hello hello our all seeing Owl Mother that is not a mother but is in a way! I hope you're having a great night/day/afternoon, and I am so excited to get answer some fun questions you have for us! :) it's always nice to get a chance to go back to your roots and Kinda answer some simple questions that are actually very in depth, sorta like reading between the lines and going back to what it all means :) and as some one who has never really gotten the chance to talk to you more personally, I'm so excited to answer your questions in particular, so, I'll start!
How did I stumble into Iwaku? Well, i was roleplaying for a couple years prior to finding Iwaku in 2016, mostly just some random discord chats or even finding mutuals on Instagram under the roleplay tag, but Iwaku was definitely the first official roleplaying site I found and joined IMMEDIATELY XD
Have I always been a storyteller, and what did I do before roleplaying? Omg I remember in elementary school I use to create and write my own books! Id fold and staple a stack of paper, illustrate and read to the class all of the 'books' I made, which was a very big thing for me because up until I was around 5-6 I didn't know how to talk! I had to go to speech therapy to learn to talk, so storytelling was my way of practicing :) I also wrote very extensive essays and thesis' throughout highschool, and got more into poetry and comic book type drawing when I got into college.
If I got to join -or run- my perfect roleplay, what would it be? SEE THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF RIGHT HERE! I actually have a very amazing partner rn, the glorious @mannabeast is my inspiration and perfect partner! So it's safe to say that our current and past role plays have been by far my all time favorite, but I think if I had to pick, I would definitely want to go back to my old school role play days where role plays last literal years! Lots and lots of twists and turns, enough world building to make an entire novel! I am a huge fan of world building, side characters, pieces all coming together, and action/romance, and id want my RP to reflect that in the most epic way possible! Thankfully Manna gets that and matches my energy every time, and through our rp's I've gotten so much better at writing. My perfect rp would be jaw dropping, tear jerking, heart pounding, blush inducing, and as irresistibly impossible to not read! Rp is suppose to be fun and exciting and a way for us to escape, and honestly, as long as my partner is having a grand time and we are both communicating and collaborating, that's all that matters to me! :)
What would my role be in an apocalyptic world? Honestly, I've always been pegged the 'mom and dad' by my friends, I always make sure to keep everyone safe and well fed during hang outs, the DD to drunken parties and night outs, and the one who has reservations in line! So I would definitely say my role in this chaotic world we are nearing would most definitely be the sort of leader/nurturer, I'd always plan ahead and keep us moving, safe, and together. And when tough decisions come forth, I will be the harsh gavel of justice that will make the tough calls. That, or, the lone wolf XD there are times that I would only want to be alone, especially group projects in my school days, so moving and working alone would be just as acceptable :)
What are some things I love to do outside of Roleplay? Idk…I guess work and wait to reply? XD honestly, as much as I love roleplaying, I've learned that irl is not always so bad :) I have my amazing, spunky, shit head for a kitten that I love and watch grow, my AMAZING boyfriend who knows sometimes I just want to lay and eat junk food and watch the same three tv shows over and over again, and he doesn't complain for a second :,) <3 I love to draw and paint and write poetry and budget, I love to organize and reorganize and then maybe organize again, it makes my brain feel nice -3- I love my job as a kennel tech at a shelter, to take care of animals who have no one and to watch them go to loving homes, even if I come home covered in bruises, possible feces, dog hair and entire body aches, I love love LOVE my job. Outside of roleplaying, my life is always busy, but never simple, and never boring :) as someone who has always both struggled and not struggled in social situations, let go of some rather toxic people in my life recently, and use everyday to learn what it means to be a 21 year old woman in this world, I find that even though I love to escape into worlds w others through roleplaying, irl isn't too bad. I know you've gotten very long, extensive, and very well put replies, but I can only hope that maybe we can chat some time soon, maybe even roleplay and just give each other something to fill the time with! :) I always have plenty of plot ideas in mind, and if not that, then I'm always willing to chat and just exist XD have a good day/afternoon/night Owl Mother! :)