I spend a lot of my time painting and sketching. I very much enjoy animals - I have a cat and a dog and also feed two other cats in the neighbourhood who aren't cared for at their home. I also volunteer at the local animal shelter. I enjoy a wide variety of music and am an avid reader. My favourite book is Alexander Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. I am a Buddhist so try and keep the basic tenets of kindness and compassion in mind each day. Personality-wise, I'm an introvert but with a dry sense of humour. Don't like crowds but love to have interesting, informed conversations one-on-one.