I've spent the majority of my adult life finely in tune with the logical side of my brain. I'm actually a bit of an IT geek, and after studying and working in that industry for so long, the right side of my brain went to sleep. I'm in the process of reawakening my creative processes and returning to one of my great loves of my childhood - reading and writing! I still have scores of notes with story, character and plot ideas all jotted down by a day dreamy teenager so different from the adult I turned into.
I am busy these days being a mum with a very young family. Many of my days are noisy, chaotic and completely contrary to what I deem as an orderly, predictable day. This is a problem for me since I like things orderly and to schedule! But I am thoroughly enjoying rediscovering the world through the eyes of my babies, and watching them grow, learn and have fun.
Reading wise, I have a soft spot for what I've discovered is now called "chic-lit" (boy, have I had my head in the IT sand for too long...). I generally like my books the same as I like my movies - clean, romantic, humorous, and these days, not too heavy because I like reading as a means of escape. My favourite classics are all 6 of Jane Austen's brilliant novels. In the past I have indulged and enjoyed several Dean Koontz books (the ones that aren't so gory!), and spent a period of time lost in medieval historical fiction. Most recently I have developed a love for Christian fiction - historical, contemporary and young adult - all of course with strong romantic elements!
Otherwise, I'm a woman with many varied interests and I find that life just doesn't have enough room for me to pursue them all. When I can fit them in I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, cross-stitching, cooking, dancing, computer games, driving holidays, driving in general, swimming, tennis, dining out, socialising and photography. When I'm in the zone on a hobby, I tend to pursue it with abandoned passion and obsession, until I've over done it and it has to be put aside for months - sometimes even years! My friends - and particularly my sister - think I'm funny, and yet, humorous is not a reputation that precedes me.
Oh yes, and every year, I used to watch the entire 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls. That's become increasingly difficult to do as the children have materialised, but if I get a free moment alone with the telly, that's my most likely choice :)
I am busy these days being a mum with a very young family. Many of my days are noisy, chaotic and completely contrary to what I deem as an orderly, predictable day. This is a problem for me since I like things orderly and to schedule! But I am thoroughly enjoying rediscovering the world through the eyes of my babies, and watching them grow, learn and have fun.
Reading wise, I have a soft spot for what I've discovered is now called "chic-lit" (boy, have I had my head in the IT sand for too long...). I generally like my books the same as I like my movies - clean, romantic, humorous, and these days, not too heavy because I like reading as a means of escape. My favourite classics are all 6 of Jane Austen's brilliant novels. In the past I have indulged and enjoyed several Dean Koontz books (the ones that aren't so gory!), and spent a period of time lost in medieval historical fiction. Most recently I have developed a love for Christian fiction - historical, contemporary and young adult - all of course with strong romantic elements!
Otherwise, I'm a woman with many varied interests and I find that life just doesn't have enough room for me to pursue them all. When I can fit them in I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, cross-stitching, cooking, dancing, computer games, driving holidays, driving in general, swimming, tennis, dining out, socialising and photography. When I'm in the zone on a hobby, I tend to pursue it with abandoned passion and obsession, until I've over done it and it has to be put aside for months - sometimes even years! My friends - and particularly my sister - think I'm funny, and yet, humorous is not a reputation that precedes me.
Oh yes, and every year, I used to watch the entire 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls. That's become increasingly difficult to do as the children have materialised, but if I get a free moment alone with the telly, that's my most likely choice :)
