Roosje Is In The HOT SEAT

[ginvid]

:hiya:

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?
If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?


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[Roosje]

:hiya:

Thank you!

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

I would want to see the BAD tour live, follow Michael around Europe, relive those exciting times. I was five years old at the time, so it wasn't a possibility back then.

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

I would learn how to convince people to be better to animals and each other. I believe that the way animals are treated is very telling about the level of civilation of a society. If we treat the ones who cannot speak for themselves with respect and care, people will be better persons overal. The mass farming of animals is a topic very dear to my heart and I would like to see the end of it in my lifetime.

If you had to work on only one project for the next year, what would it be?

Ideally, with funds and volunteers, I would set up a program to neuter cats on Greek islands. I was just there on a holiday and I've seen so many strays, not all in a bad state but still too many cats for too little space and caring possibilities. I think the problem could be easily solved on the islands as the areas are small and there is no influx of new cats.

Jobwise I work in publishing, so I would love to help out an inspired writer to bring out the best in him/her and work on someone's magnum opus.

If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?

Deep sea dive. I love the underwater world, but diving scares me. I've tried it a couple of times but the idea of a lifeline in just two bottles of air scares me. For now I'll stick to snorkeling, but if I were immortal I would go into the deep blue (preferably in the caribbean).

If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

As a girl I wanted to be named Eileen, and I still love that name. But my own name is fine, as I'm used to it.

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I will for sure

 

[ginvid]

How did you get into publishing?

Did you ever consider being a vet?

Do you want to get married and have children?

Would you name your daughter Eileen?

I have never been snorkeling. What is an experience you have had while snorkeling, something you have seen, that made the world seem infinite and you feel small?

Is there anything about you that we might be surprised to know?

How do you deal with anger?

If you could have any power in the world for a day, what would you like to be able to do?

What gives you butterflies in your stomach?

If you could be a whisperer to any animal, which would you choose?

 

[ginvid]

How did you get into publishing?

Did you ever consider being a vet?

Do you want to get married and have children?

Would you name your daughter Eileen?

I have never been snorkeling. What is an experience you have had while snorkeling, something you have seen, that made the world seem infinite and you feel small?

Is there anything about you that we might be surprised to know?

How do you deal with anger?

If you could have any power in the world for a day, what would you like to be able to do?

What gives you butterflies in your stomach?

If you could be a whisperer to any animal, which would you choose?

 

[Roosje]

Thanks for the questions

How did you get into publishing?

I've always loved reading. As a child I loaned 4 books per week from our local library. It's also a family thing. Mother and uncle both do related things. After I got a BA degree in literature I wanted to be more practical about it, less theoretical, so I started a Master which educated their students to be an editor. It included an internship, and after the internship I've just continue to work for different publishing houses as a freelancer. sometimes I work at home, sometimes on location. sometimes I'm very very busy, sometimes it's a bit quiet. I love working like this as I can schedule my year and I love to travel for at least 3+ weeks, so if I have enough money saved I can just leave to explore. In a few years I would love to work at one publishing house, just to have more stability and a sense of belonging, with collegues and so on, but for now (before I reach 30) I really like it as it is. The only downside to my job is that I hardly read outside of work-related to be published manuscripts. This is a pity as the loving to read part started the passion for publishing. I try to incorporate it more, but I find myself surfing the net for solo relaxation now. Silly, isn't it?

Did you ever consider being a vet?

No. I love animals very much, but I can't stand to see blood and suffering. I'm a wussy. Besides, my math was so poor, I wouldn't get into the required education program - I'm not so much a bèta person, more of an alpha/gamma. I would consider opening a shelter if it was necessary around here. To do my part I collect money for an organisation for the protection of animals and believe it or not, we have a political party for animals, of which I'm a member. I support as many useful organisations financially as I can. My income varies per month, so I can't donate vast amounts monthly, but a few euros I can spare every month. I hope I can do more for the welfare of animals later on in my life. Maybe I would consider a career switch to pursue animal causes.

Do you want to get married and have children?

I married last year actually. I love married life, but everybody is wondering whether we will have kids or not. I still don't know to be honest. I have never had a particular fondness for children and my husband and I love traveling and being around friends and stuff. I really like my life as it is, so I don't know... But I've seen friends suddenly wanting children, so who knows it might happen to me. I do, however, think there are too many humans as it is, so to add some more to the planet's burdens I just don't know... Maybe, maybe not.

Would you name your daughter Eileen?

Funny, I've never considered that! Maybe so yes. I wanted to call my daughter Maria, as I love the sound of that name. I'm not catholic so it's maybe a bit of a strange choice, but it sounds so feminine, stong and just overall lovely.

I have never been snorkeling. What is an experience you have had while snorkeling, something you have seen, that made the world seem infinite and you feel small?

The fun part about snorkeling is that you are immediately in another world. The sound of just your own breathing and nothing else in the tube makes it even more magical. The fish and other creatures mostly just pretend that you're not even there, minding their own business. This gives you a chance to really be part of their world as it is. I once went snorkeling in Kuna Yala, Panama. This place consists of hunderds of small islands, some with just a palmtree on top and nothing else. We were sleeping in the house of an indigena family who brought us in wooden canoo to uninhabited islands. Between twho of those there was a shipwreck where you could easily swim to. The underwater life was amazing there. A little reef, small fish hiding out for preditors, Crabs, jellyfish even a sea turtle. It was all so colourful, serene and utterly beautiful. I would recommend it very much and central america makes for great, great snorkeling.

Is there anything about you that we might be surprised to know?

That today is my birthday

How do you deal with anger?

I'm not easily angered. But I am irritated beyond belief when people have opinions that I just can't comprehend. I must work on this, if I ever want to get seriously involved in politics. I like debating, but not so much very right-wingy opinions. Although I do have some right-wingy myself on the subject of life and death matters. I get really angry when animals or children are the victim of abuse. But personally, I hardly ever have a fight with my husband/mother/friends. I think if you respect each other and do not intentionally hurt each other, peace is easily achieved.

If you could have any power in the world for a day, what would you like to be able to do?

Make people not want to use animals for their own wellbeing, e.g. eating them, wearing fur, using them as guinea pigs and so on. And I'll give the Miss contest answer: say a spell that results in world peace! For myself I would like to have no fear whatsoever anymore. I think that would make life the best thing there is.

What gives you butterflies in your stomach?

My husband preparing me a special dinner, kittens, buying shoes, reading great poetry, listening to MJ speak.

If you could be a whisperer to any animal, which would you choose?

Cats! Cats are divine creatures. I would love to know there secret of being so relaxed and regal.

Great questions, thank you

 

[JMie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

What is your favorite book? I think you read a lot if you work in publishing, is that so?

 

[Roosje]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

What is your favorite book? I think you read a lot if you work in publishing, is that so?

Thank you

I don't really have a favourite. I absolutely love Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I read approx. 3 manuscripts a week when working, when not working almost nothing sadly.

 

[Ashtanga]

That today is my birthday

:birthday: I hope you had a wonderful birthday. :wild:





Are you a writer?

Is there something you wrote that is very special/important to you?

 

[Roosje]

^ Awww, thank you!! I ADORE Kermit :heart: Birthday was nice. The night before I had a drink with some friends and yesterday evening I took my family out to dinner. I got spoiled with presents and it was just lovely being together.

I don't write much. Except for my studies. When travelling I tend to write travel reports with all impressions and happenings. These I cherish, because aside from photography they tell the story of my travels. It's a common misconception that editors are actually writers themselves, but to afraid to express themselves and thus help others do it. Maybe it's true for some. I can imagine myself writing something that resembles a manuscript when I'm old, wise and have all the time of the world.

 

[Ashtanga]

^ Awww, thank you!! I ADORE Kermit :heart:

:blushing: :heart:

Birthday was nice. The night before I had a drink with some friends and yesterday evening I took my family out to dinner. I got spoiled with presents and it was just lovely being together.

Great! :wild: :dance: unk:

I don't write much. Except for my studies. When travelling I tend to write travel reports with all impressions and happenings. These I cherish, because aside from photography they tell the story of my travels. It's a common misconception that editors are actually writers themselves, but to afraid to express themselves and thus help others do it. Maybe it's true for some. I can imagine myself writing something that resembles a manuscript when I'm old, wise and have all the time of the world.

Did you ever want to write/publish a book? About what?

You like photography?

 

[Roosje]

No. No real ambitions to write anything. But maybe one day that will change.

LOVE photography. I just got a new camera. A Canon Eos. I'm still learning how to get the best shots. I love looking for the best angle, to tell a story with a photo so to speak. Great views and small details often make the best photo's. I don't like to have my picture taken though, as I'm really not photogenic.

 

[Ashtanga]

LOVE photography. I just got a new camera. A Canon Eos. I'm still learning how to get the best shots. I love looking for the best angle, to tell a story with a photo so to speak. Great views and small details often make the best photo's.

:wild:


Me too.

I love photography. :heart:

Do you have any favorite photographer?

You began in the photograph now?

I don't like to have my picture taken though, as I'm really not photogenic.

I do not like to take pictures of me. I am shy :blushing: and always think that they are not good. :doh: