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[rileymai.livejournal.com]

Name:
Courtney

Age:
22

Location:
Iowa, USA

How do you identify?:
female/bi-sexual

Interests/hobbies:
My goodness, I guess I'm not sure where to start. In no certain order of importance: art, drawing/sketching, writing, photography, my spoiled rotten furkids (a.k.a. my dogs), watching thunderstorms, anime, instrumental music, blah blah.. I guess I could go on and on, but I feel like a bad myspace page listing what I'm interested in so let's try it a different way.  I am happiest when I'm outdoors and surrounded by nature.  As much as I don't like creepy crawly bugs, if spiders and mosquitos didn't exist I would rarely be inside - despite how much I adore the innocence of Spongebob.  I have always loved animals, my mom would say since birth, and it's quite impossible for me to pick a favorite.  Canines, both wild and domestic, and owls are just two near the top.  I'm an avid photographer, and my absolute favorite time of any day is the "golden hour" - the hour before the sun fully sets and dusk settles in.  I will become a professional author in time, and those closest to me would say that was an almost uncannily optimistic statement for me to say.  I'm not exactly pessimistic, just realistic!  I do like being silly and spontaneous, although I believe on a daily basis I'm not nearly as exciting as I'd like to be.  I enjoy random dancing when no ones watching, and driving long distances with the windows down and feeling the wind in my hair.  Although I enjoy to go new places and meet people, I sometimes find it difficult because I am a shy, more introvert person until you get to know me.  I am not an open book, and never want to be.  ^_^

Favourite books:
I'm sure I'd have more here if I had the time.  I don't even know what my favorites are anymore, but I know I will always love Tolkien.  He is made of win.  At the risk of sounding egotistical, I believe the books-in-progress I am co-authoring are pretty awesome too.

Favourite films:
I am a sucker for old horror movies - zombies, pet cemetaries, vampires, yes please!  My childhood is going to make me mention The Lion King, Robin Hood, and the Studio Ghibli films.  Not surprising, I adore The Lord of the Rings films, Tristan and Isolde, Gladiator - almost any movie that is medieval, fantasy/fiction, bad horror, and 80's-early 90's comedy.  2D animation rocks my socks off.  I don't like much of the recent comedy or romance films that have come out in the past few years, but it really takes a lot for me not to like a movie.  Heck, anyone seen Tremors?  If I like that movie, I can pretty much like anything. :3

Favourite music:
I listen to a lot of instrumental and soundtracks.  Gimme a sad violin or piano and I'll be happy for hours.  I can't stand listening to the radio, and other than instrumental, I have a pretty wide range of music interest.  From oldies like Simon and Garfunkel, 90's rock, Coldplay, 30 Seconds To Mars, and Lady Gaga.  I'm not a huge jazz fan and I don't like rap/hip hop really at all.  Chances are I haven't heard the newest song on the charts.  I find music on my own terms and don't follow the trends much.

What would you like to send/receive?:
I would say I prefer actual written letters, but I'm afraid my handwriting isn't the most legible.  Some people have no problem, but others think I'm writing in gibberish.  Email is just fine, but there's something about a hand written letter.. don't know what it is.  An amazing friend of mine has send me care packages in the past and of course, I've been a bad friend and still haven't sent mine yet (still missing one thing before it gets mailed), if we wrote back and forth for a little while, I'd be up for that. :)

Who would you like to send and receive mail from?:
Anyone who would want to talk to me?  I dunno, I feel weirdly picky if I asked for only specific people.  Like I've mentioned above, I'm more of a shy individual but I have friends of all different types and backgrounds, and get along with most just dandy.

What countries would you like to receive mail from and send to?:
No real preference here either, whoever! :3

Anything that you would particularly NOT like to receive?: (eg. "food/candy with nuts")
Hmm.. I don't like coconut or apple candy.  No anthrax please! lol is that even relevant these days?

What would be in your dream letter or package?:
I am a sucker for plushies, candy, and anything cute or from Japan.

Anything else you'd like to add?:
uuhhhh.. I like caffeine. :B

Picture (optional):  As a photographer, I'm more often than not behind the camera, not in front of it.  Also, I rarely take a good photo (helplessly awkward) so here's one from last summer.  Yep, I'm a pirate.  If only those were my everyday clothes. <3  Only difference is my hair is about 4-5 inches longer.

 

Comments

[kallieshay987.livejournal.com]

That's the greatest picture ever! lol

[heatherface.livejournal.com]

You seem pretty awesome! Here's my intro (http://community.livejournal.com/queermail/43986.html), lemme know if you'd be interested in becoming penpals.

[eerisedda.livejournal.com]

You are dressed like a pirate. You are awesome.

I like that you like to watch thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are gorgeous. They make for better entertainment than the telly. :)



This is me if you wanna be buddies: http://community.livejournal.com/queermail/87555.html

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

thank yoooou ^____^

[erinmar13.livejournal.com]

best.pic.ever.

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

I saw "Labyrinth" and spontaneously burst into song about magic dancing and jumping.. we must be penpals. :B

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

thank yew ^^; pirates are pretty awesomesauce

Thunderstorms over the tv fo'sho'. June is the greatest month for thunderstorms in the midwest, as they are always spectacular, abundant, and since everything's flat, you can see for miles.

homg you like Fleetwood Mac?! 8D It is somewhat creepy how I like almost everything you listed that you liked.. and you get weirdly hyper-tired from lack of sleep too, whoot. Yay for insomnia.

I've cosplayed before (not just the pirate thing from above). I was at AX last year, cosplayed Soi Fon from Bleach. Thoroughly enjoyed myself, spent too much money, and wish I wasn't broke this year because I'd be going again. Next year though! Your cosplays are adorkable, so good ^^

buddies plz? :3

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

eeeh thanks!

[eerisedda.livejournal.com]

Yes! Buddies! :)

And thank you! I try hard to be a good cosplayer. I have a pirate costume too. :) I love pirate fest, Dicken's, and Ren fair.

Aww, I'm going to AX this year. I went in '08 and didn't like it, but I'm giving it another try this year since I have friends going. Fanime still owns my heart though. Definitely my favourite con.

Wow, that's awesome! I love when you find someone you have so much in common with! <3 And I am so jealous of your ability to see thunderstorms like that. -sigh- Sounds so gorgeous.

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

I plan on going to AX next year as Freya (from FFIX). I had intended to be going this year, but due to lack of money and job, it's been postponed. x3 I'm pretty much a con noob, although I hope to be able to hit up more in the future. Who are you cosplaying as this year?

[eerisedda.livejournal.com]

Same characters as in my pictures. Sakura and Lee.

I kind of stick with what I know with cosplaying. I tend to cosplay characters I feel I look at least enough alike that when you see me, it's like, "Oh, yeah, I buy it." But also characters I relate to. Cardcaptor Sakura was my first anime/manga really, and I love it and her costumes and I do relate to her, so I love cosplaying her. I also like cosplaying Sakura-hime from TRC but not as much. I probably won't touch my TRC cosplays for a while. And then with Lee...

Well, I'm sure you can imagine from my typing how loud and rambunctious I can be. hehe.

If I'm in SoCal next year around AX and have the money, I might go. I think that depends on how this year goes. >_< haha.

[abyssed.livejournal.com]

What a cool picture! Pirates represent. o/

You seem like a really cool person to talk to though, and we seem to have quite a few things in common. I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves bad horror movies, I find them hilarious to watch. I remember watching Tremors too, what a movie haha. Bad asian horror/gore movies are a joy to watch too, so over the top. XD

Anyway, my post is here (http://community.livejournal.com/queermail/104675.html/) if you're interested or wanna check it out. :3

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

I had every intention of looking at your post, but the link won't work D:

and yes, bad horror movies are some of the greatest comedies ^^

[abyssed.livejournal.com]

Aha, that would possibly be because I managed to link it wrong. D:
http://community.livejournal.com/queermail/104675.html Give that a try and see if it works?

And haha yes, bad horror movies are hilarious. I love them more than actual comedy movies that are out sometimes. XD

[heatherface.livejournal.com]

Yessss PM me your address. :D

[characoa.livejournal.com]

Well, the Soi Fon drew me to you. You can say it was destiny, mayhaps. I'd like to chat and/or send a few emails, if you don't mind too much. My into is here (http://community.livejournal.com/queermail/78407.html?thread=454471).

But as everyone seems to say, that is an awesome picture! XD

[rileymai.livejournal.com]

hehe, she's a good lure x3

I have seen Les Mis once, in high school (six years ago? wow, I feel old!) and it was AMAZING. I'm sure you'll absolutely love it. I cried and cried.. and I'm not even a crying type. Bring tissues! xD

I'd love to chat with you! You seem like a very interesting person and someone I have common interests with. I'll PM you my email address. ^^

[characoa.livejournal.com]

Goodness, I cry about everything, unfortunately. (Seriously, I cried watching Family Guy once o.O...) But thanks, and I'm sure I'm going to love it. I've been waiting a really long time to see it.

I'll check my PM now then :)