Task 004
ORIGINS & FAMILY
Full Name
Maia Katherine Archibald.
Nickname(s)
I don't think I have a nickname.
Reason for Name
My dad picked the name, since my mother was the one to choose Rose's. He really likes the name Maia, and Katherine is my grandmother.
Birthday
March, 3rd.
Age
Sixteen.
Place of Birth
Manhattan, New York.
Places lived since
We used to move a lot before, so there were a lot of places. I guess the most important ones are Manhattan, Paris, Barcelona, London, Los Angeles and New Orleans. There were more, just not that interesting to mention.
Parents’ names, backgrounds, occupations
Derek Archibald -- He comes from a really wealthy family, so it's fair to say that little has changed for him since he was born. He's the Pennsylvania State Senator, former U. N Ambassator.
Celeste Hearst -- Yet again, money was never a problem. My mother's family is richer than my father's and, honestly, she never had to work a day in her life. She's a socialite, the only thing she has to do is look pretty and throw her gigantic galas every once in a while.
Number and names of siblings
I have three siblings. Brandon, the older and half-brother, Damien and Rose.
Relationship with family (close? estranged?)
I'm not close to my parents, by any means. We talk mostly when they want me to do something that is somehow important to our family. They are incredibly present if it means they can tell her us how much of a failure we are, though.
As for my siblings, I guess it's not as bad. We talk, just not as much as I'd like to. I wish it was different sometimes.
Do you have a child
No.
Happiest memory
Funny enough, considering how much we fight over it, it was the time when my sister teached me how to dance. I miss it.
Childhood trauma
I broke my leg when I was six and my mom threatened to make me quit dancing, because my recovery wasn't fast enough. That's probably one of the many reasons why I didn't tell anyone when I got injured recently.
PHYSICAL
Height
5’3’’.
Weight
119lbs.
Nationality
American.
Distinguishing Facial Features
My smile, maybe? I don't know, my face is normal.
Hair Colour
Dark brown.
Usual Hair Style
Long, down and wavy. It's usually on a bun when I'm dancing.
Eye Colour
Brown.
Glasses? Contacts?
I wear glasses for reading.
Style of dress/typical outfit(s)
My mother feels free to fill my closet with new designer clothes quite often with whatever she thinks it's fitting for the season. I'd say my style is pretty feminine; I love dresses, skirts, everything of the sort.
Health (is this person usually sick? or very resilient?)
I get sick on occasion, but I'm pretty healthy.
Grooming (does she/he wear makeup? shower daily? wear only clean clothes? pluck her eyebrows?):
Obviously I shower daily, more than once because of my dance practice. I wouldn't leave my house if I was wearing clothes that weren't clean, so that's a yes, too.
Jewelry? Tattoos? Piercings?:
My ears are pierced.
Accent?
I don't think I have an accent.
Unique mannerisms/physical habits (bites nails, talks with hands, taps feet, restless)
I play with my hair when I'm nervous or shy.
Athletic
Yes.
INTELLECT
Level of Education (high school drop out, undergrad BA/BS, PhD, Md, etc.):
High School Junior next year.
Level of Self-Esteem
High.
Gifts/Talents:
I'm a pretty good dancer and I can play piano.
Artistic?
I consider myself to be, yes. I'm especially in love with everything related to music.
Mathematical
Yes, I guess so.
Makes Decision Based Mostly on Emotions, or on Logic?
Both, definitely.
Life Philosophy
Smile as if you have a choice.
Religious Stances
As comforting as it is to think there is some powerful force protecting everyone, I don't think too much about it to actually have an exact answer.
Cautious or Daring?
Again, both.
Most Sensitive About/Vulnerable to:
My addiction, even if no one knows about it, it scares me to death.
Optimist or Pessimist?
Usually optimist.
Extrovert or Introvert?
Extrovert.
RELATIONSHIPS
Current Relationship Status
Single.
Sexual Orientation
Straight.
Past Relationships
Carter Vanderbilt.
Primary Reason for Being Broken Up With:
N/A.
Primary Reason for Breaking Up with People:
I needed to dedicate myself entirely to ballet.
Level of Sexual Experience:
Average.
Story of First Kiss (if any - if not, how does he/she want it to happen?)
My first kiss was Carter, like a year before we started dating, at one of my mom's parties. I never told him that, though.
Story of Loss of Virginity (if any - if not, how does he/she want it to happen, if at all?)
It was with Colton, but I'd rather not talk about it.
A Social Person? (popular, loner, some close friends, makes friends and then quickly drops them):
I'm social. I see no problem in talking to people and knowing someone new, I just don't have time to do it as often as the next person.
Most Comfortable Around (person):
Right now, I don't think I have a person with who I feel totally comfortable around.
How Does She Think Others Perceive Him/Her?
As a dedicated, friendly person. Maybe obsessed, too.
How Do Others Actually Perceive Him/Her?
You'll have to ask them.
SECRETS
Phobias
Drowning.
Life Goals
To become a profissional dancer.
Dreams
I've always wanted to have a family that actually cares and it's not all about appearances.
Most Embarrassing Thing Ever to Happen to Them:
I failed a step and fell doing a dance routine when I was twelve. My mother never lets me forget how ridiculous I looked.
Obsessions
Dance.
Secret Hobbies
I don't have any secret hobbies.
Secret Skills
Why would I keep a skill a secret?
Crimes Committed (and was he/she caught? charged?):
Underage drinking, just like every teenager in this town.
What She Most Wants to Change About Her Current Life:
I want to be closer to my siblings, instead of becoming strangers like we are with out parents. Also, I want to be able to stop taking those pills, before it's too late.
What She Most Wants to Change About Her Physical Appearance:
Nothing.
DETAILS/QUIRKS
Daily Routine
I wake up early, take a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast and go to school. After class, I go directly to the dance academy where I spend a few hours, before coming back home, taking another shower, eating something and doing my homework. After that, I go back to sleep.
Night Owl or Early Bird?
Night Owl.
Light or Heavy Sleeper?
Light.
Favourite Food
I love strawberries and cherries.
Least Favourite Food
I'm going to change this slightly and say a drink I can't stand. Beer.
Favourite Book
Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen.
Least Favourite Book
Twilight, I don't know.
Favourite Movie
The Green Mile.
Least Favourite Movie
I can't think of one right now.
Favourite Song
Only if for a night, Florence and The Machine.
Least Favourite Song
Man Down, Rihanna.
Coffee or Tea?
Both, but mostly coffee.
Crunchy or Smooth Peanut Butter
Smooth.
Type of Car He/She Drives (or wishes he/she drove)
2014, Mercedes.
Lefty or Righty?
Righty.
Favourite Colour
White.
Cusser?
Not really.
Smoker? Drinker? Drug-User?
No, yes, and yes, if you consider the painkillers .
Biggest Regret
Right now? Starting to take those pills. Even if they helped, the aftermath isn't perfect.
Pets?
I don't have pets, but I'd love to. Maybe I'll get one this summer.