The Interview Sessions - Becka Blackrain

In the first of a few sporadic and off-the-wall interviews due to be published on this blog, I was fortunate enough to get a volunteer. Yeah... the only other person in AAi who might be expected to think that an in-depth interview, nosing around her knicker drawer and publishing it to the world, could be classed as "fun".

Please folks, give it up for our very own *drum roll* - Becka Blackrain!


What's your worst habit in rl? No holds barred... we want farting, nose-picking and other disgusting details :)

Road-rage:  I get so angry if the person in the passing lane is going too slow.  Then I get mad at the person that's always trying to go too fast, weaving in and out, 'horning' everyone (That's a new phrase I've adopted). It's something I am trying to work on, and I made an entire disc of calm tunes to put on during just these occasions.  I won't bore you with the track list.  Also, I'm sad to report the calm tunes aren't helping much. Grrrr!

Question 2 - If you could only take unlimited supplies of one food item to a desert island, what would it be and why?

Crushed Red Pepper!!  Then I would learn to fish and hunt, and everything I caught for food would be flavorful and spicy, until I was one day rescued by a diamond encrusted helicopter with butterfly doors (Just humor me).  :p

(Meri note: Give a woman a fish and she can eat for a day, give her crushed red pepper and she has inspiration forever)

Question 3 - What music do you listen to when you're sad?

I have my 'go-to' songs on those moments.  Mariah Carey, Christina Perri, Aerosmith, Whitney Houston, and of course I am always adding to my 'sad songs' list.  But isn't it funny that when we are sad, sometimes a sad song that makes us cry is just what we needed.  Like we need those songs to take us to that place, so we can get it out of our systems and move on.  Wow, I am a total nerd.

(Meri note: I thought I was the only person who listened to Aerosmith on the quiet! Oh well, here goes nuthin')

Question 4 - Is Becka the avatar styled on anyone in particular? Like.... famous people you admire, for example?

Nope.  I just went with the blonde starter avatar.  I was bombarded by people trying to scam me into buying shapes and what not.  Finally I just chose one and it sort of shaped what I looked like from then until now, with many slight variations along the way.  I have sandy blonde-ish hair in rl (although in the winter some would say it's nowhere near sandy blonde, haha), and I've always just liked the look of bright platinum blonde hair.  Now it would just feel odd to be anything else other than a blonde on sl.  

(Meri note: This next song is a must listen to for anyone who loved Crystal Castles ft. Robert Smith - Not in Love)

Question 5 - Who is sexier, Meri or Thom?

Meri is sexier, ... unless Thom is wearing his Tweed suit with the elbow patches.  Rawwwr!

(Meri note: I couldn't agree more :))

Question 6 - Do you believe in God, Santa, ghosts and magic?

I really do want to believe in all of those things so much!  I wish I could just see a ghost for myself, or real magic, if there is such a thing.  

I once held a seance in my attic at midnight with a few friends, hoping to see or hear something,.... anything!   And we asked all kinds of questions, but nothing happened.  So I'm not a believer in ghosts, or magic.  

I looved Santa until I was maybe 6 or 7 years old and my friends were telling me that Santa was fake and that basically my Mom had been lying.  Well, Mom confirmed the news, and I cried and said "I guess that means the Easter Bunny isn't real either?!"  I still get picked on for saying that.  

As far as God goes, I wouldn't necessarily say I am religious, I never go to church ever, I haven't opened a bible in years, and think a lot of it is nonsense.  But I will say this... I think when it helps make someone's life happier and better, then more power to ya!  Believe anything you like, if it's helping you to be a better soul.  I will also add that I do say my prayers every night... "Dear lord in heaven, God bless Mom, Dad, Rach, Rex, Me, Mittens, Elmo, Kashmir, Ruby,.... etc etc".  The list is always growing.

(Meri note: Santa isn't fake Becks... ignore them)

Question 7 - What is your favourite inventory item?

Ohh, I dunno.  For a long time I had a fainting goat, and I thought it was funny, but I didn't realize until like a month ago that fainting goats really do exist!!  After I watched the video of them, it only made my fainting goat even funnier.  It all makes sense now, thank you very much. :p

Question 8 - Does size matter?

Size doesn't matter.  It's the moment, the way he touches you.  The feeling of it all, and entire vibe.  It's much more about how he holds you than the size of his penis.  I've said way too much already.  -.-

(Meri note: This conversation continued a little after the questions as follows:

Meri: I say as long as it's reasonable, you know, average etc. upwards

ßєςʞş: LMAO!!!

ßєςʞş: upwards!

Meri: if it was teeny or huge, that might be a probelm

ßєςʞş: hahahahahahahaha

ßєςʞş: totally, its true. it does have to fit within a certain boundary of reasonability)

Question 9 - What song do you think best represents you?

When I close my eyes, and hear the soundtrack of my life, I instantly hear Mates of State - Desire.  The way they talk about laying in the back room, and how the house could crack soon.  Also, my favorite line talks about not being shy again.  I feel like my shyness has caused me to miss so many opportunities in life, and I'm only now learning how to speak up. My favorite line of the song..."I will not be shy again"

Question 10 - If you ruled SL, what is the first big change you would make?

Meri would be instated as Mayor, 1st of all.  Secondly, all lag would be outlawed.  I think free tours for noobs would be nice too.  Also, and I'm sure the committee will back me up on this, a 3-strike rule would be put in place at all clubs and places of interest, therefore stating that after you have announced your departure from the club or gathering spot, you shall wait a minimum of 15 seconds before teleporting away, and a maximum of 25.  If you fail to comply with this, you will be given a strike, and after you acquire 3 strikes, you will be promptly banned from said place for no less than 3 days.  I call it "ObeckaCare" and it's already happening folks, you can't stop it.  

(Meri note: I'm still laughing about ObeckaCare :))

I should say before closing this interview that Becka has not suggested any of the songs that I have inserted to illustrate the question and answer above it, and that it does not in any way reflect her or my taste in music nor are you likely to hear them at AAi. Cept at the Guilty Pleasures festival, which can't be long away now can it?

Thank you Becks for a super bunch of answers to some very stupid questions. Shine on :)