Questions from Hearne
1) What do you love the most about Aethelmearc?
Hands down, its the people. There are so many wonderful, creative and talented people in our Kingdom. They are amazing in the fact that they freely share their talents and seek to enrich our Kingdom in so many ways.
2) What is it that most draws you to the SCA?
Hey I can still play dress up and not always act like a responsible adult! LOL...
Actually I think it is the comaradarie and fellowship that exists in our society. It is a rare thing. We all come together for the love of our game. Many of you have become a second family to me and I know.. that if I needed something... All I would have to do is ask and there would be an overwhelming response....
I also enjoy the fact that it has given me the avenue to explore my art again. It fosters my creativity in so many ways. I love that I can be this creative woman.
Also... that Gianna is my creation... she can be the woman that I have always wanted to be, but possibly couldn't because of the restrictions of the real world.
3) What Pursuit in the SCA is something you *want* to do but feel you can't?
Hmmm. Good question. The only thing that I probably can't do would be things that are related to fighting, but then, I don't really wanted to fight. I have made myself keep my focus on developing my artwork, but I am also a musician. One day I hape to take the time to explore this more. I don't really feel that there is anything that I can't do, it's really just a matter of how much time do I have.
4) What has changed in your outlook since becoming a Peer?
My first thought when I read this was that I really haven't changed. But then the more I thought about it the more I realized that isn't true... I would have to say that I feel a greater sense of responsibility and duty to my fellow scribes. I tend to look at other artisans and think of them as "my scribes" if that makes any sense. More now than ever, I feel I owe them my time, my teaching, my skills, advice and guidance. It is my responsibility to assist them in achieving their goals as artists and to encourage them on their way. I want to be that peer that my fellows will seek out and gladly come to when ever they have a question, and I hope that I can inspire others as I have been inspired along the way...
5) Do you have someone in the society that you look up to as a "hero" or "inspiration? WHo and why?
Fintan is my hero... He is the man who stands beside me and inspires me to push myself to achieve everything I have been able to accomplish. They say that behind every good man there is a woman... but the reverse is alwo true. I have a good man standing behind me... He has honor, integrity, valor, and courage in his heart and together we can accomplish anything and everything.
There are many others who have inspired me and guided me along the way. Aidan, Creador, Tessa. yourself... Look around, there is inspiration all around us, and each of you are also my heros...
Hands down, its the people. There are so many wonderful, creative and talented people in our Kingdom. They are amazing in the fact that they freely share their talents and seek to enrich our Kingdom in so many ways.
2) What is it that most draws you to the SCA?
Hey I can still play dress up and not always act like a responsible adult! LOL...
Actually I think it is the comaradarie and fellowship that exists in our society. It is a rare thing. We all come together for the love of our game. Many of you have become a second family to me and I know.. that if I needed something... All I would have to do is ask and there would be an overwhelming response....
I also enjoy the fact that it has given me the avenue to explore my art again. It fosters my creativity in so many ways. I love that I can be this creative woman.
Also... that Gianna is my creation... she can be the woman that I have always wanted to be, but possibly couldn't because of the restrictions of the real world.
3) What Pursuit in the SCA is something you *want* to do but feel you can't?
Hmmm. Good question. The only thing that I probably can't do would be things that are related to fighting, but then, I don't really wanted to fight. I have made myself keep my focus on developing my artwork, but I am also a musician. One day I hape to take the time to explore this more. I don't really feel that there is anything that I can't do, it's really just a matter of how much time do I have.
4) What has changed in your outlook since becoming a Peer?
My first thought when I read this was that I really haven't changed. But then the more I thought about it the more I realized that isn't true... I would have to say that I feel a greater sense of responsibility and duty to my fellow scribes. I tend to look at other artisans and think of them as "my scribes" if that makes any sense. More now than ever, I feel I owe them my time, my teaching, my skills, advice and guidance. It is my responsibility to assist them in achieving their goals as artists and to encourage them on their way. I want to be that peer that my fellows will seek out and gladly come to when ever they have a question, and I hope that I can inspire others as I have been inspired along the way...
5) Do you have someone in the society that you look up to as a "hero" or "inspiration? WHo and why?
Fintan is my hero... He is the man who stands beside me and inspires me to push myself to achieve everything I have been able to accomplish. They say that behind every good man there is a woman... but the reverse is alwo true. I have a good man standing behind me... He has honor, integrity, valor, and courage in his heart and together we can accomplish anything and everything.
There are many others who have inspired me and guided me along the way. Aidan, Creador, Tessa. yourself... Look around, there is inspiration all around us, and each of you are also my heros...