The nickname has mythological roots. In ancient Roman mythology, Vesta is the goddess of the hearth and sacrificial fire. The flame of the sacred fire was never allowed to go out, and this was the responsibility of the Vestal Virgins (young women who had taken a vow of chastity). It was believed that every fire contained a particle of Vesta's spirit. I love watching the fire – it's mesmerizing, and everything around seems to fade away. And I'm also a homebody. The nickname is concise, melodic, and reflects my inner world.