Happy Birthday!
An interview with Amalia:
Why are we doing this interview thing?
How could I ever refuse such an invitation?
Are you sure you want to do this?
I'm honoured to do this, actually.
Got milk?
Coffee's better.
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?
Probably my little niece, but I need to check it out.
If you had a personal theme song what would it be?
"March Of Mephisto" by Kamelot.
Are you male or female?
Female.
What makes you keep coming back?
My super friends, the wonderful games.
Are you happy with the way things are here?
Yes, I'm not complaining.
Which countries have you visited?
Let me see, Italy, Russia, Germany, Spain, Great Britain and France.
How do you like your home town?
It's good enough, although it could have been much better.
If you could live somewhere different, where would it be and why?
Mmmmm....Germany, because of the weather, and the beautiful landscape.Canada would be great as well.
Do you have any pets?
Nope.
What makes you happy?
My friends, my little students, heavy metal, travelling, reading.
What is mankind's biggest achievement, and its greatest downfall?
Greatesy downfall: Nuclear weapons.
Biggest achievement:I think that's yet to be discovered.
Do you feel comfortable in your walk with God/atheism?
Yes, I don't go to church, and I'm extremely comfortable with that.
Which actor should play you in a movie based on your life?
Sophie Marceau or Juliette Binoche.
Given the option, what animal would you choose to be?
A tiger, or a cat.
What were your favorite things to do the past? What about now?
I used to love visiting my grandparents, but now, due to lack of time, I don't do that often. Now, I love reading a book, or listening to music, I enjoy going out with my friends, and staying up late watching Supernatural
What makes you feel great about yourself?
The fact that I always try to do my very best, even when I know that it won't be easy.
How did you meet your significant other?
That's a mystery...No, really, it was during a summer festival.
Who inspires you most?
My mother. I know that may be a cliche, but it's the truth.
What are you naturally good at? (Skills, abilities, gifts etc.)
Languages, conversations, etc.
What is the one thing you must do before you die?
Oooooohhhhh...Meet Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki. And Torsten Frings.
If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
Well, I already teach English Language and English Literature, but if I could teach something different, I'd choose Ancient Mythology.
What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?
I would regret not being there when somebody needs me.
What method do you cherish above all others, as means to improving your life?
Dialogue. I firmly believe that this is the method to solve all problems. Or at least, a great number of them.
What is your role in an emergency situation: the 911 dialer, the person who runs to the scene to help, the video recorder, or the person too overcome by shock to do anything?
I'd choose the 911 dialer, I think. If it's a ghost incident, I'd call the Winchester Brothers.
What one thing would you NEED to have on a deserted island if you didn't have to worry over food and water?
My cell- phone. Yeah, I know, typical...
What song is in your head at the moment?
"Somewhere in Time" by Kamelot.
Which book are you reading at the moment?
"Die Ritter Von Avalon" by Hanns Kneimel.
The last book you finished reading?
I needed to read "Romeo and Juliet" again.
What is your favourite quote?
"Everything's possible, if you keep on trying".
Favorite food?/ Comfort food?
Favorite food: chicken and french fries.
Comfort food:I always turn to chocolates.
What time of day do you most often find yourself on the LitNet?
During noon, and late evening.
What are you wearing at the moment?
My favourite green T-shirt, and jeans.
Favorite poem?
Almost everything by Yannis Ritsos.
First novel you remember reading on your own?
"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte.
What era do you find most of the books you read are from?
Medieval, the Dark Ages.
Favorite TV shows?
"Supernatural", "The Tudors","Rome", "Blackadder".
Which LitNet members would you like to meet in person if you could?
Impossible to mention just one.
Favorite post on the Forum?
I love all the posts in the "what are you reading now?" thread.
Favorite thread?
"What are you reading now?", "Word Association Game".
Last food did you have?
Pasta.
Last words you said out loud?
"Turn that thing off!".My father was watching TV...
Last person you hugged/kissed?
My niece, just half an hour ago.
What do you do (for a living) to be able to keep your LitNet addiction going? And are you happy with your chosen profession?
I am an English teacher. I'm not only happy, I feel blessed.
What question would you like to ask yourself?
"How can you cope with such an egotistical person?" Meaning, of course, me...
What would you like to be if you could change your profession?
A guest star in "Supernatural", playing a demon that tries desperately to lure the Winchester brothers into her trap.
Least favorite book/song/movie?
Least favourite book:Every book by Dan Brown (sorry)
Least favourite song: Some popular pop songs.
Least favourite movie:The new version of "The Pink Panther".
The most generous thing you have done?
I'm not that generous...
What was your very favorite moment in your life so far?
The first day I entered the class to teach.
What scares you?
Death,
What is your most outstanding feature?
I cannot really answer that...
If you could change one thing about the way you look, what would that be?
I'm not happy with my hair, too straight...
Which book do you wish you had written?
"Wuthering Heights"
What is your favorite book cover?
"Jamaica's Inn" by Daphne Du Maurier.
Most and least favorite characters from books?
Most favourite: Heathcliff
Least favourite: Bernarda Alba
What would your biography be titled?
"The Life of an Addicted Metalhead".
What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?
Cooking, but it can surely wait.
Why the airplane window shields need to be lifted up during take off and landing?
Never heard of that, but find me a place near Jared Padalecki and I'll ask him.
If you could only rescue one item from your burning house, what would it be, and why?
The photos of my parents.
Wonderful Superman or depressing Batman?
Batman, of course!!! It's Christian Bale, after all.
The most embarrassing moment in your life?
When I accidentally threw blue ink in a classmate of mine. I was nine years old, and it was an accident, I swear.
Which literary character (s) have you been told to resemble the most?
Amelia from "Vanity Fair", when I'm in a good mood, and Catherine from "Wuthering Heights", when I'm really angry.
List some of the things that annoy you immensely.
When people talk in secret, and stab you behind the back.
Anything that you want to forget but you never can?
I'm not a person who easily forgets, unfortunately.
Tell us about some amusing translation mistake you have heard or made yourself.
"It likes me", by one of my students, trying to translate from Greek to English. He meant "I like it", but got lost in translation.
[B]If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose and why?[/B
Taste. I'd eat less sweets then.
What’s the first thing you’ll do in an embarrassing situation?
Blushing.
Are you mostly happy with life or are you still in pursuit?
I'm always in pursuit.
What gives your life meaning?
My students.
What type of Faerie would you like to be and why?
The Faerie that fights the evil spirits, for reasons mentioned above.
What makes you laugh?
My students, my cousin, my mother, I laugh easily.
What was the happiest period of your life and why?
When I was in university, and there were no anxities and obligations, and time schedules.
Do those animated smilies ever get tired? Think of them day after day, dancing or crashing computers or laughing or crying till the end of time...
Oh, aren't they cute...
What part of “Final” don’t you understand?
I really cannot keep my mouth shut, therefore, I don't think I understand "Final" most of the times.
One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?
I believe that they are wise already. I love you!!
What would you like to ask to the person to be interviewed after you?[/QUOTE]
If you were a colour, what colour would you be and why?
I wish you all the best, and perhaps we can speak again some day.
I hope you have a great day!!
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