I'm a published author of poetry, short stories, and a children's book. I have had one play and several theatrical sketches produced, and have worked in amateur theatre and in professional films for many years.

I spent some time as a radio operator in the Navy, and then completed a science degree and worked as a biochemist. After that I went back to England (where I was born) and stayed for a year, working in various jobs and basically 'bumming around'.

When I returned to Australia I then spent eight years in Sydney as a technical writer in industries such as power generation, lasers, radio, shipbuilding and heavy engineering. I was mostly self-employed and mostly worked part time. During this time I began acting, studied at several drama schools, and had some extra work in films and TV.

I moved to the outskirts of Adelaide, and I live in a beautiful area which is close to the wine regions and has some of the best beaches in the world.

I worked a few more years as a technical writer in industries such as lasers, robotics, and electronics, and also during this time became part owner of a dog boarding kennels. I've always loved dogs, and I loved helping to run the kennels. I still love acting and theatre and I'm involved with a theatre group. I still get occasional work in film and TV.

I decided to quit technical writing in 2006 to pursue a long-held dream of studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Composition through Open Universities Australia. I'm near the end of my second year and loving it. Among my literature subjects I love the medieval and Shakespeare the best. Among the electives, I'm enjoying studying Mandarin Chinese.

I'm also finding time now to write for myself again, and I'm working on a play and a screenplay, and recently published my first poetry book.

My passion is ...

Reading and writing

I know too much about ...

Nothing

My parents always told me ...

I should not get too big for my boots

My childhood ambition ...

To grow out of all my boots

My favorite memory ...

Turning 21

Why I write ...

I just don't seem to be able to stop

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Native American literature at the moment

My first job ...

Navy Radio Operator

My best moment ...

Don't know. Not dead yet, so can't tell.

My inspiration ...

Nature

Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to make the most of a day in Amsterdam, Netherlands

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One day in Amsterdam is nowhere near enough, but if that's all you have, pre-planning is essential to make sure you make the most of the day. What you decide to do depends entirely on the kind of person you are, but whatever you decide to do, you are guaranteed to have a great day in this wonderful city.

Note: Amsterdam is one of the few places where hotel prices are greater at the weekends than during the week. So if you have a choice well, you know what to do.

Some people want to spend their days soaking in the ambience and finding out what is unique about the place they are visiti...

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