This page is all about me! :)
Who am I?
My name’s Kaya Williams-Tuschling, but I prefer just to use the surname Tuschling, save for exams, in which case I put both surnames. I don’t have a middle name. I’m 15 years old, but I have the mind of an adult. Really. I’m so philosophical at times that it kinda scares me. My mum says I have autistic tendencies. When I was little I didn’t understand, but now I’m older I can see where she’s coming from. I hate the idea of things going inside me, especially my ears. I’ve also realised I have barely any empathy. Sometimes I like this, but other times I hate myself for it. Recently I tried a whole bunch of autism spectrum tests online and I’m pretty certain now that I’m on the spectrum. It doesn’t bother me though.
But now, onto the finer details. You won’t be able to see very well on the pictures that I’ve posted of myself, but I’ve got pale blue eyes, a kid’s nose and thick brown hair which I’m trying to grow.
I don’t want kids when I’m an adult. I don’t care if I don’t get a life partner because of this, but I know that I’m not the direct mothering type. I’m better at explaining things verbally than teaching people with actions. I learned a real lot about myself during 2011 and when I say something about myself I mean it nowadays, especially in terms of long-term judgements, like my asexuality.
I was born and raised in Leadhills, which is a tiny village in the Lowther Hills, southern Scotland. I moved to New Zealand in January 2009. For the rest of 2009 (the Kiwi academic year follows the calendar year because of the seasons) I went to Heaton Normal Intermediate. I’ll be really honest here and say I bloody hated that place. No-one liked me, no-one would be friends with me because I was a new student in Year 8 (intermediate schools cater for years 7-8) who was younger than the rest of the year and I was an awkward foreign kid who didn’t like to talk much at all. The year after on the other hand is a whole other story. I go to Christchurch Girls’ High. Sure, there’s a few people here and there who I’d be willing to strangle with my bare hands, but I’m actually learning there now. Every subject is a challenge and plus, the options that one can choose are just awesome. In year 9 I chose Latin and art straight away. Last year I still did Latin, but instead of art I’m did graphics. Now that I’m in year 11 I’m diving into NCEA’s, which are gonna be horrible. My only compulsary subjects are English, maths and science. My options this year are art, graphics and digital technology. It sounds interesting overall but at the same time I’m certain my head will explode while I’m trying to remember all the procedures and notes and things.
I want to have some sort of job in design, you see. And with the earthquakes that have happened in Christchurch, this is the perfect place to observe new techniques and how we’re going to repair the city. Christchurch isn’t my home town, but it’s a lovely place and I feel I should do my bit, even if it’s just miniscule like voting about where to put new lamp posts.
To be honest, I’m never 100% sure about who I am. My mind’s always reeling with questions and ideas and regrets. For now, I’m just a thinker who’s aspiring to be several things, but I’ll get onto that in a few moments.
Right now I’m planning on a trilogy of books for older teens/adults called the Blood on Ice trilogy. Why is it called that? You’ll have to find out. ; )
If the person reading this is interested, my ancestry comes from Ireland, Wales, Germany, Canada and from Native Americans, but I don’t know exactly which people(s).
I don’t follow any religions, but I’m not an atheist. I believe in souls and reincarnation.
What do I do?
I’m a high school student, but I’m working on a fantasy/war trilogy for older teens/adults.
My mind, I think, is a hive full of lost information, regrets and dreams. I never set goals for myself because they’re always changing. And I barely ever accomplish them anyway. :/
Vital Details
Height: 5’ 9.1” (roughly)
Weight: 73.3 kilograms
Favourite Book: I’m not too sure. Maybe North Child by Edith Pattou. Anything that isn’t whiny first-person twaddle that involves vampires, werewolves, angels or any other warped, overused and poorly imagined mythological creatures.
Favourite Music: Grieg, Yann Tiersen, Jeremy Soule, Beethoven, Keane, R.E.M. and Alexandre Desplat.
Favourite TV programme: Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe. He has the exact same opinions as me! Yay! : ) Top Gear comes as a close second.
Favourite Food: Probably Lancashire hotpot.
Strengths: Not entirely sure.
Weaknesses: I’m passive most of the time and I have one hell of a temper, which is probably why I want to learn design and not teaching. I’m also really reserved and I keep to myself. Being so introverted is probably why I post so much on Tumblr.
