NotW #77 Aketuan

[AketuanNavi]

(before I begin, I apologize for the various AvatarMeet advertisements     )

Who are you?

Spoiler

Tell us about yourself! Where are you coming from, what languages do you speak, what do you do, how old are you, tell us a few words about your family, work etc. This is the job interview part.

Kaltxì frapo.   I'm Aketuan. (20, male)

Like most everyone else here, I love Avatar, and in general sci-fi. Star Trek is definitely my favorite tv show of all time. (TNG>VOY=DS9>ENT>TOS)

Unlike most here, I play table tennis competitively. And yes it is a sport.   I practice 3 times a week, and have won several state competitions (lower levels). My style is looping/lobbing.

I also am a HUGE outdoorsman. On any given week you will find me hiking/camping/backpacking/mtn biking somewhere. I am fortunate to live within an hour of literally 100s of miles of wilderness/grasslands/national parks/national forests ranging from 5,000 ft, to 14,500 ft. (alpine tundra).

A few months ago I summited 10 peaks over 12,000 ft, within one day.


I also just a few weeks ago, raced in a 24 hour mountain bike race. (lots of fun)

Other shots of my "pandora":



Oh, I am studying Computer Engineering at Colorado State University, and like it a lot.

Why are you here?

Spoiler

What brought you here to the Learn Na'vi forum in the first place? Did you fall in love with the language? With Pandora? With a character? Did someone invite you? Or did you stumble upon this site? Once here, why did you decide to stay? How much time do you spend here every day?

After the first viewing of Avatar, I was completely surprised at the effect it had on me. I joined AF, then ToS, and finally LN. Meeting new friends along the way.

Honestly I joined here last year, because I was interested in the 2011 meetup in Seattle. I was looking into either the June one or the July one and I needed someone to carpool with. Unfortunately no-one could and things went the other way, I went in June (and missed meeting a lot of you in July.    )

While here, I decided to take up learning some basics of the language. I didn't have much time due to classes though and I know very little.

Where do your alias and profile pic come from?

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Do they have a special significance? Is you alias a translation of your real name, or just a bunch of random letters thrown together? Is that you on your profile pic?

Basically just a picture of an Aspen tree on a trail. ( my favorite kind here)

Oh and the name I got a long while back in a generator...it kinda stuck.

Srak nga tsun nìna'vi pivlltxe?

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How well? Why did you start to learn it? What is your ultimate goal with the language? Do you have specific methods/tools you use in learning the language? How did your friends, family, or colleagues react to your interest in learning Na'vi? Have you told them at all? Have you converted any of them?

Not well. I know the very basics (<40 words/phrases) I just don't have the time to put into it, but I do like it a lot.

What's you favorite Na'vi word? Did you incorporate it (or others) into your everyday vocab?

hmm, tough one, not really sure, maybe txantsan (I just like how it sounds)

In your opinion, what are the top three user-created content on the LN website?

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Anything from the main site, the wiki, or the forum including language docs, threads, quotes, literary works, images, etc.

again a tough one, since I'm not primarily here for the language...

Have you made any contributions to the LN community that you're particularly proud of?

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What made you make those? Do you plan on contributing (again) in the future? How?

Yes, planning the future AvatarMeet meetups.  

In 2011, it was the most awesome experience EVER. I got to meet many of you in Seattle and see the Avatar Exhibit. Definitely something I will never forget. Meeting people from different backgrounds/cultures that all have common ideals and love of Avatar...nothing like it...

Now as 2012 approaches, we are looking at >50 people meeting up, with a huge cosplay event, camping/backpacking trip/avatar exhibit/na'vi lessons....the combination of both groups from 2011 as well as a lot of other people from various forums as well.

As part of the planning team, I am here to ensure that AvatarMeet 2012, will be the most awesome Avatar experience/event that anyone could ask for. I spend around 5 hours a week currently putting things together with the rest of the team, and it will all be worth it come next July.  

What is it that you liked/hated the most about Avatar ?

Spoiler

How many times have you seen it? How big of an Avatard are you? Prove it!

The reason Avatar resonated so well with me, was because it coincided with so many of my existing values/likes.

1. sci-fi       (my favorite genre)
2. environmental message   ( I had been actively participating over the years...Riverwatch...ect)
3. Outdoors feel to it  (definitely my style)
4. Blue  (my favorite color)
5. soundtrack     (I love soundtrack music/trailer music, and I feel that a soundtrack makes a movie, and this one was great)
6. technical stuff   (being a computer engineer major, I love to see how it was done)

Has Avatar  changed your life in any way?

Spoiler

Are you trying to become a Na'vi? How and to what extent? Do you live on a tree? Do you wear your hair in a long braid? Or are you just simply blue? Do you bond with animals? Is Gaia on your contact list? Did you have your photo 'shopped?

Ok, the answer is a definite YES.

The movie was great no doubt about it, and the feeling from it changed my life, however, the real deal, was finding people who had similar interests as me. All most all of my life, I have been surrounded by people that have completely different interests/values than me. I joined ToS and later LN, and found a lot of people that had similar interests and that were effected by the movie, like I was.

100% I'm changed. I now have dozens of new friends from around the world, that I wouldn't trade for anything.  

If you could ask Frommer or Cameron three movie or language related questions what would they be?

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You can make requests specific words/expressions too.

1. Avatar 2/3  what's the plan?
2. Did you know how the much effect your movie would have on people?
3. Would you like to Join us in Seattle next year?  

What else do you do in you free time?

See question 1.

outdoors/table tennis/computers/plan AvatarMeet 2012...ect

Name your top three favorite Earth animals from most favorite to least. Why those? What's the animal you're most terrified of?

1. Snowshoe hare    
2. Tree Frog  (my pet frog is named ikrantsyìp)
3. Eagle

Pirate, ninja, zombie, or robot?

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Something else? Maybe a combo? Exactly what subtype? Why? (For those of you not so versed in trash tropes, this question basically amounts to asking "What superpowers would you like to have?")

zombie. have more fun, I think  

What three items would you take to a desert island and why?

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Anything from books, movies, games, instruments, music, sporting equipment, etc. You'd be provided with means to fully utilize the chosen items – electricity, MP3 player, etc. –, but you couldn't use them for anything else. Escape is not possible.

hammock
iphone
table tennis stuff

If you could travel to anywhere in space and time (including fictional universes), where would you go and why?

Star Trek Universe     (possibly DS9, or on Voyager..not sure)
2nd choice is Pandora of course.

If you were granted one single wish what would it be?

Have the experience Jake did (not technically possible)....or find my "Neytiri" (possible)

What is a question you'd ask yourself? How would you answer it?

What Next? "The woods are calling...and I must go" -John Muir

True or false?

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Write three statements about yourself, the more extravagant the better. At least one of them must be true. At the end of the week, you'll have to tell which ones were truthful and which made up.

Ok here we go:

1. I have summited a peak over 14,000 ft
2. I have scuba dived
3. I think Macs are superior to PCs

What is the funniest, weirdest, or most embarrassing Na'vi or Avatar  related thing that has happened to you?

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Something along the lines of a MLIA short.

not sure on this one...I guess the actual feeling after watching Avatar the first time. That was a weird/new experience...I was totally unprepared for it.

# 20    What is your favorite place in CO?

Rocky Mountain National Park  (see the pictures in question 1)

It is like Pandora on Earth for me.   




Anyway thank you LearnNavi, for being an awesome group of people, and I hope to get to know more of you in the future. (I'll probably meet some of you next year in Seattle hopefully)  
-Aketuan

[Ekirä]

Congrats, Aketuan. Thanks for being so dedicated toward making the meetup happen!

I'll guess True, False, True.

[Yayo]

Congratulations! You certainly deserve it.

For the questions:
Ng, Ng, Ts

Enjoy your week and I hope to get to know you more.

[Syulang]

Congrats! 

I'll guess T/T/F

[Seze Mune]

I hope we see more of you around here, Aketuan.  I'ma guess they are all ngay.

['Oma Tirea]

Ma 'eylan ta Colorado, Seykxel sì nitram!!

'En seri: C/G/C

Maybe when we go up to Seattle next year I could teach you some Na'vi along the way

[Tsmuktengan]

Congratulations! 

Hmm... I'd say Ts/Ng/Ts.

[Txonä Unil Stä'nìyu Rolyusì]

(before I begin, I apologize for the various AvatarMeet advertisements     )

Who are you?

Spoiler

Tell us about yourself! Where are you coming from, what languages do you speak, what do you do, how old are you, tell us a few words about your family, work etc. This is the job interview part.

Kaltxì frapo.   I'm Aketuan. (20, male)

Like most everyone else here, I love Avatar, and in general sci-fi. Star Trek is definitely my favorite tv show of all time. (TNG>VOY=DS9>ENT>TOS)

Unlike most here, I play table tennis competitively. And yes it is a sport.   I practice 3 times a week, and have won several state competitions (lower levels). My style is looping/lobbing.

I also am a HUGE outdoorsman. On any given week you will find me hiking/camping/backpacking/mtn biking somewhere. I am fortunate to live within an hour of literally 100s of miles of wilderness/grasslands/national parks/national forests ranging from 5,000 ft, to 14,500 ft. (alpine tundra).

A few months ago I summited 10 peaks over 12,000 ft, within one day.


I also just a few weeks ago, raced in a 24 hour mountain bike race. (lots of fun)

Other shots of my "pandora":



Oh, I am studying Computer Engineering at Colorado State University, and like it a lot.

Tewti! Ayrel akosman fìtxan! Nìngay nga kelku si tsengmì alor nìtxan!

Srak nga tsun nìna'vi pivlltxe?

Spoiler

How well? Why did you start to learn it? What is your ultimate goal with the language? Do you have specific methods/tools you use in learning the language? How did your friends, family, or colleagues react to your interest in learning Na'vi? Have you told them at all? Have you converted any of them?

Not well. I know the very basics (<40 words/phrases) I just don't have the time to put into it, but I do like it a lot.

Fì'uri oeru 'irvefu nitram fwa ngaru srung si

Have you made any contributions to the LN community that you're particularly proud of?

Spoiler

What made you make those? Do you plan on contributing (again) in the future? How?

Yes, planning the future AvatarMeet meetups.  

In 2011, it was the most awesome experience EVER. I got to meet many of you in Seattle and see the Avatar Exhibit. Definitely something I will never forget. Meeting people from different backgrounds/cultures that all have common ideals and love of Avatar...nothing like it...

Now as 2012 approaches, we are looking at >50 people meeting up, with a huge cosplay event, camping/backpacking trip/avatar exhibit/na'vi lessons....the combination of both groups from 2011 as well as a lot of other people from various forums as well.

As part of the planning team, I am here to ensure that AvatarMeet 2012, will be the most awesome Avatar experience/event that anyone could ask for. I spend around 5 hours a week currently putting things together with the rest of the team, and it will all be worth it come next July.  

Ke tsilvun oe pivlltxe sìltsan nì'ul! Sran, meultxa aham leiu txantsan nìtxan ulte mefot kawkrr ke tswaya' oel. Haya ultxari oe ke tsun pivey! Oeru lu tìprrte' nìngay fwa ngahu tìkangkem si fte haya ultxati leykiven

What is it that you liked/hated the most about Avatar ?

Spoiler

How many times have you seen it? How big of an Avatard are you? Prove it!

The reason Avatar resonated so well with me, was because it coincided with so many of my existing values/likes.

1. sci-fi       (my favorite genre)
2. environmental message   ( I had been actively participating over the years...Riverwatch...ect)
3. Outdoors feel to it  (definitely my style)
4. Blue  (my favorite color)
5. soundtrack     (I love soundtrack music/trailer music, and I feel that a soundtrack makes a movie, and this one was great)
6. technical stuff   (being a computer engineer major, I love to see how it was done)

Oena nga lam nì'it fìtseng hrh. Eampin nìteng lu oeyä 'opin a sunu oeru frato, ulte sunu oeru pamtseo wrrpa nìtxan.

Has Avatar  changed your life in any way?

Spoiler

Are you trying to become a Na'vi? How and to what extent? Do you live on a tree? Do you wear your hair in a long braid? Or are you just simply blue? Do you bond with animals? Is Gaia on your contact list? Did you have your photo 'shopped?

Ok, the answer is a definite YES.

The movie was great no doubt about it, and the feeling from it changed my life, however, the real deal, was finding people who had similar interests as me. All most all of my life, I have been surrounded by people that have completely different interests/values than me. I joined ToS and later LN, and found a lot of people that had similar interests and that were effected by the movie, like I was.

100% I'm changed. I now have dozens of new friends from around the world, that I wouldn't trade for anything.  

Oe nìteng. Eylan amip a oeru zola'u taweyka Uniltìrantokxä oeru lu na soaia amuve. Aynga yawne lu oeru fìtxan, nìpxi oeyä muntxate

True or false?

Spoiler

Write three statements about yourself, the more extravagant the better. At least one of them must be true. At the end of the week, you'll have to tell which ones were truthful and which made up.

Ok here we go:

1. I have summited a peak over 14,000 ft
2. I have scuba dived
3. I think Macs are superior to PCs

Oeyä pxenìri pìylltxe oe: ngay, ngay, tsleng


Hmm, idk why I wrote all my answers in Na'vi lol. I guess I had a stroke. A stroke of my Na'vi nerdosity LOL. Tse, ngeyä kintrr sivunu ngaru ulte ngahu ultxa si nìmun zìsìtay a fì'uri oe ke tsun pivey

-Txonä Rolyu

[Human No More]

Congratulations

Ng/Ng/Ts

[AketuanNavi]

T (Longs Peak 14,256)
F (want to someday)
T (still on the fence about this...but have to go with mac atm)


Anyway thanks everyone for your comments.