Queen Rubella Ingrid Anastasia Arugula Boratina Mozzarella d’Vulgaria, Light of the Vulgarian realm, Keeper of the Holy Flame, Dame in the order of the silver pollywog and mother to the heir of the great land of Vulgaria.
First person survey for: Queen Rubella Ingrid Anastasia Arugula Rutabaga Boratina Mozzarella d’Vulgaria, Light of the Vulgarian realm, Keeper of the Holy Flame, Dame in the order of the silver pollywog and mother to the heir of the great land of Vulgaria.
Name given at birth: Svetlalana Bora. I was born a Romanian peasant, and did not receive my regal name till my coronation.
Nicknames: My most favorite nickname of all would be of course Mama or Mammalia, for I feel that my children are the most important thing in my life. My dear husband does call me Ruby, but he is the only one allowed to call me that.
Hometown or where you were born: Claj-napoca, Romaine
Current Residence: Khaamskee, Vulgaria. Where else would I live but in the greatest city in Vulgaria.
Age: You would not believe me if I told you. You see Vulgarian woman in their youth do have a tendency to look older than they truly are, then at about the age of twenty and five it seems too stop, and it does seem that the sands of time do move quite a bit slower and we do appear younger than we truly are. With that and a lovely radish and rutabaga face tonic I am most happy to say that as of this last February I have been on this earth for 37 years.
Class: I was born a mere peasant, but by the grace of God I am now royalty.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: I do help my dear husband help oversee the welfare of the county. I have also produced the heir of Vulgaria, my darling little Petri-poo Petronella.
Do you know how to swim: Yes, I used to swim quite a fair amount when I was a child.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping: Have you seen me? There is nothing on my person skinny to dip. If however you are talking about swimming with out your clothes on, oh da, but we just call it a bath.
Do you make fun of people: Only the people I love, and really I love everyone I meet, but it is meant only in jest.
Favorite color: Red, no.. blue....green... orange....puce....magenta... WAIT!!!!! I am a Queen I do not have to chose one color.
Have you ever committed of been convicted of a crime: Queens do not commit crimes, they just revoke certain privileges from their husbands until rules are changed.
Closest friends/ how did you meet: My dearest friend would first and foremost be my dear husband Salmonella. About twenty and one years ago my dear father and myself came to Vulgaria after my father's blacksmith shop did catch fire and burn to the ground. Having nothing left we sought greener pastures in Vulgaria. After a long week of travel we made camp outside of Pawshlee. As my father made camp I went to look for firewood to start the cooking fire. Well I did wonder a bit farther than I should of, I was a very curious lass of six and ten , when I took a tumble down a very steep hill and got my skirts caught in a thorn bush. Try as I might I could not get my skirts free. It was growing dark and I was in an unfamiliar place. I was so frightened I started to cry. A handsome man who was working in the radish fields close to the hill herd my sobs and came to find out what was wrong. He was so handsome and so kind I immediately became smitten with him. We talked far into the night and by the time I made it back to my fathers camp it was deep into the dark of night. My father was not all impressed with the fact that I was in the dark with a man but dear Sal made it all well the next day by asking my father's permission to court me. We were married about a year later and a little less than a year after that my little Petri-poo was born. Shortly after Sal and I did start courting I met a lovely woman named Carmelita. One day I was shopping in the market and saw a lovely green and burgundy fabric that I knew I could make a beautiful skirt out of that Sal would love. Well I went to grab it to purchase it when this woman snatched it out of my hands. I told her I was going to purchase it and she said she was and we got into a huge fight. A tug-o-war ensued over the fabric and in the end the fabric tore in two, ruining the fabric. We stood there and looked at the mess that we had become from the wrestling and the mess that was the fabric and we both started laughing. Since then we have been the best of friends , so much so that when I became queen I did make her one of my ladies and the nanny to my children. That is why she is not with us on this trip to England, she is back in Vulgaria staying with my papa and taking care of Carousella. It is a good thing she did not come on this trip for Carmelita has no head for war which could very well be waged if Queen Elizabeth does not amend the atrocities perpetrated by Prince Claude *spit*.
One pillow or two: Oh dear I have so many I can not keep count. You see Petronella does keep making pillows as gifts for us. I have a closet full of them, but upon my bed I have three. Two lovely koreesta down pillows with little sprigs of lavender flower to help them stay smelling nice and one pillow that is about the length of me and wears a crown during the hours he is awake.
Pets: I do not keep pets anymore, my children are enough.
Favorite type of music: I do quite enjoy all types of music but the English Celtic drums and the Scottish bag pipes do stir my feet to dance and the vibrant songs of the gypsy to lighten my heart but I must say that the native Vulgarian songs played on a guitar is truly my favorite
Personal hygiene: It is a Vulgarian tradition to bathe on the fifteenth of every month
Favorite food: Oh I do love a good roast boar in a lovely truffle sauce laid upon a bed of boiled radishes. Ahh the thought of it makes my mouth water. I am also very fond of oranges and strawberries and any little confection that may come my way as long as they do not have any nuts upon them. For you do see every time I do eat a nut a visit to the apothecary is in order.
Are you parents alive, do you get along with them: Sadly my mamma did pass on mere days after I did arrive upon this earth. Her passing did pain my father so much he never does wish to talk about her, how'er he does tell me that I am her spitting image. My father is how'er is alive and quite well. His is quite eager to go to war and seek justice for his grand babala's humiliation. In truth Carmelita is not only keeping Carousella out of trouble but my papa as well.
Favorite place to relax: On the edge of the castle grounds there is a pond where I go and listen to the frogs and the birds and clear my mind.
Favorite holy day/ why: Troitsa, for it is the most sacred of holy days, but does the day of my birth count??? No, then oh da Troitsa.
Favorite drink: Well this is a very difficult question you see because I do love so many drinks. I do enjoy a good sweet wine and a mead. I do not think I could chose between the two.
What is your bedtime: shortly after I have made sure all my children are in bed and after about the third time I have yelled; "Petronella put down the sewing and go to bed!" or Tichinella, Petronella; I do not care which one of you thinks gets the crown you both have to go to bed NOW. It is really the only time Scarabella does not give me any grief.
What, if anything do you wear on your feet: I did receive a pair of silk slippers from Lucania Bolynn on the last celebration of my birth. I do wear them all about the castle, but when out and about I were a fine pair of boots made of strong leather.
Are you married or single: I am very happily married to my most wonderful husband, King Salmonella.
Do you have a family/ who are they:
: The love of my life and the father of the best children in all of Vulgaria. Without him I would be nothing. It is true, I do snip and nag at him sometimes but contrary to popular belief Queens are not perfect. I do love him with all my heart and I am truly blessed to be his wife and the mother of his children.
- King Salmonella
Princess Petronella : My first born. She Is the reason that we are royalty. She did find the golden truffle that has led us all were we are today. Also she is the reason that we did make the trek here to England. She did get married to that horrible, terrible, audacious, insipid, repugnant, pip-squeak of a man Prince Claude *spit*. He humiliated her by running away on her consummation night. I tell you nothing does make a mother hurt more than hearing the heart-wrenching sobs of your child and know that there is nothing you can to make her stop the pain is in her heart. That is why I will take on all of England to make sure that my little Petri-poo receives justice. Never cross a mother. I still hope that he will seek solace in the arms of her first beau. His name was Vlad and he is such a nice boy from up the river, but he does have fascination with shushka-Bobs, and shuska-Rays, ans shuska-Steves. Oooh mayhaps he could help me make a shuska-Claude.Prince Tichinella : My little Pookieduck. He does make me quite proud as he grows up. He does become more and more like his father everyday. Soon he will be able to belch the national anthem of Vulgaria just like his papalla and he is rounding out so very nicely Although I do wish he would stop bickering with Petronella on who is going to rule the country. It does not matter Petronella will inherit the throne. In vulgaria we believe that the oldest gets the throne regardless of their sex. Much to Tricky's dismay.Princess Scarabella : The little beatle bug. She is my little odd duckling. She insists that she hates the Vulgarian way of life and fashion, and wishes to be more like the English. I feel like I have not been as good of a mother to her and that is why she acts out. Maybe I didn’t pay enough attention to her as a child, but with the ascension to the thrown and such it think that sometimes she got lost in the shuffle. My dear husband says that it is just a phase that she is going through and that she will eventually grow out of it. I truly hope that she does.Princess Decibella : My little Bell of the ball. She is the second youngest one of the children yet she still wishes to be the baby of the family but regardless she is growing up quite nicely into a good strong Vulgarian woman. We are so very proud of her she recently started using the privy instead of the papers. Yes granted she is six and ten but not everyone can excel at everything. How'er do be careful when she says that she has to go to the pinkelpot. Get out of the way or you will be sorry.Princess Passionella: My little Passion fruit. She is always with her head in the clouds. I so do love her out look on life. She wishes everyone to get along. I know that this pending war with Canterbury does make her heart heavy but it must be done. She will understand when she gets older. Until then she will just have to live with it. Favorite Entertainment: The minstrels that come to court are quite entertaining, but I must say when we all sing as a family it is quite a sound to hear. I do enjoy it so.
Favorite subject in school or chore growing up: cooking, I make a delicious Cherry pie, sometimes I do think that is why Salmonella fell in love with me. But, alas my royal duties do keep me out of the kitchens almost all the time
Least favorite subject in school or chore growing up: Tending to the flocks of geese. THEY BITE!!!!
Favorite sport: The Joust of course. It is so lively and gets the heart beating with excitement.
Most humiliating moment: Sadly it was my wedding day. When woman in Vulgaria is married she must do the traditional vulgarian greeting upon her husband. The louder and longer it is signifies how long and prosperous the marriage is. I was so nervous when I walked down that aisles and so overcome by my handsome soon-to-be husband that when I did give him the greeting no sound came out. I tried again on his other cheek, and again no sound came out. I was almost in tears when he took it upon himself to do the greeting upon me. He was able to continue the greeting for almost an hour. Everyone was so surprised at this that everyone forgot my little incident. Ahhh this is why I so truly love my King.
Proudest moment: When My children were born of course. They are my pride and joy. Although if Trickanilla and Petronella do not cease their constant bickering they shall turn all my red hairs gray. Why can they not be more quiet like dear little Decibella or be more peaceful like my little Passionella.
Craziest person or silliest you know: To me everyone in the English court is quite silly. I mean they have all these colors to chose from and yet they chose to only wear one or two. Utter nonsense to me.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: I look no more for I have found everything that I could ever want in my dear husband. Loving, caring, funny, wonderful taste in colors. What more could a woman ask for.
In our hierarchical society everybody has somebody over them, who is your immediate overlord: Well our lord God of course and my dear sweet husband.
How do you feel about that person: I am deeply and whole heartedly devoted to both.
Do you remember your first kiss: *blushes* Oh Aye that I do. It was when I was young and before I did meet my good husband. He was a young man that did live near me and.... oh wait shall my husband read this??? It was when we first kissed in the in the radish patch. I mean who else would I kiss but my husband.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: Sadly, neigh. My duties as a mother and as a queen keep me far to busy.
Where is your favorite vacation spot: I do believe that would have to be France. We go there on many occasions to trade with the king. He does love his truffles.
Have you been overseas: Aye many times, but as I do not have very good sea legs I fear that I spend most of my time below the deck in bed. That shade of green is not becoming even on me.
Do you have dirt/mud floors or stone: The castle has floors of stone.
What is your bed made of: It is made of very fine imported khlawpak and filled with the softest koreesa down that money can buy.
How many people sleep in your bed: Normally it is just me and my husband unless there is a storm and then you will find all my children in there with us.
10 things everybody should know about me
1. I am not Vulgarian by birth. I was born the daughter of a Romanian blacksmith, but I feel that I am truly Vulgarian in my heart.
2. Even though I flirt and look at other men I do love my husband with all my heart.
3. My children are the light of my life and I would do anything for them.
4. I really do not remember who was born first when it comes to the twins. I was in so much pain that I fainted. I think they both tried to come out at the same time.
5. I, along with my children, have very distinctive laughs.
6. I am friendly to everyone, it does not matter what your class is. I came from nothing and remember what a hard life it is like. Well that is unless we have to wage war against England. Then you understand it is just justice we seek nothing personal.
7. It is said that I do spoil my children. Mayhaps that is so but I just wish for a childhood less frock with difficulty than I had.
8. I do LOVE every color of the rainbow. And I also believe the more colors the better.
9. The English peasantry are very lucky for more and more of them are leaning to read. In Romania that is not the case, for I did not learn to read until I was learning what was required of me as a queen. How’ere I can only read in Vulgarian and even then it is not very well, I was never the scholarly type. If something is in English or in large words that I do not understand I do ask for my children or my husband to read it for me saying that my eyes are far older than the rest of my body and the print is too small for me to read. My husband and my children are none the wiser. That is why I do insisted my children could read and write in several languages and In vulgaria I am trying to institute a rule that everyone must learn how to read.
10. I am superstitions of one thing. I believe in the tradition from the orient that frogs bring good luck. That is why I will always have a frog some where on my person... even though you may not see it.
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