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[h2][color=4ba1ba]Colin Oakley[/color][/h2]
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[i]“Am I out of touch? Am I out of my place? When I keep saying that I'm looking for an empty space.”[/i]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndtQ6ReXO-s]Imagine Dragons – Shots[/url]
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[b][color=4ba1ba]What is your real name?[/color][/b]
Colin Oakley 

[b][color=4ba1ba]Are you male or female?[/color][/b]
Male

[b][color=4ba1ba]What is your age?[/color][/b]
17

[b][color=4ba1ba]When is your birthday?[/color][/b]
March 7th

[b][color=4ba1ba]What grade are you in?[/color][/b]
12th

[b][color=4ba1ba]What are some of your hobbies and interests?[/color][/b]
I’m a bit of a nerd I guess; I like games (mostly strategy games) and am interested in the exact sciences. My particular interest is Astronomy. I’m also learning myself how to program, but I’m still a beginner at it. Maybe I can combine the two one day? I like reading manga as well; Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of my favs! Oh, and I enjoy listening to music; all sorts of genres. 

[b][color=4ba1ba]How would you describe your personality?[/color][/b]
I’d say I’m rather introverted and passive. Don’t have much of a social life. I can mostly be found quietly observing people, which sounds more creepy than it is, really. I try to do my best to strike up a conversation every now and then though, especially if the person seems interesting to me. The few friends I have perceive me as smart and think I’m always pondering over complex calculations and that sorta stuff, while really I’m just absent-minded and am imagining weird situations most of the time. Because I’m so quiet most people think I’m very serious, but I'm actually pretty laid back and can be kinda goofy if you really get to know me. You just need to have a healthy dose of persistence to get through this thick shell of mine.
I don't really take myself too serious most of the time, but I hate it when other people do not take me seriously or ignore me when I am trying to make my point. It also annoys me when people don't take their education seriously; you're given a chance to study, use it. Although I'm not exactly the most passionate person in class, I can get pretty worked up over such things. It's probably best to stay out of my way when this happens; I can get pretty aggressive and I don't want to hurt those who mean no harm to me.

[i](Because of Colin’s poor social skills he can sometimes be quite awkward, which has made him somewhat self-conscious. It leaves him in a sullen mood from time to time, though this is not immediately obvious: he does not like to talk about it and so puts up a façade of smiles.)[/i]

[b][color=4ba1ba]What has your life been like so far?[/color][/b]
It’s been alright I guess? Not really the teenage life I’d dream of as a kid – I mean, I barely have any friends and never had a girlfriend either. Actually... I’ve never really had any romantic interest in girls... I mean, they’re pretty and all, but none of them have ever “sparked” something in me, you know? Anyway, besides that my life is quite fine. I’m acing most of the subjects in school and the situation at home is very steady as well. I live with both of my parents and have one younger brother who I can get along with very well.

[i](As a kid, Colin always seemed to seclude himself from other kids. He could mostly be found reading or wandering off. He used to interact more with animals than with people. Because of this, his social skills are somewhat underdeveloped. On the upside, he has become quite skilled at handling animals.
Colin does not fully realize yet that he is homosexual.)[/i]

[b][color=4ba1ba]What will you pick as your screen name (and alias if asked)?[/color][/b]
I wonder if I should go for some music reference or try to be witty... Hm, ApplePi seems fine.
As for an alias, Holden would be neat. I loved The Catcher in the Rye.

[b][color=4ba1ba]What are your thoughts on the project?[/color][/b]
Maybe it’ll help me in getting some saucy conversations going? Although this is happening online and not in real time... Either way at least it’ll be nice to be able to talk to someone over the weekend. And who knows, maybe there are other people out there who need a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on. Hopefully I won’t have to invest too much time in it though; don’t want it to get in the way of homework...
 
[b][color=4ba1ba]Anything else you'd like to add?[/color][/b]
Mayonaise.

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[center][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGqL85qxs90]Everything Everything – Regret[/url]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btog0Ra10hc]Yuuki Ozaki - Trigger[/url]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6W0TzNxE2A]Passion Pit - Take a Walk[/url][/center]

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[b][color=FF1493]~ Darius Moggs ~[/color][/b]
Colin sort of avoids Darius because of the rumors he has heard about the boy (drugs, shoplifting...). He doesn't dislike him though, as he has never really talked to him.
[b][color=82ca9d]~ Ariel Gray ~[/color][/b]

[b][color=00aeef]~ Ashley Hart ~[/color][/b]
Colin doesn't know much about Ashley other than that she is one of the popular kids. He has also heard that she's giving a party soon, but only for cool people, so he's not expecting an invitation. He's secretly jealous of her social status which makes him feel a slight annoyance towards her.
[b]~ Emma Vein ~[/b]
Emma is even more quiet than Colin, which is quite an achievement. All things serious, Colin sometimes worries about the girl since she seems to avoid talking to people or people in general.
[b]~ Josh Smith ~[/b]
Josh is a rowdy individual who tends to get on Colin's nerves.
[b][color=#ffe600]~ Julian Edmund ~[/color][/b]
Over time Julian and Colin have gotten to be close friends, as their interest in the exact sciences as well as their appreciation for some quiet moments united them. They enjoy spending their breaks discussing the trending topics in science as well as other subjects. Although Colin is better at the intellectual level than in the creative area, he does admire Julian's talent for writing poems and stories, which Julian allows him to read.
[b][color=00aeef]~ Rebecca Roberts ~[/color][/b]
Colin has known Recebba for a few years. He has seen her change from a depressed kid into a happy, adventurous adult. Although they don't know each other that well, he was glad to see her recover and it has inspired him in a way; maybe he too can change for the better.
[b][color=mediumvioletred]~ Ashton Hall ~[/color][/b]
Colin and Ashton get along quite well. They have worked together on projects before, resulting in good marks as well as a pretty good relation, though they don't talk much outside of school.
[b]~ Allen Cross ~[/b]

[b]~ Celeste Welsh-Noire ~[/b]
Colin recognizes part of himself in Celeste, as she appears to be rather socially awkward. He feels kind of sorry for the girl, as he does for almost anyone out there who is shy, and wishes he could help her in some way but feels he knows too little about her to actually approach her.
[b]~ Danera Rojas ~[/b]

[b]~ Jacob Rojas ~[/b]

[b][color=F4CE37]~ Vincent Bouchard ~[/color][/b]
Colin is somewhat envious of Vincent's social skills, but does not like his overall attitude; he deems him manipulative and thinks he is not serious enough about his academic life and future.
[b][color=#ffd975]~ Kain Millers ~[/color][/b]
Although Kain and Colin don't share any interests there's something about Kain which has caught Colin's attention. He somehow gets slightly flustered whenever the two interact.
[b][color=orangered]~ Jordan Welsh-Noire ~[/color][/b]
Since Jordan transferred to the school over summer Colin doesn't really know him yet, but he thinks he looks like a nice guy and someone who might be interesting to talk to.
[b][color=1a7b30]~ Wilson Fuchs ~[/color][/b]
Colin and Wilson rarely talk since Colin is one of the more quiet people in class. As such he doesn't really have an opinion on Wilson.
[b]~ Shawn ~[/b]

[b]~ Zac ~[/b]

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