So you feel like being nosey and are dying to find out the truth about me?? Oh well....I'll see what I can do then, but you're bound to fall asleep within seconds and besides, I don't have anything to hide really! I was born one year before Star Wars came out in a deserted little place you've probably never even heard of or thought existed, so I'll spare you all the details there. I'm an only child and have the most fantastic parents in the world - they've always backed me up and been there for me whenever I needed them. (Gee, I should have named this page An Ode To My Folks instead!)

I am an Aquarius which, I've been told, is the hardest star sign to describe....I shall nevertheless give it my best shot (since you're still here, that's the least I can do, eh?). There's like two sides of me really. One is social and obliging. I love my friends and family and enjoy spending time with them - I value true friendship and enjoy the idea of sharing things and experiences with the people close to me. I am very committed to those close to me and I hate to see them unhappy. Still, there's another side of me which is very much of a loner. As much as I enjoy the company of others I enjoy spending time on my own too. It's not that I'm a selfish bastard or anything (well, I hope not!)....I just need to be alone at certain times. This is sometimes hard for people to understand and some even take it personal if I prefer a night on my own instead of a social event. But I've realised (and luckily, so have most of the people close to me) that I cannot function if I don't retire to my own little world once in a while.

With regards to education, I've got a B.A. degree in English Language & Literature (which included a brilliant semester at the University of Stirling). I've only just returned after a leave of absence (2 years), and will indeed be working my way towards a cand.mag. degree ("master"). Although it's hard work, I really enjoy studying and my most favoured field of study is Postmodernism (especially Metafiction). While on leave of absence, I stayed and worked in bonnie Scotland. So why Scotland of all places, you might ask? Well, it wasn't because of the whiskey, IRNBRU, macaroon bars, kilts and the likes, nah, it's because my better half, Alan, is Scottish. We met in Autumn 1999 when I went to Stirling to study - needless to say, I didn't get a helluva lot done accademically but who cares when The One enters your life? Alan is without doubt the best thing that's ever happened to me and (believe it or not) he is into the exact same silly stuff as myself which is also a plus.

My parents were divorced when I was about 12 years old. I then lived with my mum, but stayed in contact with my dad (he's got two Triumphs and a Norton; but he isn't a Rocker though!) and saw him as often as possible. I did all the usual school stuff that society demands of you and I then spent 3 years doing a pre-uni course 'specialising' in Maths, Science, and English. Once I had finished, the dream I'd had for 5 years finally came true: I moved to London with my best friend, Malene. I was supposed to return after 6 months there....Nevertheless, I stayed there for 25 months and had the time of my life! Moving to London taught me a lot about myself and other people too - and it gave me some experiences which I treasure deep in my heart. It's one of the best thing I've ever done; and I believe that taking chances and plunging yourself into things you dread, gives you much more knowledge and qualities than any book or course at university/college ever will. And believe me, when I first moved to London I was scared - very scared! I also learned to appreciate little things in everyday life - just a little smile from a stranger passing you in the morning rush can really make a difference to your whole day!! I guess it's gotta lot to do with the fact, that I worked in a busy high street store and served hundreds of people every day who were (mostly) rushing, moaning, complaining and stressing out....They always seemed to be in a hurry, looking ahead only and totally forgetting to live in the present...

My biggest passion is music. I truly admire and respect all musicians, as they are capable of expressing themselves in what I consider the most beautiful and pure way there is. Although I do not possess such valuable skills myself, I'd be totally lost were there no music in this world....Music has always played a very important part in my life, and my choice of music very much reflects my mood. The person I owe the most in this world (apart from my parents like!) is Morrissey. It's hard for me to explain but in a way he has helped me a lot - I guess you could say that I very much considered him my soul mate through my teenage years (and I know he's still there for me!)....At a later stage (though still as a teenager!), I discovered Blur who's musical works certainly also made a lasting impression on me and touched something deep inside me (and still do like!)....I should stop now, as you'll be able to see what other music I enjoy and appreciate by clicking here.

I am a vegetarian and I could never go back to eating animals again. I do not think it is ethically right to kill another living creature when it is not essential for one's own survival. For more about animal rights please see the PETA (People for the Ethical Treament of Animals) website. Other sites that might be of interest are the Greenpeace one which you can find here and also the WWF site. Please take a moment to visit these sites to get information on animal cruelty and environmental issues that cannot be ignored!! And don't forget to recycle paper, glass and plastic.

Remember to look at the bright sides - there are many more than you think! And There Is A Light That Never Goes Out...

Cheers for listening....