Profile

My likes in general

I am a lover of the heroes quest. From tales of Robin Hood to Harry Potter, D'Artagnan to Goku or Gohan. Sometimes though, the anti-heroes quest is just as catching. Elphaba in Wicked comes to mind here. I guess that the result at the end of the day is that I like a good story with great characters.

Writing

I do write. I actually try to write a lot. But I try not to write too much fanfic, simply because it takes up time where I could be writing something original (or procrastinating over writing something original). So, although I do consider myself a writer in the making, chances are you will not see too much here. Although, every now and again, the mad forces that be are too compelling to ignore, and the real work gets set aside for some random ficage.

Music:

I am also absolutely crazy about music. I have been playing the piano for *gulps* 26 years. It is a hobby, a release and something I wish I could do more of since I am often away from home. I am learning the guitar (because I haven't figured out how to fit my piano in my backpack).

Art:

I have only had one art lesson in my life, but I absolutely love drawing. A simple graphite pencil and a blank piece of paper (and an eraser) and I am happy. There is just something about shadows that really appeal to me. These days I seem to be hooked on charcoal though, and slowly but surely I am tentatively moving into pastels and oils. But working in shadows (meaning shades of black and grey) is really where my heart is.

General:

Most of this journal is f-locked, unless of course I forget. Things that are not of a personal nature, such as sketches and writings etc. won't be. My only friending policy is that I will not friend minors. (err… sorry ‘bout that.)

As to a bit about me, I am single, in my very late twenties - dang, I've hit 30 now, and in the process of working my way around the world. At present, I am in Asia, South Korea London South Africa, Cape Town Port Elizabeth Grahamstown Port Elizabeth.