I am a 56 year old mental health worker in BC Canada.  I have a 39 year old son.  I've been divorced twice and am now single and not looking.  I'm a writer with hopes of one day supporting myself through writing.  I'm interested in art, literature, technology, music, nature, architecture, and love cats.  I have a great sense of offbeat humour but you usually have to get to me before it comes out.

How did you get to where you are now?

Where am I right now?  Okay, I worked really hard, messed up lots along the way, fell into a lot of deep dark holes and always managed to climb out again clutching some hard won prize.  My early years were very very scary.  Believe me, I've slain a lot of monsters, made friends with others and have a healthy respect for a few.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I don't care as much about how others see me.  I feel like I've earned to right to stand up and say "Here I am" and "This is what I think" and "This is how I see it".  I also know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I have a right to be on this planet without having to earn that right. 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself as a published author earning my living that way.  I see myself having travelled through most of Europe, particularly Italy, Britain and France. 

Having a wonderful time!  Can't wait for you for you to arrive.  Travel safe and have a great journey.  Never mind the nasty weather, you'll get through it just fine.  And those deep dark holes?  Don't worry, there's an exit to every one of them and the more you find your way out of, the easier it will get.  Trust me on this, I've been there and know it's true.

My grandmother, my mom, my friend Neda, and probably lots of others that I just can't remember right now.