You're actually quite lucky the VG community is far friendlier than others. In SOME other communities, being open and honest about your professed noobness would have you hunted down by the 'pro' pack. Anyway, Your Cath build is a lot like what I do! I usually get a Contraption, Fountain, Crucible, Aftershock, and of course boots. That empty slot is either taken up by an early Atlas Pauldron or Warhorn. Catherine should gank at every opportunity (to gain passive stacks). And lastly, you...

Yes, Alternating Current + Broken Myth is a very common Vox build. Also high five Smash bro!

I can see where you're coming from. There are arguments against that, however. If you're getting snuck up on from the brush, it's your roamer's fault for not providing vision. If that happens, then a reflex block and boots should suffice to get you out. Building burst, fights shouldn't last long enough to get you hurt (if you're not the one initiating). However, being bulky does synergize well with the Broken Myth. Plus, Shatterglass is very expensive. So it all depends on the timing. If...