We're all pretty bizarre.
some of us are just better
at hiding it, that's all.
~ John Hughes
My name? It's Kazumi, but you can call me Kaz. I prefer to be called Kaz actually. Please don't call me Umi. I mean, honestly, who uses the last half of a person's name as a nickname anyhow? I mean, I guess you could...but not mine. Kazumi means harmonious beauty. I don't think I am all that beautiful, not on the outside at least, but I suppose the name fits me...I kinda look like a mix of things, but it all fits together and makes me...well, me! And if you haven't figured it out yet, I am a girl.
This is part where I have to talk about myself isn't it? Ugh. I don't really like talking about myself. Actually. I'm not much of a talker at all most of the time. But I guess since you asked I should answer.
It's not an easy question to answer, I guess the easiest way would be to start at the beginning...
When I was younger I never quite fit in anywhere. My coloring and markings made me an easy target for teasing. The most popular was being asked if I was part zebra, or if I had been adopted. It wasn't just that though, I was just one of those kids that never really found my place. I was awkward. I preferred the company of books to that of people. I was very imaginative and it was quite easy for me to get lost in my own make believe worlds for hours on end. I didn't particularly mind that I didn't fit in; it was just how my life was.
When I was two, my dad died. It was sudden, and tragic, and my entire world was turned around. The teasing and not fitting in continued. I had a few friends, but no one I was really close to. I felt alone and abandoned. I found myself spending more and more time day dreaming. I turned to writing stories to escape my own reality.
Life continued like this for a little while, and then I began to realize that if I wanted to fit in, if I wanted anyone to like me, I was going to have to make the effort. I started to be more social. I was very careful with who I trusted, but I started to try to make friends.
I'm five now, and I'm still trying to be a better me. I realize that life can be short, and we have to make the most of it while we are here. I may be different, but so is everyone else. Some people may judge me for that, but maybe they aren't worth knowing anyhow. So...in answer to your question, who am I? I guess I am a work in progress...aren't we all?
(art by BlueKibby)

Oh, that's SkySmoke. She prefers to be called Sky. It isn't her real name, but she likes it better anyhow. Her real name is Tammy, which she finds quite boring. She's not bad. Tends to keep to herself most of the time, but she appears to have taken a liking to me. I don't mind having her around...honestly? I've kinda taking a liking to her too...but don't tell her. It will be our secret, okay?
Hello, I'm SkySmoke. Like Kaz said, I prefer to be called Sky. I thought I'd get things going from her point of view and then finish up with mine (aka the things she won't tell you about herself).
Personality:
She is a giver. She would never tell you that herself, and she won't be happy that I have either, but the truth is that she loves to make other people happy. This does not extend to everyone though. It is hard to get close to her, but if you are she will do absolutely anything to make you happy.
She is sarcastic, it is one of the many walls she has put up around herself to keep from getting hurt. She is
terrified of losing people that are close to her, and because of this she pushes people away. Her preferred method of doing this is by being sarcastic; she loves to leave people wondering if she really meant something or if she was just kidding.
She is random. She has come to not mind being the center of attention. Its not something that she wants or looks for, but it doesn't bother her either and because of this she can be quite spontaneous.
She is opinionated.If she has an opinion on something, she will not hesitate to tell you what it is. She is not one to keep her mouth shut about something if she feels it is wrong or unfair. Sometimes her big mouth combined with her sarcasm get her into trouble.
She has a tendency to be very insecure; not in things that she does, but rather in who she is as a person. She's come a long way from the quiet, secluded kid that she was, but she feels like she still has a long way to go to be who she wants to be. It's not something most people notice about her, she keeps it well hidden, but it is there.
She is loyal. When this Kia loves you it is with all her heart and you will have found a friend forever.
She is passionate in everything she does. She can be equally passionate about loving or hating something, or someone. Her emotions can be incredibly intense.
Strengths
Determined
Loyal
Creative
Smart
Independent
Caring
Empathic
Weaknesses
Holds Grudges
Insecure
Short Tempered
Makes decisions emotionally
Does not handle change well
Moody
Too Stubborn sometimes
Why I want her:
When I saw her picture something just clicked. Her design is stunning, I love anything Okapi, but it wasn't just that. This whole personality/character just came to me by looking at her picture. Some designs do that, and some don't. Hers did. Not only is she very pretty, but in my mind she was instantly this personality that just begged to have a voice. I usually design my own characters but have recently gotten into adopting some. I love kiamara's and have been stalking the thread for a while waiting for a design that clicked, and she has.
Her Name:
As stated before, Kazumi means harmonious beauty.
I think the name fits her design, and her personality.
Her design for obvious reasons; different looking markings
and colors coming together to create something striking
and beautiful. Her personality because she embraces
everything that she is, everything that shes not, and everything
that she wants to be and realizes that all of it, good and bad,
come together and make her who she is.