Educated to Masters level, good sense of humour, believer in social justice, enjoys being social as well as hobbies - music, literature, and arts. I have three children - two girls and a boy who are grown up.
My political beliefs are on the left and would describe myself as a social liberal. I am commited to social justice and have advocated and worked with some of the most disadvantaged people in society.
I enjoy solitude and spending time reading modern classics and modernist literature including American and European fiction. I occasionally read none fiction but rarely these days after leaving academia.
I enjoy drinking for the social aspect and like to spend time with close friends as well as meeting new people. I like pubs and bars in equal measure depending on the mood. I like dancing too.
I listen to a range of music at home and like bands including Lambchop, Galaxie 500, Belle and Sebastian and Granddady to name a few. I also like electronic and leftfield music and listen to Stuart Maconie and Tom Ravenscroft on 6 music. I also enjoy classic films, art house and world cinema.
I am a listener and a good problem solver with the ability to find solutions to most things I've encountered in life. I am a very grounded, down to earth person and none prejudiced. I listen to all opinions even though not necessarily agreeing sometimes. I like to be challenged on my beliefs and views as this helps me to question my own mental constructs and keeps my mind open to new ideas.