series?

Books: Virals, Michael Vey, and basically so many I'd take a whole notebook page to name them all.

Movies: The Giver, Doctor Strange, Star Trek Beyond, and Sky High

Tv: Young Justice, The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Brain Games 

 

Whooo that was a lot. Sorry for the huge post, Admins!!  

submitted by Ember
(December 15, 2016 - 12:27 pm)

Favorite color? Bluish green

Favorite animal? cat

What do you want to be when you grow up? vetrinarian

Tell us about your best friend :) Ellie is nice but stubborn

Hobbies? reading, drawing, choir,and playing with my sis 

Favorite season? winter

Who's in your family? mom dad and my sis (bluebird)

Top three favorite songs? light em up, colors, and Save rock and rolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!

What's something about you that people don't expect? full of energy but I don't talk much at school

What are your strengths and weaknesses? strengths: Drawing love of animals and nature, problem solving 

Weaknesses: bad typer, paying attention, and stage fright 

What Myers Briggs personality type are you? I havent taken the test

Sky or ocean? ocean

Day or night? day because night is when the clowns come out

The last thing that gave you chills (Not because of the cold XD) Going to the bathroom at night

Favorite books, movies, and TV series? warriors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

submitted by Lavender, age 9 almost10, IL
(December 17, 2016 - 7:15 pm)

Not sure if anyone's going to actually see this, cause this thread's pretty far down the list... I've gone by Kema, (which is my middle name), Caroline, and Pickle, I think. It's been really cool to read about so many other people! I've found a lot of surprising similarities!

Alright, here goes.

Favorite color?

Indigo (partly because of the cool name), pinkish coral color, too. I gave a ten-minute speech about color last year for a speech competition. I love it. I almost wish I had synesthesia.:) For people you don't know what synesthesia is, I highlly suggest googling it. It's so cool, and for some reason not many people know about it. Read A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass.

Favorite animal?

gotta go with a camel, here. Their so chill and majestic and graceful. That's my spirit animal - "Sandy Camel" I also like elephants and rabbits

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Umm.. Magazine editor maybe? It would be so cool if I worked at Cricket. I also like languages, and am learning Russian and French. I want to be in the Peace Corps. That's where my mom met my dad, in Togo, West Africa. I love art, too, but I doubt I could or want to make an entire career out of it. If/When I retire, I either want to be one of those soft-spoken librarians toodling around your local library or like an art teacher. That'd be so cool

Tell us about your best friend :)

I'll pick one of them. I've known her since I was born. I don't even know how to describe her. She loves books. In fact, I used to hide my books when she came over because she would just read and read and I'd be really bored.  

Hobbies?

Sewing, knitting, drawing, watercolor, reading, writing, looking at Pinterest, looking at trees 

Favorite season?

Spring, I guess. My b-day's in April. Late spring, where school is winding down and the cherry blossom tree in our front yard is blooming wildly wildly pink.  

Who's in your family?

Mom, Dad, three brothers. (one younger, two older) 

Top three favorite songs?

Don't even make me pick. "Satisfied" from Hamilton. this song called "Fishing Makes Me Happy" by a band called Upfolk that my older knows from his college. "Lost Boy" by Ruth B. "Rey's Theme" from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Tons of others.

What's something about you that people don't expect?

I'm a first-degree black belt in ho-shin-do. I'm kind of small and not very dangerous-looking, so that' s sort of my fact I say when we go around a circle and say "One interesting fact about you..." :)) 

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Weakness: Sometimes I feel like I think too much. About what people think about me. About stuff.

Strengths: Leadership, maybe? I try to be kind to people and do nice things for them 

What Myers Briggs personality type are you?

INTP - which super surprised me 'cause it was like "you're a ruthless leader" and I hadn't really thought of myself of that before.  

Sky or ocean?

Sky! I love the sky. I have tried painting it so many times. Sunset, Sunrise, Clouds,  I love the ocean as well, but have an irrational fear of being like in Life of Pi where you're stuck in the middle with *cringe* sharks! Makes me scared.

Day or night?

Night! Relaxing. I feel productive. Though I still adore the day 

The last thing that gave you chills (Not because of the cold XD)

When I was last in church. Everyone raised their candles to say that something had happened in their life that year that had changed them for the better. Beautiful. Enough said. 

Favorite books, movies, and TV series?

Books: The Book Thief, The Once and Future King, A Mango-Shaped Space, tons of other can't think of right now

Movies: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (!!!!!!!) Harry Potters, The Road to El Dorado (box office failure, apparently, but my brothers and I have so many inside jokes about it and love it so so so so sos os sos so so so so smuch!)

TV Series: The Office! Sort of inappropriate, but hilarious still. Michael Scott is the best. Haven't seen it yet, but House of Cards maybe? My older brother really likes it, and he's a political science major. 

submitted by Caroline, age 15, GA
(December 21, 2016 - 12:44 am)