Reading is a real passion of mine. My mother was a Librarian and nurtured and honed my love of books from a early age!
I love to trade books and will post International, when I am not too broke to do so! :) Private message me if you are interested.
At the moment my favorite authors are "Ian Pears, Dan Brown, Colleen McCullough, ...and many more!
I am currently reading "Masters of Rome" Series by Colleen McCullough
Looking for: "Digital Fortress" - Dan Brown


"Bonkers Stuff - ABOUT ME"
I am an Artist/illustrator.I live and work in Stockholm - Sweden
My personality could be described as "Zany" to say the least and at times manic.
I am always the optimist "Pollyanna in Midlife"
I Panic when stressed out… and revert to my Alter Ego “Fauve The Ferocious”
I buy books with a passion – in fact I am a unremitting bookaholic. I read anything and everything....even food packets!
Organic foods are The Best – (I will not eat genetically modified mush)
I have a Mixed Gene Pool – French Father & English Rose Mother.
I have a Famous Poet ancestor who was put to death in the Tower of London!
I am English born – brought up in France.
I am an Only Child.
I believe in LOVE I am never happier than when I am dressed in tatty jeans and my hand knitted socks.
Most people ever fully understand me – that is good as being ‘Normal’ is boring.
I believe that man was designed to be a carnivore.
I think Crispy Bacon Sandwiches, Fluffy Coffee, Good Chocolate, vanilla ice cream and smooth mashed potatoes are the best comfort food. (but not eatten all at the same time!)
I have emerald green eyes and long dark hazel hair. I am 5.7inches (175cms) tall I have always had long hair – and have frequent ‘bad hair’ days!
I am told that I am stubborn.
I never give up on a project or person I think worth the effort.
I cannot bare the thought of something defeating me.
I prefer cats to dogs. Dogs are to ‘busy’ for me.
I love sharing fine cognac with friends.
I am a Libra My first cats name was Fudge – a Chocolate Burmese. He lived to the grand old age of 15.
I enjoyed University.
I think necessity shopping is So Boring.
I hate Rude People.
I believe good manners are a virtue.
I am loyal to my friends.
I love the old TV show Northern Exposure.
I am ambidextrous (I am write with both hands)
My Best Friend at high school was born on the same day and year as me.
I love to eat fruit, but I dislike pineapple.
I Love Music of all kinds – I have a very eclectic tastes in music.
My favorite colour is Ocean Blue.
Autumn is my favorite season.
I am very interested in Folk law, customs and medieval history. Archeology is a fascination of mine.
I look after my feet, and always buy good quality fitting shoes.
I like to have a very comfortable bed always. I believe in the motto: “Buy good Shoes & a good Bed, as you are always in one or the other”
I am a “Slave” to my cat – He is my very own House God!
I have single pierced ears and love earrings.
I take pride in having good skin.
I love long relaxing candlelit bubble baths.
When I have a troubled mind I like to walk and think.
I am very fussy about my paintbrushes and Never lead them to anyone.
When I start a project I get addicted to it until I finish it. (This can last months when I paint)
I have ‘squirrel’ syndrome and save and collect ‘useful’ bits and bobs.
I make great French pancakes.
The person from history that I would most like to meet who be Leonardo da Vinci.
I can play the Cello.
I Sing Badly.
I dance embarrassingly, though I enjoy bopping about while doing boring housework.
I have a huge music CD collection…far too many to count.
I am a Free Spirit & I like 'Me' this way.
I believe that your “Word is Your Bond” and I try to practice this in life.
I know that ‘Dreamers’ make the world a better place.
I find it hard to make decisions and frequently avoid doing so.
Toaster machines do not like me. I manage to break/burnout at least one every year!
I am addicted to COFFEE & If there is no Chocolate & Coffee in heaven then I am not going.
I am Passionate.
Everything in life for me is either Black or White – I find it hard to see the gray in life!
I enjoy eccentric personalities – people that dare to be different and themselves. I
think most Artists have huge egos – me included!
I am compassionate and hate to see any living thing suffer.
Simple things make me happy.
Like sunsets and fresh rain on spring days.
I adore making people that I love smile.
I do not like reptiles of any kind.
Spiders and all insects fascinate me. Though I would not like to share my bed with a mosquito!
Pink is my least favorite colour.
I like white interiors to the cups I drink from – the same with plates.
I like to eat with my fingers.
I chew gum when I am thinking through a problem.
I talk to my houseplants & I like Cacti.
I am a very tactile person.
I talk too much when I am nervous.
I hate going to the dentist – but vanity drives me to go for my regular check ups!
If I had an expendable budget I would like to travel around the world at my leisure.
I have always wanted to go to Peru and see the lost city of the Incas. Perhaps one day!
I am a daydreamer.
I like good Champagne & fine red wines.
I have a gluten allergy.
I like to reinvent new uses for objects, & try to recycle most things.
Computers are Cool when they follow orders!
My digital camera is my most favorite ‘tech’ buy ever! Followed buy my "pocket PC" (PDA) that I use mainly as a ebook reader!
I must be a little ‘Loopy’ to have sat for ages and made this list!