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06 June 2013 @ 06:22 pm
feel it's my appointed duty
A situation arose at work today that put me in mind of all the children and teens who live every day without someone to take care of and love them. I think I've mentioned before how much I'd like to be a foster parent, and today I was wishing that I were in a place in my life where I could make that happen.

I'm not even sure I'd be a good foster parent, but I'd like the option to consider it seriously, to try. At the moment, though, I think the best I can do is to seek out organizations that serve that same group of children and teens and offer my time.

In the meantime, this is Week of the Killer Quizzes, and the quizzes must go on! And such a mélange of quizzes we have for you today. Bon appétit!

You Are Wise

You are too much of a generalist to specialize in anything. The problem is that you're good at everything. You try to live an enlightened life. You are benevolent, noble, and intuitive.

You are sensitive and intuitive. You understand others and yourself well. You are honest about your opinions and feelings. You'd rather be blunt, even if it upsets people.
The Cappuccino Test

I'm not sure this counts as a quiz, since you don't exactly answer questions, but I love the idea that people's personalities can be read in the food, patterns, art, cars, etc. that they choose. And this is fairly accurate. I don't know that I'm truly good at everything, but I'm certainly interested in just about everything. And though I try to soften my honesty so that it doesn't upset people, sometimes the bluntness takes over.



Ambrose (Flycatcher/The Frog Prince)

Ambrose, affectionately known as Flycatcher, is pretty much the nicest guy you'll ever meet. He's innocent and faithful as well as brave in the face of unknown danger. He is soft-hearted and would never hurt anyone if he could help it.
Which Character from Fables Are You?

This is not the best Fables quiz in the world, but as far as I can tell, it's the only Fables quiz in the world. And with the news that they may be making a Fables movie, I couldn't resist. As for my result, I probably would be Ambrose, come to think of it...much though I might like to be Snow. Or Frau Totenkinder...without that whole eating kids thing.



Tropical Rain Forest

Full of life, full of possibility, containing many answers to mankind's problems. Fragile, exploited, dwindling. You have such a beautiful soul, and you would do anything to help someone else. Unfortunately, people end up taking advantage of you. They use you all up and then move on. You never complain, though. You just keep giving and giving. The sad thing is, someday, you're going to be all used up.
Which Biome Are You?

So basically I'm the Giving Tree. :) I'm not convinced I'm quite so vulnerable to others' demands---maybe the rain forest is more resilient than we give it credit for?---but I like the notion of being full of possibility and having a beautiful soul. ...Even if I do have Bill Withers' "Use Me" stuck in my head now. So catchy!
 
 
Love Song: Bill Withers - Use Me
Prepare a Face: sympathetic
 
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[identity profile] ludzu-alus.livejournal.com on June 12th, 2013 05:05 am (UTC)
Coffee? I've actually developed a liking for coffee. Shocking, I know. Also, I've discovered in the last year or two that sushi is delicious. :) That was apropos of nothing, really. Still, I agree with this result, except for the liking being the center of attention thing. Because just no.

I am BOLD.
You enjoy debating issues. You often can see both sides, and you like to play devil's advocate.
You don't like to control or be controlled. You value autonomy, especially your own.

You are flexible and spontaneous. You're willing to change your plans on a moment's notice.
Happy to be the center of attention, you love to tell stories and show off.

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Ambrose for me. I need to read those one of these days.

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And Tropical Rainforest. I'd have to agree with your comment about vulnerability. And I'm rather certain that the rainforest is more resilient that we give it credit for. I think if people were to disappear tonight, the forests would reclaim their lands in no time at all.
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[identity profile] in-omnia.livejournal.com on June 12th, 2013 10:37 pm (UTC)
I agree completely about the forests. Not that they don't deserve caretaking and such, but they are remarkably powerful in their own right. And I love your coffee result. Even if the center of attention thing is off, the rest seems to be a really good fit. As for Ambrose, I can see it...though I believe you'd enjoy being Frau Totenkinder a bit more, even if she's not a perfect match for your personality. ;) And I think you'd love Fables. Even if you're not a graphic novel person---and I'm not really---the series' take on faery tales and faery tale characters is so fresh.
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[identity profile] ludzu-alus.livejournal.com on June 13th, 2013 05:25 am (UTC)
I like the occasional graphic novel. Digger by Ursula Vernon (webcomic, really, but also has been published in print form and it is spectacularly written and drawn (read it free here: http://diggercomic.com/ - also, she won a Hugo for it!)). The Firefly graphic novels. A couple of others. And I love faery tales and retold faery tales.

Speaking of...
Have you seen/read Strands of Bronze and Gold by Nickerson? I haven't read it yet, but it's a retelling of one of my favorite tales, Bluebeard.
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[identity profile] in-omnia.livejournal.com on June 13th, 2013 10:33 pm (UTC)
I saw Strands of Bronze and Gold on one of the book blogs I occasionally visit, and it looked really interesting, but the reviews I read made me a little leery. If I see it come through the library, I might leaf through it, but I have a bunch of other books on my to-read list to get to first. Including, now, Ursula Vernon's Digger. Thanks for the recommendation!
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[identity profile] ludzu-alus.livejournal.com on June 15th, 2013 08:10 am (UTC)
I haven't gone hunting reviews. Now I must! I need to find out what would make you leery.
And the great thing about graphic novels - or webcomics, in this case - is that it's very easy to read a chapter or two and come back to it. At least for me. I find that I have to read graphic novels carefully. I am so used to reading words - and reading words quickly - that I have to consciously slow down to look at the pictures; otherwise, I'll read through the book in no time flat, but not really get the entire story. Especially since the pictures tell 3/4ths of the story! In some respects, that is a little exhausting. But rewarding.

Also: DIGGER! So worth it.
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[identity profile] in-omnia.livejournal.com on June 15th, 2013 06:37 pm (UTC)
I do the exact same thing with comic books! In fact, the first time I read one, the whole experience felt decadent---I spent so much time perusing the pictures and taking in the scene and *then* adding in the words. It's really rather lovely, and definitely a nice change of pace from my usual reading style.

And if you like webcomics (and faery tales), have you seen Megan Kearney's Beauty and The Beast (http://batb.thecomicseries.com/)? I've been enjoying her slow unfolding of the faery tale, and while she's kept fairly close to the original story, she has just enough unique elements to make me wonder where she'll take it....
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