Liana Ceana
Liana Ceana, Senior Member Interview, February 15 2008
- What is your Tower name?
Liana Ceana
- When were you raised to Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah?
I had to actually check my records on this one. But, I was raised to Aes Sedai of the Yellow Ajah in May of 2006. I began guesting with the Yellows in August of 2005 when I was raised to Accepted. I became a Novice in December of 2004. Was that too much?
- Why did you choose Yellow?
I chose the Yellow Ajah because the ideal of being a healer fits my personality. If you're hurting and need something desperately, even if I despise you and/or what you stand for I will set aside my life to help you. For the most part anyway.
- Are you like the Yellows in the Books?
I'm not sure I'd say I'm like the Yellows in the books. I didn't even really like them.
- Do you care for people and love to heal things?
Well, they tell me I'm a medical professional now. I certainly hope I care for people and love to heal things. Ask me again in 20 years when I'm a disillusioned physician who hates her patients. I sure hope that never happens, though.
- How was your time as Citizen/Novice/Accepted?
I have to say, my time as a citizen was probably the best. Joking around in the apartments (the Crazy People's apartment) was a definite highlight. Novice and Acceptedhood sort of run together in my mind. It was fun, but nothing horribly remarkable happened.
- How long have you been a member of TV.net?
Since July of 2004, so...a little over 3 years now.
- What things do you do for TV.net?
I am currently a member of the Hall as well as THE Tea Brewer for the Yellow Ajah. I also previously held the position of Heart and occasionally teach a class or two. My current project is reinstating the Yellow Traditions.
- How did you get to read the Series?
This is a really long story, I will still attempt to summarize, though. I am dyslexic and I was in special education for a few years. Oddly enough, I didn't figure out that I had been in special ed until a couple of years ago. I would cry every time I had to read something longer than fifty pages. I could write really well, had an amazing vocabulary, and excelled in math and science. Who would have known I couldn’t read. At the end of sixth grade a friend had started to read me excerpts from the Wheel of Time (not the Eye of the World, mind you). So, I went and got the first book. Completely flipped when I realized how long it was, but I was determined. After the first book I realized that I wanted to be able to read more. I don’t go anywhere without a book now. So, I like to say that I taught myself how to read when I was 11 (or was it 12?) from the Wheel of Time one summer and the next year skipped a grade. Now aren't you glad I summarized?
- To whom are you bonded, if you're bonded?
I am bonded to Naeris Vell'sean of DM and wouldn't have it any other way.
- Who is your mentee, if you have one?
My current mentee is Kasia a very lovely Accepted.
- Who is your favorite character of the Series? Favorite Nation?
Elaida is my favorite character and I don't have a favorite 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 have yet to attend a real life function. I just don't have the time or capacity to get to any of them. I hope to some day, though.
- What kind of music do you like?
Lots, though no specific genre.
- What are your favorite movies?
I don't remember the last time I watched a movie. Wait, it was last week, no clue what it was. I like movies like Pan's Labrynth the most but I still enjoy the occasional Transformers type movie.
- What is the craziest/stupidest thing you've ever done?
What do I do that isn't crazy and/or stupid?
- What job do you have?
I am a student doctor.
- Do you have a pet?
I am owned by three cats who live at my parents' house.
- What languages do you speak?
I speak English, French (not so great any more), ASL (still learning probably won't get much better though), SEE sign (though technically that's still English)...um...does medical jargon count?
- What profession did you want to have when you were a kid?
I've always wanted to be a physician.
- Min or Aviendha?
Um...Aviendha! Min is by far the most annoying of the two. Though, Aviendha isn't too far behind her.
- Sword or Spear?
Spear.
- Candy or Cookies?
I'm allergic to most candies and cookies.
- Clothing or Make up?
Huh? Clothing or Make up? I don't like shopping for clothes, shopping for make up is okay. But I hate wearing make up and I don't exactly go nude anywhere (except...).
- A short bio about yourself.
Not much to say. I'm a student doctor and I have pretty much no life. I'm prone to forgetting to eat. That's why Miridy is around to tell me when I'm being stupid.