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I am a little ashamed to say that I have not logged in here in three years. I joined in 2010, just turned 13 years old, and stayed active for two years.To be completely honest, I quit because I realised how young I was compared to the rest of you, and how I felt I didn't have anything to contribute with, even though you were all very including and welcoming. I think the reason I stayed for two years was that I really wanted to be a part of this community. So now, three years later, I feel ready for a second try, if you want to give me a new start(and forget my horrible grammar which is hopefully better now). My life is quite busy at the moment, but I hope I'll be a better novice this time.

I should probably start my introduction now.

As a 13 year old I thought the name Saya Nourena was a wonderful name to choose. My real name is Sara, and Nourena is nearly Norway in Spanish, so you can say I had a lack of creativity when I came to names. Luckily my sister named our cat. I am currently 17 years old, and as you might have guessed, my name is Sara and I'm from Norway. I've always been into reading and art, and I'm planning to study Illustration at uni in hopefully one year in the future. I'm a maniac when it comes to perfection. And I drink way to much tea and coffee. I feel this sums up me quite well, and I hope you want to take back a hopefully better version of me.

Now, the questions:

1. What is your favorite character in The Wheel of Time and why?
This changes every time I start reading a new book, but I really like Mat. Reasons? Because I can. I don't really have a reason. Nynaeve can be annoying, but I generally like her. Moiraine because she is the essence of Aes Sedai and the wheel of time to me. Siuan is just brilliant, no more to be said. Uhm, I'm in the middle of rereading, Tuon arriving soon, can't really recall what I feel about all of the characters, but I do really like Birgitte. I like Faile when she isn't such a jellyfish. I should stop now.
2. How did you find TarValon.Net?
By a desperate search for anything WoT-related.
3. What do you do? (student? job? hobbies?)
I am currently a student, upper secondary school/high school. I do have a part time job as a Graphic Designer. I paint, draw and sew when I can. I also love to read, attend any event related to culture, art, theatre, performances, you name it. And camping. Yes, camping is very important.
4. What is your favorite book or author other than Robert Jordan and The Wheel of Time?
Why do you ask me these difficult questions? I love most of fantasy books like Wot and Harry Potter etc. (Don't kill me, I have not yet read LotR). I really like Cecilia Samaritan's books. Also, I'm fond of Tore Renberg, though haven't read so many books of him yet. Johan Ajvide Lindqvist has brilliantly creepy books, but I'll stop here.
 

Lithiel Morn

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Welcome back, novice Saya. :pleased-1:

I joined TV.net when I was 16, and I, myself, had a Leave of Absence - and goodness, did I change between 2011. and now. :laugh: I understand what you mean to an extent, though I do not think you should feel intimidated and like you have nothing to contribute. As you said, we try to be welcoming and accepting, and since this community is fairly large, I am sure there will always be at least someone with whom you will be able to share stuff with, good or bad.

I really hope you stay this time around. :hug
 

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Welcome back, Saya! :D I'm glad that you've decided to give it another try - I'm sure that you have plenty to contribute with! :pleased-1:

What's your favourite painting technique? :)
 

Elania al'Manir

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Welcome back to Tar Valon! I also joined when I was pretty young, at 14 years old (I'm 24 now). I hung around for a few years as a Resident Citizen because I didn't want to be stuck as a novice and Accepted while I waited to be old enough to advance. :P

Feel free to send me a visitor message if you have any questions or just want to chat. :D
 
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Thank you so much. I really hope so too! As I have gained a lot more confidence since I joined. I'm probably more fit to take action to get to know people and hopefully be more active in the forums, not just stalk my own introduction thread.
 
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Thank you, Theolyn Sedai. At this time I'm especially into acrylics, but I also do watercolours. I rarely do whole pieces digitally, mostly anatomy sketches. A year ago I also bought my beloved camera.

Elania, I stayed a citizen for a while too, before becoming a novice. Hopefully I'll become an accepted soon and find an ajah.
 

Cahalan Sothron

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It's nice to meet you, Saya. I'm fairly new still to TV, but I have definitely found a warm and inviting group of folks here. And it'll be good to have another active Novice around the place (for a little while, anyway! :) )!
 

Theolyn Maryash

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Sounds fun! I've been doing watercolours too recently - though I usually end up chasing colours around the paper, going "Nonononono, not there, no!" :P I find digital painting much easier, though - it's easier to undo things, anyway. :look:
 
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I guess I never really got to know the novices from 3 years ago, I'll try better this time, Saowynn.

I find myself growing bored and impatient when painting digitally, though I guess I've just got more experience with traditional art. Can I see anything you've done?
 

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I recognize you, Saya. :pleased-1: Welcome back!
 

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Welcome back to the Tower! :welcome
 
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Thank you, I recognise you too, Bryher Sedai. It's so nice to see "familiar faces". I've been roaming the forums, looking recognisable names and avatars. "I recognize you" almost sounds like "I see you". I've been reading too much about Aiel lately.

Thank you Nymala Sedai. I hope the punishment of a "runaway" novice won't be too bad, though I accept my destiny.
 

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Hello :) Welcome back, I hope you will find writing on the boards much easier and much more enjoyable this time. If you need to talk with someone about the changes around here or about life in general, feel free to send me a PM :D
 

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Welcome back, Saya! FOr what it's worth, you were an excellent novice the first time. :p
 
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I think I was 16 or 17 when I joined. And your name is more creative than mine.;)
Welcome back!
 

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Welcome back! If you have any questions, or just want to chat, feel free to message me!
 
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Welcome back! I'm very happy that you overcame your hesitation and decide to come back. :hug I look forward to getting to know you. :)
 
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Thank you, to everyone. I'm also looking forward to getting to know all of you. And perhaps I was a too excellent novice, we'll see how it goes this time.
 
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