about me
- Born:
- London, UK
- Nationality:
- Australian, British
- Languages:
- English
- Education:
- Degree level
- Hates:
- Laziness, pollution and environmental destruction, lack of organisation.
- Loves:
- Attention to detail, good food, good company, the sea, forests, rivers & mountains.
Personal story
I love travelling to new places, it really changes your perspective on life when you visit other countries and experience different cultures. I have a bucket list of places I want to travel to (ask me about it, if we ever meet) and I'm also constantly on the look out for new places to see, so if you've been to a place that you would recommend, tell me about it. What's my favourite place in the world? Probably Pico in the Azores, or Patagonia in Chile/Argentina.
When I'm not working or travelling I try to keep fit by going jogging and bouldering as often as possible, it's a welcome break from sitting in front of a computer all day and it helps me clear my mind. Bouldering is climbing but without the ropes and when it comes to bouldering it's not just about strength (though it helps), stamina and agility play a big part and it's also about planning your route in advance and learning from others. I've been a member of Mile End climbing centre for over 10 years and I've been bouldering outside at High Rocks near Tunbridge Wells, which is great, though I highly recommend bringing a crash mat!
My wife and I are real foodies and we like to try out new restaurants whenever we get the chance, we also enjoy going out for coffee and are spoilt for choice in East London.
I have a keen interest in DIY and home improvement. Whether it's putting up floating shelves, installing insulation in the attic or sanding down door frames, I enjoy setting myself a task and seeing it through to completion. I also like to do gardening (whenever the weather is good enough) and have been working on impproving the communal garden of my block and testing out which plants take to the clay soil of the surrounding area.
I like to catch up on the latest news and innovations in technology, and I have a keen interest in science and the environment (I'm a supporter of environmental groups such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth). I'm also a keen gamer (strategy games mostly) and would admit to being a bit of a movie geek. I enjoy watching TV series on Netflix and Amazon Prime and also enjoy a good book every so often.