Hi!

Err, at the moment I'm re-writing that script every day. My ideas of what I want and what I'm doing have been steadily evolving over the last little while so if you asked me again in 2 months the answer would be different.

Job-wise I'm a librarian at a law firm in Sydney. Otherwise I'm living with a great guy, interested in learning new things and concentrating on developing my art.

A number of things that are arty, crafty or creative in some way. Physically, I'm fairly clumsy and unweildy so things like sport will never go in here but I'm good at pretty much anything I enjoy or have a reason for doing often. And if I'm not good already I'll find out how to do it and practice.

I'm usually the largest person in the room/street/facility. I tend to stand out in crowds as I'm tall enough that the top of my head sometimes seems like a little helium balloon floating above the others. Other than that I'll probably be wearing something purple, red, dark brown or black and I'll very likely be smiling.

I'm really into Lord of the Rings. The books before the movies, though I thought the films were spectacular in many ways. If you've already guessed this interest from my username then I think we'll get along great. I'm interested in fantasy in general, though I have found it difficult to find books and films that capture me enough to measure up to LOTR. But if you've got any recs I'd love to hear them! Historical fiction is also fairly cool, though I can't say I've read much of that as yet. I can enjoy petty much any genre if it's well written with solid characters. I tend to feel that realistic characters and creativity in the writing delivery can make up for a number of plot flaws.

Movies: I'm quite particular about what I admire in films but I can enjoy watching just about anything (particularly if I'm allowed to point out any suckiness). I'm probably pickiest with comedy. Your average Hollywood comedy doesn't tend to do it for me. I love to laugh when watching movies though and get my biggest kicks out of satire. Only two movies have made me laugh until I peed and those were the Holy Grail and (it seems lame now) Shrek.

Music is a passion of mine though if you asked me to name 3 songs in the top 40 I wouldn't be able to tell you. Current favourite bands include Augie March, Sigur Ros, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Children Collide, The Grates, Ash Grunwald, Sarah Blasko. All-time faves include Tool, Nick Cave, The Dresden Dolls. I enjoy few things more than a live gig, both playing and viewing. The playing I haven't done for about 5 years though and never really got far with. I'm an ex-drummer, in the process of re-learning everything those 5 years wiped from my mind.

Food: I enjoy most things. I'm a major fan of broccoli, chocolate is the key to my heart and a really awesome bowl of pumpkin soup can send me into a state of euphoria. I also tend to fall temporarily in love with anyone who can make a good cup of tea.

Why six? I don't really know that there's much I couldn't 'do without'. I believe I'm pretty good at coping in situations when I find myself without something I want or think I need.

My family would probably rank in there, though I could manage without them if I ever had to. Not that I wouldn't miss them terribly.

My vision, I would have a seriously hard time dealing without. Also the ability to draw or paint or sculpt. Losing the ability to read would send me into a tailspin too. But I'd deal somehow.

Current and future projects. Things I'd like to start or complete. Whatever book I might be reading. A kooky dream I had. The universe. Things I want to learn. Acutally, I spend a lot of time just *thinking*, and it's often about subjects that are in no way related to whatever might be going on at the time.

At home.

Hmm, well I guess my sexuality, if that counts. I don't know if I'd call that really 'private', as I don't particularly care who knows. There are only two people whose thoughts on the subject matter to me and they are myself and whomever I might be seeing at the time.

If you're looking for new friends or someone to chat with. I love meeting new people and can find things I like in just about everybody. So don't be afraid to say hi!