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INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE REGENT
19:42 Jan 10 2011
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I am always inspired by folk who love life. I greatly admire those who look on the bright side, rather than focus on the dark things that befall us humans (and vampires). Someone I have come to admire here on VR is one of the top Admins. She is compassionate, kind, and a beautiful soul who walks through the light in this dark, dark place. So, I simply had to interview Imagesinwords. I had to find out what made her shine, if she ever got demonic with a moron, and if she had a naughty side...

I had imagined that Images lived in some heavenly vault but that was not so, her house was pretty ordinary, as homely as yours or mine. I really looked forward to meeting her because I realised then that she was just an ordinary mum with a family. I knocked on her door and waited...

...and waited...I soon heard a clatter and I hoped I hadn't come at the wrong time, just then, the door opened and I noticed that someone was staggering under the hugest pile of books I had ever seen. Ancient, dusty old books scattered everywhere, and beneath them all, was Images peeping over her glasses, grinning and attempting to juggle her books, ordinary life and of course VR.

Instantly, I felt at ease. Who is Imagesinwords, I asked:

I am a very average person, with an imagination very much like what was displayed in the movie 'Finding Neverland' about James Barry. When I watched that film, I think it was the first time I felt like I wasn't alone in my thoughts. I was no longer strange because I was constantly imagining other things. Although I have only been to two other countries, my mind is well-traveled. Other than that example- I have often described myself as the female version of many John Cusack film characters. The ordinary person with too many thoughts. Embarrassing myself and truly embracing the experience. Overlooked by most people, and picked out by the few like-minds (or correlating Zodiac signs). I am actually a well-liked person offline. I can't even think of any 'enemies' I might have. Vampire Rave and it's handful of members that assume I am someone quite different than the reality... well, that is really exclusive to this place. I chock that up to the medium we're using. Not everyone is good with 'reading people' online ;)

Last but not least: I am a writer. I am filled with stories and have many projects 'in the works'. Unfortunately, I am scatter-brained and it's hard for me to finish many of them. I promise I will, though :)

I liked that answer. Its not often that folk are as driven to learn as Images was. I wondered where she saw herself in 5 years time. Would she still be an Admin on VR, or was there perhaps some aspiration that would take her onto a different path?

I hope I am still here and that VR has continued to grow by leaps and bounds. And I am sure in a few years, we'll still hear people (that have only been members for a year) say "Vampire Rave was so different when I first joined." :P

I will probably be in a new field of study, or deeper into something I am currently doing. I'm not looking for a career. I am a stay at home mom and a home schooler- I'm just addicted to learning new things, and I want my child to know far more than the 3 R's (readin', ritin', and rithmetic'). He's learning about ancient Biblical times, Norse Mythology, Astrology and all sorts of anthropological studies. Cultures and humanities- my passions.

Something else I have a serious interest in: Horology- art or science of measuring time. I want to fix watches and clocks. I am nerd. It's okay... I own it ;) I also like to collect gems and would like to get involved in Gemology. I love stones, their stories, their 'time'. They mean things. Not only to people as jewelry, but I believe there is a science to them... something as to why we have attributed health, fortune, emotional well-being, and other mysteries to specific stones.

I found myself nodding at that. Nerd was uber cool these days.

I also really wanted to know about the early VR scene...I wondered if Images had ever been in Cancer's journal: Message Gems for silly questions ("Hi, I'm Heidi, can you make me an admin? p.s. I think you're good and kind"...perhaps...?), or if she had had any funny moments from the last 5 years that she could share?

I've never been a message gem :P As for funny moments in my VR history... I can't really think of anything specific. When I think of funny- I think House Eternal's forum, and ThothLestat's mentorship 'Bad Apples'. Those are places I go to laugh and forget about site dramatics. Indeed, there are healthy memberships and people that don't obsess over things that don't matter.

Actually... recently I had a member ask me if I would be his 'mistress'. It's happened a lot here, and I was going to ignore the question- but I was also on webcam. He came to the broadcast and wanted an answer 'live'. I was caught. Revelation came to me: Webcam sessions can be tricky for Admins who pride themselves in being tactful and fair. How could I hide the fact that I felt he was asking me an idiotic question? Over laughs and uncomfortable facial expressions... I got the point across.

That was hilarious. Hilarious and creepy all at the same time. EEEW! See what I mean about being an ordinary person, just like you and me? I next wanted to know what Images did for fun given that she was busy on VR, studying all year, and running a family home all at the same time. What is your ideal way to spend time relaxing I asked:

Whenever I have spare time, I spend it in the French Quarter. I marvel at the old buildings and imagine them in their heydays. I can see it all as it was 200 and more years ago- I can see the port city as 'new', with immigrants getting off the boats and finding work in the French Market and throughout the Vieux Carre. From Quadroon Balls to Storyville... there's just so much to learn and remember with this colorful city.

I had to agree that it sounded like great fun to explore. We often saw photos taken by Images and it all pointed to a lovely way of life. I wondered though if Images ever got angry with noobs or morons. Have you ever 'down-rated', or rated a 'one' and 'blocked' I queried, giggling. She raised an eyebrow then at me and so I asked her, do you do drama at all?

I block people that berate me with questions I have already answered a million times. But I will usually remove the blocks after a few days. I currently have no one blocked. I like to keep the lines of communications open to anyone who may have site issues to address.

I can probably count on just a couple fingers how many times I have rated a 1- if I really don't like you, I don't rate you at all.

Well, I had to nod at that. That was the best way of looking at it all. Moving on because I had to leave, I asked my final question...if you had super-hero powers, what would they be?

This isn't usually considered a 'super' power... but photographic memory would serve me well. I can imagine there's nothing I couldn't do if I had perfect recall. People would be so impressed... that would go a long way. Brain power trumps all. At least, if you're dealing with people who have common sense. If not, my memory in regards to hand to hand combat would have to suffice ;)

Of course, nothing I could say now would top that last answer. I had met a wonderfully interesting person who did know how to be naughty but chose to be nice instead.

Thank you Images.

COMMENTS

Cinnamon
22:36 Jan 10 2011

I really liked this, Pagan!! Wonderful questions! And you picked a very, very good candidate for your interview. :)

Sure wish I could have been there to see her trying to turn down the poor guy who wanted her for a mistress!!!

BLOODLIFE
22:37 Jan 10 2011

Great interview.

Images and 'average' just don't go together.

That is my interpretation of her simply by reading her journal. If I have it wrong then I will stand by the Images I know from my own imagination that I have concocted up from reading that journal. I'm comfortable with that.