It's far from certain, since I have another year left to finish up what I am doing now and then I will be in Europe backpacking for like 4 months! But right now i am sort of tentatively thinking a split degree in linguistics and religious studies while I build up a portfolio and knowledge to be able to work in the videogame industry. I may have to scratch the linguistics aspect due to some issues with language study where I live, but we'll see. Ideally I would love to go to somewhere in greater Vancouver, but who knows if that will be feasible for me by the time I get there. If not there, then Calgary or Edmonton because they are closer to home whilst not BEING home.

Hey, sorry I've been so slow to respond! I forgot about Formspring, hehe! Anyway, there was one girl I knew from a young age--we had a very rocky friendship, but there's just something about her that got under my skin. I will still like, talk to someone about comic books, or see something nerdy on television and just think "Bahhhh I wish I had her to talk to." Even though I know that both times we fell out of discussion, it was for the better. Some people just don't mix well. It's been a few years since I spoke to her, anyway.

Other than that, everyone I have ended friendships with has been for very good and legitimate reasons. Cutting ties is not something I do lightly, because I know how much it hurts on both sides, and I'm also a very, very loyal person. That being said, I know when someone is taking away from my life instead of enriching it. Every other time I've consciously ended a friendship, it has improved my life.

Hello, hello anonymous. Beauty tips? I can't believe someone is asking me this.

What I do is basically just... natural. I like to put a little bit of concealer/evening stuff on, a tan blush, a pink blush, curled lashes and mascara. That's my day-to-day look. But I think it's really crucial that you do light makeup that's natural and accentuates your best features. Don't cake yourself in concealer, especially if it isn't the right colour. Don't wear eye shadow every day, but when you do, make sure that it's a color that works well with your whole face, not just your eye color. Earth tones look great with my eye COLOR, but because I'm so pale I end up looking like I have very, very bruised eyes.

Beyond that, take off your makeup and wash and moisturize your face every night, regardless of if you're drunk or exhausted or homeless. Don't touch your face if you can help it, don't pop your zits/pimples if you can help it, and pluck your eyebrows to a healthy and natural looking shape. Too wild or too thin are just ugly.

Aaaand watch YouTube videos and TV shows about this shit. I'm not an expert. At all.

Totally impossible to answer. Probably Jewel Riders.

Haha wow, that's very sweet of you! I wish I knew who you were, cause that always means more, but thank you anyway! :)

Ok...?

That's a hard one for me to answer right now because I am working on changing what I look for in people for relationships. But physically I generally like women who are smaller than me, have minimal curves and a great style. I have lots of different tastes in men, but I guess tall, dark and a great smile is a great start.

Well, in case you couldn't tell from previous responses and my like, 10 word bio, I'm a disgustingly creative person. So when I need to pass the time, I like to work on my various creative projects; a drawing, a song, a story idea. If I don't have the energy for that, I love to research. Anything and everything! I've spent hours looking at mythological articles on Wikipedia. If you just want to watch TV or a movie, do it, but make sure you're going to get something positive out of it -- watching something on the Discovery Channel means you learn something new, or if you watch a movie to get you in a better mood, that's a positive too!

Essentially, I'd say to just do what brings you the most joy. If that's baking, bake! If that's doing scientific experiments, get some [safe] chemicals. I like to always try to be learning and advancing myself, so try and teach yourself new things or look at the world through a new perspective. It'll get you far. :)

(But, I'd be lying if I said I didn't spend hours looking at websites like cracked.com, collegehumor.com and tumblr, too... X3)

I'm assuming you mean to me actually writing the writing and creating the music?

Both of them are things I've always been around. My writing started before I could even write, when I would dictate stories to my mom and then I'd illustrate them. I wrote my first "novel" (which I planned out but never finished) when I was in grade one, so about six years old. I really, truly believe that it's something I am meant to do with my life, so I've kept up with it over the years.

So far as writing and creating music, my mom used to be a singer/songwriter so I always grew up in an environment filled with music. I'd write silly lyrics every now and then. I wrote the first lyrics which I really wanted to turn into music in 2009. At the time I couldn't put music to words, so my best friend made the tune up for that one. Then, in January of 2011, I wrote my first full song (music & words). It's just something that interests me and that I really enjoy doing, so I do! :)

Ahh, what a broad question! Let's see...

My biggest message that I wish I could pass onto everyone in the world is this: evolution. One tiny word that can mean so much. Essentially, it means... never settle. Always be working toward a better, wiser, more efficient version of yourself. Never say “Oh, well that's good enough, I guess.” Because it isn't. There is always room for improvement, in your art, in your sense of self, in your relationships, in your goals. Always have new dreams, always be working toward something new. Because if you let yourself become stagnant, if you let yourself hide away in a comfortable box, you won't be doing what you were meant to do with this life (whatever that is).

Also, even if you feel like you cannot be truthful to anyone else, be truthful to yourself. It doesn't matter how significant or insignificant the truth is; know it and accept it. It will only bring you good things. In accepting that you're gay, or that you were sexually assaulted, or that you're terrified of the dark, or that your shit really stinks, you can begin to understand yourself a little bit more, and love yourself more. We can get bogged down in the lies and misconceptions which we're inundated with on a day-to-day basis, and it's important to keep our own minds clear of all of the bullshit.

If you are not getting anything positive out of a relationship, leave the relationship. Every person you know is there for a reason, a season or a lifetime. So if you wake up one day and realise that you no longer have anything in common with your lover, or that meeting up with a friend has become a chore, or that your heart is broken every time you see someone, it's time to cut ties. Do it in a kind, loving and gentle way. They will not be happy, and they probably won't understand, but you owe them nothing. You will find that if they're really no longer needed, you won't feel guilty or ashamed.

Do not be afraid to look the way you want. Life is too short. If you want to dress in all black, or get a mohawk, or get sixty tattoos, or pierce every part of your body you can conceive of, do it. The people who you really want in your life will not care what you look like. Maybe they'll love you even more for it.

Listen to your heart. If you want to go somewhere, go. If you want to sing, sing. If you're scared, leave. If you want to tell someone how you feel about them, do. You never know the direction your life is heading, and it's much better to live your life thinking “Oh well.” than “What if?”.

Choose the people who matter most and only listen to their opinion, mixed with your own intuition. Suzy Q from Science class should not influence whether or not you date someone. Your best friend since grade one should.

Finally, live by the Dalai Lama's rules for life (google it). They're amazing, they're true and they'll make you smile.

Allow yourself to begin a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. You'll be surprised by how amazing you really are.

Latin!

Mr. Oehlerking!

Thank ya, strangah! In all seriousness... my beliefs on the afterlife are best summed up in this excerpt from D.J. Conway's CELTIC MAGIC. “In Celtic belief, the areas of being or existence were represented by three concentric circles. Abred, the innermost, is where life springs from Annwn; it is the arena where the human soul must perfect itself. The next circle out is Gwynedd (purity) where the life spark finally triumphs over evil and can rest forever from reincarnation. The outermost is called Ceugant (infinity); it is the dwelling place of the ultimate power of creation... Druidic lore taught that a human soul had to pass through many incarnations in Abred, the Circle of Necessity, before it could reach Gwynedd, the Circle of Blessedness. Abred is earthly life; once the lessons are learned, the soul does not return. The Druids taught that three things could hinder progress: ego or pride, lies, and unnecessary cruelty.”

My thoughts differ slightly in that I believe we don't just hop from one life to the next in this plane; we return to a sort of waiting place between Abred and Gwynedd, where we can choose the next life we will go into, and the lesson which we'll be trying to learn. Just as a fun fact, I developed this idea of the life beyond this one on my own, and then stumbled upon this book with this summary. Knowledge from a past-life, perhaps?

All of us are pure souls at the end of the day. The circumstances which we encounter in each lifetime do not change our souls for better or for worse. The man who is a serial killer, the woman who suffers from severe mental illness, the child who dies of cancer, these are all lives with lessons to be learned. There are reasons for every lifetime and for all of the actions in each lifetime, and these reasons will become apparent to us when we die.

It's from this understanding that my code of conduct stretches. I know I've been here a long time, and I know that I am nearing the end of my journey; it's with this in mind that I try to accept those around me, to make peace and not war, to better myself, to help others, to achieve my goals... I want to live the best life I can.

My other beliefs, on magical beings and extra-sensory gifts and all of that... It's all very open-minded and new age, I suppose you could say. I also try not to judge anyone with different beliefs; although this is my truth, everyone is entitled to their own. My ancestors who believed similar things would not have killed in its name, so why should I? Although I don't agree with religious extremists who hurt others in their self-righteous quests, I am perfectly okay with seeing my own truths on the faces of the Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, even the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses! :)

Great question! I'd love to be able to claim that I was optimistic in most situations, but it really depends. Certain things trigger certain habits and behaviors within me. I'm quite bad for assuming that people are judging me/don't like me/are trying to hurt me. However, I'm a very firm believer in everything happening for a purpose, and that things will work out the way they're supposed to, so as long as it's not something big or dramatic (like, related to relationships with family/friends/romantic interests or my physical well-being) then I can usually calm myself down and not freak out too much.

Ah, so many wonderful things have happened! But I guess it has to be the tarot reading I had in Vancouver on my last visit. I thought it'd just a cheesy, funny thing I could talk about one day, and it ended up being one of the most beautiful, spiritual experiences I've ever had.

I'm sometimes reported to be Aquarius, sometimes Capricorn. This is due to my birthday being right on the cusp between both signs. Both of them are very applicable and representative, especially considering that my main element as a person is water and both of the actual symbols have something to do with water (even if Aquarius is actually an air sign).

Every year has been good for different reasons. I guess 2002/2003 I had a really amazing teacher and friends? But this year I have grown the most and made the most important steps toward knowing myself, accomplishing my goals and having healthy relationships. It's a toss up. :)

I don't read magazines, so my life would be boring as hell if that was all I was allowed to read. I really don't even know which one would make me less crazy.

I wish I had some deep, philosophical answer, but it's because I wanted something sparkly and I friggin' love narwhals. Who doesn't love narwhals? They're the unicorn of the sea, and they're REAL.