Mae Osgood, District Nine

PERSONALITY

Some people may say that I'm a bit emotional, overreacting a bit easily. I've also heard that I cry too much, though I don't feel that's entirely true. Everyone cries, don't they? Just some more than others. I care about people a lot, I really do. Being quite adventurous is always fun for me, though I tend to get a bit lost sometimes, whether it be in my thoughts, or just when I'm wandering around, out and about. Academically, I'm a bit behind, struggling particularly in math. Though, I enjoy the writing aspect of school when I'm allowed to show my creativity. I'm an avid reader, though I can be quite forgetful sometimes. My forgetfulness could be anything from what I read a few chapters ago to a friend or family member's birthday. I also tend to forget some really important things that have landed me with a scolding once or twice. Well, maybe it was more than just once or twice.

When I'm alone, I tend to get deep in thought about things. Sometimes, though, I will over analyze things that happened in the past. This can get me upset at people, and for some reason, I tend to be one to hold a grudge. Since I do hold grudges sometimes, it can trouble my friendships or relationships. It's always been hard for me to keep long friendships and such. I'm generally seen as loyal, but some people aren't the same way towards me. The defining factor in any type of relationship with me, whether it be family, friends or a romantic partner, is that you care about me for who I am, and are loyal to me, not talking behind my back. I can get very angry with someone who betrays me, or does something that I don't like to me or someone I care about.

I have a few friends, but have trouble making them. I'm not quite sure why this is. Perhaps I am slightly bossy, but I'm not sure. I never feel like I am. I used to never be social, when I was little, though. Now, I tend to try and talk to people much more. Some people may say that I even talk too much. I usually just try to get my opinion heard. Then again, this has resulted in some arguments before. It really upsets me when that happens. Even when I try my best not to show off, people that notice the higher amount of money that my family has can get a bit jealous or even angry with me. The main question people seem to have about me, though, even after all this, is how I got my nickname 'KittyMae'. Well, I guess I may love cats a bit more than a lot of other people! I've saved a few from starvation in the past, and have been known to take in a stray or two.

HISTORY

If I may say so myself, I think my family and I have a rather strong bond. Not only do we have a strong emotional bond, though, we're rather functional and put together for a family in a lower district. I live with my mother, my father and my two siblings. My siblings are both older than me, at ages nineteen and twenty-two. My nineteen year old sister, Nicole, is probably the family member I have the closest bond with. She's very protective of me, and we would both do anything to help one another. My twenty-two year old brother, Jesse, is a very hard-working and determined person. He is probably the quietest and most reserved member of the family. My parents are very kind to us all as well, and will support us through anything.

Having been lucky enough to have not lost any family members, I have also had a rather easy life with my friends. Some of my closest friends have stuck with me, despite other friendship bonds having come and gone. Unfortunately, I've been through many relationships that have not gone well. I've had two boyfriends in the past, as well as one girlfriend. The relationships each lasted a while, but ended because of various reasons. They tend to be rather difficult things for me- breakups, that is. Though, on another note, I have been rather good at forming emotional bonds with my friends. I'm closer with some than others, and may even have relationship potential with them.

Now, on to my childhood. I was always quite the adventurous type, as I have mentioned. I would often venture off outside during the days, and play outside quite a bit. I was a bit less of a social person when I was younger than I am now. Just about the only people I would interact with at that time were my siblings, of which are a few years older than me. I've always been rather good in school, and continue to be at this point. I've never known anyone reaped to be in the games, either.

APPEARANCE

People may describe me as pretty, even if I don't always see myself that way. My blonde hair spirals down past my shoulders a bit. My eyes are a light brown color, and my shoulders are a bit uneven. My skin isn't too pale, but isn't very tanned. I have a clothing style that may seem a bit odd for District Nine. I tend to dress nicely, with clothes that are a bit harder to come by because of my family's ability to earn a good amount of money. Though I prefer not to show it off, my family can afford more for my clothing than would generally be expected.

Trying to hide something like that can be difficult, though. Sometimes it makes me feel like I don't quite fit in. I try to wear minimal amounts of the more expensive clothing, most of the time. That is the best I can do to not seem like a show-off, as some people may think I was if I didn't. My back has scars on it from blister due to sunburns in the past. I still get sunburns rather easily. This means that sometime I may appear with a reddish tinge to my face. Most people seem to look past it, though. I still am likely the one who notices my flaws the most.