Melisande Arneil

Melisande Arneil, Senior Member Interview, January 29th 2008

What is your Tower name?

Melisande Arneil

When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Gray Ajah?

January 2006

Why did you choose Gray?

Cuz I liked the intimacy of a small group of women

Are you like the Grays in the Books?

God no!

Do you love politics and do you like to discuss a lot?

Nope

How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?

My time as a junior member was awesome! I had a lot of fun, and pulled a couple of pranks with my sissy Lireina.

How long have you been a member of TV.net?

I've been a member since January 2005

What things do you do for TV.net?

Currently, I'm Heart of the Gray Ajah. I'm also a researcher for the Library.

How did you get to read the Series?

I was just strolling through Chapters one day, and saw the books on a table. They were on sale, and they looked interesting, and I needed a new fantasy series to read. So I bought them. I've been hooked ever since.

Who is your mentee, if you have one?

Aleita Taviah!

Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?

Honestly, my fave is Rand...though Mat is a close second :D Min is also a favourite. I don't have a favourite nation.

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've attended Fall Ball 2005, Anni 2006 and Fall Ball 2006. I had a blast at each one, because I got to hangout with a group of wonderful people. At Anni 2006, Lireina and I became first sisters, so that event is my favourite so far. I'm planning to attend Anni 2008.

What kind of music do you like?

80's music, rock, pop, a little bit of classical.

What are your favorite movies?

LOTR, Back to the Future, Indiana Jones, The Fifth Element

What job do you have?

I'm a cashier at a grocery store, as well as a postal worker (casual).

Do you have a pet?

I have a dog named Keisha (rottweiler), and too many cats!

What languages do you speak?

Just English, unfortunately.

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

I wanted to be a teacher.

Lanfear or Moghedien?

Lanfear!

Seanchan or Shara?

Seanchan

Candles or lamps?

Candles

Party or lounging at home?

Lounging at a party? :look

A short bio about yourself.

I'm a mom of three kids, two of which are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I'm also separated and working on the divorce. I grew up on a farm with three younger sisters. I spend way too much time on the computer some days :p