| Occupation: | | I spend much (too much!) of my time working. Two years ago I helped launch a (small) new company and have thrown myself into my work ever since. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride but now things are improving and I have a bit more spare time I'm starting to socialise more and am looking to start having fun again. | | Education: | | University of Reading (UK). (1991-4) BSc. Computer Science 1st Class (Hons)
(1994-8) Ph.D (Computing). I should point out that I like to (and do!) have a wide variety of friends, not just graduates/academics, and always try to get on with people wherever I go. | | Heritage: | | Originally from Basildon (Essex). Lived in Reading (Berkshire) for several years before moving to London. | | Religion: | | I should say that I'm an atheist and am not looking to meet anyone with strong religious views. Sorry if that offends anyone but I'm just being honest. | | Politics: | | I actually do have a moderate interest in politics but just don't generally trust politicians... | | Languages Spoken: | | A little French. A very little German. | | Musical Instruments played: | | Guitar (reasonable), Piano (unreasonable). | | Music Enjoyed: | | Blues, Classical, Contemporary Classical, Drum'n'Bass, Folk, Gaelic, Jazz, Pop, Rap, Reggae, Soft Rock, Techno, World Music, I like all kinds of music and like to occasionally go to
a gig or a festival. | | Sports and exercise: | | Cycling, Jogging, Martial Arts, Pilates, Running, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming, I like to keep in shape but am not obsessed about it. | | Interests and activities: | | Concerts, Cooking, ...nightclub, Eating Out, Friends, Health and Fitness, Internet, Pubs, Reading, Shopping, Travel, TV, Walking, Writing, Yoga |
| | Animals and Pets: | | I do like animals and would probably quite like to have a dog but
don't feel I could look after one at the moment due to lack of time, circumstances, etc...
| | Newspapers and magazines: | | Economist, Evening Standard, Guardian, Independent, New Scientist, Time Out, Viz | | Books: | | Carrie - Stephen King, Heavy Water and other stories - Martin Amis, On the Road - Jack Kerouac, One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare | | Favourite Films: | | Carry on Nurse, Casablanca, From Russia with Love, Some Like It hot, Star Wars | | Enjoyable evening out: | | Art Gallery, Cinema, Meal, Pub, Wine bar, Musical, Salsa night, Nightclub, Theatre, To be honest it could be any of these things - it depends who the friend is. I'm equally at home in an art gallery, a restaurant, a pub, wine bar, nightclub, or a cinema/theatre. Not sure I can salsa very well, though .. | | Favourite Dishes: | | Chicken Tikka, A Chinese banquet, Handmade Pizza, Lemongrass and ginger marinated chicken | | Ideal Holiday: | | Backpacking in the Himalayas, Lying on a beach in the Caribbean, Scuba diving in Thailand | | In another life: | | Einstein, Mozart, a dolphin, an artist, a musician | | Personality: | | Caring, Considerate, Independent, Reliable, Strong willed |
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