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Roheryn, Kitan, and an awesome group of members convinced me to join at Roh's wedding. I'm finally getting around to filling things out and posting:pleased-1:"
I've never read the books, though I'm changing that here soon, so forgive me if I know absolutely nothing about the Wheel of Time series.:pleased-1:"

I'm just someone trying to adult in this crazy world. I'm Saiya (sigh-ya). The name has been with me for years and turns out means "my own power" in the Old Tongue, or at least from what I've found.
I work at the hospital as a Patient Care sitter making sure patients don't harm themselves if they are at risk.
For hobbies I love anything creative and artsy. I doodle and make costumes and just like working with my hands no matter the project. I also enjoy archery. I just shoot in my back yard now but I used to compete in PA when I was in college. I have a passion for animals, reptiles in particular and snakes to be even more specific. Currently live with a roommate, two cats, two rats, a very angry looking gecko, and a snake. Quite the zoo. Wolves are also a favorite of mine.
I tend to be shy in groups (depends on the people) and do better with one on one encounters. I love meeting new people though despite my shyness sometimes.
Hope to meet some awesome new people and get to know the ones I've already met.:pleased-1:
 

Sailea Nerid

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Hello and welcome :) I hope you will like the books, they are certainly worth reading. If you have any questions, need help or just want to chat, leave me a Visitor message :pleased-1: I have a question. How did you manage to make the cats and the rats live peacefully together? :look:
 

Cahalan Sothron

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It's lovely to meet you, Saiya! :welcome
 

Roheryn ni Galghandhrei t'al'Djinn

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Welcome!! :tackle
Glad you finally made it! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask, I'm always around. :D
 
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Welcome to Tar Valon! You are in for a treat with reading the series! I may actually start doing a re-read here soon! Feel free to let me know if I can help you out in any way!
 
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Welcome Saiya! You certainly got started on the right foot by meeting so many awesome people at Roh and Ty's wedding. :D I look forward to seeing your thoughts on the books as you start reading - it is so much fun to me to see someone reading this series for the first time!

I find snakes fascinating, but I'm definitely in the minority when it comes to my RL life. But I can't help it ... they are so unique and interesting and they feel so strong when you hold them. I love the feel of a snake curling around my arm. I don't have any reptile pets but I do find them very interesting. I was once bitten by a monkey-tailed skink because I smelled like salad. :laugh:
 
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Be welcome in Tar Valon, Saiya :) The place is a bustling hub of diverse activity. Even if you haven't read the books, becoming a citizen will let you join forum activities that are fun and addictive ;) . Even so, the series is a great reading. Hope you find it enjoyable.
 
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Welcome to the site. :joy

I was at the wedding as well.
 
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Hello and welcome :) I hope you will like the books, they are certainly worth reading. If you have any questions, need help or just want to chat, leave me a Visitor message :pleased-1: I have a question. How did you manage to make the cats and the rats live peacefully together? :look:

Actually the cats and rats will play peekaboo with each other through the cage. cats pop up from the bottom of the cage and the rat hop runs to them and it continues for a bit x3 its so cute. just slow introduction and i would never leave them alone.
 

Nandi el'Shahir

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Welcome! :)
 

Nymala Ingasy

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Welcome! Kitan and Roh can be very....persuasive....when they want to be. :look:
 

Rhed al'Tere

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Hi Saiya, and welcome to Tar Valon. My sister has had rats for years. When we were at my parents' for Christmas last year, she had her rat, and Mom's little cat took a liking to him. The cat would sleep on top of the rat's cage, and the rat was all, "lol you're cute" and didn't mind. :laugh:
 
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Welcome! I'm new as well, but it's been a great atmosphere and it's really fun!
I wish I could be reading it for the first time again...the first read-through is always the most enjoyable and I hope will lead to another fervent fan in you!
But I must inquire...what type of archery did you compete in? I have tried target myself but have been interested in getting into field.
Good reading!
 

Ashara Koh'inor

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For hobbies I love anything creative and artsy. I doodle and make costumes and just like working with my hands no matter the project. I also enjoy archery. I just shoot in my back yard now but I used to compete in PA when I was in college. I have a passion for animals, reptiles in particular and snakes to be even more specific. Currently live with a roommate, two cats, two rats, a very angry looking gecko, and a snake. Quite the zoo. Wolves are also a favorite of mine.
I tend to be shy in groups (depends on the people) and do better with one on one encounters. I love meeting new people though despite my shyness sometimes.
Hope to meet some awesome new people and get to know the ones I've already met.:pleased-1:

Wow, you have some cool hobbies and interests! I can't wait to learn more! I love animals too, and am especially fond of wolves myself. My daughter, who is also on the site, makes costumes, and I love art.

Don't worry about being shy. I find there are many of us here who feel that way in person and yet being here is like being among family and it is much easier to socialize and discuss vs. standing in a big crowd.

I'm so glad you have joined us and look forward to hearing how you like the series, it's my absolute favorite. Please feel free to message me if you need anything or would just like to chat.
 
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Welcome to TarValon Saiya:welcome Hopefully you love the series as much as the rest of us do!! Looking forward to getting to know you better and reading your thoughts on the books as you make your way through them :)
 

Lithiel Morn

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I will echo Ashara in her words, and offer my own warm welcome! :pleased-1: Make yourself at home, Saiya.
 
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