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==''Senior Member Interview''==
 
==''Senior Member Interview''==
  
''January 30, 2008''
 
  
;What is your Tower name?
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'''Why did you choose Green?'''
Melana al'Cairera
 
  
;How long have you been a member of TV.net?
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It just fit. The temperament of the group resembles my own, and I feel comfortable there.
I first signed up in November, 2001, then was a member for four years, was away for one year and came back about a year later.
 
  
;How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
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'''Are you like the Greens in the books? Do you like to have fun with men? Are you a fierce warrior?'''
The first time around, I was a novice for a week and Accepted for five. I don't remember much of it, actually, though I know I had fun. This second time around is fresh in mind, and it's been awesome! I have made some very good friends, and I've had a helluva time. =D
 
  
;When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Green Ajah?
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I don't really remember much what the Greens in the books were like so I don't know. I guess I haven't really thought it over much. As for 'fun with men,' I guess that depends on the definition. I do like them else I wouldn't have bonded two awesome Warders, right? Fierce warrior... I've a high color belt in Tae Kwon Do, does that count?
November 2nd, 2007. =D
 
  
;Why did you choose Green?
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'''Do you have a favorite Green Ajah character from the novels?'''
I've felt so comfortable with and welcomed by this Ajah ever since I returned to the community, which played a major part in me choosing Green this time around. Other factors played in too though, like... finding the perfect fit. N such. It's hard to explain. =)
 
  
;Are you like the Greens in the Books?
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Yes, I always loved Elayne. I remember that she always amused me a lot when reading the books.
Not really, no.
 
  
;Do you like to party, love men and are you a sucker for fashion and make up?
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'''How long have you been a fan of the Wheel of Time series?'''
I'm not very fond of partying, though once in a while is okay, men amuse me, I choose comfortable clothes rather than clothes that are "in", and I hardly ever wear make-up. =P
 
  
;To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
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I started reading them in 1994 and once I got past the dreadful prologue (that's how I felt about it at age 13 anyway) and the walk through the woods , I was hooked.
Janos Audron and Toral t'Simoua Delvar
 
  
;What things do you do for TV.net?
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'''How did you first get into the series?'''
At the moment I'm taking a well-deserved break *cough* but I have served as Sitter, Tower Voice, Ajah Head, Mistress of Novices, Master of the Watch and Director of Moderators.
 
  
;How did you get to read the Series?
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The cover. *cough* The (translated) first book was on the shelf at the grocery store we always went to, and I liked the cover, so eventually I went to the library and picked it up.
Well, when I was like 12-ish, I saw the first book at the store and really liked the cover art. =P A year later, I found the book at the local library, and decided to try it out. You can imagine the rest.
 
  
;Who is your mentee, if you have one?
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'''Who is your favorite "hero"?'''
Right now, my mentee is Mellyn al'Baya. Earlier, I have mentored Lyoness Sedai of the Blue Ajah and Eveanyn Sedai of the Red Ajah.
 
  
;Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
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Moiraine. I mostly kept reading the books because of her character, actually.
Favorite character is Moiraine. At first, I only read the series for her character. My favorite nation... that's harder, I think they're all so weird!!
 
  
;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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'''Favorite bad guy/gal?'''
Yes I have, one official one and one unofficial one! I loved them, it was like meeting up with family you didn't know you had. Kind of. And I think people should go to future functions because if they don't, they'll miss out on something rather great!
 
  
;What kind of music do you like?
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THE DARK ONE. I mean, the dude gets to talk in all caps and without punctuation marks, ya know?
My favorite artists are Alanis Morissette and David Bowie. I tend to lean towards pop and rock, though I like some heavier stuff too. And rap. Like Eminem. OOoh, and I'm a sucker for musicals. =P
 
  
;What are your favorite movies?
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'''Favorite book and scene?'''
I have so many of them... the LotR trilogy, Finding Nemo, Cruel intentions, Pan's Labyrinth, Kill Bill vol 1, Scooby Doo 1 and 2, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Stardust, Taran and the Black Cauldron, Sleepy Hollow, Emperor's New Groove, Sin City, Evolution, Spirited away.... sooooooo many. I'm also a Buffy series addict and obsessed with the Legend of the Seeker series. =D
 
  
;What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
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Favorite book: New Spring. They're all so naive and young and you just feel like you wanna pick'em up and squish'em cuz they are SO CUTE!
Devoured over 1 liter of Baileys in one night at a Tower Party. =(
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Favorite scene: The one in The Great Hunt where Moiraine and Lan are at Vandene and Adeleas' house, and she confronts him about his feelings for Nynaeve, and then the whole incident with the pond is brought up. Love that scene!
  
;What job do you have?
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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'm a student.
 
  
;Do you have a pet?
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The Dark One succeeding in taking over the world is who I would see myself as.
Yes, a very strange cat named Nala.
 
  
;What languages do you speak?
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'''What do you do in "real life"?'''
Norwegian and English, and I understand languages like Danish, Swedish and French.
 
  
;What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
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At the moment, I study languages, digital media and information technology.
Firewoman, lawyer, vet, policewoman and doctor. All at the same time!
 
  
;Elayne or Cadsuane?
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'''Do you have any hobbies?'''
Why do I have to choose? I like both!! Though Cadsuane is a bit scary, yes she is!
 
  
;Aiel or Atha'an Miere?
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WoW and writing, I guess. I used to do a lot of other things too, like knitting and crocheting and cross-stitching and coding and drawing and readng and tons of other stuff, but the days are too short nowadays to fill it all in.
Aiel! Probably because I know them better than I know the Atha'an Miere.
 
  
;Winter or summer?
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'''What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?'''
Winter!! Love snow and the lack of bugs! =D
 
  
;Day or night?
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Right now my favorites are Lady Gaga and Rihanna. But I also love Pink, David Bowie and Johnny Cash, and I can play Alice Cooper's Poison over and over and over and over and over.
Night. I'm a night owl, my head's clearer at night, and I get things done then.
 
  
;A short bio about yourself.
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'''What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?'''
Letsee... My name's Victoria and I'm 26 years old. I live in Bergen in Norway where I'm a student at the local university. My current goal there is a bachelor in information science.
 
  
I love stuff like painting, knitting, crocheting, drawing... and I also love to read. Among my favorite authors you'll find Anne Bishop, Stephen King and, of course, Robert Jordan.
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I absolutely ADORE Legend of the Seeker; I've written like over 50 fanfics for that show alone! I also love Dexter, Buffy, Futurama, Silk Stalkings and Silent Witness. Movies would be Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Kill Bill vol I and II, most things by Hayao Miyazaki, Cruel Intentions, Taran and the Black Cauldron, Mulan, Finding Nemo, the three first Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sleepy Hollow, The Fifth Element and the Harry Potter movies.
  
I love love love to travel, though I've not really seen much of the world just yet. My favorite places that I've visited so far, are Lisbon in Portugal, Chicago in the US and London, England. I've had such a great time in those three cities! =D
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'''Aside from The Wheel of Time, what are a few of your favorite books/series?'''
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Most things by Anne Bishop, especially her books that are set in the world of the Black Jewels. Also, the Harry Potter books, Lord of the Rings, Sword of Truth, the Hunger Games, many books by Margit Sandemo (like The Legend of the Ice People), many books by Stephen King and many of the children's books written by Roald Dahl and Astrid Lindgren.
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'''What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?'''
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Princess, firewoman, doctor, policewoman, veterinarian and prime minister. In that order.
  
 
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Melana al'Cairera
Real Name Victoria
Location Norway
Birthday March 18
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Affiliation Green Ajah
Rank Aes Sedai
Title N/A
Join Date Nov 19, 2001/Mar 26, 2007
Bonded to Janos Audron and Toral Delvar
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Why did you choose Green?

It just fit. The temperament of the group resembles my own, and I feel comfortable there.

Are you like the Greens in the books? Do you like to have fun with men? Are you a fierce warrior?

I don't really remember much what the Greens in the books were like so I don't know. I guess I haven't really thought it over much. As for 'fun with men,' I guess that depends on the definition. I do like them else I wouldn't have bonded two awesome Warders, right? Fierce warrior... I've a high color belt in Tae Kwon Do, does that count?

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

Yes, I always loved Elayne. I remember that she always amused me a lot when reading the books.

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

I started reading them in 1994 and once I got past the dreadful prologue (that's how I felt about it at age 13 anyway) and the walk through the woods , I was hooked.

How did you first get into the series?

The cover. *cough* The (translated) first book was on the shelf at the grocery store we always went to, and I liked the cover, so eventually I went to the library and picked it up.

Who is your favorite "hero"?

Moiraine. I mostly kept reading the books because of her character, actually.

Favorite bad guy/gal?

THE DARK ONE. I mean, the dude gets to talk in all caps and without punctuation marks, ya know?

Favorite book and scene?

Favorite book: New Spring. They're all so naive and young and you just feel like you wanna pick'em up and squish'em cuz they are SO CUTE! Favorite scene: The one in The Great Hunt where Moiraine and Lan are at Vandene and Adeleas' house, and she confronts him about his feelings for Nynaeve, and then the whole incident with the pond is brought up. Love that scene!

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

The Dark One succeeding in taking over the world is who I would see myself as.

What do you do in "real life"?

At the moment, I study languages, digital media and information technology.

Do you have any hobbies?

WoW and writing, I guess. I used to do a lot of other things too, like knitting and crocheting and cross-stitching and coding and drawing and readng and tons of other stuff, but the days are too short nowadays to fill it all in.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Right now my favorites are Lady Gaga and Rihanna. But I also love Pink, David Bowie and Johnny Cash, and I can play Alice Cooper's Poison over and over and over and over and over.

What are some of your favorite movies / television shows?

I absolutely ADORE Legend of the Seeker; I've written like over 50 fanfics for that show alone! I also love Dexter, Buffy, Futurama, Silk Stalkings and Silent Witness. Movies would be Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Kill Bill vol I and II, most things by Hayao Miyazaki, Cruel Intentions, Taran and the Black Cauldron, Mulan, Finding Nemo, the three first Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Sleepy Hollow, The Fifth Element and the Harry Potter movies.

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

Most things by Anne Bishop, especially her books that are set in the world of the Black Jewels. Also, the Harry Potter books, Lord of the Rings, Sword of Truth, the Hunger Games, many books by Margit Sandemo (like The Legend of the Ice People), many books by Stephen King and many of the children's books written by Roald Dahl and Astrid Lindgren.

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

Princess, firewoman, doctor, policewoman, veterinarian and prime minister. In that order.