Sherain

I am a South African who decided that living on the tip of nowhere was not the best way towards world domination - so I did what so many of my generation have done - I got on a plane to the UK and have spent almost five years here. Do I miss the great South African weather? - you bet. Do I regret my decision? - not in the slightest... I am close to Europe and the States. I make it to the US at least once a year and to South Africa twice a year and there is always a trip to somewhere continental thrown in there - so I have the jetset lifestyle I always wanted - sometimes on a shoe string - but hey...By trade, I am a financial software consultant - believe it or not it is a very creative job (really!!!) - especially if problem solving is your thing - and it certainly seems to be mine.When the lights go down and the corporate suit is ripped off - I turn into a poet who potters with herbs, bach remedies, nutrition and reiki. This is where my heart lies but unfortunately it doesn't quite bring in the cash required for above jet setting.In terms of poems, I have been published in several journals, both in the States and in the UK. In terms of the rest, I am a walking alternative pharmacy - probably built on my body's intense dislike of gluten and wheat - I have dreamed of eating a large box of chocolate eclaires since I was about 10 - but I suspect it would be death by a bit more than chocolate...My passions besides what I have mentioned are long philosophical talks about God, the universe and everything. I am a Catholic by upbringing (and attachment) but my path has moved towards certain universal spiritual principles that lie within all religions. I also enjoy chatting about dogs - such accepting, open, beautiful creatures (when treated with love). Oh, did I mention personal development - I am one of "those" too :) Can't get enough of it - always working to be the best I can be - most likely the virgo perfectionism shining through - I am not perfect by a longshot - I am a continual work-in-progress (as we all are), but I am aiming to be a "conscious" work-in-progress rather than an "unconscious" one (if that makes any sense?)I am also really interested in entreprenureal on-line businesses - I would love to start one, but am still plucking up the courage to take the plunge. I have also developed a recent obsession with podcasts... how brilliant are they???!!!