User:Editor at Large/Sandbox

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About Me

My name is Ayelie, also referred to with the nickname E@L, and I joined Wikipedia on November 6th 2005 - under a different account name. I speak English, understand French well and speak it with a Gatineau accent, and understand Latin, Italian, Spanish, and some bits of languages derived from Latin and with the same basic roots as the others.

At first my "mission" here was to create articles for all former Mayors of Ottawa, after which I tackled recategorisation of the dance category, which was full of articles belonging in subcats. Since those first projects I worked on I've gone through spurts where I've focused on anti-vandalism, on copyediting articles en route to FA status, and on creating and expanding WikiProject Ballet along with Keitei.

In January I made a move to the Commons, and became an administrator there in March. I've since focused mainly on images and image work on the Commons, but I still work here on wikipedia cleaning up articles and working on WikiProject Ballet, trying to expand and bring in new members.

Interests and Expertise

Main Contributions

• Vector graphics
• Image editing
• Ballet-related topics
• Ancient Egypt
  • (esp.Akhenaten and Nefertiti)
• J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Middle-earth
  • Lúthien and Beren
  • the Valar
• Classical literature
  • Plays by Shakespeare
  • Work by Dickens)

Rayner Unwin •
(new article) •
Alessandra Ferri •
(new article) •
Ahmose I•
Fairy ring•
Alexander Workman •
(new article) •
J. P. Featherston •
(new article) •
C. T. Bate •
(new article) •
Ballet master •

Awards


Exeptional Newcomer Award	Minor Star
I, tufkaa, hereby give you this Exceptional Newcomer Award for your exceptional contributions to the Wikipedia:WikiProject Dance and related articles. Please keep up the good work! --tufkaa 20:15, 20 June 2006 (UTC)	For your help in the redesign of the EA Page I award you this minor star. Æon ^{Insanity Now!}_EA! 04:18, 17 September 2006 (UTC)

Random Acts of Kindess Barnstar	Excellent User Page Award
Thanks so much for the (completely unsolicited!) advice regarding my userpage! Eventually I went with EMan32x's design, probably because it was the most different to my old one, and I felt like a bit of a change. But thanks so much, regardless :) riana_dzast a 10:35, 21 October 2006 (UTC)	For all your help in re-designing my userpage (and for having a cool one yourself!), I am honoured to present you with the Excellent User Page Award. Jam 01 06:21, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

For my friend E@L	The Resilient Barnstar
For being my friend and all that goes with it, I, $PЯINGεrαgђ, give you this cream tart. Enjoy! Well, here's another goodie to add to your collection! ;) Well, on a slightly more serious note, you've made me laugh a lot, that's a good sign of a friend, and any Esperanzan deserves one of these, anyway! And I'm tired and can't think of anything else to say… ;-)	After being all that you've been through, you desrve this. It perfectly describes you! Don't let anything get you down again, or I might have to fill up your page again! ;-) --Randfan 01:37, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thanks for being so nice and giving me loads of advice, you're really too kind :) Will ^{(Tell me, is something eluding you, sunshine?)} 20:04, 17 November 2006 (UTC)	For being very considerate. Hoora! Randfan 23:49, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

The Barnstar of Good Humor	The Resilient Barnstar
Me: On the MotoMixer on some Motorola phones, there's a base tune called "Esperanza". You: Really? Is it nice? Me: Really. It's all cheery; which, as it's Spanish for 'hope', it should be! You: Yes indeed. No MfD's on the ringtone, I hope? You know why :) Will ^{(Tell me, is something eluding you, sunshine?)} 20:47, 21 November 2006 (UTC)	For going through a lot of stress, both on and off Wikipedia, and continuing to contribute both your knowledge and compassion to the community, it's my honour to give you this barnstar. Cheers, ✎ Peter M Dodge aka "Wiz" ^{(Talk to Me) (Support Neutrality)} 23:50, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

From Riana	The Resilient Barnstar
Dear E@L, good things don't always follow sadness, but judging by the messages on this talkpage, your actions and words have caused such an outpouring of kindness from the community, it can only be a credit to you! Thank you for encouraging us to be just that much more sweet and gentle in our words. Yours, riana_dzasta 02:48, 9 December 2006 (UTC)	For going through a lot of stress, both on and off Wikipedia, and continuing to contribute both your knowledge and compassion to the community, it's my honour to give you this barnstar. Cheers, ✎ Peter M Dodge aka "Wiz" ^{(Talk to Me) (Support Neutrality)} 23:50, 9 December 2006 (UTC)

From Will	The Resilient Barnstar
Because I'm really concerned due to the message on Kyoko's user page, I whipped up this heart in Inkscape to make you feel better. Look, it's even coloured like your user page! Will ^{(Tell me, is something eluding you, Sunshine?)} 02:22, 10 December 2006 (UTC)	For consistently showing wit and a good sense of humour even when you're down, I award you, Editor at Large, this barnstar. Enjoy! Will ^{(Tell me, is something eluding you, Sunshine?)} 08:45, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

The Golden Wiki Award	The Random Acts of Kindness barnstar
As their homepage says, Esperanza stands for hope. In spite of many newer Esperanzans who have tainted those values, several conflicts, a lot of personal stress, and the death of one close to you, the one thing that has been eternal has been your hope. Your tireless contributions to Wikipedia in spite of these circumstances have served as an example for countless Wikipedians, and it is my honour to award you with this award. Remember, it's always darkest before the dawn. Cheers, ✎ Peter M Dodge aka "Wiz" ^{(Talk to Me) (Support Neutrality)} 01:42, 19 December 2006 (UTC)	Thanks for the past few months, Ayelie, and especially for the other day. I really appreciate it. Ali K 01:07, 24 April 2007 (UTC)