Manon Lumen
Cealestis al'Dyren, Senior Member Interview, December 18th 2008
- What is your Tower name?
Cealestis al'Dyren
- How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Since February 8th, 2007
- How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
Oh, I have loved my time at those ranks. I don't remember all too much about Citizenhood, I do remember that I was rather shy and still not very confident. Then, when I was raised to Novice... It was the time of my life :D I think of all the ranks I liked my time as Novice best. I had an awesome time, getting to know people better (and spamming my head off, shhh!!). When I was raised to Accepted... I knew what I wanted :p. It was fun and it was great to mean a bit more to the site. I had a great time guesting, even though I didn't guest long.
- When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah?
January 17th 2008
- Why did you choose Green?
It was my home. Although Green isn't the most active Ajah, it always appealed to me most. I got to know the Green Aspirants and the Aes Sedai at the time and I felt that we had a real click. That was important to me. When I started guesting I found out that the Greens weren't too active in their Sitting Room either, but when you post a thread yourself you always get a quick reply, warm and loving replies, whatever the thread's about. The Greens are all wonderful, warm, strong and passionate ladies and I am more than proud to call myself an Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah. Mind you, I didn't join the Ajah just for the ladies - although they are grand, if I had felt the Ajah didn't fit me, I'd not have decided to join it.
- Do you like to party, love men and are you a sucker for fashion and make up?
I party... Once in a while. I love men *and* women and I love fashion - I care less about make up but I do wear it every day.
- To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
I'm bonded to Anduin of Val'Cueran.
- What things do you do for TV.net?
I made these interviews possible. I've been moderator for Mundane World between July 1st-December 31st 2008. I've also been Heart of the Green Ajah during the same term.
- How did you get to read the Series?
My ex was absolutely fascinated by the books. I wondered what they were about, picked them up and never let go again. I did quickly let go of the ex, though.
- Who is your mentee, if you have one?
Accepted Alatariel and Novice Amaryla.
- Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Definitely Mat. I liked Tuon lots too. And Aviendha, she rocks. My favorite nation would be the nation of the Aiel.
- 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 went to EuroParty 2008. It was TERRIFIC. I had a great time and got to meet people I had long wished to meet. We had so much fun just talking, hanging out... And friday night beerpong absolutely rocked. I would absolutely go to EuroParty again, the vibe's really relaxed. I'm also planning on attending Anniversary party 2009.
- What kind of music do you like?
www.last.fm/Jolinar ;)
- What are your favorite movies?
I'm a big fan of movies. I even wanted to be a director, when I was little. I think my alltime favorite is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. But I like lots other movies too. We should elaborate on it in a pm, if you are interested :p. I'm always up for a chat!
- What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
I do crazy/stupid things all the time *sigh*
- What job do you have?
I am a fulltime psychology student but I also work for an institution that takes interviews from people, and I have to type those recorded interviews. Boring work but it pays well.
- Do you have a pet?
Yes, although he lives at my mom's place. A pretty cat, named Sylvester, and he's the sweetest cat in the whole world.
- What languages do you speak?
I'm a native Dutch speaker, I speak English fluently, agreat deal of German and French, tad bit of Spanish but I'm afraid I lost most of it already. I've also taken a course in Japanese a while ago.
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
Vet, dolfin trainer, archaeologist... But also a fashion designer and a movie director.
- Elayne or Cadsuane?
Cadsuane by far.
- Aiel or Atha'an Miere?
Hard one, I like them both lots. But if I'd really have to pick, I'd pick the Aiel.
- Winter or summer?
Winter because of the cosiness.
- Day or night?
Night.
- A short bio about yourself.
My real name is Manon and I was born in 1989. I live in Utrecht, The Netherlands and I study Psychology at the University of Utrecht. Yeah, and if you want to know more feel free to pm me, or if you have questions or just want to chat... I like pms ;).