Currently studying Reproductive and Sexual Health Research, used to work in TV and radio, ex-lab scientist who's moved into HIV and moving towards health in general. Books, TV, music, the internet - love them all. Dancing's a passion, as is singing. Currently living in London but have moved round too much to count all the locations.
My passion is ...
fun
I know too much about ...
too little
My parents always told me ...
work hard. Be polite. Watch your back. (Not necessarily in those words.)
My childhood ambition ...
to be a writer.
My favorite memory ...
high school biology field trip... or singing in the Royal Albert Hall
Why I write ...
for fun, to organise my thoughts, to provoke/make people think
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
Straw Dogs (John Gray) and The Book of General Ignorance.
My first job ...
private tutor - first 'real job' - Editorial Manager
My best moment ...
hopefully hasn't come yet
My inspiration ...
the world
Graduate, beware. There's a big wide world out there and you're about to step into it. Not everyone will be impressed with the fact that you were star quarterback, or that you made had a 4.0 GPA throughout all 4 (or an even more impressive 3)years. No one really cares about how much beer your fraternity went through in one year, or how much money you fundraised. Because in the real world, everyone's on their own. But don't worry, it's not all bad. Just beware - be humble and keep your eyes open. A 4 year college experience does not a master make, contrary to what many think. In fact, even ...
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Member since: June 2007
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