Hello everyone, and welcome to our third writing task! Unlike our previous writing tasks, we wanted to keep this one simple with a character statistic sheet. All this task requires you to do is answer the following questions below in however way, shape or form you want - but be creative, make a graphic if you’d like and show off your fine skills! Development tasks are not mandatory, but we do highly recommend everybody to participate. There are no completion dates when it comes to writing / character development tasks, so you may start how early or late as you please! All tasks should be tagged with nrp: task and nrp: inspo, so the rest of the group can view your post. By clicking the read more below, you will find the template of questions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the admins through the main and last but not least, have fun!
Where in New York does she live? Manhattan - Upper East Side.
Is it an Apartment? Condo? Home? Penthouse apartment in The Easton.
Address? 205 E 92nd St, Penthouse 1.
How big is it? How many bedrooms? Bathrooms? Any other special rooms? Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and one half bath. There is also an exceptionally large walk-in closet which used to be the third bedroom. She sacrificed a greater number of bedrooms for more floor space in the living area to host parties and such.
How much do you pay monthly for it? Nothing, she owns it in full.
What type of layout is it? Open floor plan on the lower level only closed off by the second bedroom and full bath. An open staircase leads to the master bedroom, closet, and remaining two bathrooms.
How long has she been living there? Since August 2011, it was a birthday present to herself thank you very much.
Why did she pick this place? It’s exclusive, guarded by a doorman, and paparazzi typically don’t frequent the area since most residents are wealthy, but not terribly famous. It makes for the perfect oasis away from the rest of the world.
Does she have any roommates? No.
Where’s your character’s favorite spot in the place? On the chaise beside her floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Upper East Side.
Does she spend a lot of time there? More recently, yes. As her career has begun to slow down somewhat, she finds there is more time to spend at home.
How long does she plan on staying there for? Until it bores her or she finds something better.
And lastly, does she genuinely like living there? New York is home. Always has been.
“and then she knew, you could be homesick for people too.”
colin michael doherty played by pierce brosnan (65)
Colin Michael Doherty was born in Galway, Ireland with a spirit as lively as the place that raised him. He had two older brothers that were hardly around during his childhood, as they were significantly older and have already had their own families by the time Colin entered his teenage years. Always an optimist, he never found the hardships that came with having elderly parents, as he just wasn’t programmed to find all the ‘bad’ that there could be. When he was thirteen, Colin was fortunate enough to tag along on holiday with his older brother and family to the United States for the summer, falling in love with what the west coast had to offer. He was dead set on moving there when he was ready, even if it meant being away from family. When college came around, Colin applied to the University of Denver, where he met Faith and the rest was history.
She was, admittingly, a very tough nut to crack, as Colin usually had it easy when it came to ‘wooing’ the ladies. Faith proved to be the toughest person he had ever met, and he just couldn’t get enough of her ‘hard to get’ nature. A lot of push and pull went on between them for years until Faith finally let him in, leading to a five-year relationship before he finally popped the question. Colin had to admit that Faith was really the backbone of their family. She was strong and wise beyond her years, as he grew dependent on her dependability. As the years went on and both Michelle and Rose entered their lives, their marriage was thinning. Faith would close herself off to Colin frequently but always made sure to keep a good face on for their children despite their struggles behind the scenes. Colin felt alone and gradually gave up on their relationship. In the midst of it all, he unintentionally grew closer to Michelle’s best friend, Heather. It started with pep talks and advice, which led to comforting moments whenever they were around each other which, coincidentally, was when they needed it most. One thing led to another, and they started a consensual affair for almost an entire year before they were caught on prom night in a room at the Country Club, by Michelle. Colin faced a public trial that was written off on the technicality that Heather was already eighteen way before the affair even started, but he still had to pay the price. Shamed by the public, he was fired from his job as a high school counselor and was completely shut out by his family. Faith and Colin had quick and clean divorced, with little to no words to exchange, Michelle forced their family to change their last names, and Rose was nowhere to be seen. After a few months, Colin relocated to Nevada to live with a college roommate in order to give everyone their space. He hopes to mend things with his daughters, but if nothing progresses within the next five years, he promised himself he’d go back home and stay out of their lives for good.
faith ( 映月 ying yue ) liú played by michelle yeoh (56)
Liú Ying yue was born in Hougang, Malaysia (now Singapore) on a rainy day with only her father and grandmother to welcome her when she first opened her eyes to greet the world. Her mother had died of childbirth, permanently scarring her father forever. He was a poor man that managed to move from Beijing in search of a better life, ultimately finding it when he met Ying yue’s mother. The two were madly in love, but all was at a lost when her mother had fallen ill, while pregnant. They knew childbirth would be risky, as they contemplated having an abortion, but ultimately decided against it after their families protested the idea. However, as soon as Ying yue entered the world, all hope of having a happy life without her mother died. Her father grew cruel along with her mother’s mother, as Ying yue ultimately grew up with no sense of warmth in her childhood. As the years went on, Ying yue grew a thick layer of skin. She became wildly independent and whilst being submissive to both her drunkard father and abusive grandmother, she was still tough and worked hard to live the life she has today. At seventeen, Ying yue left her home with enough savings to emigrate to the U.S. No one approved, but Ying yue never needed anyone’s approval.
She moved to Denver, Colorado for her college years, where she met Colin-- a wildly optimistic man that she couldn’t help but grow annoyed with. Ying yue renamed herself as ‘Faith’ during her freshman year, to make it a little bit easier on Americans, but mostly for herself, when she discovered a new found love for Christianity. As tough as a rock, Faith was adamant on working hard to become a doctor and to live a good life. She never intended on having a family--- as she never really had one of her own, so sure that she’d be a terrible mother anyway. However, the more Colin persisted to be a presence in her life, Faith ultimately let her guard down and fell in love. It wasn’t a reluctant decision either. She saw him as a man that she could trust, a man that wouldn't give up no matter how hard she pushed back. And so, they dated for five years and Colin popped the question, making it one of Faith’s happiest moments in her life. After having Michelle and Rose, Faith grew depressed and had never really grown out of it. She began to worry consistently about motherhood and found it difficult to share her burdens with Colin. She was never a woman of many words, as she never learned how to share them in the first place, ultimately pushing Colin away far enough for him to finally let go. The two grew apart and had mentioned divorced a few times out of their relationship, but there was a part of Faith that held on... so that maybe, just maybe, things would go back to the way they used to be. When the news of Colin and Heather had broken out, Faith couldn’t say she was surprised... but still, she was devastated even if she’d never let herself show it. She allowed Michelle to grieve over her father’s departure and allowed the name change. While Faith wasn’t so sure she’d need it, she knew her eldest daughter did. Contrary to belief, while most would figure that Michelle was most like her mother, it was Rose that resembled her the most. Strong, quiet, and quick to shut people out--- she worried over her youngest daughter the most, even more so now that she had moved to New York. Currently, Faith still continues to work as a gynecologist in Castle Rock, living each day until it gets easier to endure.
michelle liú played by janel parrish (29)
Michelle never began her life as a jealous person. In fact, she had always been a very supportive friend and family member. Even during the trivial times when life pushed her from left to right, she was just too full of joy to pay attention to it. It wasn’t until high school rolled around for Rose that the picture began to get more clear--- realizing all those moments in her past that had people comparing her to her younger sister, relentlessly. It made her uncomfortable, sure, but Rose had always been such a supportive and caring presence in her life, she chose to ignore it all, it was only right. Most importantly, Michelle and Rose were two vastly different people. As the older sister, Michelle was guaranteed to make all of the big mistakes first. She got into a car crash with her parent's car first, got busted for drinking underage, got caught skipping class, and so on and so forth. The consequences were severe, but Michelle was just too much of a free spirit to follow the rules like Rose did. She just enjoyed life and didn’t want to waste it following the rules laid out of her.
Her cynicism began during her junior year of high school, however. It was then when she met her current fiance, Sam, who has proven to be the only honest person in her life (aside from Rose and her mother) after the events of her father's affair with her best friend, Heather. Michelle took it the hardest. She lashed out unapologetically and was tolerated having a bad behavior for months after the affair. She wanted to get rid of every trace her father and Heather had left behind in her life, even going so far as to change her last name to her mothers. It wasn’t an impulsive decision either. She had marinated in the idea for weeks, deciding that she didn't’ want to be attached to the name of a coward. Michelle was close to her mother, more so than her father. She was more outspoken and more observant than Rose, who noticed right away when her mother was less than enthusiastic about the way she was living her life. Faith didn't’ say much to Michelle, as it was hard to disclose the details, but she was able to express enough that Michelle could understand. So, to Michelle, the name change wasn’t because she hated her father as much as she protested to be. She just respected her mother so much more, that she felt the need to show that in such a permanent way.
A couple of years went by and Michelle was growing to be in a better place. She followed Sam’s dreams of being a pilot, obtaining a career as a stewardess. The two traveled a lot for that first year, but after five or so years of being in a relationship, Michelle wanted to take the next step. She never pushed Sam, but it was evident that she wanted to get engaged. She dropped hints shamelessly, and when she thought that all was at a loss, Sam finally did it. Currently, the two are looking for their own home to start a family, ready to move out of their tiny apartment, living their best lives. Although Michelle misses Rose deeply, she knows Rose can take care of herself. They face time frequently and send each other bi-weekly emails in order to catch up-- not to mention Rose’s blog where Michelle and Sam can keep up on her day-to-day life.
Where in New York do live? Manhattan; Greenwich Village.
Is it an Apartment? Condo? Home? Apartment; it’s not part of a complex, exactly. But the building was recently renovated a couple years ago and they’ve been referencing to it as something about Minetta Street.
Address? 147 Bleecker Street, Unit 8.
How big is it? How many bedrooms? Bathrooms? Any other special rooms? It’s a one bedroom and fairly spacious for one person. I’ve got one bathroom, but it came with a clawfoot tub and shower, which is brilliant. Most importantly, it came with several closets for all my shoes.
How much do you pay monthly for it? $2,689 per month.
What type of layout is it? It’s a convertible apartment, also a Junior 4, which means it has 4 rooms; kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom.
How long have you been living there? 2 years; it’s been mine since I moved back from LA.
Why did you pick this place? Okay, it’s going to sound cheesy, but I always wanted to live in the heart of Greenwich Village, like they did on Friends. When I went to school, I was always in dorms either near Washington Square or Union Square, so when it was time to start apartment hunting, I knew exactly where I wanted to go.
Do you have any roommates? Just Lola.
Where’s your character’s favorite spot in the place? It’s a tie between her reading nook, her pink couch, and her clawfoot bathtub.
Do they spend a lot of time there? For the most part, yes! Now that she’s been dating Jason, she goes back and forth between home and Brooklyn, but if she’s not at his or one of her sister’s apartments or work, she’s at home.
How long do they plan on staying there for? Her lease lasts for a few more months, but Charlotte might look elsewhere instead of renewing. The Upper West Side is calling to her.
And lastly, do they genuinely like living there? Yes, absolutely. It’s her apartment that she pays for all by herself, decorated all by herself. It’s definitely her safe space and when it comes time to say goodbye, I have no idea how she’ll handle it.
Where in New York do live? (Manhattan or Brooklyn - then which neighborhood?)
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Is it an Apartment? Condo? Home? (If it’s an apartment, state the complex name.)
Apartment, 2 Grace Court
Address? (Make it up!)
2 Grace Court, APT. 6E
How big is it? How many bedrooms? Bathrooms? Any other special rooms?
This is a beautifully renovated, spacious two-bedroom apartment, with one bathroom. There’s a welcoming entry hall that leads to the open living area and dining space, stylishly framed by floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and cabinetry. The renovated, custom kitchen offers fantastic prep space and storage and it’s perfectly situated between the living area and the master bedroom, and providing a nice separation of space, is the built-in home office, conveniently flanked by two large closets.
How much do you pay monthly for it? (Make it up!)
$1,500
What type of layout is it? (Open floor plan? Tri-level, split-level, craftsman?)
Open floor plan
How long have you been living there?
Almost six months, before living here she lived with her mother.
Why did you pick this place?
When she made the decision of moving on her own with Hazel, she found some small but funcional apartments but her uncle (who’s like her father) decided to give her his old apartment. She refused to get it for free and they agreed that she’d pay a monthly rent which will increase when she gets a better paid job. What she doesn’t know is that her uncle is saving the money for Hazel’s college fund.
Do you have any roommates?
Does her daughter count as her roommate?
Where’s your character’s favorite spot in the place?
Her room or the living room.
Do they spend a lot of time there?
Yes, she loves it and loves to spend time there with Hazel and invite friends over.
How long do they plan on staying there for?
It’s her dream apartment and she plans to stay for a long time.
And lastly, do they genuinely like living there?
Of course, especially because it’s close to her mother’s home.
No two homes are the exact same... The walls, the layout, the size, and the general idea may be, but each person makes it their own. And more times than not, it’s made to show off who you are as a person. Love pink? Then I’m sure you can find it all over.. Obsession with cows? I would expect a few cow trinkets here and there. Who your character is will show in their home. And that’s what this task is all about. We want you to show us the inside of your characters home, apartment, condo, burnt down mansion. Go big with this! You can search all sorts of interior tags on different muse blogs, gravity-home has great stuff and of course, Pinterest will have a bunch for you as well. Or you can even go search some houses for sale in New York and have some matchy-matchy pictures. Then turn it into some sort of picture post on the dash.
....not a good impression. ❞
After you’ve created your wonderful picture-spam, we have questions for you to answer regarding your characters home... Just so you can dig deeper and come up with things so we, and even you, can learn more about your character and where they live!
Where in New York do live? (Manhattan or Brooklyn - then which neighborhood?)
Is it an Apartment? Condo? Home? (If it’s an apartment, state the complex name.)
Address? (Make it up!)
How big is it? How many bedrooms? Bathrooms? Any other special rooms?
How much do you pay monthly for it? (Make it up!)
What type of layout is it? (Open floor plan? Tri-level, split-level, craftsman? This may require some research)
How long have you been living there?
Why did you pick this place?
Do you have any roommates?
Where’s your character’s favorite spot in the place?
Do they spend a lot of time there?
How long do they plan on staying there for?
And lastly, do they genuinely like living there?
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