Username:booklover789
Name:Natashia(Pronounced
nuh-TOSH-yuh)
When I looked at her, I thought she looked like a Natasha, but when I looked at the archives and found an RPW with that name, I then went off in search of the name closest to Natasha that I could find. When I found Natashia, I said it and looked at her picture, and found that it fit her even better than Natasha had!
The meaning of the name - "born on Christmas day" - is also very pretty, and makes this beautiful name all the more lovely.Gender:Female
Romantic and Sexual Orientation:Recipromantic Heteroromantic Demi-Heterosexual
Occupation:AstronautHaving gone to school to become a psychiatrist, upon getting her degree, Natashia decided it just wasn't for her. After going through all that work, she decided to change, and do what her heart was telling her to do - become something greater. She'd always loved exploring, and decided she'd go back to learn how to become an astronaut. The training was very difficult, but Natashia was never one to back down from a challenge, and she took it on head-first. She counts her accomplishment of finishing the training in record time as one of her largest accomplishments in life, and is very proud of this accomplishment of hers. She adores anything having to do with space, and loves being able to go up in the atmosphere every so often to see the stars shimmering around her. She loves being able to go to the moon and observe its functions and cycles, as well as being able to look at other things in the solar system up close and personal, if not being able to touch them with her own four paws. Being an astronaut has taught her so much about the universe as a whole, and Natashia has a deeply-rooted respect for the universe and all the planets, stars, and solar systems within it - even if she's only ever been to see a few planets, some stars, and one solar system. Natashia counts it as a blessing that she found out what she wanted to do with her life so quickly - it was as if the puzzle pieces just fit together, and she knew what she wanted to do with her own life after so many years of looking. She thinks of herself as blest at being able to see things most RPWs can't even dream about seeing, and counts herself as lucky at being able to see the amazing sights she's seen and having been able to experience all the wonderful things she's been able to experience.
Hobbies:Star-gazingWhen she's not working, Natashia is home with her telescope, mapping the stars she can see from her attic, bedroom, and rooftop. She loves looking up at the heavens at the glowing balls of gas, so beautifully-decorating the dark, velvety sky. Staring at the lovely stars dotting the blackness calms her down - plotting them keeps her entertained during her long nights of insomnia.
Looking up research related to space and space anomaliesWhen she's not looking up to the heavens, Natashia is either in the library or on the internet, looking into any and all of the odd space anomalies that she can find. Looking at things that don't quite seem normal is something that Natashia has always done and enjoyed doing. She looks into the research-able aspect of it first, and if she doesn't have any luck - which is sometimes the case - she'll look at the conspiracy theorists, just for fun. She often laughs at the crazy ideas they have, and honestly gets a kick out of reading what some of these wolves can think up.
Theme Songs:Galantis - Runaway (U & I) and
Demi Lovato - ConfidentFavorite Soundscape:StardustPersonality:Natashia may look sweet, demure, and quiet, but she is honestly the very opposite! She is loud-mouthed, opinionated, and strict. She doesn't take any baloney from anybody, and if you give her some excuse for not showing up when you told her you were showing up, she won't just be cross with you - she'll be mad enough to start yelling. She'll probably bite and snap, if angered enough. Now, these extremely angry moments generally come after not getting enough rest at night, and are not the norm for her. Generally, she is just opinionated and strict. She doesn't take any backlash from those underneath her, and demands respect out of her subordinates. She isn't unjust, however, and those that serve underneath her are usually grateful to be placed under her care than someone else's care - at least they know that she'll be fair in assessing them, unlike other RPWs, who would show favoritism in an unfair manner.
Ornery and spunky, Natashia walks with a sway to her hips and a briskness in her walk. She holds her head high and doesn't take any flak from anybody - trying to double-cross her will not end well for you. She does not tolerate laziness, as she is very driven herself. She refuses to accept lateness, and if you aren't punctual, you'll be fired without a second thought from her. Her tolerance levels regarding backtalk are nonexistent - if you think it's a wise decision to contradict her, think again. If there's an issue, she won't hesitate to speak up, and she can be rather blunt - if you are sensitive, then serving under her is probably not in your best interest. Even with these seemingly negative traits, Natashia is still clearly passionate about her work and her job, and performs that job better than a well-oiled machine. A slight bit of a perfectionist, Natashia may make you perform a job several times until she deems it as correct, but she only strives to make your life easier - if you can do it right the first time and not have to repeat it, you save everyone else time and yourself the work of doing it all over again.
As a pup, she horribly sprained her rear left leg, and because of the low amount of medical technology that existed at that point in time, her leg never fully and correctly healed. She walks with just the slightest limp because of that, but she has sworn to not let that slow her down at all - and it hasn't. Determined and stubborn to the core, Natashia doesn't let anything get in her way. If she wants something done right, she'll do it herself. Yes, she'll usually dish out the order to someone deemed qualified for the job, but if it doesn't get done right, she won't have someone do it for her. Hating to feel weak or useless, Natashia did her best to overcome her fear of getting picked on at an early age, taking self-defense classes and learning how to take care of herself. When she got older she enlisted in the army, and when she got done with 2 years overseas, she returned home to go to school and get an education for herself. Later deciding to go into the space program instead of sticking with the mental program she had chosen previously, she is very grateful for being able to actually get a degree in something that she enjoys doing - she often wonders what would have happened if she'd chosen a different route with her life, and ultimately counts herself as blest at being able to adequately perform the job she so loves to do.
A self-proclaimed "adrenaline-junkie," Natashia loves doing things that get her heart racing and blood pumping. She can often be found doing laps around the building where she works when she's not in space, and will often voluntarily take on new recruits to train them up to be strong, putting them through rigorous exercise routines that even the most beefy of recruits have difficulties keeping up with. She might be small in stature, but she is definitely an underdog - most beings who just glance over at her underestimate her. Those that know her know that the only thing she loves more than the blood rushing in her ears is anything related to space - and the one thing that she loves more than these two things is proving others wrong. Having been underestimated most of her adult life, she loves seeing the shocked expression on others' faces when they watch her prove them wrong. She can't stand being told she can't do something - and if you do tell her this and she knows she can very well do it, she'll just glare right back at you and confidently reply, "Oh, yeah? Well then, watch me."
Why Try?When I looked through all of the amazing RPWs for this event, I found myself being drawn to a few. From the moment I looked at this sweetheart, I knew I would try my best to try out for her. When I saw this gorgeous girl and her pale orange amber eyes and paint, her absolutely amazing tan hair, and her beautiful brown striped coat sprinkled with tiny dots of bright tan powdered sugar, I felt an immediate connection. From her spunky look to her posture to the very ideas I got for her characterization, I saw a part of myself in this RPW. It was honestly as if the artist - Nodell - had taken a look within my mind and pulled out the one design that I wanted to see most in an RPW - a natural design with very few accents of bright colors (her eyes and paint), and just the right amount of extras (one: her hair). When I read the description for her, I felt a tug at my heartstrings - this girlie is based off of caramel. I have fond memories of scarfing down caramels when I was younger. Eating the sweet, sticky, chewy squares was one of my fond memories of childhood, and looking at the candies now really brings a smile to my face. I remember the good times I had - particularly on Halloween, seeing as caramels were one of the cheapest candies to get in bulk sizes - with the sweet treats, sucking on them until they melted in my mouth. In later years, I loved to dump caramel sauce all over my vanilla ice cream, and preferred this sweet sauce over chocolate sauce, something my chocolate-loving brother could never understand. In more recent years, I've found happiness in eating
Werther's Originals, particularly their
caramel-filled candies. Caramel has been a flavor that's been very present in my life, and brings back so many wonderful memories for me.

So, when I found out that this girl was based off of this sweet treat, I knew without a doubt that I had to at least try for her, even if I didn't have a lot of time to make a form for her. I honestly pounded out this form very late at night (technically early morning) and got it done in a few hours. With college taking up a lot of my time, I don't have as much time as I used to to try out for characters, so I've cut back in recent years to continue my schooling. When I saw Natashia, though, I knew I had to stay up late and try for her. I felt such a heartfelt connection that I knew that if I didn't at least try, I'd feel bad for not doing what I could have done when I had the chance. So, even if I don't win her, I know that I've done what I can, and that I've done my best at this point. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. And, if I don't win her, I know she'll go to a good home, to a user who will care for her and love her for who she is. I absolutely adore Natashia, and solemnly swear to take excellent care of her should I win, writing up stories about her, giving her her own page on my character website, and getting and creating art of her as frequently as I can manage. Hopefully you've seen my dedication and adoration of her in this form. Thanks for reading.

