Ivana Manda Lovealot
First Person Survey for: Ivana Manda Lovealot
Name Given at Birth: As my closest confidante, I can tell you it was Ysabeau de la Croix
Nicknames: It depends where I am and who I'm with
Hometown or where you were born: Bordeaux, France
Current Residence: Move from place to place depending on the circumstance.
Age: hahahahaha - Of course I age. Everyone does.
Class: At this time I choose to be known as lower class, however, my lands and monies are vast.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: Whatever I wish. I have no need for funds, but I have been known to hire out as a guard/escort at times. Most of the time, I just flirt and socialize.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: Of course! I am often past my neck in hot water but only on days of the week ending in "y"
Do you make fun of people: Only "poofy" people.
Favorite Color: Flesh - need you ask why?
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: No, nay, never.
Closest friends/How did you meet: Appashionata Von Cleavage. She is my cousin, but I am from the non-Cleavage side of the family. When I first took on this personna, we often traveled together, but we rarely see each other anymore.
One Pillow or two: two -- one for him and one for me
Pets: Oui. There are many men I like to pet.
Favorite Type of Music: All
Hobbies/Pastimes: See "main function in life/society"
Personal Hygiene: I swim in clear waters as often as possible. When duty calls, I will groom and perfume as necessary when mingling amongst other nobility. Ivana is less noticeable if she forgoes such niceties.
Favorite Food: Definitely a red meat eater
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: Sadly, my parents have passed. My mother died when I was very, very young. My father and I got along famously and traveled together quite a bit when he served as the French ambassador to England. I miss him dearly.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My mother died when I was very, very young of a fever. My father and I got along famously and traveled together quite a bit when he served as the French ambassador to England. He died of old age in his sleep nigh on five years ago (shortly after his passing, Ivana was created). I miss him dearly.
Favorite place to relax: Anyplace warm, especially in the arms of a man. Ideally, by the ocean as it calms me and brings back fond memories of my homelands and my childhood.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: July 25th is usually held to celebrate the life of St. Christopher. Why do I favour this particular saint? He is patron saint of travelers and friend to children.
Favorite Drink: Caudle - a special drink made of warmed wine or ale with sugar and spices
What's your bedtime: Usually when it is dark.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: Boots
Are you married or single: Single. Once upon a time I was married, but alas my beloved died when a wound he received in battle could not mend properly and infection spread throughout his weakened body.
Do you have a family / who are they: I have three living children -- all with their own households to tend to. Someday, I may settle down, but right now my soul is restless. I enjoy this more casual lifestyle without obligations.
Favorite Entertainment: Dancing - at least that is what they told me it is called
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Reading
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Playing the lute.
Favorite Sport: Man watching.
Most Humiliating Moment:
Proudest Moment: Pride is a sin. However, when I was first blessed with a child I felt quite fulfilled. The fact that that child and two others that followed still live today has me counting my blessings every day.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: Malvito is both crazy and silly not to mention Eeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvviiiiiilll
What do you look for in the opposite sex: Energy.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" My king. While traveling in this guise, I kowtow to just about anyone dressed better than myself.
And how
do you feel about that person: Henri is a good man, but he surrounds himself with fools.Favorite Sport to watch: The tournament
Do you remember your first kiss: With each man?
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: No, but I touch my current and future male friends as often as possible.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: By the ocean
Have you ever been overseas: How do you think I got to England from France?
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: I favor large stones.
What is your bed made of: Wherever, whenever. But the one I own is made of oak with carved wooden dragon filigrees on the posts and the story of St. George carved in the headboard and footboard.
How many people sleep in your bed: Sleep? Occupation is limited to two.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me
Flirtatious
Swashbuckling
Bandit
Mysterious
Sensual
Very independent especially for a woman.
Cautious
Bold
Brazen
Person of few words when it comes to telling about myself.