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|Location=Perth, Australia
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|Location=Perth, {{Australia}}
 
|Birthday=September 2
 
|Birthday=September 2
 
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|Affiliation={{brown2}}
 
|TowerRank={{as}}
 
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==Tower History==
 
==Tower History==
 
*Joined {{TV}}: February 8, 2007
 
*Joined {{TV}}: February 8, 2007
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*Raised {{as}} of the {{green2}}: January 17, 2008
 
*Raised {{as}} of the {{green2}}: January 17, 2008
 
*{{Demoted}}: January 1, 2013
 
*{{Demoted}}: January 1, 2013
*Aspired {{brown}}: March 26, 2013
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*{{aspired}} to the {{brown2}}: March 26, 2013
 
*Raised {{as}} of the {{brown2}}: August 31, 2013
 
*Raised {{as}} of the {{brown2}}: August 31, 2013
  
 
== Tower Involvement ==
 
== Tower Involvement ==
 
===Current===
 
===Current===
*{{sitter}} for the {{brown2}}: Spring 2014
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===Previous===
 
===Previous===
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*[[Officially Unofficial#Mind|Mind]] of the {{brown2}}: <!--unofficial position-->
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**July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
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**unknown - unknown
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*[[Integration Focus Group]] member: May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
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*{{sitter}} for the {{brown2}}: {{spring14hall}}
 
*{{Head}} of the {{Green2}}: November 21, 2011 - June 30, 2012
 
*{{Head}} of the {{Green2}}: November 21, 2011 - June 30, 2012
*{{sitter}} of the {{green2}}: July 1, 2011 - November 21, 2011
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*{{sitter}} for the {{green2}}:  
*{{sitter}} of the {{green2}}: January 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
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**{{fall11hall}} (July 1 - November 21)
* Created and updated the [[Community_Page:_Green_Ajah_HQ|Green Ajah HQ]]: January 2009 - Unknown
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**{{spring10hall}}
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**{{spring09hall}}
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* Created and updated the [[Community_Page:_Green_Ajah_HQ|Green Ajah HQ]]: January 2009 - unknown
 
*{{TechStaff}}: June 2009 - April 8, 2012
 
*{{TechStaff}}: June 2009 - April 8, 2012
*{{sitter}} of the {{green2}}: January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009
 
 
*Big/Lil Sisters Coordinator: July 9, 2008 - July 2010
 
*Big/Lil Sisters Coordinator: July 9, 2008 - July 2010
 
*{{Heart}} of the {{green2}}: July 3, 2008 - January 1, 2009
 
*{{Heart}} of the {{green2}}: July 3, 2008 - January 1, 2009
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*Senior Member Interviews Project: April 2007 - unknown
 
*Senior Member Interviews Project: April 2007 - unknown
 
* Radio DJ: March 30, 2007 - May 31, 2007
 
* Radio DJ: March 30, 2007 - May 31, 2007
* {{Researcher}}: Unknown - Unknown
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* {{Researcher}}: unknown - unknown
 
*{{Editor|Cealestis al'Dyren}}
 
*{{Editor|Cealestis al'Dyren}}
  
 
===Awards===
 
===Awards===
*[[Members' Choice Awards|Most Aes Sedai Like - 2010]]
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*Most Aes Sedai Like - [[Anniversary Party 2010]]
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===Other Recognition===
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*Green Who Has Donated So Much Time To The Ajah And Tower Award - {{greenawards}} - 2010
  
 
===Merits===
 
===Merits===
{{Due-SeniorMembershipGold}}{{Due-ProBonoSilver|IT}}{{Attendance3}}{{Mentor3}}{{StaffWorking|40}}{{AdminWorking|7}}{{Ladder-Staff-Admin}}{{Group-Sitter-Heart-Head}}<!--Served all three, but not full term as Head, not due--><!--needs 2 more months as Tech Staff for ProBonoITGold-->{{Due-EditingGold}}{{Verify}}<!--Prob due something for the Senior Member Interviews Project -->
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{{checked|201603}}
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{{Attendance4}}{{Mentor3}}{{StaffWorking|43}}{{AdminWorking|7}}{{Ladder-Staff-Admin}}{{Group-Sitter}}<!--not full term as Head for Green, not due-->{{ProBonoWorking|IT-34}}{{Verify}}<!--Prob due something for the Senior Member Interviews Project -->
 
====Gold====
 
====Gold====
{{MembershipGold}}{{Globetrotter}}{{CommitteeHeadGold}}
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{{MembershipGold}}{{MembershipGold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{SM-Gold}}{{CommitteeHeadGold}}{{Globetrotter}}{{EditingGold}}
 
====Silver====
 
====Silver====
{{SM-Silver}}{{StaffSilver}}{{MembersChoice}}
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{{MembersChoice}}{{StaffSilver}}{{ProBonoITSilver}}
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====Privileges Earned====
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*Extra Bond
  
 
==Tower Relationships==
 
==Tower Relationships==
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===Mentoring===
 
===Mentoring===
 
;Mentor
 
;Mentor
*[[Lireina Dormerus t'al`Bearach]]
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*[[Lireina Dormerus t'al`Bearach]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
  
 
;Mentees
 
;Mentees
*[[Julina d'Elrohiri]]
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*[[Julina d'Elrohiri]], former member
*[[Shariyan Al´Feay]]
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*[[Shariyan Al´Feay]], {{as}} of the {{blue2}}
*[[Kiana A'Jadein]]
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*[[Kiana A'Jadein]], {{as}} of the {{green2}}
*[[Ziporah Batel]]
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*[[Alexia Batel]], {{as}} of the {{yellow2}}
  
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===Other Tower Relationships===
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;First-sister
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*[[Aryela Dashtahd]], {{as}} of the {{brown2}}
  
 
==Official Event Attendance==
 
==Official Event Attendance==
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{{anni2010}}
 
{{anni2010}}
 
{{euro2013}}
 
{{euro2013}}
==''Senior Member Interview''==
 
<!-- I imagine she'll want to do a new interview since this one says she's Green
 
'''Why did you choose Green?'''<br>
 
I fit the Ajah, the Ajah fits me. I'm a tough girl, what can I say. I fight for myself and to get what I want, I fight to protect my loved ones. I actively chase my dreams and don't let myself be stifled by fears, even though they can be crippling. :) But I also have a kind side. It's all about the balance and I think that's also what the Green Ajah is about. You should know when to fight, but also know when to stand down.
 
  
'''Are you like the Greens in the books? Do you like to have fun with men? Are you a fierce warrior?'''<br>
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==Tower Sworn Interview==
I don't know. I don't think so. Most Aes Sedai have a little cliché personalities honestly ;p. If I should compare, then... I'm not as outgoing as they are, I don't party as much, I do get along well with men, and well I guess I'm a warrior but not in the classical sense. I do roller derby, does that count?
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''March 27, 2014''
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*'''Why did you choose Brown?'''
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I get depressed when I cannot exercise my brain. I love to read, I love to contemplate the world (philosophy is also a major interest of mine). I'm an analyst, always have been. I think knowledge is power - and powerful I am in a game of Trivial Pursuit.
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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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In some ways, yes, in some ways, not at all. I'm not a dusty type. I always figured the Browns to look a bit haphazard, unkempt, like female Albert Einsteins. I love make up and fashion. So in that, no, I'm not like the Browns in the books. But yes, I do love books and I do daydream a lot, and can totally drift off when listening to music.
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*'''Do you have a favorite Brown Ajah character from the novels?'''
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Clearly, Verin. She was secretly the most bad ass of all characters, much more bad ass than the Greens and Reds, and wasn't all in our faces about it.
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 +
*'''Who is your favorite character? Favorite nation?'''
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I'm a die hard Mat fan. He'll be my favorite forever, though Egwene comes in second. As for nation, I always loved the complex culture of the Seanchan.  
  
'''Do you have a favorite Green Ajah character from the novels?'''<br>
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*'''How were you introduced to the series?'''
Egwene :)
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My ex boyfriend introduced me to them.
  
'''How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?'''<br>
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*'''Favorite bad guy/gal?'''
Since 2006 or so.
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I always liked Moghedien's story line, as well as Lanfear and her incarnations.
  
'''How did you first get into the series?'''<br>
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*'''If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?'''
My ex read them.  
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I'd probably a confused bystander, but I prefer the thought of being a Brown Sedai, gliding through the Tower and smoothing my skirts, playing political games with the other Ajahs and the rest of the world without them even noticing.
  
'''Who is your favorite "hero"?'''<br>
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*'''Seanchan or Shara?'''
Mat.
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Seanchan. I'm kind of sad though we never learned as much about Shara as Seanchan. It seems like a very interesting nation.
  
'''Favorite bad guy/gal?'''<br>
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*'''Asmodean or Sammael?'''
Lanfear (/Cyndane), Mesaana and Moridin. And the Seanchan in general.
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Asmodean. I liked his affection for music.
  
'''Favorite book and scene?'''<br>
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*'''How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?'''
The ending of the Gathering Storm where Egwene finally is accepted as Amyrlin. Made me all teary-eyed.  
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Actually, I was browsing on Youtube one day in February 2007 and found some WoT related videos, and in the comments a member of the site mentioned it.  
  
'''If you were set down in Randland, who/what would you see yourself as? An Aes Sedai? Innkeeper? Seanchan Captain?'''<br>
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*'''What do you do in "real life"?'''
Probably Aes Sedai, if I had the gift, or one of the Atha'an Miere, either a Windfinder or Sailmistress. Or maybe a Far Dareis Mai. They're all pretty cool xD
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Currently looking for a "real" job, I'm a criminologist. In the mean time, I keep myself occupied building websites and being editor in chief of my online film magazine, FilmInquiry.com.
  
'''How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become a Senior Member?'''<br>
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*'''What language(s) do you speak?'''
Found it through Youtube. Was watching a fanvideo and a member of TV.net had posted a link to the site. I was awestruck to find such a friendly community. What convinced me to stay... After I joined I'd made some friends, which was nice. Also, I really wanted to choose an Ajah and become Aes Sedai.  
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Dutch is my native tongue, but I speak English on a bilingual level.
  
'''What do you do in "real life"?'''<br>
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*'''Do you have any hobbies?'''
I'm a full time student - I currently study Clinical Psychology (major) and Criminology (minor). I'll get my Bachelor's Degree in February 2012, and I hope to be accepted to the Global Criminology Master's in September 2012. Aside from that I write sci-fi and pursue a career in writing (so not just for hobby even if I love to do it).  
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Writing is my biggest passion. Also, watching movies and TV shows. I love music, and to cook. Another major passion of mine is traveling and exploring the world.  
  
'''Do you have any hobbies?'''<br>
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*'''Do you have a pet?'''
I love to read and write, watch TV shows  and movies, and I love to listen to music. I recently started doing Roller Derby and I find it a lot of fun even if it makes my muscles squeal in pain ;p. I like to do craftsy stuff like knitting and sewing, too. And cooking! I love food and like to cook all sorts of food, from every culture.
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I have a Bengal cat named Poh, he's more like a familiar than a pet. If he could, he'd go with me everywhere.  
  
'''What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?'''<br>
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*'''Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?'''
Loads, and in many different genres. I enjoy classical (favorites are Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Saint Saëns), I love electronic music (dubstep, trip-hop, goa... What have you. Favorites are The Knife, Slagsmalsklubben, Bonobo, Pogo, Gorillaz, Splashdown, Flux Pavilion, Juno Reactor etc.) metal (Metallica, Opeth, Tool, Taproot, etc) Indie/Alternative (Florence & the Machine, KT Tunstall, El Pino & The Volunteers, etc) singer/songwriter (Adele, Sia, Schradinova, Kate Havnevik)... I could go on forever. I have a last.fm account, find me [http://www.last.fm/user/jolinar here].
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The Hunger Games, Hugh Howey's Wool series, Nicole Rafter's books (criminology/movies), Brandon Sanderson's works, The Dresden Files, The Lunar Chronicles, The Kingkiller Chronicles.
  
'''What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?'''<br>
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*'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
I have many favorites for both - Dexter, Breaking Bad, Stargate series, BSG, Homeland, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, Project Runway, Fringe, Modern Family, Pan Am, Boardwalk Empire, I'm also watching Terra Nova but I'm not sure if I like it so much yet. Movies: Spirited Away (and most other Studio Ghibli movies), Inception, Avatar, Fight Club, Seven, Donnie Darko, LotR, V for Vendetta, The Matrix (pt. I), The Big Lebowski, Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl, No Country for Old Men, American Beauty, Pan's Labyrinth, Star Wars, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest... And many more.
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Dolphin trainer, vet, psychiatrist, movie director.
  
'''Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?'''<br>
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*'''Party or lounging at home?'''
I'm a big fan of Brandon Sanderson, I love all his work. I also love everything Patrick Rothfuss touches. I love the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. The Hunger Games, Haruki Murakami's books, I also love the Kushiel Legacy by Jacqueline Carey. 1984. I read a lot but these are a few favorites.
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Lounging at home
  
'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''<br>
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*'''Tea or coffee?'''
Writer, which is why I'm chasing that dream. Dolphin trainer. Movie director, fashion designer, veterinarian. Astronaut. Who doesn't want to be an astronaut at one point!
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Coffee in the morning, tea during the rest of the day.
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*'''A short bio about yourself.'''
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What's relevant to know about me is that I'm a Dutchie, born and raised in The Netherlands, but that I moved to Perth, Australia in early 2014.
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 11 September 2023

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Manon Lumen
Real Name Manon
Location Perth, Australia
Birthday September 2
TarValon.Net Information
Affiliation Brown Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title
Join Date February 7, 2007
Bonded to
Link to Forum Profile

Tower History

Tower Involvement

Current

Previous

Awards

Other Recognition

Merits

Gold

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Silver

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Privileges Earned

  • Extra Bond

Tower Relationships

Bonding

Previous

Mentoring

Mentor
Mentees

Other Tower Relationships

First-sister

Official Event Attendance

Tower Sworn Interview

March 27, 2014

  • Why did you choose Brown?

I get depressed when I cannot exercise my brain. I love to read, I love to contemplate the world (philosophy is also a major interest of mine). I'm an analyst, always have been. I think knowledge is power - and powerful I am in a game of Trivial Pursuit.

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

In some ways, yes, in some ways, not at all. I'm not a dusty type. I always figured the Browns to look a bit haphazard, unkempt, like female Albert Einsteins. I love make up and fashion. So in that, no, I'm not like the Browns in the books. But yes, I do love books and I do daydream a lot, and can totally drift off when listening to music.

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

Clearly, Verin. She was secretly the most bad ass of all characters, much more bad ass than the Greens and Reds, and wasn't all in our faces about it.

  • Who is your favorite character? Favorite nation?

I'm a die hard Mat fan. He'll be my favorite forever, though Egwene comes in second. As for nation, I always loved the complex culture of the Seanchan.

  • How were you introduced to the series?

My ex boyfriend introduced me to them.

  • Favorite bad guy/gal?

I always liked Moghedien's story line, as well as Lanfear and her incarnations.

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

I'd probably a confused bystander, but I prefer the thought of being a Brown Sedai, gliding through the Tower and smoothing my skirts, playing political games with the other Ajahs and the rest of the world without them even noticing.

  • Seanchan or Shara?

Seanchan. I'm kind of sad though we never learned as much about Shara as Seanchan. It seems like a very interesting nation.

  • Asmodean or Sammael?

Asmodean. I liked his affection for music.

  • How did you find TarValon.Net and what convinced you to stay and become Tower Sworn?

Actually, I was browsing on Youtube one day in February 2007 and found some WoT related videos, and in the comments a member of the site mentioned it.

  • What do you do in "real life"?

Currently looking for a "real" job, I'm a criminologist. In the mean time, I keep myself occupied building websites and being editor in chief of my online film magazine, FilmInquiry.com.

  • What language(s) do you speak?

Dutch is my native tongue, but I speak English on a bilingual level.

  • Do you have any hobbies?

Writing is my biggest passion. Also, watching movies and TV shows. I love music, and to cook. Another major passion of mine is traveling and exploring the world.

  • Do you have a pet?

I have a Bengal cat named Poh, he's more like a familiar than a pet. If he could, he'd go with me everywhere.

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

The Hunger Games, Hugh Howey's Wool series, Nicole Rafter's books (criminology/movies), Brandon Sanderson's works, The Dresden Files, The Lunar Chronicles, The Kingkiller Chronicles.

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

Dolphin trainer, vet, psychiatrist, movie director.

  • Party or lounging at home?

Lounging at home

  • Tea or coffee?

Coffee in the morning, tea during the rest of the day.

  • A short bio about yourself.

What's relevant to know about me is that I'm a Dutchie, born and raised in The Netherlands, but that I moved to Perth, Australia in early 2014.




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