BeckyG
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Occupation | I don't/can't work |
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | In September 2011 I graduated from the Open University with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. I have also been working towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Writing at Newcastle University, and I am now studying an MA in Creative Writing at Newcastle. I can't work, because of the disabling nature of my brittle asthma, that lands me in hospital every few weeks, but I try to make the most of life when I'm able. Much to the consternation of my asthma consultant, I have a cat. Zach is a crazy, black cat with psychotic tendencies, but I love him and he's great company (though I'm not too fond of being chewed by him) >^..^< Other things about me: I'm a Christian and an active member of the church I go to, where I also have lots of wonderful friends. My friends are my second family and I value them immensely, and this is inclusive of many fantastic friends I have made online through various groups and fora. Some attributes I consider to be of primary importance are honesty, loyalty, compassion, generosity of self, genuosity (is that a word? Maybe it's genuineness), fun and laughter. |
| Interests | Reading, writing, photography, music - piano, violin, singing. |
| Favorite movies | Empire of the sun, Monty Python's The Life of Brian, Billy Elliot, Ice Age, Slumdog Millionaire, and probably lots of others. |
| Favorite music | I love all sorts of classical music, loads of church choral music, some jazz and blues, a fair amount of stuff from the 60s, 'alternative' stuff like Enya, and a random mix of pop/indie/rock. |
| Favorite books | 'Empire of the Sun' by J.G. Ballard, 'Q&A' by Vikas Swarup, 'An Equal Music' by Vikram Seth, The Antonia White quartet beginning with 'A Frost in May', 'Jonathan Livingstone Seagull', by Richard Bach. |