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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:52 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:01 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:06 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:16 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:36 am
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:05 am
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First off, I should mention that I consider my religion to be "Christian-Other". I've been raised in a Christian background and it will still be a major part in my life. However, I'm open-minded to other ideas and beliefs that other religions have. The Pagan/Wiccan religions are one of these "Other" religions that I've felt closely connected with.
The following is a Pagan-themed questionnaire. I'm going to answer the questions to the best of my ability.
BASICS
Do you have a magical/Pagan name?
I suppose there is one that I could easily associate as being my "magical" name.
What does it mean?
I won't say the exactly meanings, but I can say that they are moon oriented.
How did you find Paganism?
I wouldn't say that I "found" Paganism (or Wiccan) per se. It's more like something that's always existed within my own religious philosophy and when I became educated of the name for such religion(s), I realized that I closely identified with most of the beliefs.
How long have you been practicing?
I would say... never. *shrugs*
Solitary or group practitioner?
Solitary.
What is your path?
Being one with nature. "Do what ye will but harm none." Connecting with the Celtic traditions of the past, since I have family heritage from that culture.
Are you out of the broom closet?
I'm taunting those on the outside with my occasional hints through my interests and hobbies (i.e. being in nature, love for astronomy and astrology, reading and watching supernatural media, etc.).
DEITY
Who is your patron God?
Not really sure what that means, since I'm not familiar with most of the terminology... but... for me, the Christian God will always be my God.
Who is your patron Goddess?
I'm sure there's a Goddess out there that I would feel deeply connected with... but it's still a matter of identifying who it would be.
What Gods do you worship?
The Christian God.
Do you fear darkly aspected Gods/Goddess, or rather respect them?
I don't fear them. I respect those whose powers are intelligently sound in the world's happenings. You can't have good without evil, as long as the evil knows when to maintain a balance with its counterpart.
Do you worship the Christian God?
Yes.
Do you ever worship animals?
No.
Or plants?
No.
NATURE
Do you regularly commune with nature?
I love being among nature. So... yes?
Ever walked barefoot in the woods?
No, not where I live. Too many things around that could hurt (i.e. sharp pine needles, rocks, blackberry vines, etc.).
Taken a camping trip just to talk to nature?
Never been camping.
Describe the moment you felt closest to Mother Earth?
When I was younger, I probably would say when I watched the lightning strikes during thunderstorms. Now a days, I would say when I'm stargazing... or basically anytime when I'm alone in nature, adventuring.
Do you have a familiar?
No.
Have you ever called upon the powers of an animal in ritual?
No.
Or a plant?
No.
Do you hug trees?
I've probably done it a few times in my life.
Give them gifts?
No.
What is your favourite flower to work with?
I love roses... so... I'll go with that. *shrugs*
What is your favourite tree to work with?
Cedar. Love the smell and texture.
WHEEL OF THE YEAR
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas... and then Halloween.
What is your least favorite holiday?
I don't really have a least favorite.
Have you ever held a ritual on a holiday?
As in a magical-based ritual? No.
Ever taken a day off work to celebrate a Pagan holiday?
No.
Do you celebrate Yule on the 21 rather than the 25?
My parents celebrate Christmas, as in open presents and all that, on the 24th.
Have you ever felt the veil thin?
I don't even know what that means...
Ever danced the Maypole?
No.
Know what the Maypole symbolizes?
It's probably filed somewhere in the back of my mind.
How do you usually celebrate the Pagan holidays?
Halloween is the only true Pagan holiday I actively celebrate.
DIVINATION
Do you use Tarot?
I've had my tarot card reading done several times. Never done it myself officially.
Do you use runes?
I've looked into the runic alphabet. Does that count?
Do you use a pendulum?
No.
Do you use dowsing rods?
No.
Do you use astrology?
Yes.
Any other form of divination?
How about random moments of seeing the future in my dreams? Does that count?
SPELLS
What was the first spell you did?
Never done one.
What was the latest?
See above.
Ever done a love spell?
No.
A job spell?
No.
A healing spell?
No.
What was the most powerful spell you’ve ever performed?
Never done a spell.
What deities do you usually call on?
God and Jesus Christ are the only ones at this time...
CRYPTOZOOLOGY
Do you believe in Vampires?
To an extent.
Werewolves?
Hmm... I like reading about them.
Shape-shifters?
Yeah. Shape-shifting can come in many forms.
Elves?
To an extent, I guess.
Faeries?
Sure.
Dragons?
Yes.
Nymphs?
Hmm... maybe.
Sprites?
Sure.
Mermaids?
Yeah.
Satyrs?
Um... not sure.
Ever “seen” any of the above?
Hard to say if I have or not. I may have and not realized I saw one.
Ever talked to any of the above?
" " talked to one.
Ever used any of the above in magic?
No.
Do you have one of them as a personal guardian?
No.
RANDOM
Do you see a rabbit, a man or a woman in the moon?
I just see the moon with a variety of colors on its surface.
Own a cat?
I did.
When you meditate, what does your happy place look like?
Hard to explain.
Do you work with Chakras?
Not directly.
Do you believe in past lives?
Definitely.
If so, describe a few briefly.
Ugh... that would take time for me to recall the various incidents I've felt like I've had a past life.
Do you believe in soul mates?
Yeah.
Do you have a spirit guide?
Maybe, maybe not.
Is it always love and light?
I feel its best to surround yourself with these.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:14 am
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Can you remember the first poem you ever wrote? Read?
Probably was some project for school. Not sure what the title would've been.
As for the first poem I've read... again, it would've been something for school and its been too far back to remember exactly what it would've been.
What misconception about poetry bothers you most?
The misconceptions about poetry that bothers me is when people believe that poems have to mean only one thing, which is usually how readers believe the author intended it to mean. In reality, most writers don't give a darn about whether they have a specific theme or meaning going on in their work. If they are a true, brilliant writer, they just write it and when they feel its ready to be published, they release it into the world. The meaning that is taken from the words in the text differs from person to person, from writer to audience... we all have different experiences and will relate differently to it.
Favorite word? Least favorite?
Favorite would have to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius, because it's the longest word that I know that I can spell on my own.
Least favorite... any cuss word, pretty much. I'll tolerate hearing or reading it. But you won't find me saying it.
Considering the poems you write, what about yourself would surprise readers most?
I think the aspect portrayed through my poems that readers would find surprising is that most of them are based on personal experiences or dreams I have. Although many of my poems have displayed a happily-ever-after ending, my personal love life has never been that.
Favorite writing environment (place, lighting, music, etc.)?
Here in my bedroom usually, where I can listen to music to match the mood I'm in or the piece I'm working on, and write for hours on end, if I feel like it. I also enjoy writing in nature.
If every poet in history were forced into a cage-style death match, who would walk out alive?
I don't know who would win... but I know I would root for Edgar Allan Poe. Probably the only poet whose work has continued to stay with me over the years.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:36 am
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1. What is your full name and its origins? What about any nicknames?
Christine Nicole Watson
"Believer in Christ" (Origin: Latin, French)
"people's victory" (Origin: Greek, French)
"son of Walter ["ruler of the army"]" (Origin: Old English)
Kissa-Hime
Kissa ~ "cat" (Finnish), "tea drinking" (Japanese), "born after twins" (African)
Hime ~ "princess" (Japanese)
2. Have you any claims to fame?
Local fame, maybe... but not worldwide. Not yet anyway. wink
3. How would you introduce yourself? If you are famous in your world, how would you introduce yourself to someone who had never heard of you?
A young woman who isn't afraid to dream and will do everything it takes to make them come true. If I became famous and someone wasn't familiar with me, I would tell the same thing and mention the dreams I've already accomplished.
4. Which of your culture’s achievements do you hold in highest regard?
Freedom.
5. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Teacher. Never specified back then, but since English was my favorite subject, I'm sure I would've wanted to teach it.
6. What was your most prized possession as a child? Do you still have it?
Hmm... I don't think I really had just one.
7. What would you change about yourself, if you could?
Nothing.
8. What are you obsessed with?
Oh, I have my phases. Changes from time to time, from situation to situation.
9. What is your greatest achievement so far, or the high point of your career?
I'll be graduating with my Bachelors of Arts degree in English.
10. When/where were you happiest?
When I met and fell for Gabe...
11. And the lowest point in your life thus far?
Having my heart broken by said Gabe when I discovered he didn't have the same feelings for me and ended up getting engaged to another gal (who he is now married to).
12. What was the best decision you ever made?
Applying to be the Copy Editor for my university's newspaper.
13. If you have any body modifications, which was most painful, or which do you regret the most? If you haven’t got any, do you have any planned, or would you ever consider getting any?
I had my ears pierced, twice. The first time didn't work quite for me, so I had to let them heal back up. Years later, got them re-pierced. Don't plan on getting any other body modifications.
14. What is the most idiotic thing you have ever done while intoxicated?
Never been majorly intoxicated.
15. What is your favourite joke?
The ones with my family where we quote from various TV shows and movies. Like lately Dad and I have been quoting Sheldon and Leonard from The Big Bang Theory - "What's up?" "'S'up?". It's even funnier because we have similar personalities to the characters, lol. It's a joke that Dad is Sheldon, Mom is Penny, and I'm Leonard. Just like Leonard I always have to translate the techno-babble that my Dad says into "English" for my Mom who doesn't understand any of it, lol.
16. What is the coolest/most impressive thing you own?
Um... our house. We built it ourselves.
17. When did you last cry, and why?
It's been awhile... and I don't remember.
18. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever had?
Oh, bugger... I don't know.
19. Similarly, what’s the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you?
Again... I don't know.
20. Have you any vices?
I can get over-emotional over the smallest things. I'm a Gemini-Cancer... astrologically I'm a personality, emotional wreck.
21. Do you regret anything?
No. Everything has been a learning experience for me.
22. What is the best invention ever?
Music.
23. How would you describe your relationship with your family?
My immediate family - We're basically best friends. We're really close and rarely get on each other's nerves.
My extended family - On my Mom's side, I'm fairly close to a few of her siblings... and my grandparents. The others are hit and miss, depending on events in life and where they are location geographically. On my Dad's side, it's only been recently that I've reconnected with one of my Dad's step-siblings... but even then it's sort of distant, since we're basically on opposite ends of the nation. I used to be really close with my Grammy when I was younger, but then she went back to being her anti-social self - not just with me, but every one in the family. Definitely a shame since she's my favorite grandparent.
24. Who is your biggest inspiration?
My parents.
25. What are you going to do when you’ve finished this interview?
Go to bed.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:10 pm
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:30 am
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