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Interview with Steve Thompson
Interviewed by LA Judge
This month I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Steve Thompson, one of the most active of the Vampire Church Associate members. Located in Colorado, Steve is active in both the Vampire Church and in promoting an understanding of real vampirism in his local community via the Colorado Vampire Association (CVA)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Colorado_Vampire_Association
Enjoy this interview as Steve speaks openly about energy, sex, community and more.
LA.: Greetings Steve aka Des - so glad to have you here in the interview seat. You are in a great mood this evening.
Steve: I'm very glad to be here, and yes I am in a very good mood tonight. Like most nights of course.
LA.: So why is that?
Steve: Well, LA...as you may know I am a big sports fan, I find pleasure in the simple things in life and sports is something that can really set my mood, big games and all that.
LA.: I take it then that is a great energy source for you?
Steve: I prefer to be there in person, I like the energy of the crowd and such, but just to watch a game is pretty fun for me. Similar to seeing a favorite band, I'm sure others could relate to that.
LA.: Well a good live game like that has many energy levels Psi, Empathic and some Elemental tossed in - sounds like that is good energy mix for you.
Steve: Very much so, there is plentiful ambient energy all around, but depending on how your favorite team is playing it could either be good or bad for you, depending on energy preference of course.
LA.: You have been with the VC now for a few years, thinking back what was it that brought you here and are those things the same things that keep you here now?
Steve: Has it really been that long? Wow, how time flies. I am young, and I am forever learning. What brought me to the VC a few years back was my need to learn more about myself. I am still learning about myself everyday, and I feel that is why I am still here. I don't think I will ever fully know everything there is to learn so I might never leave. But one thing that plays a large part in my continuous dedication to the VC is that I can remember when I was just becoming aware of my Vampirism. I will never forget the large amount of help and support that I received, I feel that I could offer assistance to someone that might be new to their Vampirism, and if I can help in any way than that is my way of returning the favor.
LA.: Lol - yea life is an education. You have certainly gone thru a bit of a transformation while I have known you. You now a VC Associate member and local community rep and you are involved in assisting in a number of ways.
Steve: Yes, I am a proud Associate Member, and I do work hard to represent the VC on a local scale.
LA.: You have written a number of articles for VC Magazine - help on the e-list and are an active local representative. I want to talk to you a bit about each of those
Steve: Ok, sure thing.
LA.: You recently penned a couple articles on seldom discussed topic - Sexual Vampirism. wWhy
Steve: Yeah, it's a rare topic that isn't discussed openly in our community. I am a person that benefits from Sexual Energy, and I felt that do to the lack of discussion about Sexual Energy, that there is a lack of understanding.
LA.: Yes, there is much misunderstanding on the topic - your articles address that well. You delineate the difference between need for sex and the need for sexual energy quite well
Steve: I merely hope that they can shed some light as to what Sexual Energy truly is, there is a difference between Sexual Needs vs. Sexual Energy Needs.
LA.: Difficult subject to discuss. Most people don't want to talk about their sex lives.
Steve: Your exactly right, nor do I want to discuss mine or here of others. That's the biggest reason why there is so little shared about this topic. But, I think there are ways to discuss it without going into too much detail, and a Vampire that does require Energy in this form should be comfortable to a certain degree discussing it, if they truly want to understand it
LA.: You also addressed the fact that sexual energy is a rather complex mix of energies
Steve: It's a Hurricane of Energy, its hard to even cover all of it.
LA.: Well I defiantly recommend that folks take a look at both of those articles - they will broaden the understanding of using sex as an energy source.
http://vcmagazine.net/Vol33/zinearticle3.html
http://vcmagazine.net/Vol34/zinearticle3.html
Steve: I always recommend that folks take a look at any article, it's a great source for information.
LA.: You have also been rather active on the VC general e-list. Talk to me about that …you must enjoy it.
Steve: I love chatting on the e-list. I try to post or reply when I can think of something. I admit, that due to the fact that I am young and still trying to get a grasp of myself, that I don't always know how to respond to a post. I do however love meeting new people and talking about their experiences with Vampirism.
LA.: Yea that is one of the best things about the VC - the people. There are so many folks here form so many places, it is wonderfully rich that way.
Steve: Very rich. It's pretty neat to know that there is someone halfway around the world that I can relate to and that I have things in common with. I can remember thinking that I was the only person in this world that was like me, most feel or have felt that way when they first become aware of their Vampirism, pretty cool to know that your not alone. And another thing..
It's hard for us to just chat about ourselves, about what we are dealing with, or what's on our mind. Or to simply ask questions about the way we are, most of us can't ask certain questions to their family or friends, or talk about the way they feel. It's nice to have a place where we can be open about our Vampirism and not feel afraid of being labeled as some type of outcast...like I said it's nice to know that you're not alone.
LA.: That is such a plus isn't it? Another way that you are involved is in the local community. You have a local group of your own. Tell me about that if you would please.
Steve: Well, when I was becoming aware of my vampirism, I seeking out for others that I could simply talk to that could understand, I found the VC in that process. But what I didn't find was a place for a Vamp to come in when they are in that situation here in Colorado, where I live. So I thought that I would create a friendly environment for those here in CO that are seeking other. That's when I created Colorado Vampire Association.
LA.: Is that more of an online group or offline?
Steve: I didn't create The CVA as an informational group at first, it started off as a social group but has become both informational and social.
LA.: That is kinda cool. Tell me more about the social and informational parts.
Steve: Well, I tried really hard to make it both, I want it to be an online group that a person can join, learn, and open up with the protective shield of anonymity, but I have strived to make it a offline group as well. We meet offline quite often and just had an offline social two days ago to be honest. Well, online we have a core group of members, but only a few actually chat openly. And those that do chat often usually make it to the offline events, the rest I hope are there to learn and possibly open up to us when they are ready...
LA.: Nice - very nice. It sounds like you have a good thing going for the local area.
Steve: I think its is a good thing, but I know that it is more than what was available for me at a time when I needed something like that, I vowed to change that and hopefully there won't be another vamp in Colorado that feels they are the only person like themselves.
LA.: Changing gears a bit - I want to talk about your vampirism and now it affects you. I know that you are empathic and that you have recently been through a lot. How has that affected your energy levels and energy sources?
Steve: Well, recently I have been dealing with a lot of big issues that involve my loved ones, and being empathic it's hard to deal with it in all honesty. Most Vamps talk about needing energy for the rush, but that isn't the way to think of obtaining energy. Sure, sometimes there can be a rush to obtaining energy, but there are also times where the energy can make you think clearer. Or if you are empathic if it's an emotionally draining energy, it could make and you happen to feed off others emotions that are sad or unhappy in any sense. And you obtain that energy, its like you become that person and you feel emotions much worse than what you are feeling naturally, so it makes you aware of how much you should appreciate others feelings.
LA.: Any tips you can give for helping survive that kind of stress?
Steve: Stress? Just deal with it, try and see the better side of things. When one door closes, another door opens. A positive outlook on life is key.
LA.: That is pretty sound and basic - good tips. Last, I want to ask just where did you get the name of Des?
Steve: Lol, that's a funny story.
LA.: Cool - I am all ears
Steve: Well, maybe not to anyone reading this but to me personally.
LA.: Lol
Steve: When I first joined the VC, there was a misunderstanding of my identity. And since I loved attending the VC mIRC classes so much I had to use another name in order to just attend, and it was my good buddy, a former VC Council member that was teaching the classes at the time, he told me to change my handle to Desmodus. I did and the name Des stuck. Thanx .lol
LA.: And what does that name mean?
Steve: Desmodus, I guess its Desmodus Rotundus, like Fruit Bat or something. I have tried hard to steer away from that name, I prefer Steve over anything...
LA.: Lol - that is good to know. On the internet, there are so many people afraid to be themselves - glad to see you don't mind being a real person. Well Steve this has sure been a pleasure - is there anything that you would like to add for the VC Magazine readers?
Steve: Yes! As I mentioned, I try to attend every VC Classes on mIRC, and I also said that I love meeting others and learning about their Vampirism, I would love to see some new faces in the VC mIRC Chatroom on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights.
LA.: Great suggestion - I hope that you get your wish. Thanks so much for taking time to chat with me.
Steve: My pleasure, this was fun and I hope to do this again soon.
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