As my most played guitar of late is my '08 Mira, I'm interested in your take on the Vela. And congratulations!
As for Teles, I have one and keep going back to it. Sometimes I feel like a superhero, other times I feel like a complete buffoon who should have stuck with playing woodwinds. I will say the Tele made me a bit better. Flaws I had developed on my Strat (first electric) stood out with the Tele. I also learned how to use controls and better understood pick dynamics.
I was playing the Tele earlier tonight, it felt good, and I was thinking of keeping it on the stand and putting the Mira in its case for a bit. Then I picked up the PRS and changed my mind.
At least I get along with the Tele. At various times I've wanted a 335 or Les Paul as some favorite players use them, but each I tried didn't turn out like I'd hoped (some 335s came closer than the LPs, though).
The Mira, though is another story. I found it used, thought I'd give it a shot, and am still being surprised. It has made me want another PRS, though.