Character Images

[Lara]

Just like when reading a novel we form an image of the people we are talking with from what we read. We form our judgments by what they say and their described behaviors. That is one thing that attracts me to having discussions on a forum like this. When you see someone, it is human nature to automatically prejudge them by there appearance. Here we don't have that appearance to judge by, and no eye contact to discover sincerity. Something I have done recently with an online aquaintance is share the many images I have pictured in my mind. We do not share our true appearance. I thought it might be fun, if anyone is interested, to share what images your mind has pictured of some of the people you have encountered here. Although I am just getting to know people, I will share with you some of the images or personality traits I have perceived from a few people I have encountered here.

Okay, here goes:

Iwilkiku - A person biting a donkey's bottom. Also, someone witty and humorous.

Crisaor - The name alone makes me think of a warrior clad in armor, bearing arms, a person of strength and integrity

Fayefaye - The name alone inspires an image of a pretty, gentle woman, her words reinforce this and show strength.

Shea - At first I thought Shea was male, but as I see more, I see a blooming flower searching for sunshine.

Amuse - Formerly Azmuse I believe. A woman of strength and integrity. Willing to share wisdom.

Atiguhya Padma - A man suffocating in his business suit by day, happy to rid of it when the work day ends, tired of the niceties and appropriateness required in business. Also humorous and witty.

bbq13 - A young, intellectual student searching for his niche in life, who also enjoys immensely barbequed food.

Hope you all perceive this as fun, that is all I'm trying to do. Sort of like a character study for a novel. Share your perceptions, if you like. :-))

Cheers,
Lara

[psycojones]

o.k. lara, you have peeked my curiosity. what about me?

[Lara]

Sorry psyco, I haven't formed an image of you yet. Although your name implies that you are psyco!? haha just kidding. I certainly don't mean to leave anyone out, I just have to encounter people some more yet.

[psycojones]

i will be looking forward to your analysis.

[fayefaye]

I thought I was the forum psycho. A crazy, axe wielding, chainsaw massacre psychopath!! ;)

[atiguhya padma]

Lara,

Well, the last two traits a re correct. Oh and you forgot to mention how modest I am!:)

[crisaor]

Originally posted by Lara
Just like when reading a novel we form an image of the people we are talking with from what we read. We form our judgments by what they say and their described behaviors. That is one thing that attracts me to having discussions on a forum like this. When you see someone, it is human nature to automatically prejudge them by there appearance. Here we don't have that appearance to judge by, and no eye contact to discover sincerity.
Okay, here goes:
Crisaor - The name alone makes me think of a warrior clad in armor, bearing arms, a person of strength and integrity

That's pretty accurate, Lara. :)
Crisaor --> spanish for Chrysaor --> Chrysos (Sword) + Aor (Gold)
Nice impressions.

[IWilKikU]

Oh come on! Don't I come across as threatening?!?! Aren't you the least bit terrified of me?!?! What if I wrote my name like this:

:mad: :mad: :mad: I WILL KICK YOU :mad: :mad: :mad:

GRRRRRRR!!!!! What about now?!?!?!

[Lara]

I understood your name perfectly Kik, it's the donkey bottom biter underneath your name that stands out in my mind. I adore your humour, and sorry, I don't find you threatening at all, even with all those growly faces and grr's. I can grr back just as well, especially when I'm having some bad PMS. :-))

Hey, BTW, isn't anybody else going to express the images they have portrayed of anybody here?

[Stanislaw]

No offence, but I picture you, Lara, as a british lady, 16, 17 ish, You remind me of some one I know, odd eh?

You are very inofensive, and genuinly friendly.

And Psycho, you remind me of stoker jones from the tv show captain star.

[psycojones]

WOW! fayefaye, i am sorry you feel that way, now i am going to have to kill you. just kidding! funny how a name can set off an imagination. stanislaw, never seen captain star, so i do not know how to take that.
lara- kind, understanding, open minded, and seasoned with life.
fayefaye- student, grade worrier, bright, needs to party more.
ap- intellect, deep, knowledgable, negotiator, should try drinking wine.
crisaor-fearless, intellect, kind.
thatis all the time i have, i will continue the rest tomorrow.
have a great day!

[Stanislaw]

Stoker jones was a six-armed nine-headed stoker for the space ship the boiling hell. He was a pretty cool guy, smart too.

No offence about the extra appendages though.;)

[Lara]

Oh Stan, I could kiss you! Try doubling that age though plus just a few more. Although there is some British in my ancestry (my Grandmother was born in England) I am just a regular Canadian. But I do enjoy speaking with an English accent, just for fun.

[Lara]

Oh, one other thing, boy have I got you guys fooled, bwhahahaha.

[Isagel]

It´s funny - even before Shea wrote about her favorite paintings, I always pictured her as a lady in one of those romantic pictures. With flowery dress and flowing hair. I had a print in autumn coluors, with women gathering apples in the fall. In my mind Shea was one of them.

And Lara - ah well, anybody with that name looks a bit like Angelina Jolie in my mind. Hope you will not mind that ?

[Shea]

What a great complement Isagel!:) Thanks! So many times I wish I could be one of those women. I've always pictured you as sort of this water fountain of knowlege. It's never just dry knowledge, but rather cool and refreshing. If you'll forgive my grouping, I've always thought of Sindhu the same way. You both are very similar.

Lara, could I have a cup of tea with you? You seem like such a great person to just sit down and have a good chat with.:)

I'll post some more later, but now I'm off to Tennyson's Idylls of the King!

[Isagel]

Me - like Sindhu? That is a compliment, I admire both her knowledge and her way of sharing it. What she writes is always clear , to the point and well written. Thank you very much for grouping me with her.

( dancing-of-joy-emoticon, if there where such a thing)

[atiguhya padma]

I have this image of Isagel as Bjork.

Not in respect to any physical similarity (after all how would I know), but with regard to Bjork's love of dancing, her Scandinavian background, and the connection with Lars von Trier. In other words, Isagel is Dancer in the Dark!:)

(I assume you do have some Scandinavian connection, Isagel. Don't know quite why I assume this, but I do!)

[Lara]

Isagel, cool! If only I did look like Angelina. I am a huge Tomb Raider fan, and in my fantasy world, I am just like Lara Croft. haha Then reality sets in and I realise I truly can't make that leap across that chasm.

What a nice thing to say Shea! I am always open for a good chat. I am available by PM or email.

[Koa]

Lara is not British and not 16??? That was my idea too....:rolleyes:

This game is fun, but as usual I feel like I'm not 'striking' enough...I don't leave my marks deep enough maybe? (err...no relations to another thread :D). Sure Lara hasnt seen much of me as I've been busy lately, but there are some hundreds of my posts scattered around... :D Should I talk more??? (yeah I'm threatening too! And rambling...:D)

[amuse]

Ah, but, you are vunderful, Koa!!! When Lara discovers you, she vill vunder vy you veren't the person who inspired this thread!

Zees is vut happens ven you vork too much!!!!

Ok, so my accent's terrible :(. But it sounds very jolly, if you can imagine the audio version :)

[IWilKikU]

Everytime Stan writes something I picture him in an orange StarWars X-Wing get up. He takes his helmet off and says whatever he needs to say.

Koa I picture with long red hair. Don't know why, but your hair is red.

Lara I see (saw) as a young British girl who is really excited to have found a forum full of super terrific nice happy people like us!

Azmuse, I can never figure you out. Half the time I forget even if your a guy or girl. (today happens to be one of those times I remember that your a girl)

Fayefaye is really nice and openly friendly, but every now and then she feels like she needs to remind us that she's really badass and hardcore and says stuff like "I hate you all!", but really, she's a marshmellow.

AP, you look thin and tall, you have a full head of hair, although it is greying a bit. Glasses. Deffinately glasses. You where suits when you type.

Abdorinbo, I always saw as a grumpy old man with a mustache and a cigar. Always bitter, if somewhat itelligent. He pounds the keys when he types.

[Lara]

Alright, hugs and kisses to all those who thought I was very young. I'm not old either, mind you. Wait a minute does that mean I appear somewhat immature by the way I talk? hmm, well who wants to really grow up anyway!

And yes, I am excited to have found this forum. It is full of intelligent, inspiring, interesting and friendly people. I've only taken part in one other forum once and I left it because I just didn't get comfortable there. I am enjoying it immensely here.

Koa, no offense, your name makes me think of a snake, maybe because Koa makes me think of Boa, Boa Constrictor. I like snakes. I look forward to reading your views and ideas in the future.

AP, I think Kik pictures you as somewhat older? These young whipper snippers!

[psycojones]

lara, this is a great thread. a chance to compliment, and share our thoughts on how we characterize each other. (unless you are thought of as a chainsaw, axe swinging psyco, or an alien with six arms, and nine heads). but seriously, cool thread, great job.

[subterranean]

Now..how come no one say anything about me ?? :( :(


*grabbing a tissue to wipe her tears*

[Stanislaw]

Thanks kik, that is a pretty cool picture of me.

Hey sub, you remind me of hermoine from hairy potter. You are rather wise.

[verybaddmom]

im new on here...in fact this is my second post, but i have to say im getting interesting and amusing impressions of the regulars....

[Stanislaw]

We are pretty... uh... unique?

Ha, were not so bad, maybe a little odd, but were kinda like a family.:)

[verybaddmom]

does anyone get jealous when there is a new addition?? no sibling rivalry?

[amuse]

I don't think so. And we even have a twin or two. Squabbles, yes. Rivalry? Maybe I haven't been around long enough to notice any!

[Stanislaw]

Theres some rivalry, but mostly over stuff like, who plays the best instrument... long story.

[verybaddmom]

lol - nice. i'll browse around and find it...would it help if i dont play an instrument?

[IWilKikU]

I'll admit to not always liking new people at first. But only when they're ALOT smarter than me, like AP. grr :mad:

[atiguhya padma]

IWilKiku,

That's one of the nicest things you've said to me:)

Even if it is rather liberal with the truth:)

[Lara]

Didn't mean to leave you out Sub, actually you are one of the first people I encountered here, and you were very nice too.

I picture you something like a warrioress (is that a word?), sort of like a female Mad Max, driving around in a jeep, sand and dirt flying everywhere! Of course this is unrealistic, it's all in the name, you know.

Verybaddmom, I just jumped right in, I figured it's sink or swim. I'm loving it here. The people are great!

[Isagel]

Actually I thought that AP was a woman at first and that Sub was a man.

Sub has a tendency of asking questions that I find send my poor mind into long spirals of thought into new domains. Her knowledge of music makes me feel slightly...old...I picture her young and dressed in black T-shirts and jeans. She has beautiful eyes that sparkle when she speaks.

AP is one of the few people who actually makes me irritated enough to make me admit it. :-) Usually I just skimread and ignore most things that makes me irritated on the internet - otherwise I would be mad forever. But for some reason I can´t ignore AP´s posts. It´s probably because I find his writings irresistibly witty, intelligent, attentive to details and, well, charming. I´m just trying to adjust to the fact that you are not a woman. In my mind your name belongs to a darkhaired woman owning a bookstore with shelves that go all the way to the ceiling. It´s old and crowded and you frown at anybody who dares to buy books on religion. But you keep the books anyway- perhaps to lure in the religoius people for their justly deserved sneer-and-debate. You smoke. You know all your costumers favorite books and authors. And of course you look gorgeous.

Amuse I always pictured like a giant version of my cat, laying sensously lazy in a spot of sun. She would have the colour of gold and honey. And like my cat she would loose her balance and tumble of the windowsill in an undignified cute manner if you scratch her. For a second she would loose her pose but quickly regain it. That´s my picture anyway. And when the cat amuse read this she would be happy about the first part, and pretend not to read the last. She would suddenly be very busy doing something else, like chasing dust, or imaginary butterflies. Her tail might lash a bit, though.


Koa´s name and mild manner always makes me think about the sound of wild doves in the forest. She wrote once that she did not like her nickname, but I think it is sweet.

As you all can see I have a very vivid imagination but I thought you might like to share my pictures.

Oh Ap - thank you for comparing me to Bjork - and for remembering that I love to dance. Hmm. Isn´t Bjork a bit crazy?Ah well, that might be fitting as well. :-)

[atiguhya padma]

Well, Isagel, what can I say?

The last comment is just so true!:)

Avid non-smoker, I'm afraid.

Loved to have owned the library of Alexandria that was burnt down by those heathens in days gone by.

Having been born to parents who were both the 3rd child of 5, and with my self being the 3rd of 5 children - all boys -, I think I inherited a set of very stubborn, persistent, attention-seeking genes!:)

Hell, if I had my choice, I'd be neither man nor woman. A changeling, that's me!:)

Was it the <witty, intelligent, attentive to details and, well, charming> personality that made you think of me as a woman perchance?:)

Maybe I'm the new man! After all masculinity is in crisis, or so I hear:)

[atiguhya padma]

Sorry for all the smilies! It's just that I can't often take myself seriously!

[Isagel]

Originally posted by atiguhya padma


Was it the <witty, intelligent, attentive to details and, well, charming> personality that made you think of me as a woman perchance?:)



Of course. That has to be it. I guess I just have to revise my poor little fantasy picture of you.

Nah. I´ll keep it. That way you can be a changling. A charming one.

Well enough of the flattering remarks. Otherwise I ´ll just get you smiley-ing all over the place. Can´t have that.

[Shea]

I just wanted to take this perfect opportunity to publicly appologize to AP, since I've already done it over the PMs. I was stressed and judged his personality too quickly because he said things that rubbed me the wrong way. Though I don't agree with everything he says, I find him to be charmingly intelligent, and posessed of the quick wit that I've always desired. I've developed a high respect for him for his "no hard feelings" attitude toward me.

Koa, I don't know where the red hair came from, I've always pictured you with dark brown hair, almost black. Maybe it's the Italy thing. You always have a welcoming smile, but I'm still intimidated because of your wealth of knowlege in reguards to languages and places. I enjoy reading your posts because I almost always learn something new.

Since grouping seemed to be approved, I would have to place Stan and Sub in one. To me, they're almost brother and sister. They have this intelligence that seems to surpass their age but their fun personalities don't make them appear very old. Faye almost fits in their family, but I agree that she has this great marshmellowy bold side that makes her a bit different.

I just like amuse, to be honest sometimes I have such a time trying to remember who is male and female, that I forgot which amuse is. He/she is very levelheaded but still good for fun ( I still keep giggling over the alphabet story game).

[Stanislaw]

Thanks Shea, that was really nice.:)

[amuse]

(returning) It's because I'm a cat that you all forget :) (wonderful insight, Isagel).

Kik I picture as this friendly, brainy person, with a bit of hair falling over one eye. I see him walking a little faster than persons in England, and observing one and all as he sips his caffeine in the morning. Perhaps he takes notes on a napkin.

Faye has very pretty eyes. She is so sweet one forgets sometimes to be mentally alert at all times, even when eating with her. She may switch mid-bite from discussing what she had for breakfast to a discussion about why we shouldn't go to Mars, and the abysmal lack of culture and books we'll find there.

Koa I see as petite and dark. Most Italians I know are tall, except a few from the Old Country who are in their eighties. Regardless, she seems somewhere around 5;2" and constantly humming to herself in at least 5 different languages. Once in a while she suprises herself by humming in a language she's not aware of having studied. She likes to buzz around quickly when she has to go to the market.

Isagel doesn't own a parasol but would like to. I see Isagel as recently returned from musings of Impressionistic painters. She likes to wear pastel colors and talk in pastel tones. She has a warm, gentle smile. She is very open, and would be happy to discuss anything under the sun long into the wee hours with her friends.

Imthefoolonthehill is generally no different physically from any other bloke you might find in a magazine in the U.S.; I can picture him in National Geographic, epitomizing corn-fed wholesome goodness. Sometimes, however (and uncaptured in this photo) his eyes have a certain mad glint in them, and he capers around, laughing and dancing like a writer gone wild. Scary looking then. A bit inspiring.

I think Subterranean is an enigma. Musically knowledgeable, she's beyond my ken (just wanted to use that word). I think she has short hair and her fingers are blunt at the tips from all her searching for good books. They may be a bit dusty as well, when she returns from hunting at bookstores. Her eyes are very hungry and bore into you. Sometimes she will be quirky and catch you by suprise, first flip then gentle, one day long hair, the next day short and newly dyed.

Lara has a bright face and questioning eyes. She likes to ask with her eyes before using her words, and has the curiosity of a five-year old. Her laugh is silvery and warm. It makes others happy.

AP writes fast, and thinks deliberately. Has eyes that see off to the side of people. Is very at home under an umbrella. Sometimes his eyes see off to the side when he looks at himself in the mirror.

Shea plays the harp in another century as soon as her fingers touch the strings. She is soft-spoken, but chats easily and warmly with her neighbors. She likes flowers and ice tea. She looks a bit like her harp and sometimes cries when it makes certain sounds, though she doesn't know why. She is very sensitive and has a lot of dreams.

Stan is an idealist. He would be happy if everyone got along and the orchestra of life was a long happy note. His face scrunches when he ponders why people don't always get along. He loves his family.

(washing my face with one hand, and putting the mouse down with the other. mrow! time to sit on someone's book!)

[Shea]

amuse, I forgot to mention extremely insightful and inventive! :)

[Isagel]

Originally posted by amuse


Isagel doesn't own a parasol but would like to. I see Isagel as recently returned from musings of Impressionistic painters. She likes to wear pastel colors and talk in pastel tones. She has a warm, gentle smile. She is very open, and would be happy to discuss anything under the sun long into the wee hours with her friends.


But... I always wanted to be dark and mysterious...

No pastel - I almost always dress in black or grey. But I hope the rest is right - and yes I tend to sit and talk all trough the night.

It ´s a very nice picture. Now - I wonder where I could get a parasol?

[fayefaye]

I love the people here. You develop a real feel for them and their personalities, I could probably write pretty accurate descriptions, except I'm too lazy to articulate all of them. kik-marshmallow???!! I HATE MARSHMALLOWS!!!! GRRRR!!!! I'll kick your ***!!

[fayefaye]

kik's a total crack up. One of the few people here who has the ability to make me genuiniely laugh out loud. Him and fool.

fool's funny and intelligent, If he went to the same school as me, I'd have someone else with which to undermine the teachers. ;) and skip study hall.

I really don't have the energy right now to type out all that this requires.. I can think of another fifteen or so forumers to analyse.... and typing ain't my thing. [aware of irony of saying this with my post count]

ah bugger.

koa is so like me it's frightening. We have WAAYYYY too many similarities, everything from screaming from our cultural mentailities to starsign. oh wait! that's an insult!! she's an incredibly friendly open person. and tries to be evil, just to pretend she's less vulnerable than she really is

azmuse is really smart, I picture her sitting in front of a keyboard just gotten home from work, the sort of person you could say anything to.

[IWilKikU]

I picture Fool as the teenager that I wish I was. The one who says "It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of me, AND MEANS IT!" I remember one day when he just did whatever he felt like and went to the principles office like 3 times or somthing. The stuff he did that day, was awsome.

[crisaor]

Lara strikes me as a very inquisitive and curious person. She's very likeable and gentle mannered, and she's got an aura of politeness around her (way more than the usual standard of the forum). In short, a wonderful aquisition for the forums.

Isagel is an art lover. She digs books, but her passion for art doesn't stop there. She's intrigued by music, painting, poetry and dancing, among other things. I picture her as a blonde lady who always manages to say the right thing at the right time. Plus, she's swedish, and that's a plus in my book.

IWilKikU is a funny guy, clever, and full of wit. He disguises himself as a student with a deep thirst for literature discussion, but he's really the head priest of a cult that worships Stephen King.

Shea, among a variety of things, is a good person. An individual who struggles to give the best of herself and inspires others to do so.

Subterranean is a radiohead fan, with an excellent taste in music and a sense of humour to be proud of. She has the ability to see through things and point out interesting and well thought ideas. I hope she'll return shortly.

Fayefayefaye is a bright girl, with a twist. She's capable of all sort of ideas, and usually, she layes them out at the same time. She's friendly and encourages deep talks. A fellow economist.

Atiguhya padma is a zealot atheist. He's passionate, at the extent of irritating others because of this. He's intelligent and well read. Originally, I thought he was a woman.

Koa is an easy-going person, and somewhat ethereal. She seems to be able to make interesting arguments and ramblings at the same time. I see her as a pretty gal with good music tastes and a talent for poetry, like many other italians before her.

Jonus is an honest man, with a broad taste in literature. Whenever he wants to, he can make great threads for discussion.

Crisaor is normally ashamed of doing this kind of things in public, but despite lacking the appropiate words, he means them.

[psycojones]

crisaor; bright, unique, in search of yourself, but to young to find it.

[Isagel]

I cannot get a picture of how Sindhu looks , when I try I always end up with a feeling like the scent of one of my favorite perfumes. Soft, flowery and ethereal and clear. It is a scent that lingers and makes me at peace. I picture her teaching in school being one of those teachers that makes literature a great adventure, and poetry into something that really can change lives.

[Sindhu]

Originally posted by Shea
What a great complement Isagel!:) I've always pictured you as sort of this water fountain of knowlege. It's never just dry knowledge, but rather cool and refreshing. If you'll forgive my grouping, I've always thought of Sindhu the same way. You both are very similar.


I'm over the moon! Me like Isagel? That would have been enough, Shea, but "cool and refreshing" is the icing on the cake! Now if I could manage to be like that offline!:)
This is an brilliant thread- thanks for starting it, Lara. :)
I will be back with my character images after I've got them clearly formulated- I'm a horrible typist and I dO not want to edit my message a zillion times!
:D
Sindhu.

[Isagel]

Ha! We typed at the same time! That´s grouping!
And thanks.

[Sindhu]

It Sure is!

[amuse]

Originally posted by Isagel
I cannot get a picture of how Sindhu looks , when I try I always end up with a feeling like the scent of one of my favorite perfumes. Soft, flowery and ethereal and clear. It is a scent that lingers and makes me at peace. I picture her teaching in school being one of those teachers that makes literature a great adventure, and poetry into something that really can change lives.
...:) I haven't been able to figure Sindhu out either, she's been on my mind, but there's this elusive something-or-other - I'm so glad you mentioned her, and what a beautiful picture.

[Sindhu]

Originally posted by amuse
...:) I haven't been able to figure Sindhu out either, she's been on my mind, but there's this elusive something-or-other - I'm so glad you mentioned her, and what a beautiful picture.
I'm elusive, is it, amuse? Now that's a thought....:)
And Isagel, you've put my dream into words- If only I COULD be that sort of teacher- I try but....
The point here, however is, I can't find the smilies I want and I can't find enough of them! I need emoticons for blushing, embarassed, insanely delighted and vacantly griining in sheer bliss. Talk about being on cloud nine!
:D That smilie doesn't express a thing, but it's the best I could do!

[amuse]

Well, Sindhu, you do leave me at a loss for words :)!
The elusive bit - I think in that way you mirror literature. Like there's so much, and the whole geometry and art of words, and where does one begin to define it all, or its source, really?
So, with you...well-
-oh help I'm stumped. I think you have a slightly grave passionate look when you discuss books, but often light up in pure joy when doing so as well. I think you must be one of the nicest people your friends/students know, because you choose your words with such care. I've no idea what you look like. A comment that struck me once: "The first thing people notice about you is your expression." I think your expressions are probably beautiful, in the deep water sense of the word "beautiful."
That's it!!!
You're deep water, and it's wonderful when you come out to play, and we can see the foamy waves having fun as well.
(do i make any sense???) :)

[Sindhu]

Ok, my turn- fayefaye- you listening faye? brash, spunky, spoiling for a fight, "you read THAT trash?"kind of snobbish, "you can keep your cultural relativism and levelling down"kind of independent, amazingly intelligent, sensitive, vulnerable and therefore prickly and therefore very appealing- one the headiest mixture of personalities I've ever encountered!:D
atighuya padma- I seem to be going against the flow here- I was sure from the first post of his I read that ap was a man:D New Man? Definitely! one of the reasons I would give for preventing the extinction of the species! incredibly erudite, he's awesome. Impressive, but intimidating too if you are at all diffident- I started rechecking my posts!;) does NOT suffer stupidity gladly and will pursue an argument tenaciously- he's perfectly willing to let the other side score if they have a point, but he is NOT going to let up if they are simply blethering:) very witty and humorous and surprisingly different in "general chat" as it were- an ability I really envy to put the most taxing of intellectual concepts so lucidly you wonder what your problem was!

Jay- one of the persons I'd most love to meet for a chat and tea (well, coffee for me actually, you can have tea if you prefer it, Jay!) almost intutively responsive to both literature and people, her sensitivity is one of her major strengths- capable of being totally crazy one minute and astoundingly serene the next.

subterranean- Ok she had me totally fooled- I was sure sub was male- I had to rethink my theories in a hurry when I realized she wasn't! bright, drily witty- positively sparkling at times- reeeeally good at this online business of getting across in a particular way.;)

Iwilkikyou - I think he and Imthefoolonthehill together have made laugh out loud more than anyone in "real" life, let alone online have done in months together now. Manages to say the most outrageous things and then when I'm picking myself off the floor, I realize he's slipped in something so effective and interesting I had better go and make a note of it pronto- a true original!

amuse? creative and a true artist with the one quality that artists too often lack- the ability to reach out and be INTERESTED as well as interesting. Another person who's a must on my "wish I could meet list"- I really would like to just sit and talk/listen- outspoken when needs be, adroitly light of touch when that is called for.

Munro- one of the most thought provking posters I've come across here- amazingly well read, analytical, responsive...

Isagel... this one is going to be tough for me, but I'll try- someone to whom literature "matters" (ofcourse in a way it matters to everyone here, or they wouldn't be here in the first place) but in my opinion, it matters to Isagel in a different, more central way...and she truly wants to share that... with a rare passion and zeal... which made discovering her THE discovery on the forums for me... she's also one of that very rare breed- a disciplined artist- plus she lets down her hair with the best of them, but retains a certain unique poise and clearness of perception...

OK, that's it. And :) :D ;) I HAD to put in a few smilies or burst! I suppose I should be grateful for the anonymity of the net, I would never have had the guts to do this in person!:) But even the online factor isn't enough- where's a I hope I haven't embarassed anyone emoticon when you need one?

[Koa]

Ehehe I like this thread...

Firstly, no I'm not red-haired though that idea made me smile :) It's funny! :) For the record, whoever said dark-almost-black hair was right, but I'm not small.
Oh and the snake-thing was funny too ;)

So now I should say something about the others...

I can't help imagining Lara as small and a bit round ad blonde with a huge smile and a loud laughter... just because this is the picture of a girl who was at school with me whose name is Lara :D

Crisaor is someone I got 'fascinated' by during the Cure thread :D He (...right?) seems smart (and I would have never thought he was South American before he said). I picture him as a mid-20s guy with loooooots of interests and always going around doing something never stopping...dunno why really :rolleyes:

[sorry have to split it in 2 cos it keeps saying there are too many smilies and I hate that!]

[Koa]

Then I think I (we?) get influenced by the location of people, cos I can't help thinking of Sindhu as an Indian-cliché woman, in an Indian-cliché building and out of the window a crowded city and a river and cows...:rolleyes: like the pics of India I saw...

And AP- though I havent seen much of him cos I was busy lately- is to me the male version of Sindhu, just because of the name... ;) He looks witty and clever, I like how he gets his ideas across but I think he's the kind of person that might irritate me for being so right and so damn witty ;)

Isagel and Shea I imagine as too 'good', some kind of angelic people (so in my mind they're blonde and dressed in white...basically, they just miss the halo and the light around them!)...

Subterranean, damn I thought she was male! Actually I have not much of an idea of her, apart from the location-cliché I about...

A(z)muse seems to be the same enigma for a lot of people...I'm one of those who has troubles remembering she's female! And there are moments when I picture her as 'fat' (no offence...) I mean a big soft girl...and a very energic one! I'd give her the red hair instead, too ;)

Then...I must confess I get confused between Kik and fool! Young and always up for making a mess! (in a nice way, I mean like have some fun by making chaos out of everything, dunno how to explain...)

Oh and I was about to miss Faye, my divine sistah!!! I find it impressive how clear her idea and opinions are, I think I'll never be able to be so secure of my thoughts and such... I find her powerful, and I find it so good that she can make her points and everything so energically. Go, fighter ;)

How long did it take me to write all this???:eek:

[IWilKikU]

In Subs very first post she said something about how Thom York is sooooo hot. I remembered that because her Avatar was the Radiohead monster-teddybear-looking-thingy. I guess I was the only one who remembered she was a she!

[Lara]

There is someone else I have developed an image of, and I don't know why I forgot because this person was the very first person to offer me a warm welcome here.

Den - I picture you as a man, thirtysomething, who enjoys embracing life. As a child you made those funny, screwed up faces when you tasted something you didn't like and probably still do. You are kind and generous. :)

[amuse]

A(z)muse seems...there are moments when I picture her as 'fat' (no offence...) I mean a big soft girl...and a very energic one! I'd give her the red hair instead, too ;)

Koa, I would love red hair!! If only! I peroxided it only once upon a time (horrors) to make it so: thank Goodness it grew out/I dyed it back! And I amn't big though i adore thinking about food. Perhaps am a bit of a softy. I wore combat boots for four years straight :D (again, once upon a time) to convince myself i had Attitude (lol :D).

[Munro]

Thanks so much Sindhu, that meant a lot to me! And thanks Cassandra for letting me know. Give me some time to think my own character compliments into words and I'll be right back!

[den]

Oh! and Sindhu has totally blown me away in her scope of knowledge and insight around here.

[Sindhu]

Originally posted by den
Oh! and Sindhu has totally blown me away in her scope of knowledge and insight around here.
Oh den ...
:)
I just wrote in a PM to someone that Den was someone I hadn't posted about on this thread because she's someone "I wish I knew, but unfortunately, I don't". That's literally true--I find her really elusive and intriguing!

[Sindhu]

Originally posted by Koa
Then I think I (we?) get influenced by the location of people, cos I can't help thinking of Sindhu as an Indian-cliché woman, in an Indian-cliché building and out of the window a crowded city and a river and cows...:rolleyes: like the pics of India I saw...
Oh, Koa..... :D I have just about managed to pick myself off the floor...if I really were a little bit of an Indian cliche woman, it might at least please my poor grandfather... he is the only relative who still cherishes any hopes of me in that direcetion!;)
Oh and that picture of yours needs updating urgently!...:rolleyes:
"crowded cities" unfortunately only too true,:( but the cows are fast disappearing, HAVE disappeared from the precints of my city anyway and the rivers seem to be following suit:mad:


Originally posted by Koa
And AP- though I havent seen much of him cos I was busy lately- is to me the male version of Sindhu, just because of the name... ;)...[/B]
Well I must admit the name especially the padma part led me to think on similar lines initially.....
:)

[Koa]

Originally posted by Sindhu
Oh, Koa..... :D I have just about managed to pick myself off the floor...if I really were a little bit of an Indian cliche woman, it might at least please my poor grandfather... he is the only relative who still cherishes any hopes of me in that direcetion!;)
Oh and that picture of yours needs updating urgently!...:rolleyes:
"crowded cities" unfortunately only too true,:( but the cows are fast disappearing, HAVE disappeared from the precints of my city anyway and the rivers seem to be following suit:mad:



Oh ok...but still I can't help getting that image of an Indian...:rolleyes: (the same way noone here ever thought I was blonde, I guess ;) :D).
As for being rebel....go on, I know how it feels! :D

[Munro]

Shea thinks concisely and relates her responsive thoughts on all subjects clearly and intelligently. The entire year or two I've been follwing her posts occasionally I have at every moment received the impression of her kindness and sweet nature. I have never winced at the manner with which she's written anything (but I've disagreed a few times - which is ok), and although I am agnostic in my beliefs I have a strong respect for her faith, often wishing I could find such that she demonstrates. Oh, and her knowledge of Bible verses would shame 99.9% of Christians', and is admirable in showing the thoroughness of her faith which I fail to see in most others of this religion.

Koa is a linguist extraordinaire, and I am always admiring her knowledge of the English language. The thought of her having such comprehension of a few more (except Russian - but soon!) leaves me baffled, but it gives me a few things to aim for as well!

Sindhu is one of those rare posters who have the effect of drawing people constantly back to this forum when interest lapses, especially me. She shares her knowledge with so much warmth, passion and patience in discussion that I wish I was in India so she could be my English teacher. Then again, I wish I was in India anyway.

Cassandra has brought back the vibrance and familiarity that was lost to these forums for a few dark and empty months. Her effect could be recognised immediately, and the ghost town was in business as soon as her enthusiasm for literature brought her here and drew us into her interest as a result.

AP's posts pulse with his balanced and serene personality (I said this to his face, actually), I picture him as a guru midst the city pent, like so many other posters have said. His humility that accompanies his extensive knowledge and understanding of the world will only ever result in his unconditional acceptance wherever he goes during his (I imagine) long and lonely travels through the towns and mountains.

[Munro]

. . . I've always imagined, and as we're talking about each other:

AP is Hermann Hesse, for his serenity

Abdo Rinbo was his own beloved Arthur Rimbaud, his life in the forums was brilliant and explosive, resulting in his "destruction"

Cassandra is Jane Austen, she's from England and the name just reminds me of an Austen character

and Sindhu is my fellow Romantic poet of her choice:) .

[Sindhu]

Originally posted by Munro


and Sindhu is my fellow Romantic poet of her choice:) .
:D

[psycojones]

i am thinking ap is not man or woman, but an advanced life form brought to us from another planet.

[amuse]

ok, this is a bit late, and then i must update my humanities paper (published it to the web but have to edit it, well actually complete the thing)
get this out of the way fast: so not sure why people here and f2f find me enigmatic.

I would SO love to meet you too, Sindhu. :) :) And thank you.
Lara, how very (huge smile) sweet.
Faye, what a compliment - amazing how many people do! say every and anything to me. Sometimes overwhelming but ever oh so welcome...so go for it!
Ah Isagel, to come back as a cat...
Shea and IWilKikU, it's funny, sometimes I do give a very firm, manly handshake when I need to keep men at a distance, lol. Wish they could forget I'm a girl!!
Den, I do usually speak in a rather low, slightly resonant voice. (No I don't smoke.) Then again, i can also belt out announcements at garden parties like a bullhorn. :)
Koa, how I wish!! I had your facility for languages. And I am a large girl trapped in a smaller girl's body, with red highlights to boot. :D

[Isagel]

Originally posted by crisaor
Isagel - I picture her as a blonde lady who always manages to say the right thing at the right time.
Crisaor is normally ashamed of doing this kind of things in public, but despite lacking the appropiate words, he means them. [/B]

Me blond? Saying the right things? I wish. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Crisaor -has all the right words, but think he hasn´t. He is kind, earnest and generous and really takes interest in other people- which is rare in forums. He is one of the first people to send me letters with a lot of questions - I still haven´t answered all of them... sorry. I picture him as a curious person, who will travel far. I also picture him as a romantic person and an adventurer in the old fashioned sense - not that climbing mountain things but travelling and finding new things. He is welcome to Sweden any time.

And Sindhu - you will have me sobbing like miss Paltrow at an Oscars ceremony. Or tie my self in a not of pure delight/
joyouss embarrassment ... there is not emoticon for this.
Happy!

[Koa]

Originally posted by amuse

Koa, how I wish!! I had your facility for languages. And I am a large girl trapped in a smaller girl's body, with red highlights to boot. :D [/B]

LOL :D I'm a small one trapped in a big body instead, wanna swap? ;)

And I really should stop showing off about languages, cos I'm nowhere near as being so good as you all picture me. (I just think that English was inside of me, like a gene... I belong to England, this I know). I just try...

[fayefaye]

Including my country of birth, I've lived on three different continents, and English is the only language I speak fluently! :D koa, I'm totally jealous of you!

[fayefaye]

Oh - if you can call my English fluent! :D I meet non-English speakers who express their ideas better than I do all the time. :)

[Isagel]

Oh - Fayefaye - how could I forget.

I picture you as Stitch from the movie Leelo and Stitch. Cute and fluffy - and spitting mad if you say so. Little and sometimes angry, and always honest. I really like Stitch. And I like Fayefaye.

[fayefaye]

aww thanks. I picture you ... hmm.. intelligent, wearing a lab coat [stereotypical type thing, spose] blonde hair and blue eyes [because most of the swedish people I know have blonde hair and blue eyes]. You say things that are really insightful without even meaning to, and you're eloquent without pretension. One of those people... who's just who they are. You listen when they say things, because you know it's something good. A person who's really good to talk to.

[subterranean]

I’m busy working on an environmental project out there in some areas at the moment, so I can’t be on often to read and post. :(
I have to shake Lara’s hand for creating this awesome thread. And it really surprised me that there are some who said nice things about me. Thanks a lot, I really appriciate that!


Originally posted by Stan
..you remind me of Hermione, you rather wise

Thank you Stan. Though I dislike Hermione, I’d take that as a compliment


Orginally posted by Isagel
Sub has a tendency of asking questions that I find send my poor mind into long spirals of thought into new domains. Her knowledge of music makes me feel slightly..old.. I picture her young and dressed in black T-shirt and jeans. She has beautiful eyes that sparkle when she speaks.

Ahh Isagel, I know you’re just saying that (C’mon, your poor mind?! ). You’re one of the brightest peeps here with posts that I really like to read :). Actually I like to ask questions cause I (always) feel stupid (about my self). The young and jeans things are correct, but not the black T-shir thing, cause eventhough I’m a huge fan of psychedelic and progressive rock , I hate black T-shirt. And for the beautiful eyes thing..well, I’d be a fool to say it’s wrong :D.


Originally posted by Shea
I would have to place and Stan and Sub in one. To me, they’re almost brother and sister. They have this intellegence that seems to surpass their age, but their fun personalities don’t make them appear very old.

Thanks, Shea :) ! Stan as my brother…that sounds cool. Not that I dislike the brothers that I have now, but none of them consider reading as a worthy thing to do.


Originally posted by Amuse
I think Sub is an enigma. Musically knowledgeable, she’s beyond my ken. Think she has short hair and her fingers are blunt at the tips from all her searching for good books. They may be a bit dusty as well, whe she returns from hunting at bookstores. Her eyes are very hungry and bore into you. Sometimes she will be quirky and catch you by surprise, first flip then gentle, one day long hair, the next day short and newly dyed.

Amuse, are u a fiction writer? Your words make you sound like one ;). The short hair thing is true, as a matter of fact I have short hair all the time, since I’d look funny with long hair. But I never acted gentle, I always act like a jumping bean (a former good friend of mine told me that :)) and I only stay silent when I’m in a very bad mood. Thanks for the (very) nice depiction.


Originally posted by Crisaor
Sub is a radiohead fan, with an excellent taste in music and a sense of humour to be proud of. She has the ability to see through things and point out interesting and well thought ideas.

Thanks Cris J. You’re making me red :D


Orginally posted by Sindhu
Ok, she had me totally fooled-I was sure Sub was male-I had to rethink my theories in a hurry when I realized she wasn’t. Bright, drily, witty, positvely sparkling at times-really good at this online bussiness of getting across in a particular way.

Well, thank you Ma’am. Congrats with your new job. Remember I want chocolate ice cream with vanilla and a huge strawberry on top of it :D


Originally posted by people who thought that I’m a HE
I thought Sub was a male..

Well peeps, I fooled you didn’t I?! :D

[subterranean]

I’m not good in guessing people’s character. So I’ll try as best as I could to depict you all according to my imagination.

Isagel
My first guess: Male, around 20.
Fact: Sindhu told me that Isagel is a she, much older than 20.
I really like her posts, which are constructive and interesting to read. I don’t really notice her artictic side in the forum, and yet everyone here said that she’s an excellent artist, so I must be missing something important here :(. I'll be more attentive from now on

Jay
My first guess: Female, around 17-20
Fact: My guess is correct (I think)
Though her nick is Jay, I’ve figured that Jay is a she. She’s one of the members that I really took notice in my early days as a member. I really like her ironic yet intelligent posts and PMs. I think she’s a very independet and fearless gal. Perhaps people would think that she’s not a friendly person at the first encounter, but actually she’s very nice girl.
Get back here Jay..Miss ya!

Crisaor
My first guess: Male, around 20
Fact: So far I’m sure about the male thing, but I don’t know about his age.
Intelligent, very nice and friendly. I like him cause he’s not only good at books but also in music. I suppose he’s the kind of person that people like to hang out with, cause he knows lots of interesting and fun stuffs to tell.

Sindhu
My first guess: Female around 17-18
Fact: She’s 33 :D
At first I was amazed with her posts and kind of ashamed as well, since I assumed that she’s only around 17-18. But now, all my curiosities about Sindhu had been answered. Especially about the western educated thing.. (remember that Sindhu?!). Now, I’m not really surprised with her inttelegince and broad knowledge. She’s also very nice and friendly with good sense of humour.

Shea
My first guess: Female around 30
Fact: She’s a She alright…but I don’t know about her age
A bright woman, often post interesting stuffs. I suppose she’s the kind of woman who would be a role model as a mother ( or future mother).

Faye and Koa
My first guess: Female (both of them), around 17-20 (both of them)
Fact: I guess I’m right
I suppose both of them are the kind of girls who are popular in schools. Pretty, very smart, funny, easy going, and cheerfull as well. Kinda remind me of those gals who made me sing "why can't I be you" when I was still in high school. Popular like Britney Spears…with a brain of course. (Don’t get angry Faye, it really is a compliment)!

Kik
My first guess and I believe it matches the fact: Male around 20
Kik is funny, very clever, a little bit arrogant I think. Sometimes can be very sarcastic. I suppose he’s also the kind of guy who also popular in school.

Stan
My first guess: Male around 17-20
Fact: I don’t know how old he is
A young clever lad, and person like him is the kind of person that make me embarrased. I mean I’m already above 20 and still lacking in many things.

AP
My first guess: Male, around 30
Fact: He’s an ancient one
I don’t know how old he is until I saw his profile, and apparently he’s an ancient one :D (kidding AP). No wonder he’s like a walking/living library. But it was kinda surprised me when I notice that he’s occupation is a finance controller. On my mind, AP is the kind of person who work independently in a sector which is far away from money matters.

Abdo aka Knife aka Pretty eyes aka star blue aka etc etc..
My first guess: Male, 16 years old
Though he’s such a crazy arse, I admit that he’s very smart. He got many potentials. I suppose he’s not the kind of person who is easy to be friends with.

If my depictions don't match, that means I have once again proved my self as someone who's not good in describing people.

[fayefaye]

here goes.

Jay. When I very first joined, I thought Jay was a guy [Jay's a pretty common guy's name here] I was pretty glad it turned out she wasn't, because every guy I've ever met named Jay has turned out to be a jerk. [And jay is not :)] Jay .. I picture her with dark brown hair and eyes [no idea why]. She's the sort of person... you'd meet her at a party, sit down and start a conversation, and when you stand up again you realise she knows your whole life story. I can't imagine the amount of blackmailable crap she must've accrued about people... she's a great listener, and somebody you can tell would be a really great friend. The sort of person who'd put aside all her own problems to help you out with yours. For somebody so crazy, she'd make a really great psychiatrist. That is, if she doesn't go nuts from reading all the crap I write to her. :D She's really friendly, and I think she gave just about everybody here their first pm. [well, technically I gave myself my first pm. But Jay was a close second. :D]

Koa. The person I'm proud to call my forum sister. She's the sort of person who'd look kind of bored and lonely sitting in a bar surrounded by people, staring at her drink as if it holds the meaning of life. But at home with a couple of close friends, you couldn't shut her up even if you wanted to. She's nice, but by no means a pushover, stronger than she seems. If you met her, you'd probably think she was some nice, quiet little nothing, and you'd be dead wrong. My favourite thing about koa is that she's not afraid to admit her own humanity.

shea. shea is the sort of person.... you'd see her holding a book and say 'hey! I ALWAYS wanted to read that book!' And she'd say 'really? here. have it.' Just like that. She's the sort of person who'd spend a Saturday afternoon baking cookies, and I'm real jealous of that, because my cookies are inedible. She's so nice it's suspicious, I wonder if she's had a past as a bankrobber or something. :)

psychojones is new, and looking for somebody to analyse him. :) He's incredibly kind, and seems like another left-brain. :) We should run around posting up calc equations to scare all these creative people. :D Definately no competition for the title of 'forum psycho' tho' we seem to think on similar wavelengths, so he must be a little crazy. :)

ihrocks is by far the most sagacious person at the whole forum. I love to read her posts because they're so well thought out, I wish she was here more often.

sindhu has a real passion for literature. She's the sort of person.. I'd sit around on the first day of school and say 'I really hope I get sindhu for English! she's the best!' [if she teaches highschool english. I can also picture her as being one of these slightly eccentric, humourous academics] I bet she's a good cook. I don't know why.

abdo. abdo's an enigma. Just when you think you've got him pinned down, he'll turn around and do something totally unexpected. An intelligent person who'll behave like the biggest idiot, a nice guy who'll write like a total arse, and a person who claims not to read, yet hangs around in literature forums. makes things a little more surreal, makes you feel inclined to start the sentence 'you think you know a guy....' in other words, a total weirdo. :) I'll miss seeing him here.

[Koa]

Originally posted by subterranean


Faye and Koa
My first guess: Female (both of them), around 17-20 (both of them)
Fact: I guess I’m right
I suppose both of them are the kind of girls who are popular in schools. Pretty, very smart, funny, easy going, and cheerfull as well. Kinda remind me of those gals who made me sing "why can't I be you" when I was still in high school. Popular like Britney Spears…with a brain of course. (Don’t get angry Faye, it really is a compliment)!

[. [/B]

Dead wrong :D (talking 'bout me, wont say anything about Faye).
I'm older than 20, and never been popular. On the contrary, I was the fat ugly one everyone made fun of, and that affected my self-esteem quite a lot. In the last years of school I was actaully very popular among my little group of friends, the ones that know me really well and are my best friends still now. I've always wished I was anyone but myself :D




Koa. The person I'm proud to call my forum sister. She's the sort of person who'd look kind of bored and lonely sitting in a bar surrounded by people, staring at her drink as if it holds the meaning of life. But at home with a couple of close friends, you couldn't shut her up even if you wanted to

Aww that's me. Going out depresses me to tears, but at home with friends noone can stop me!!! That's what I like most, not damn nights at a smokey pub surrounded by idiots...

Back on the guesses, I don't know why but I'd say crisaor is 24...:rolleyes:

[Stanislaw]

Hey sub, I am 17. Pretty good guess in the age department, maybe the embarrasment comes from asociation.:D

Koa, you remind me of a photographer for national geographic, I bet your pretty skilled at what you set your mind to.

Sub, Your pretty cool, probably early twenties, with an unique perspective on life. When you know what you want, you get it. I bet your going for or have a phd.

Faye, yoy are like my sister witty smart and willing to slap one upside the head for the fun of it. I believe that you like life, and tke things as they come.

Fool, If I dind't already know that he was in high school, I would say he is an old-school hippie. He's pretty cool and accepting.

[Sindhu]

You are pretty well correct on all counts, faye-with one MAJOR Exception- I'm not a good cook! Fact is, Making a just about tolerable cup of coffee is about my limit! Rest of the time, if I don't have nice people around, willing to feed me, it's cornflakes and instant noodles perpetually! Sigh- especially since I have a hearty appetite!:)
I'd Looove to have you in any class of mine, BTW!

And sub.. you call me ma'am once more I'll... I'll... I don't know WHAT I'll do!:D

[fayefaye]

I am the anti-Spears. :D

[Isagel]

Originally posted by subterranean


Isagel
My first guess: Male, around 20.
Fact: Sindhu told me that Isagel is a she, much older than 20.
I really like her posts, which are constructive and interesting to read. I don’t really notice her artictic side in the forum, and yet everyone here said that she’s an excellent artist, so I must be missing something important here :(. I'll be more attentive from now on

[. [/B]

Hey! I´m not that much older...I´m not even 30. Young people these days..no respect... Hrmph.

I´m really glad you like my posts. I wonder what it is that make us see people as male or female on forums? In your case it was mostly the Thom yourke picture. I did not know who he was, and so I thought it was a picture of you :-).

Don ´t worry about the "artist" thing ... The people writing it are being very nice. Sometimes I write poetry.

[atiguhya padma]

IWilKiku: Jay Gatsby, stretching out his arms, gazing fixedly across the bay at the green light above Daisy's dock, and thinking how its really two green lights and they both look like 36DD's.

Fayefaye: An extraordinary mind encased in an ordinary heart.

Den: Zoltan the Squirrel's best mate, snuggling in for winter in her nest, occasionally peering out onto the world to see what the day has to offer.:)

Crisaor: Grunewald painting the Crucifixion http://www.eldritchpress.org/jkh/gr5.html

Amuse: An echoing voice resonating through a tunnel of distortion all the way to Nordstrand. On a bad day. On a good day, a broad expanse of endless sky.

[crisaor]

Originally posted by subterranean
Crisaor
My first guess: Male, around 20
Fact: So far I’m sure about the male thing, but I don’t know about his age.
Intelligent, very nice and friendly. I like him cause he’s not only good at books but also in music. I suppose he’s the kind of person that people like to hang out with, cause he knows lots of interesting and fun stuffs to tell.[/B]

Originally posted by Koa
Back on the guesses, I don't know why but I'd say crisaor is 24...[/B]
Both of you are pretty close.


Originally posted by atiguhya padma
Crisaor: Grunewald painting the Crucifixion http://www.eldritchpress.org/jkh/gr5.html
To be perfectly honest, I don't know what to make of that.

[fayefaye]

Nope. ordinary mind, extraordinary heart. ;)

[atiguhya padma]

:) :p

[Sindhu]

Originally posted by fayefaye
Nope. ordinary mind, extraordinary heart. ;)

I was just going to say that about the extraordinary heart, faye!:D "Ordinary mind"- now that needs thinking about!;)
Sindhu.

[amuse]

Most definitely! :)

Btw atiguhya, thanks mate.

[IWilKikU]

Originally posted by atiguhya padma
IWilKiku: Jay Gatsby, stretching out his arms, gazing fixedly across the bay at the green light above Daisy's dock, and thinking how its really two green lights and they both look like 36DD's.



LOL!! Thats my favorite yet!

[amuse]

and on THAT note, :p :D this thread's back!

[ajoe]

It's interesting that VBD's second post is on this thread.

[ajoe]

Here's how I've pictured Kik and will always do no matter how wrong I know I am:

http://www.mtv.com/news/photos/s/simple_plan_030116/images/flip2.jpg

^ 20-ish, happy-go-lucky, friendly, a prankster, fun...

[ajoe]

Here's how I had been picturing emily until I saw her actual picture:

http://madstop.org/moonhaus/girl.gif

[simon]

I definetly pictured kik as that too, but not emily that way. As for you ajoe, I see a little kid that climbs too far up into a tree and falls down and scrapes a knee, then a few minutes later finds a taller scarier tree, but is laughing all the while.

[ajoe]

fayefaye but with her hair tied in a bun and less racy:

http://www.nicocityhunter.com/persos/saeko/saeko.JPG

[ajoe]

verybaddmom: (without the gun)

http://www.nicocityhunter.com/persos/mary/bloodymary.JPG

[ajoe]

Do you guys think I need to start imagining people in a more realistic way?

[ajoe]

Koa: (you know how I associated your name with Koala and koalas have two ears..? thus this image...)

http://wholesale.animegamers.com/company/dejiko-company.jpg

[simon]

No way, these black and white cartoons work well along with the comments of without and but with. ajoe stay in your world.

[ajoe]

Isagel: (who reminds me of someone I know and thus shows up an actual human being)

http://www.msstate.edu/dept/biochemistry/studentpictures/davis,jenny.jpg

[ajoe]

simon: (petite, somewhat bitter, not a big smiler)

http://pobladores.lycos.es/data/pobladores.com/ky/or/kyora/channels/central_anime/images/2884181hatoko07.gif http://www.pack.clara.co.uk/albc/graphics/voice/05c.gif

[ajoe]

I'll do the rest later cause my computer has slowed down due to a massive attack of pop-ups. Seriously, who invented this thing?? :mad: :mad: :mad:

[simon]

The only problem is the socks match, I'm all smiles.

[ajoe]

Are you all smiling because your socks match or you all smiling is one of the problems? :confused:

[simon]

I am smiling because I am happy.

[emily655321]

Oh my GOD, what is that from? Something on TV. I feel like it's a cartoon. Ugh! I hate it when memories are just out of reach. I'm getting Lain, Sakura from Silent Mobius, the Last Unicorn, all of which I know are wrong. But it's said in that kind of voice...nrr.

[emily655321]

By the way, Simon, I always imagine your voice as Lain's (Serial Experiment Lain). But more down-to-earth...not like when she goes, "Wha? What...is...happening..."

As for images, I don't really picture anyone here. Not in a way that I can describe. More like an ectoplasmic form with hair in the back of my mind.
I have always felt like Az was small, with shoulder-length hair, possibly braided, pulled back in a big bun.
And VB, before I saw your picture, I thought you had long hair and wore purple lipstick. I don't know why. :p
AP I think is tall with dark hair, but that used to be a bit darker.
Den, Kik, and Simon (from your discription), I knew how you guys looked before I could form my own image, so... you look like you. :D
Crisaor, I think of as a soccer player, because of the Maridona thread.

[Koa]

is simon a girl???

[emily655321]

Yep. She said so, too, on the Voices thread.

[Koa]

oops...didnt pay much attention to that one cos was busy and there was too much to follow :D

[ajoe]

amuse: (I can't picture you as a girl yet, but when I think of amuse, I get Father Time from Histeria)

http://www.angelfire.com/tv/enhist/images/fathtime.jpg

edit: blech, I hate geocities and angelfire cause they don't allow direct linking; oh, well, just copy the link, open another browser, and paste it there (the image won't show if you click the link)

[ajoe]

imthefoolonthehill: (cynical in an adorable way)

http://dky.nease.net/xfile/hikaru%20no%20go/mitani.jpg

[emily655321]

OMG, that's perfect! Perfect Fool face. :D That's kind of the way I picture him too. That's his "you-just-hit-me-with-a-zinger-but-I'm-resisting-my-own-force-of-insight" face.

[amuse]

fool is soo cute! like a cranky puppy!

um, ajoe: it's not appearing. lol re: gender. i guess father time is the best, best male to be! :) :D

[ajoe]

It should appear. Like I said, copy the link above, open another browser, paste the link there and click enter. I picture you as him meditating, btw. :cool:

[amuse]

ahhhhh...

!!! :)

[subterranean]

Hey peeps , we got many new member now who hasn't post in this thread...

So I'm proud to bring back to life this thread again :D :D

[Jester]

okay here goes, I thought sub was a guy until i looked in this thread, dont know why just seemed that way, must be the name... hmmm

[Kiwi Shelf]

I missed this thread in the past. A very entertaining read. I must be hard to read because I come and go very sporatically :)

[simon]

And there are lots of new memebers lurking about, sabotaging the quiteness. Jester, as your name eludes, seems to have a ravishing sense of humour as does the friend you dragged into marking kicking and screaming.

[subterranean]

okay here goes, I thought sub was a guy until i looked in this thread, dont know why just seemed that way, must be the name... hmmm


yeah,,,same thing with you Lizzy poo ;)


And i think Simon's posts are interesting, but I picture him/her? as a a little bit gloomy person... :wave:

[ajoe]

Hey, Jay has been there since that long? I guess I never noticed you due to emily's reign. :D

I'm getting good at not assuming internet people obscuredly-named as guys. :)

[subterranean]

YOU NEVER noticed Jay..?

hey even with the so called emilly's 'reign', jay's presence is so noticeable..:rolleyes:


;)

[ajoe]

Well, I didn't completely not notice her. I saw her name and probably read her posts but didn't really know it was her, if you know what I mean. :p

hey sub, why are you getting all defensive when I was talking about Jay, man? (*pretends to be completely clueless* :D :p)

[Scheherazade]

*IS clueless*
*blinks*
:confused:

[subterranean]

Well, I didn't completely not notice her. I saw her name and probably read her posts but didn't really know it was her, if you know what I mean. :p

hey sub, why are you getting all defensive when I was talking about Jay, man? (*pretends to be completely clueless* :D :p)


Ajoe, i wasnt gettin defensive...i thought you were refering to jay as a SEINOR MEMBER :D so just a little bit shocked coz jay's posts are scattered everywhere in da forum. i dont know that u refering to the "her" as in jay is a she..;)
hope it clarifies thing :)

[Jay]

*is soooo confused*
Been here a while... 'twas the point? *raises one eyebrow*
Well, recently my posts are 'scattered' all over the gen chat part... oh and one exception, created :eek2: a thread in the poetry one.
That about sums Jay up...

[subterranean]

*IS clueless*
*blinks*
:confused:

no need to understand this..me and ajoe were just being confused with each other :D ;)

[ajoe]

What she said. :D

[subterranean]

now now...don't start with me you naughty gal..;)

[mono]

Since we have many, many, many new members since this thread's last update, I thought to bring it back to life, also considering that I have never posted in this thread, regardless. :p Keep in mind that all I write I base of my own opinions, and may or may not contain truth, but only my perception, considering I have met none of you.
Hence, tell all honesty and amuse yourselve's with each other's analyses of each other, but with the most recent 'sticky' threads, things like age and gender may seem more obvious.

Scheherazade: you come across to me as someone very responsible, cautious, and knowledgeable, which may intimidate some people, but your modesty often prevents that. Even as you have a rather, as odd as this sounds, motherly nature on the forum, this makes me feel confident that, in non-Internet life, you have a caring, concerning nature, and make a wonderful mother to your little 'un.

Jay: when first seeing you on the forum, I thought you male, but cannot think of why (perhaps, because, in the U.S., Jay seems more used as a male name). I see you as a very cheerful, extroverted, optimistic person with wonderful interpersonal skills. While coming across some of you posts, I feel a smile grow on my face from the amount of your spreading positivity through expression, though through a computer.

amuse: for someone I have never met, I have a great admiration for you. Your amount of warm, modest expression in your poetry and posts, I can see you as someone very determined, confident, and hard-working with very good leadership skills. It seems that, even if something horrible occurred, your will would permit no hindrance, and you would focus forward, still learning much from the situation for your thirst for knowledge.

subterranean: like Jay, for some reason, I thought you also male, for unknown reasons. I perceive you as a very strong person - opinionated, determined, and sometimes self-righteous, which probably gets you in trouble now and then, but most likely does not slow your progress in a self-reliant ethic. Otherwise, you seem very organized, straight-forward, know what you want, and often find the most utilitarian ways of finding what you want.

baddad: if I could call you any fictional character, you remind me most of Tiresias - the Greek wandering, blind man known highly for his profound wisdom. Even through the thickest of discussions, presenting the worst chaos, you have something witty and wise to share that sounds like it belongs in a quote anthology. I see you as an adventurous deep thinker, who soaks the greatest of morals in any situation like a sponge.

Helga: you seem a little more difficult to analyze, being mysterious, also a deep thinker, and very sensitive and emotional, but a good balance between meditation and emotion never seemed a bad thing. Most of your poetry suggests a very melancholic disposition, but it makes for wonderful words; in essence, you suffer for the sake of art, like many of the former great artists.

Stanislaw: you seem to me a very humorous, down-to-earth person, ambitious, faith-based in your thinking, and probably have very good interpersonal skills that will get you far in life. You remind me of someone not afraid of his faults, but still see them as areas for improvement, and, in that way, learning something new about yourself and others around you.

imthefoolonthehill: I find that you can bring out the best and worst in people, if you chose. You seem very knowledgeable in many diverse areas of study, especially for your age, but, at least on the forum, have communication skills that can confuse others easily (intentional or not, I have no idea). Regardless, you know people well, and how to evoke a plethora of responses.

Shea: you seem a little more difficult to analyze also. I see you as a very intelligent, well-rounded, musically talented, and reserved person. You show much care for the arts, in general, which probably, through my own assumption, makes you a more sensitive person, eager to live life to its full potential.

Isagel: ah, my fellow poetry geek! That we share such a strong, rare interest, I enjoy seeing your rare posts. You seem an admirer of the knowledge and wisdom in classic works, and applying that to everyday life, but, otherwise, a very positive, humorous person, who always has something witty and thought-provoking to say. I cannot possibly guess your age accurately, but you come across to me as someone in her 20's, but with the intuition, and deep thought of someone much older.

I think I may exceed my number of maximum characters soon, so I will continue this entry on to another message. :)

[mono]

. . . continued from the message above. ^^^

Koa: the visionary, Jack Keruoac (traveler) of the forum. You seem someone who cares much for culture and art. You probably interact well with others, but still reserve yourself to your own comfort, keeping yourself sometimes over isolated. I admire how you frequently travel, but wonder of your reasons other than to see the world - perhaps for inspiration, curiosity?

papayahed: you very often make me laugh in your posts, showing you as a person with a wonderful sense of humour, especially through sarcasm and irony. You seem relatively open, for better or worse, and, though it may, on occasion, seem revealing, your delivery of every message comforts the reader/listener, and sounds as amusing as in a very attention-getting story.

Taliesin: to me, you probably seem one of the most mysterious members of the forum. I love your rarely posted poetry, and you seem to have a very wide spectrum of knowledge in various subjects, not restricted to literature. As suggested by some of the contents of your poetry, you sound like a very reserved person with deep thoughts, like a jewel that reveals itself to very few others, but that seems the case with most admirable minds.

Well, contributing to this thread took a little more effort than I imagined. I think I will return again, maybe tomorrow, to add more, satisfying anyone else's curiosity. For now, I think I need some sleep. :p

[subterranean]

subterranean: like Jay, for some reason, I thought you also male, for unknown reasons. I perceive you as a very strong person - opinionated, determined, and sometimes self-righteous, which probably gets you in trouble now and then, but most likely does not slow your progress in a self-reliant ethic. Otherwise, you seem very organized, straight-forward, know what you want, and often find the most utilitarian ways of finding what you want.

I'll take this as a compliment.

[mono]

:lol: I meant it as a compliment, as all I listed I consider virtues. Out of anyone on the forum, I have developed no bad opinions, for better or worse.

[Koa]

Koa: the visionary, Jack Keruoac (traveler) of the forum. You seem someone who cares much for culture and art. You probably interact well with others, but still reserve yourself to your own comfort, keeping yourself sometimes over isolated. I admire how you frequently travel, but wonder of your reasons other than to see the world - perhaps for inspiration, curiosity?



Im starting to feel weird in the shoes of the official professional traveller... (but thanks for the visionary, though Kerouac isnt my kind of thing ;))...You got me wondering about the travel thing...It is not for inspiration, I gave up in looking for it even in travels, I'm usually so busy living when I travel, that I hardly ever write anything or think of writing... Curiosity is a big thing for me that moves me, but I think the main reason why I'm always planning to travel is some sort of restlessness, I dont feel satisfied by my life here and I interrupt it by leaving as often as I can waiting for the moment when I'll leave for good... I'll graduate in November (hopefully) and in that moment I will reach my objective: the end of any commitment here and the freedom to look for life somewhere else...the problem is how to start! I'm applying for every work-experience-abroad thing I can find, as I did for the studying in Hungary, then see where life leads me. Lately I dont even feel that bad here, but I have nothing but some 5 or 6 friends, and a different mentality to most. Maybe moving is not the solution, but it can look like it and calm the restlessness for a little while...

[Isagel]

Isagel: ah, my fellow poetry geek! That we share such a strong, rare interest, I enjoy seeing your rare posts. You seem an admirer of the knowledge and wisdom in classic works, and applying that to everyday life, but, otherwise, a very positive, humorous person, who always has something witty and thought-provoking to say. I cannot possibly guess your age accurately, but you come across to me as someone in her 20's, but with the intuition, and deep thought of someone much older.


Second time I am blushing today. Thank you. Rare posts? I think I´m close to a thousand now. But I guess you are right, I haven´t been here much lately. I´ll make amends.

[GruesomeBugman]

well I havent been here long enough to form an opinion on anyone, but as a whole I'd say most of the people that spend time here seem to be interesting and knowledgable.

also, Amuse seems to be quite a poet, though I haven't read many of her poems.

[Jay]

Amuse's archive kinda thing (http://www.online-poetry.com/user/2141) :D

[GruesomeBugman]

thank you, I'll enjoy that =)