Post by Gideon Christopher on Jan 10, 2008 1:22:32 GMT
Christopher, Gideon Markus
Name: Gideon M. Christopher
(My initials are GMC...hah).
Age:39 [February 16, 1968]
Position Wanted:Anything that involves History. I would adore Muggle Studies/ History, in honor of my brother-in-law. I would also be thrilled to head a house.
Personality: Well, I believe in giving everyone a fair chance and a friendly smile. I believe in respecting your elders, however, I do my best to actually befriend my students, and be approachable. I will do everything I can to help a student, but expect an equal effort on their part. Integrity is something to be emphasized. Honor and patience are forgotten virtues. I do my best to practice what I preach, and do my best to honor those. I have a tendancy of being one of those people you either love or hate.
History:
Brother of Kaitlyn Christopher, and uncle to Peter Traumen, Gideon is very much what happens when you have a Cancer with an Aquarius rising. After graduating high school with marks that proved he was above average but failed to truly reflect his potential, Gideon took his future brother-in-laws advice and ran off to travel as much of the world has he could before settling into a college for his teaching degree. The result was a bundle of random world facts and what was often deemed "useless knowledge", as well as degree in human studies; a major in historical studies and a minor in contemporary religions.
He has a collection of novels started that he has yet to finish, and a pet ferret named Liam. In his free time he enjoys raiding bookstores and cooking. He has never married.
Roleplay Sample:
Sitting at his desk, Gideon leaned back in the leather recliner and inhaled a whiff of the insense he had burning. Nothing calmed him more than a bit of insense before class, besides meditation. But he did that in the morning. Insense was refreshing. Today's sense was Nag Champa. It was sweet, but mellow, and managed to subtly please his nose while slightly sharpening his mind. It was pleasant.
He half gazed around his classroom, comfortably taking in the pictures of various muggle artisist, admiring a few sculptures that had found themselves in the hands of wiazards, and smiled in show of his pleasure upon noticing the well stocked collection of famous writings. He uncrossed his legs and stood, making his way over to the central book-case, thumbing past texts of classic literature until he came across his favorite Shakespearean tragedy, Titus Andronicus. He was about to slide it out and flip through it when the door opened. He patted the book and whispered, "We'll catch up later," before turning his attention to the student who had entered, too early to simply be early for class. He gave the honest smile of one who did not smile falsely and clasped his hands together. "How may I help you?"
Questions[/u]
If you were being attacked, what would you do? Again, I revere the virtue of honor. I would defend myself with caution and integrity.
If you saw your friend being hurt, what would you do? Exercise restraint, however, protecting the innocent eventually becomes more important than sparing the corrupt.
What is your favorite color? Maroon, though I have many others.
What are your two favourite Hogwarts houses?
Truthfully, I like something in each of them. I think I see the most of Ravenclaw in myself. But I admire the more clever traits of Slytherin, the nobility of Gryffindor, and can see something in the Hufflepuff house, which often gets tossed aside as being of lesser importance. [ Irl I would be a Ravenclaw. But there is a lot of Hufflepuff in me. A friend who is VERY Harry Potter savvy and obsessed once told me that if for some reason I ended up in Hufflepuff instead, she knew that I could lead them to their deserved glory. I could define their house with more than sensitive caring and perseverance. There is a quirkyness to Hufflepuff, she said, that only I could embody and still "kick ass"]. Ever seen Amadeus? Know much about Mozart? He's a King of Hufflepuff's potential greatness.
What is your favorite food? Creme puffs.
Answer to Question in Rules: Wolf/ Hawk. Or a tiger. It all depends on my mood. They each have traits I find admirable, or which I can relate to.
Why should you be chosen?
-Because you will like having my characters around & see below
Experience (OOC and IC):
I have created and participated in many roleplays. Generally they were school oriented, and I would play numerous teachers. I have a lot of experience as an adult character, and actually am training to become a teacher in my "real life". While occasionally I'll have to miss a day or two in light of the importance of my first priority, being my education, I may have to miss a few days, I know that I can become a regular member with quality contributions.
A few sites I have joined made by others were having difficulty maintaining members, and I was often told that when I left is when it fell apart. I don't know about that, but I know I do my best to create a solid presence. For the record, my reason for leaving the other site was due to the lack of mature responses by it's members. It had potential but unfortunately the majority of the members were new to the whole RP experience.
Name: Gideon M. Christopher
(My initials are GMC...hah).
Age:39 [February 16, 1968]
Position Wanted:Anything that involves History. I would adore Muggle Studies/ History, in honor of my brother-in-law. I would also be thrilled to head a house.
Personality: Well, I believe in giving everyone a fair chance and a friendly smile. I believe in respecting your elders, however, I do my best to actually befriend my students, and be approachable. I will do everything I can to help a student, but expect an equal effort on their part. Integrity is something to be emphasized. Honor and patience are forgotten virtues. I do my best to practice what I preach, and do my best to honor those. I have a tendancy of being one of those people you either love or hate.
History:
Brother of Kaitlyn Christopher, and uncle to Peter Traumen, Gideon is very much what happens when you have a Cancer with an Aquarius rising. After graduating high school with marks that proved he was above average but failed to truly reflect his potential, Gideon took his future brother-in-laws advice and ran off to travel as much of the world has he could before settling into a college for his teaching degree. The result was a bundle of random world facts and what was often deemed "useless knowledge", as well as degree in human studies; a major in historical studies and a minor in contemporary religions.
He has a collection of novels started that he has yet to finish, and a pet ferret named Liam. In his free time he enjoys raiding bookstores and cooking. He has never married.
Roleplay Sample:
Sitting at his desk, Gideon leaned back in the leather recliner and inhaled a whiff of the insense he had burning. Nothing calmed him more than a bit of insense before class, besides meditation. But he did that in the morning. Insense was refreshing. Today's sense was Nag Champa. It was sweet, but mellow, and managed to subtly please his nose while slightly sharpening his mind. It was pleasant.
He half gazed around his classroom, comfortably taking in the pictures of various muggle artisist, admiring a few sculptures that had found themselves in the hands of wiazards, and smiled in show of his pleasure upon noticing the well stocked collection of famous writings. He uncrossed his legs and stood, making his way over to the central book-case, thumbing past texts of classic literature until he came across his favorite Shakespearean tragedy, Titus Andronicus. He was about to slide it out and flip through it when the door opened. He patted the book and whispered, "We'll catch up later," before turning his attention to the student who had entered, too early to simply be early for class. He gave the honest smile of one who did not smile falsely and clasped his hands together. "How may I help you?"
Questions[/u]
If you were being attacked, what would you do? Again, I revere the virtue of honor. I would defend myself with caution and integrity.
If you saw your friend being hurt, what would you do? Exercise restraint, however, protecting the innocent eventually becomes more important than sparing the corrupt.
What is your favorite color? Maroon, though I have many others.
What are your two favourite Hogwarts houses?
Truthfully, I like something in each of them. I think I see the most of Ravenclaw in myself. But I admire the more clever traits of Slytherin, the nobility of Gryffindor, and can see something in the Hufflepuff house, which often gets tossed aside as being of lesser importance. [ Irl I would be a Ravenclaw. But there is a lot of Hufflepuff in me. A friend who is VERY Harry Potter savvy and obsessed once told me that if for some reason I ended up in Hufflepuff instead, she knew that I could lead them to their deserved glory. I could define their house with more than sensitive caring and perseverance. There is a quirkyness to Hufflepuff, she said, that only I could embody and still "kick ass"]. Ever seen Amadeus? Know much about Mozart? He's a King of Hufflepuff's potential greatness.
What is your favorite food? Creme puffs.
Answer to Question in Rules: Wolf/ Hawk. Or a tiger. It all depends on my mood. They each have traits I find admirable, or which I can relate to.
Why should you be chosen?
-Because you will like having my characters around & see below
Experience (OOC and IC):
I have created and participated in many roleplays. Generally they were school oriented, and I would play numerous teachers. I have a lot of experience as an adult character, and actually am training to become a teacher in my "real life". While occasionally I'll have to miss a day or two in light of the importance of my first priority, being my education, I may have to miss a few days, I know that I can become a regular member with quality contributions.
A few sites I have joined made by others were having difficulty maintaining members, and I was often told that when I left is when it fell apart. I don't know about that, but I know I do my best to create a solid presence. For the record, my reason for leaving the other site was due to the lack of mature responses by it's members. It had potential but unfortunately the majority of the members were new to the whole RP experience.
