Ping | District Eleven {FIN}

Mother tells me I can't fight and play sports with the boys. I disobey. I don't always listen to mother and father. I see myself as too much of a free-spirited outcast to obey everything I'm ordered to do. I love my family dearly, however, and have the desire to bring them honor. I want to fight in the Hunger Games and show them my strength. I don't want to be seen as weak, and I don't want anything to happen to those I love.

I'm told I'm unable to follow rules, regulations and traditions, and I don't argue with her. This is quite a factual statement for her to be making. I do, however, have a warm heart that seeks to protect others. I want nothing more than to uphold the honor of my family, and never let us be seen in a negative light of any sort. I still wish to be true to myself, however, and won't give up who I really am in order to make others happy.

As someone who's rather clumsy, I am able to embarrass myself quite easily, although it's not a desire of mine. I often feel as if I have to prove to others that I'm worthy of respect, perhaps because I am a petite, sixteen year old girl who does not have much physical strength. I occasionally lose my self-confidence and have to work to tell myself I'm worth something, but in the end, I always do.

Many people appear to be annoyed by me and my not-so-perfect appearance. My skinny body and pale skin is what I like about myself, however, as my family and I find it to be rather pretty, even if some of the other people in my life seem to think it makes me appear sickly. Although I may not be a very quick thinker all the time, I do have moments where I'm able to strategically figure out how to solve my problems. I don't have brute strength to use, so I must utilize my intellect.

I've never been overconfident or boastful, as I try my best to be humble. Even though I often think I'm decently attractive, I have some obvious flaws that are even apparent to myself. I often end up with stray hairs getting in the way that I hate the look of, being frizzy or just plain in my face. I'm not physically well-built, and my feet are quite small, as well as a bit uneven, making me stumble a lot. I often wish I could fix those issues I have, but no one can be perfect.

My mother and father refer to me as a natural beauty, but say that I also must remember that no one is absolutely perfect. I wear simple clothing, and I have dark brown eyes, as well as straight, black hair. I'm not generally one to wear makeup, either, even though my family is of the wealthier in the District and can afford it. I only wear it when I need to dress to impress, such as at the reaping. The reaping only scares me when I think about the fact that someone I care for could be chosen, but I'm not afraid to be picked myself.

I'd say that I had a rather simple childhood. I grew up being told to respect my elders and ancestors, which I still do to this day. I also pray to my ancestors in times of need, asking them to help me along my way. Luckily, I'm not often caught in times of need. I live with my parents as an only child, and I respect them greatly. I wish for nothing negative to ever happen to them, and I want them to remain happy and healthy for the rest of their lives.

As a child, I didn't have a whole lot of friends, aside from Mushu. Mushu has always been my closest friend, but Cri-kee and Khan have always been there for me too. I would trust any of the three of them with my life. They will never give up on me, and I know I'll never give up on them. We will protect each other at all costs.