My Alter Ego

I came across an article on Nerd Fitness some time back about becoming a superhero.  It was very interesting and stuck in my brain for the last month.  Who would I be?  What would I call myself?  Why am I even asking such questions?  I should be fine to go to the gym and be that rollergirl without creating an alter ego, shouldn't I?  So many questions, and I just couldn't get it out of my brain.


Why not?  Because the truth is, as I believe it is for most of us, it's awesome having an alter ego.  Even if that one isn't a superhero, per se.  It's nice to have your day-to-day self and your at home self, even.  It feels good and it's fun!  Thus Cynnister was born.  I've had this name for a few years now, but it was all just silly things linked to it like email addresses.  Never was this a serious name I planned to use and attach to myself.  Never was this meant to be another persona.  Until now.  After reading the superhero article, I immediately changed my planned derby name from Holly Handgrenade (based on Monty Python and really an excellent name) to Cynnister.  It fits perfectly with me.  Now to answer NF:

What do I want to accomplish? 

I have visions of myself that I have not lived up to, being honest with myself.  I have an ideal about who I am and what I do that doesn't compare to reality.  The bar I set for myself is high and it will take time and patience to reach it.  And, with hopes, I'll exceed it.  I see myself as an excellent mother, a loving girlfriend, a marathon runner, a derby girl, a listening friend, a helpful daughter, a hard worker and sexy, strong woman.

What is my persona? 

Cynnister, but of course.  I'm a antiheroine who wears black and pink* and is identified by a bird's skull.  And, of course, I play roller derby.  (*Pink isn't for certain, I'm still mulling that over...)

What is my theme song? 

Okay, the theme song is a daunting task for me.  I'm certain it's hard rock, that gets me in the right frame of mind while I'm working out.  Angry and evil and rockin'.  Godsmack is coming to mind, but I'll have to try a few out before I'm certain.  ~ I'm leaning toward White Zombie's "Thunder Kiss '65" which may also lend itself to a derby number to go with that name... Hmm... 

What do I stand for? 

I care about the environment, animals and people.  I will complete walks and races to raise money for causes I feel particularly strong about and will volunteer wherever I'm able to help.  Alright, this seems a bit too nice for a antiheroine, but even Dr. Horrible volunteered at a soup kitchen (let's forget it was to spy on Captain Hammer... he still volunteered, right?).