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==''Senior Member Interview''==
 
==''Senior Member Interview''==
  
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''Valadilene Aldieb, Senior Member Interview, February 14 2008''
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'''Why did you choose Red?'''
  
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;What is your Tower name?
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I felt most comfortable being myself when I was with the Reds.  I really didn't know any of them well, but the comfort level was still there, so I knew it was the right place for me.  :)
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Valadilene Aldieb
 
  
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;When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Red Ajah?
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'''Are you like the Red in the Books? Do you dislike men? Are you a driven woman with her own goals in life?'''
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Aug. 16, 2005
 
  
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;Why did you choose Red?
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I think in some ways I'm like a book Red.  I'm rather driven in regards to my career and I hold to my belief/ideals even if they go against the grain. I don't hate men at all, I don't really think the book Reds did either.  It was more of a coping mechanism so they could do their job.
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I was torn between Red and Yellow, but I felt most myself in Red. Even though I didn't have any "close" relationships with anyone in the Ajah at the time, it's just where I felt most able to be me.
 
  
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;Are you like the Red in the Books?
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'''Do you have a favorite Red Ajah character from the novels?'''
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In a way. I'm very dedicated to my cause(s)and don't mind making sacrifices (i.e. no warder, etc) in order to make those things happen. I feel I am able to adapt, as the Reds in the books do, to changes in my "reality" and try my best to work them in my favor or towards my goal.
 
  
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;How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
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Silviana Brehon
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I didn't much enjoy being a Citizen. The City was too overwhelming at the time. If the Colorado Clan hadn't adopted me, I'd probably still be a Citizen for lack of SM sponsorship! I loved being a Novice...it was a great time to get to know the Ajahs and who I was on the site. It's also when I began helping the Mistress of Novices. When I became an Accepted I was already a Red, so that was the perfect chance to focus on our group and get to know my Sisters better. Loved it!
 
  
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;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
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'''How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?'''
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Since October of 2004...so a little over 3 years.
 
  
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;What things do you do for TV.net?
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I started reading the books when the first one came out....so 90/91?  I was in high school at the time.
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I'm currently the Mistress of Accepted and am the Local Liaison for Anni Party 08. I have been the Local Liaison for Anni before, in 07 as well.
 
  
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;Should we be scared because you're Red?
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'''How did you first get into the series?'''
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Only if people who are straight forward and driven scare you! Otherwise, I (and the rest of the Reds) are pretty nice, outgoing people!
 
  
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;How did you get to read the Series?
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I loved reading fantasy, as did a few other friends.  One bought the first book and shared.  We swapped hard covers all through high school as none of us could afford our own set and we didn't want to wait for them to come out in paperback!
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A group of my friends in high school began reading them and we passed them around. Had to wait a year between each book because RJ just couldn't write as fast as we could read!
 
  
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;If Reds could have bonded, do you think you would have?
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'''Who is your favorite "hero"?'''
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Probably not. I really don't have that many close male friends on the site. A few, but they are more like brothers to me. I just don't feel the need to bond.
 
  
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;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
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I love Matt, but I also have a soft spot for Thom.
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Currently, my mentee is Myriam! And I lurv her muchly!!!
 
  
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;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
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'''Favorite bad guy/gal?'''
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I would have to say Mat as my overall favorite. Each book someone strikes me as wonderful, but Mat has always been in the forefront. My favorite nation is probably Cairhein...the social and cultural aspects just sort of fascinate me! :P
 
  
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;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?)
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Padan Fain/Ordieth/etc. has always kinda freaked me out.
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Light yes! I've been to 3 Anni Parties so far. I love them! It's the best way to meet people you don't normally talk to on the boards! I have made so many friends from rl things and it lasts even if we don't post much together.
 
  
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;What kind of music do you like?
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'''Favorite book and scene?'''
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I love rock and alternative. Some pop (not bubblegum) and rap and country....just not in large doses. Some of my favorite artists are the Cure, Morrissey, Bob Dylan, Fall Out Boy...
 
  
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;What are your favorite movies?
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It's a scene from New Spring, when Lan and Moiraine first meet.
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Anything scary....or action/adventury....I like to be excited and involved in some way.
 
  
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;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
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'''If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?'''
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No comment. :|
 
  
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;What job do you have?
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I would likely be a Blue Aes Sedai, although a Wave Mistress is a definite possibility.
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I am the Assisstant Principal (Dean of Students) at a public charter school.
 
  
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;Do you have a pet?
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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 have a horse, a dog, 2 geckos and 3 cats.
 
  
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;What languages do you speak?
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I introduced a friend of mine to the books and she, in turn, went searching the web for more info on Robert Jordan.  She came across the site and joined....and hounded me about it.  Finally I took a look and signed up.  That was ages and many many boards ago.  She is no longer a member of the site, but I found my niche and am quite comfortable.  My activity varies at times, but I'm always here!
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English and Spanish
 
  
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;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
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'''What do you do in "real life"?'''
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I wanted to be a Vet or a Teacher.
 
  
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;Elaida or Pevara?
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I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to elementary students, ages 5-11.  I also have my principal's license and hope to move into administration one of these days.
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Elaida
 
  
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;Shadar Logoth or Manetheren?
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'''Do you have any hobbies?'''
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Manetheren
 
  
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;Roses or Lilies?
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I horseback ride, play World of Warcraft, camp/hike and read.
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Roses
 
  
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;Dogs or cats?
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'''What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?'''
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Cats
 
  
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;A short bio about yourself.
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I enjoy classic rock, Bob Dylan, and a wide variety of other stuff....some from Top 40 radio, others (like the Smiths, Cure, and general 80s music) come from what I liked growing up. I have recently started getting into bluegrass.
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I'm 31, soon to be 32. I'm single, live in western Colorado, and work as an assisstant principal. I have a BA in Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Elementary Eduction and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in ESL and Bilingual Education. I'm currently working on the last few credit hours for my administrators license. I have lived in California, Colorado, New Mexico and Oregon. I have traveled to Scotland, England, Canada and Jamaica.
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'''What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?'''
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BBC America and the Syfy channels were made for me!  I love Dr. Who, Warehouse 13, Supernatural, Sons of Anarchy, The Vampire Diaries...I'm sure you can see a theme here and guess others. I don't tend to watch a lot of comedies or procedural dramas, although I do love Bones.
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'''Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?'''
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The Dresden Files, Harry Potter, books by James Rollins, Steve Berry and Clive Cussler
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'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
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It was a toss up between Archeologist and Veterinarian.
  
 
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Why did you choose Red?

I felt most comfortable being myself when I was with the Reds. I really didn't know any of them well, but the comfort level was still there, so I knew it was the right place for me.  :)

Are you like the Red in the Books? Do you dislike men? Are you a driven woman with her own goals in life?

I think in some ways I'm like a book Red. I'm rather driven in regards to my career and I hold to my belief/ideals even if they go against the grain. I don't hate men at all, I don't really think the book Reds did either. It was more of a coping mechanism so they could do their job.

Do you have a favorite Red Ajah character from the novels?

Silviana Brehon

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

I started reading the books when the first one came out....so 90/91? I was in high school at the time.

How did you first get into the series?

I loved reading fantasy, as did a few other friends. One bought the first book and shared. We swapped hard covers all through high school as none of us could afford our own set and we didn't want to wait for them to come out in paperback!

Who is your favorite "hero"?

I love Matt, but I also have a soft spot for Thom.

Favorite bad guy/gal?

Padan Fain/Ordieth/etc. has always kinda freaked me out.

Favorite book and scene?

It's a scene from New Spring, when Lan and Moiraine first meet.

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

I would likely be a Blue Aes Sedai, although a Wave Mistress is a definite possibility.

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

I introduced a friend of mine to the books and she, in turn, went searching the web for more info on Robert Jordan. She came across the site and joined....and hounded me about it. Finally I took a look and signed up. That was ages and many many boards ago. She is no longer a member of the site, but I found my niche and am quite comfortable. My activity varies at times, but I'm always here!

What do you do in "real life"?

I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to elementary students, ages 5-11. I also have my principal's license and hope to move into administration one of these days.

Do you have any hobbies?

I horseback ride, play World of Warcraft, camp/hike and read.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

I enjoy classic rock, Bob Dylan, and a wide variety of other stuff....some from Top 40 radio, others (like the Smiths, Cure, and general 80s music) come from what I liked growing up. I have recently started getting into bluegrass.

What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

BBC America and the Syfy channels were made for me! I love Dr. Who, Warehouse 13, Supernatural, Sons of Anarchy, The Vampire Diaries...I'm sure you can see a theme here and guess others. I don't tend to watch a lot of comedies or procedural dramas, although I do love Bones.

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

The Dresden Files, Harry Potter, books by James Rollins, Steve Berry and Clive Cussler

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

It was a toss up between Archeologist and Veterinarian.

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