(This is my entry for a Plumerian re-adopt!)
My Plumie <3
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- Personality:
Matilda also loves the outdoors and feels a special connection with nature. She loves going outside as much as she is able, and basking in the warm sunlight. Some days, when it's very sunny, she'll sit out in the grass and simply enjoy the few passing clouds and warmth of the daylight. She's able to appreciate her senses, paying close attention to the various sounds, smells and sights that nature holds. Hiking is also a favorite of hers, and she'll often spend hours simply enjoying the woodlands and the surprises she always seems to find in the wild.
She also comes across as a hard worker in the eyes of others, though she doesn't consider herself so. She works as a nurse at a small, local hospital to where she lives. Not many people honestly pass through considering it is a somewhat rural location, but she still always finds herself flooded with all kinds of work. It's hard to do the things she wants to do sometimes because of her occupation, but she tries to keep a positive attitude and fit everything she can in while still completing her responsibilities.
Speaking of which, she is fairly positive in her attitude. Her plate is quite full with all sorts of work and responsibilities, along with her volunteer work at a local animal shelter and fitting time in for other things which she finds entirely necessary, but she faces it all with her chin up and does what she can. She's very independent and cares for herself well along with all she does daily. She knows it's what her parents would want to see in her, and she did love them dearly for the time that they were with her.
- History:
Childhood:
Matilda had a fairly normal childhood. She did her schoolwork and homework every day, she had some friends in school and she always planned time for after school activities such as volunteering, going for walks around the suburban neighborhood of which she resided in, and watching the local sports teams. She always wanted to help, and took every opportunity to, even when it meant flooding herself with responsibilities. Yet, she always somehow found a way to fit everything in and make everyone happy.
She was a bit of a troublemaker in her childhood, though. Not necessarily on purpose, but she had a knack for getting herself worked-up or hyper over nothing and very quickly, and her actions were sometimes unpredictable. She was also a little rebellious for some time, not listening to her parents regarding going out, sneaking out when she was strictly not allowed to and not taking any of their advice seriously. Rather, she'd do as she pleased with her friends, got into trouble sometimes and got involved with things she ultimately shouldn't have. This went on into her teenage years, but there was a turning point in her life that changed her attitude towards her parents entirely.
Teenage Years:
Matilda still performed well in school and took her work seriously in her teenage years. She made sure to complete everything she needed to do as well as get around to doing the things she liked, which were pretty much the same things as in her childhood (volunteering, going for walks and watching the local sports teams play and compete). She joined a girls-only club in high school, where she met some very nice young women who she made friends with fairly quickly. They helped her deal with bullies, trouble with work and all around made her high school life easier. She's been appreciative of those girls ever since she made friends with them, though eventually they had lost contact with one another, and haven't reached out to each other for some time.
Matilda's life was going fairly well. She had supportive parents (despite her often rebellious behavior), she had hobbies and a love for various things in her life (such as her walks, sports and the animals she volunteered with), she had friends from school and her grades were always on the upper end of the spectrum. She was happy, had a positive attitude in general and had support all around her. However, when she reached her late teenage years and neared the end of high school, things started to change.
Late Teenage Years / Early Adulthood:
Matilda's mother, with whom she was very close to, began to seem pale and sickly. She couldn't move around the same, and her health was fading. Matilda and her father were deeply concerned, and soon discovered that Matilda's mother did not have much time left. Matilda was distraught, and for some time she was cold to others due to her inability to accept what had happened. When her mother eventually passed away, Matilda stopped going to school. She stopped volunteering, and she stopped going for walks. She simply stayed inside and read, or watched TV. She didn't act like herself.
Her father did not know how to handle the situation himself. He became cold as well, even towards his own daughter. He stopped treating himself well, as though he thought it was his own fault. Matilda began going to school again after about 2 weeks, and she'd missed quite a bit of work. Most of her teachers understood, and let her off easy – so thankfully she didn't find herself flooded when she returned. It was also very near to the end of the year, so the workload wasn't so heavy to begin with. This would be her last year in high school, and she did not end with the best grades for once, but at that point in time she couldn't care less.
When she was younger, she had all sorts of ideas regarding her future. She wanted to go to college, get a degree, maybe even be a scientist or something. Now? She didn't know what to do with herself. She thought her mother would be there to help her along with her higher education, but she left her. She was gone. Matilda didn't want to think about where her life was going, and so she stayed living with her dad and didn't work on herself at all.
She didn't take care of her hair anymore. She didn't comb her fur. Her mind was clouded daily, and she couldn't seem to find an employer who would accept her. Eventually though, she did find a job working as an office assistant for a local company. Her employer was a friendly young woman, who allowed Matilda to work a flexible schedule – at least for some time. It helped her ease back into a schedule, and later on she was very thankful for the supportive nature of her employer. It's uncommon, she would think.
Matilda was now in her early 20s, and no longer living with her father. She looked in the mirror every day, took a deep breath and did the best she could. She was making new friends at the office, and talking with her boss on friendly terms. Her father kept in contact, but they were somewhat distant for a time as well. He was still in the process of recovering from the loss of his wife, who he loved dearly. He was happy for his daughter, though. It was her that inspired him to start to take care of himself again as well...
Early 30s:
When Matilda hit 30 years of age, she thought to herself about her life. She felt like something was missing. She thought about her childhood and teenage years, and how she had always dreamed of going to college after high school and getting involved in a career with a degree in paw. Yes, it would be nice to go back to college, she thought. Though, was it too late?
She seemed to act “down” in front of her boss, who was now looking a bit older. Her friends from the office and her boss as well were all concerned about her and the way she was acting, and so – they began to ask one by one what the problem was. They wanted to support her, and understand her situation.
The answer to the question. “Is it too late?” Matilda wondered that for over a year. The more she waited, the less she thought about moving forward. She began to feel truly empty, and her boss confronted her.
She asked what was wrong. Matilda explained how it seemed to be too late to go back to school, even though she yearned to. She didn't know if it would interfere with her work, or if it would be too much now that she was involved in a different kind of career. Her boss looked her in the eyes, and sternly told her – it's not too late. It's never too late. Go back to school, take a class or two, take your time – you'll get there. Matilda trusted this woman and cared about her opinion, and although it was hard to accept somewhat.....her words helped. They really did.
Matilda saved up some money, and by the age of 35 she was taking classes to become a licensed nurse. She decided on this because she truly wanted to give back and help people. She loved helping, and she cared about others, and she had the confidence in herself to pursue such a dream now that she had the support of her friends with her. Her father, who was growing older, supported her as well...from a distance, though it still meant the world to her.
It took some time, but Matilda managed to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. She found a job in a rural location near the mountains, about an hour away from where she'd called home for decades. She decided that this location would be a perfect place to live, and was ready to move forward. She packed up, sold her home and purchased a new, small home where she would live about 15 minutes from her work location. Without much of a second thought, she'd gone forward with her plans of moving, and she left her old job for good. Her boss and friends held a special goodbye party for her with strawberry and ice cream cake, her favorite. They just knew her too well it seemed, but they all knew it was right for her to move forward, and Matilda felt nothing but support and love from them all. She's still in contact with her old boss and a couple of her friends from the office.
40s:
This is the age stage Matilda is in currently. Her father is no longer with her unfortunately, but Matilda has managed to continue to care for herself and progress despite the loss occurring. She's equipped with a strong heart and mind, and the ability to think positively in almost all situations. She loved the time she spent with her parents, and she knows they'd want nothing more than for her to be happy and healthy.... and so, she has done all she can to continue to keep herself happy and to care for herself. She often thinks that if they were still around, they'd be very pleased with her and happy for her in what she's accomplished mentally and in the world...... and that's all she needs in order to stay happy.
- Traits~
Positive
- 1. Matilda is a smart woman. Not only did she excel in her schooling, but she's learned to handle occurrences in her life in smart and appropriate ways. Due to her past experiences and relationships, her mind has developed and advanced in positive ways over the course of time, and she only continues to learn.
2. Matilda has a genuinely kind heart. She desires to help others, including animals, and in full honesty expects absolutely nothing in return. She'd take on extra work in a second if it meant easing the load on someone else.
3. Matilda works hard. She doesn't avoid responsibilities, and she doesn't slack off. She does all she's physically and mentally able to do in an area before focusing on anything else.
4. Matilda has a passion for the things she does, and her emotions are deeper than average. She's a very emotional and compassionate individual.
Negative
- 1. Matilda often doesn't know how to say no. She'll even take on tasks that she knows she likely won't be able to complete, with just the hope that she CAN manage it. She's very uptight about the idea of disappointing other people.
2. Matilda has major focusing issues. She'll get lost in something and completely ignore everything around her while doing whatever she's doing. Sometimes this causes some major problems for her, especially when a doctor is yelling at her to get a move on with something and she's eyeing her paperwork like she's deactivating an explosive.
3. Matilda is very unromantic...rather, she has trouble regarding romance. She never knows how to handle it, so she avoids romantic relationships like the plague.
4. If Matilda gets truly uptight about something, it can seriously affect her duties, and it can take some time for her to calm down. She doesn't get uptight easily anymore, and she knows fairly well how to avoid getting overly stressed out, but it can happen at times... and when it does, it's usually a big issue for her.
- Likes / Dislikes~
Likes
- 1. Junk food – in moderation, of course. Strawberry ice cream cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, all kinds of cake. She loves cake and pastries in general.
2. Exercising – Despite her love of cake and pastries, Matilda loves exercise and can often work off the extra pounds of junk. Her appearance is very skinny and petite, so no one would've guessed her appetite...
3. Walks, hiking, outdoor activities – Matilda, along with exercising, loves being in the sun. As mentioned, she feels a connection when she's out in nature, and enjoys taking in her surroundings in every way.
4. Animals – Matilda loves animals and helping animals in need through volunteer work. She doesn't just think of them as cute, but very often misunderstood and in need of some love and care that domestic critters too often don't receive, particularly in the case of shelter animals. The only reason she doesn't have a pet at home is because of her hectic schedule – she wouldn't want to deprive any creature of the attention she believes all creatures deserve.
5. Nature – Matilda loves nature, exploring and researching the wild.
6. Studying, reading and researching – Particularly regarding nature, wilderness and creatures of nature. She also reads fantasy novels sometimes.
Dislikes
- 1. Lettuce - For some reason, every time she eats lettuce, she throws up. She hates salads in general as well, and can't even stand the sight of them at times.
2. Bad hair days – Matilda tends to have these a lot. She rolls around in her sleep and wakes up with her hair majorly knotted and tangled up. Even though it's short, her head can be sensitive which makes it rough and extra time-consuming to take care of.
3. Romance – Matilda dislikes romance in general. She never knows how to handle it, so she avoids romance and romantic interactions as much as possible. She does like to read about romance stuff sometimes, but real-life situations are a no-no.
4. Too much TV – She dislikes sitting around the house, so watching too much TV gets Matilda uptight – even on her days off. She will watch the news at times, but she never gets sucked into it.
5. Politics – Some Plumies like discussing politics or political stuff – Matilda greatly prefers to stick to her own life and local stuff, rather than focusing at least too much on things that go on elsewhere. She mostly just dislikes the heat and aggressiveness that comes up in such subjects.
6. Storms – Matilda gets upset by storms and heavy rain. To some extent, it frightens her. It's also terribly inconvenient on days where she could be spending time outside...
- Favorites
- Food – Junk, cake, pastries. As mentioned.
Colors to wear – Pink, purples and gray. She didn't like pink at a younger age, but being that it is a part of her fur color, it began to grow on her and become a part of her style.
Colors in general – Pink, gray and blue
Song genre – Classical. She enjoys the general calmness the music brings her on her days off, and the energy of heavier songs when she needs it as well. The variation of the available tunes is something she loves about the genre.
Animal – She's never been able to choose a favorite animal, because she has a love for all animals and living beings that is honestly equal. However, if she had to have one animal as a pet, she would choose a cat because of their independent nature.
Outdoor Activity – Hiking!
Indoor Activity – Probably reading and studying.
Book Genre – Documents or informational literature first, then fantasy.
Show – She tends to only watch the news, but does enjoy the occasional short TV comedy skit or clip.
Art – The series where the cat was photo-shopped into classic paintings. Does that count?
Accessory – A little pink beanie she was gifted from her old boss before she moved away. She still loves and wears it, even if it is a little messed up and faded now.
- Outfits~
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Thanks for reading!
Additional Notes:
-All art and writing shown above is by me. Please do not steal / post elsewhere without permission.
-The above details / art were done as part of a Plumerian readoption tryout~ I'm keeping the information of course as a part of Matilda's bio of course ^^
-I'm going to continue to work on this page over time <3
-Lastly just gonna say I love this gal <3
-All art and writing shown above is by me. Please do not steal / post elsewhere without permission.
-The above details / art were done as part of a Plumerian readoption tryout~ I'm keeping the information of course as a part of Matilda's bio of course ^^
-I'm going to continue to work on this page over time <3
-Lastly just gonna say I love this gal <3
~Official Ref~
~Art of Matilda by others~
Beautiful Headshot by Aaron
Pixel Gif Fun - Face & Pixel Gif Fun - Feather by Jishokoi
Precious Mini Fullbody + with background by pirateprincss on dA
Pixel Icon Headshot by _soul_ [usernamechange]
Cute Headshot by _a_s_h_e_s_ [usernamechange]
Wonderful Fullbody by wenom [usernamechange]
Happy Headshot by Owl Trowel
Tiny Pretty Pixels by scarlett-holly
Amazing Headshot by lil red floof [usernamechange]
Cutie Headshot by dalek [usernamechange]
Lovely Halfbody by munnch
Cute Fullbody by Gothic.
Calm Headshot by A S H E S .
Beautiful Sitting Fullbody by Tekyo
