Celebrating who YOU are.

[Little T-chan]

My parents probably wouldn't let me post up my personal information either. But I'm glad that you decided to show us the "real you". ^^ I've gotten used to that angry looking guy, but I guess the real you suits your style better. I'm probably not making any sense right now..but I'll explain it if I ever figure out a better way to say it. ^^u Anyway, good for you Kristian! I <3 your name too!! haha

[Fsiphskilm]

I'm going go get m

[kaji]

*offers open hand*
Nice to meet you Kristian.

I believe that we can all be who we wish to be. I try to see each person as though they are who they wishes to be, rather then how they might apear on the outside.

I hope this changes nothing, and you are still the person I have always been led to believe you wish to be.

[cbwing0]

I should say one thing that I neglected to mention in my first post: I don't keep any secrets. In other words, I am happy to answer questions about myself if anyone has them; and I always like hearing from CAA people on AIM, MSN, etc.

Anyway, I think you can tell some things about a person by their physical appearance, at least when you meet them in person. Most people aren't very good at hiding their emotions, so seeing them can tell you a lot. Of course it is also nice to know what someone looks like, if for no other reason than to satisfy curiosity (the burning question: how much do you resemble your avatar? ).

[Fsiphskilm]

If i bleach

[RoyalWing]

Volt, I think you should try posting again in the "Post Your Picture" thread! ^-^ (oh! And I like your new avatar. I mean, the newer one. But, I liked the other one too, the new one, and... I think I just confused myself )

[EireWolf]

Anyway, I think you can tell some things about a person by their physical appearance, at least when you meet them in person. Most people aren't very good at hiding their emotions, so seeing them can tell you a lot.

I agree with you there. You don't really know someone until you spend time with them in person. That's why I scoff at online "dating" -- It's easier to present your best side and hide the less appealing parts of yourself when your brain has time to think before your fingers type. However, when you look into a person's eyes, there's less chance for them to "hide" who they really are.

I still think a photo of me isn't going to tell anyone much about myself. But if anyone really wants to see what I look like, you can go hunting through the "Post Your Pic" thread... I'm in there somewhere.

[relientkrox]

hiya Kristian,
you dont know me, but i was just gonna say that i like your new "persona" much better, i would see you around the boards, and for some reason, the name Volt kinda spooked me...(guess im just weird) but as Kristian you sound much more approachable, and i just wanted to say that i respect your decision and ....i love your name too...lol

[Technomancer]

I thought it'd be nice to all start posting pix of real poeple as our avatars rather than characters whom we subconciosly begin to act like. I already started

Oh I don't know, I haven't blasted anyone with lightning bolts or fireballs yet. I'll leave it up to the students in my algebra tutorial how much I resemble the infamous black mage.

[EireWolf]

Do you wear a pointy hat and a blue robe, Technomancer? I'd like to see that.

[Technomancer]

Do you wear a pointy hat and a blue robe, Technomancer? I'd like to see that.

I'll never tell...

[EireWolf]

I can just see you prancing around in a blue bathrobe and a birthday-party hat...

[Fsiphskilm]

I can't do it...

[PrincessZelda]

Hmm... This thread is very interesting. It really made me think. I'm kind of like that, only, I don't try to act like the charachter that my screen name is after. It's just, like, everyone online knows me as Saria (And on some website Zelda), I hardly ever tell anyone my real name. And I never tell anyone how old I am either. Because I don't like being consider just a dumb little kid, because I'm not. I'm smarter than most people my age. And, I don't post any pictures o myself because I don't think I'm all that pretty, and, I don't think my mom would like it all that much either.... But, it just like that internet is where I go and hide and try to get people to like me. Because... I don't know. Life just sucks for me.

[Azier the Swordsman]

I think a lot of people go through insecurity problems, I'm very outgoing but I still have a few insecurity problems myself. (Mainly, I'm a bit uncomfortable in a room surrounded by other people my age that I don't know). But, I trust God to help me through situations like that. Anyways, if anyone remembers from my old screenname, my real name is Christopher.

[Technomancer]

I can just see you prancing around in a blue bathrobe and a birthday-party hat...

I do not prance.

[Yojimbo]

I used to be very very self concious of myself. Of how I acted, how I looked, how people perceived me. I've gotten alot better, but still every now and then I can't help it and I get very nervous. It is also doesn't help that I'm really insecure about people's attitudes towards me. I always have the feeling people are gonna screw me over in some way eventually. I know that this isn't always true and I have gotten better at not thinking this way, but it's still very hard sometimes.

[Golden_Griff]

I don't try to act or be like a particular character either. And the whole thing with the avatar is only for my internet identity: just another visual for you to see and recognize me from the rest of the group. Nope, I act like Golden_Griff and Golden_Griff only. Sure, I might not be the best looking, but I got one heck of a personality that I'm proud to have: sillyness and friendliest throughout! In actuality, I think that I show more of my true self here than I ever had face-to-face (unless I really know you personally).

And to the people who are insecure with themselves:

Don't feel worthless or ugly, because through CAA I got to know a lot of cool people including some of you. And your personalities, in my opinion, outweigh how you look. Sorry I don't have anything more philosophical or intelligent to say right now. Remember that God loves us and has made each of us for a purpose, and that alone makes us important.

Volt, if you're not ready then that's okay. Give yourself whatever time you need. CAA will be here whether you're "Volt" or Kristian.

[Golden_Griff]

I used to be very very self concious of myself. Of how I acted, how I looked, how people perceived me. I've gotten alot better, but still every now and then I can't help it and I get very nervous. It is also doesn't help that I'm really insecure about people's attitudes towards me. I always have the feeling people are gonna screw me over in some way eventually. I know that this isn't always true and I have gotten better at not thinking this way, but it's still very hard sometimes.

Yeah. I'm a totally different person now than I was back in grade school: I was shy and I always used to think that people didn't want me near them. I was especially cautious of leading people to think I was dumb or something by the way I talked.

It wasn't until I got to college that I really began to blossom. It was somewhat a new beginning for me: no one knew exactly who I was. At first I was still acting shy and I didn't go near people. But I became associated with a few people that became my friends overtime. We began to hang out more, and learn about each other (which included learning about our humorous sides). Soon, Gloomy_Griff's shell cracked open and out popped Golden_Griff!

I went from being an anti-social, low self-esteem being to a more talkative and wild maniac thanx to a few equally great friends that God has placed in my life

[Fsiphskilm]

but that's the

[Link Antilles]

Heh, personally, I'm not really keen with using a photo of me as my avatar. It would be kinda' freaky seeing my face staring at me while I'm surfing CAA. Besides, the only current picture of me is on my license...err.. which I think it would be kind of illegal to scan. Heh, no matter, I hate that picture anyways. The DMV is evil….as we all well know.


<--------- Actually, I just got a hair cut and I kinda' look like my avatar, Cid, now. Before, I looked like my old avatar, Tycho Celchu... (Attached below).

[Mr. SmartyPants]

OMG ITS TYCHO! TYCHO IS THE MAN!!!!!! He's so awesome and he has the coolest name

*looks back into the rebel strike mission where you have to save tycho and ya ride on the speeder-bikes escaping from the imperials*

woah dude, that level was sooooo fun. It was placed on Dantooine

anyway, i liked mr. smartypants casue it was original, and well.... linksquest calls me mr. poopypants for some reason...

[Raiden no Kishi]

I choose my avatars based on how well they represent the person I see inside, the person I'd like people to see.

Unfortunately, the boy in the mirror will likely never be like the one inside.

Rai

[Mr. SmartyPants]

well, first off, I'm not a rabbit, but I DO enjoy playing ddr, lots and lots of ddr ^_^

[Jasdero]

I can't do it...

I had to take down my pic. sorry
When I said earlier I had this thing with my image, it's a serious childhood thing.

I just don't , I can't...

I don't like myself physically , there i said it.
becasue of the past. when i was a little kid, if you really want to know how bad i was hurt emotionally take a look at this pic, it's about a year old.


I was so self concious and had such low self esteam that I always looked down, when I sat in a chair I tried as hard as I could to curl up, to be noticed less, and that's the result of everything.

as a kid I thought i was so... U.g.l.y.

It's hard, to look in the mirror and say "I like myself today" I never did that. I always avioded the mirror. I always avioded taking pictures of myself, and if I was in a picture I never smiled

I had acne and tried everything over 12 different solutions. I resorted to Sand Paper and Lemon Juice. Something that burns beyond any pain i've had. And I did it still.

I don't like people looking at me. I get nervious and start crying, even at this age. all those things from the past come back. and it's hard to forget.

I went through a lot of pain to straighten my back. Using muscles in back i hadn't used all my life. It was very painful, but I finally straightened it out, I just have a month to go.

My acne's going away slowly. And I'm begining to heal all those childhood problems. In the near future I'll be ready. and I'll be able to walk around the mall, school, like a normal person. But until then, I just can't. That's why I replaced my Avatar with another animated one only moments after everyone saw this thread.

I made this thread because I thought i was ready... but then... i guess not yet. God's still healing things up inside

Aww, I'm sorry.... I never thought you would have been going through something as hard as this. Your posts are always so funny, yet wise, and I never got that impression. I'm sorry that I didn't. If you ever need someone to talk to, I promise I'll listen. Meanwhile, I shall pray. Take care.

[Kaligraphic]

Besides, the only current picture of me is on my license...err.. which I think it would be kind of illegal to scan. Heh, no matter, I hate that picture anyways.

I don't think it would be illegal, but if your license is done like mine, it would have weird lines and stuff going throught it, a funny tint, and a bad angle.

(my DMV photo is kind of mediocre, but I don't think it would scan well. The card I had before I hit 21 made me look undead, though.)

[soul alive]

i don't believe that we have interacted on CAA before, but from personal experience, i know that self hate is a very hard thing to overcome; good thing God is there to help out. that you are stepping out is a brave thing. it is great that you found an approach to overcoming it that works for you, and pray that it continues to go well.

my own avatar is a sort of self portrait, but i don't think i would use an actual picture of myself, but then again that's just me.

[Fsiphskilm]

[quote="Sunako"

[Azier the Swordsman]

Good luck then. We'll miss ya.

[Jasdero]

Hurricane... Best of luck to you.