Years ago, when I was a kid I had a penpal from Japan. Life happened and we lost touch. I would like to try again, now that I am older and somewhat wiser. So here goes. I am an avid reader of everything except for romance novels, I am sarcastic, a bit shy and fiercely independent. I am happily married with one kid still at home. I watch alot of tv, play video games, and love plants and animals, especially cats. I live in the city but long to live in the country with woods surrounding a house on 3 sides. I work with animals at a veterinary clinic and I am liberal and an athiest to boot.