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==Senior Member Interview==
 
==Senior Member Interview==
  
''January 29, 2008''
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''December 22, 2011''
  
  
;When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Brown Ajah?
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*;Why did you choose Brown?
August 2007 at Europarty in the Netherlands
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There was no other choice for me. The Browns on this site are a wonderful group of women (and Warders). We're diverse and laid back.
  
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*;Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?
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Yes. I'm working on a doctorate in History and I work part-time at a bookstore. My life is books. Hopefully, I'm not as frumpy as some of the Browns portrayed in the books though.
  
;Why did you choose Brown?
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*;Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?
Although I love the other Ajahs, there was no other choice for me. I enjoy research and learning. In addition, the Browns on this site are the most laid back and intelligent group of women. I'm obviously biased.
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Saerin
  
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*;How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?
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I first read Eye of the World when I was thirteen, so nearly fourteen years now.
  
;Are you like the Browns in the Books?
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*;How did you first get into the series?  
Absolutely.
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My dad picked the first book up for me, though he has yet to read them.  
  
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*;Who is your favorite "hero"?
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I'm partial to Mat.
  
;Do you love books and do you daydream a lot?
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*;Favorite bad guy/gal?  
Yes.
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I have to actually remember characters?  I don't know. All of the Forsaken seem pretty petty. I like a little more complexity with my villains.  
  
 +
*;Favorite book and scene?
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The first is probably the best, but then again, I haven't read it since I was thirteen... I did really enjoy the scene in (was it Crossroads of Twilight?) in which Tuon completes the marriage ceremony with Mat.
  
;How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
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*;If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?  
I loved every stage of the Tower, though being a citizen could be frustrating because of all the spam. It was wonderful getting to know different people in the Tower at each level. Being a Novice and Accepted was wonderful as I met some people who are now close friends.
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Seanchan innkeeper. I would be very good at honoring the Empress, may she live forever.  
  
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*;How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member?
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I happened upon it after one of the books was published in 2004 and later returned to the site in 2006. Our community is diverse and a wonderful place to meet amazing people from different parts of the globe.
  
;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
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*;What do you do in "real life"?
Since 2004, but active again only for about two years.
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I'm a poor graduate student and teaching assistant. In short, I do a lot of reading, complaining, grading, and BS-ing.  
  
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*;Do you have any hobbies?
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I enjoy reading and writing for pleasure (not essays or dissertations), running, comic books.
  
;What things do you do for TV.net?
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*;What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?  
Right now, I'm working on a research project for the Tower library, though it has been put on hold while I apply to graduate school. I hope I contribute in a positive way.
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Eclectic. Anything from Bach to Elvis to LCD Soundsystem.  
  
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*;What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?
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I love Miyasaki's work: Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, etc., Goodbye Lenin!, the usual nerd fare, like Star Wars, LotR. A few television shows I enjoy are Arrested Development, Mad Men, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Batman: The Animated Series, The Wire.
  
;How did you get to read the Series?
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*;Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?  
I discovered the books when I was about thirteen. I loved fantasy and adventure at that age and so I picked up Eye of the World and was hooked.
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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami I don't know - I read a lot of history. It's very difficult to list just a few books...  
  
 
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*;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?  
;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
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Veterinarian. I love animals.
Not bonded.
 
 
 
 
 
;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
 
I do not yet have a mentee.
 
 
 
 
 
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
 
I have numerous favourite characters. I'm fond of Nynaeve, Verin, Mat, Tuon, Cadsuane, and a few others I find interesting.
 
My favourite nation is Arafel.
 
 
 
 
 
;Have you ever attended any Real Life Functions? Did you like them if you did, and why? (Why do you think people should come to any future functions?)
 
I attended Europarty this past year, and I loved it. I was raised to Aes Sedai so it was a very positive experience. Everyone was warm and friendly and it was great putting faces to posts.
 
It's really up to the person if they want to attend a real life function. It is a time and money commitment and can be intimidating, but it's also a fantastic experience and a great way to meet people from all over the world.
 
 
 
 
 
;What kind of music do you like?
 
I can't narrowly define my music taste. I like a variety of genres, including glam, pop, classical, folk, rock, etc.
 
 
 
 
 
;What are your favorite movies?
 
Big fan of nature documentaries
 
 
 
 
 
;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
 
There have been too many embarrassing stupid things I've done to count. I'm not a huge risk taker though, so not too many "crazy things."
 
 
 
 
 
;What job do you have?
 
I currently teach English as a second language in Hungary.
 
 
 
 
 
;Do you have a pet?
 
Yes, only the most adorable cat in the world, Mr. B. Unfortunately, he lives with my parents right now.
 
 
 
 
 
;What languages do you speak?
 
English and German
 
 
 
 
 
;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
 
Writer or Professor
 
 
 
 
 
;Seanchan or Shara?
 
Seanchan
 
 
 
 
 
;Verin or Adeleas?
 
Verin
 
 
 
 
 
;Board games or computer games?
 
Board games
 
 
 
 
 
;Coke or Pepsi?
 
Coke
 
 
 
 
 
;A short bio about yourself.
 
I'm 22, I currently live in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, I'm travelling quite a bit right now, I enjoy history, hiking, comic books, and I think portly animals and young children look better than those of the skinny persuasion.
 
  
  

Revision as of 09:37, 22 December 2011

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Keara Careen
Real Name Kathryn
Location USA
Birthday 22 February 1985
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Affiliation Brown Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title Aes Sedai
Join Date 3 July 2004
Bonded to Not Bonded
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December 22, 2011


  • Why did you choose Brown?

There was no other choice for me. The Browns on this site are a wonderful group of women (and Warders). We're diverse and laid back.

  • Are you like the Browns in the books? Do you love books and have a tendency to daydream?

Yes. I'm working on a doctorate in History and I work part-time at a bookstore. My life is books. Hopefully, I'm not as frumpy as some of the Browns portrayed in the books though.

  • Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?

Saerin

  • How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?

I first read Eye of the World when I was thirteen, so nearly fourteen years now.

  • How did you first get into the series?

My dad picked the first book up for me, though he has yet to read them.

  • Who is your favorite "hero"?

I'm partial to Mat.

  • Favorite bad guy/gal?

I have to actually remember characters? I don't know. All of the Forsaken seem pretty petty. I like a little more complexity with my villains.

  • Favorite book and scene?

The first is probably the best, but then again, I haven't read it since I was thirteen... I did really enjoy the scene in (was it Crossroads of Twilight?) in which Tuon completes the marriage ceremony with Mat.

  • If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?

Seanchan innkeeper. I would be very good at honoring the Empress, may she live forever.

  • How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member?

I happened upon it after one of the books was published in 2004 and later returned to the site in 2006. Our community is diverse and a wonderful place to meet amazing people from different parts of the globe.

  • What do you do in "real life"?

I'm a poor graduate student and teaching assistant. In short, I do a lot of reading, complaining, grading, and BS-ing.

  • Do you have any hobbies?

I enjoy reading and writing for pleasure (not essays or dissertations), running, comic books.

  • What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Eclectic. Anything from Bach to Elvis to LCD Soundsystem.

  • What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

I love Miyasaki's work: Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, etc., Goodbye Lenin!, the usual nerd fare, like Star Wars, LotR. A few television shows I enjoy are Arrested Development, Mad Men, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Batman: The Animated Series, The Wire.

  • Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami I don't know - I read a lot of history. It's very difficult to list just a few books...

  • What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?

Veterinarian. I love animals.



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