Good day, all. Well, I hit the space bar and lost my first reply to this thread. Once a klutz, always a klutz, I guess
Now for a little pop psychology: Tell me if I hit the mark or have gone miserably awry.
Obviously Ms.Rae is a person who takes charge quite easily and gets the job done without making her subordinates feel intimidated. I would venture that her lovely mother has much to do with Rae's ability to "get on with it", while maintaining a great sense of wit.
C.I. set his goals at a young age, and went about planning his financial program to support his love of travel; All this without smugness, and with generousity.
msolga always sees the good things that emerge from even the horrors in life.
Joanne has come to terms with who she is and accepts it without rancour.
John and Viz seem to be intent on having a good time although somewhat side stepping (pardon the pun) the heart of the matter.

Don't blame them, either.
Scrat and elroy are relatively new to me, so I won't even attempt to psych them out.
I brought up the prom issue, because I have seen young people actually define themselves based on whether or not they were included in this highlight during a time in their lives of identity crisis. Please feel free to make your own assessments as this is a type of serious/fun.