#i started learning japanese there and thought i'd start russian since i always loved how it sounded and well. the course was right there

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Practicing Russian in France while speaking English and eating Japanese mochi

#bilingual moment #and yeah speaking english because i speak to myself a lot #and the russian (or japanese can't remember) course wasn't available for french speakers on duolingo #i started learning japanese there and thought i'd start russian since i always loved how it sounded and well. the course was right there #as a side thing. #and then i completely ditched the japanese course because the russian one is more fun #i could post this on my main. but i hate talking about myself on my main. #this is my I Have A Personality place here! where i Talk and Ramble #i wish i had half as much personality on my main as i do here. damn #this should be my main and my main should be my art side blog #i wish you could switch mains lol. but tumblr won't give us that #sunny #now that i think about it two of my kins share a (half) nationality and i share mine with the third kintype #funny coincidence

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15 OC Questions!

I was also tagged by @dandylion240 for this ask... thank you! These things are so fun. I've decided that I'm going to do a few for characters that don't typically get as much attention. So, without further ado...

Nikolai Pavlenko

Are you named after anyone?

Yes, I’m named after my paternal grandfather, Nikolai Mikhailovich Pavlenko. At some point in our family’s history, apparently some genius thought it’d be amusing to make it a tradition to name firstborn boys after our grandfathers. This resulted in us having alternating generations of oldest sons called either Nikolai or Mikhail (with corresponding patronymics, Mikhailovich or Nikolaevich). My sister and I are fraternal twins, and she's the elder twin, but lucky me... I'm still the oldest boy, so Nikolai it was. Not much for mixing things up, this family.

My grandfather immigrated to Canada with my parents, and he's always lived with them. Since Grandpa and I are both Nikolai, to avoid confusion at home, I'm always called Kolya by my family.

When was the last time you cried?

A couple of weeks ago, when I said goodbye to my love, Anya, at the airport. I tried to pretend I wasn't crying, but I think she figured it out.

Do you have kids?

No, thank the Watcher. I actually love kids, and I enjoy working with all my young students, but I don't think I'd be a particularly good parent. Besides, who would I have them with, anyway? I'm reasonably certain Anya’s not prepared to have children. She's not even prepared to settle down, so it's a safe bet that we're not about to be parents any time soon.

Do you use sarcasm?

Who, me? I wouldn't say I use sarcasm regularly, but I've been known to unleash a biting remark from time to time.

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

The first physical characteristic I notice about people is usually their hair. I'm self-conscious about my own, so I think I automatically compare it to everyone else's. In terms of behaviour, the first thing I tend to notice is the way they interact with others. I consider myself a good judge of character, and I prefer to be around people who are courteous and kind to those around them.

What’s your eye colour?

grey

Scary movies or happy endings?

Happy endings. I will watch scary movies, mostly with Anya because she loves them, but I'd personally prefer to watch something with a lighter theme.

Any special talents?

I can juggle. I can even do it on skates. My students love it.

Where were you born?

Evergreen Harbor. My family moved to Brindleton Bay when I was a teenager, though, and even though I wasn't born there I consider the Bay to be my hometown.

What are your hobbies?

I like to draw, and I enjoy video games. I suppose cooking could be considered a hobby as well, couldn't it? I like to think of myself as a foodie, and I'm always happy to try new recipes. Writing started out as a hobby for me, but now it's become my secondary job since I started actually earning money from my coaching blog.

Have you any pets?

Not at the moment. I had two cats, Biellmann and Butterfly, but I had to leave them with my sister Natascha just before I moved to Japan.

What sports do you play/have played?

I've done lots of different sports, but my main one is skating. I was a competitive figure skater until I had a career-ending injury. Then, I transitioned to coaching, but I still love to skate. Other than skating, I really enjoy weight training and swimming. I'm not sure if yoga and dancing are exactly sports, but I like those as well.

How tall are you?

Not very, unfortunately. I'm probably not what most people consider short, but I always wished I would've grown a little bit taller than 173cm

Favourite subject in school?

Language studies. I speak three languages fluently; Russian, English and French. I also speak enough German for basic communication, and currently I'm learning Japanese since moving to Mt. Komorebi. I also liked Physical Education when I was in school, and I enjoyed history.

Dream job?

I have my dream job right now. I'm a figure skating coach, and I've had students competing (and winning) at both national and international levels. I also teach group and individual skating lessons for younger kids. I absolutely love teaching and coaching, and I really can't see myself wanting to do anything else more than this.

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This time, I'll tag: @wannabecatwriter @simssong @babblingstacey @rebelangelsims

As always, if you've already done it, or don't want to, feel free to ignore

#sapphire answers #OC asks #Nikolai Pavlenko #stargazersims