I'd love for you to join in, the more people the better at this point, as there hasn't been as much interest as I would have hoped. And I'm not exactly planning on it being speedposting: the revenge or anything. I prefer things be casual and laid-back myself, as I have other hobbies and work to look after too. 
Regarding your character; it's up to you, of course. I've gone for a new character myself, as I preferred to play someone different - no reason why you can't use Vanessa again though :)