About Me.....

There are a few new people here - and I haven't done this for a while - so here's an introduction from me .....

• My name is Damien
• I am 42
• I live with Asthma and Clinical Depression
• I am in a complicated relationship with "Bubb"
• We have been together for 12 years
• I am a convert to Judaism.  A "New Jew".  Also known as a "Jew By Choice"
• I have a very traditional set of values.
• I work in Administration.  I am an experienced Administrator and Personal Assistant.
• I like porn.  
• I like wine.
• I like food.
• My first career was as a ballet dancer. I had to give it up due to injury.
• I have lived in Australia, New Zealand, and, the USA.
• My favourite city in the USA is Chicago.
• My favourite city in Australia is Melbourne.
• My favourite city in New Zealand is none.  NZ has a LONG way to go.
• I do not understand racism in America.  I have tried to understand it, but many will not have the conversation with me.
• I have written a Star Trek novel - unpublished - but trying to get it published.
• I can compose neo-classical symphonic music - again - unpublished.
• I am a HUGE Star Trek nerd.  Wanna know how a warp core works?
• My fave Trek captain is Kathryn Janeway - I luvs me some Kate Mulgrew.
• My fave music is Bach, anything by Cecilia Bartoli, Linkin Park, Barbra Streisand, Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenoweth, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Movie Soundtracks, Musical Soundtracks, Rammstein, Celine Dion.
• I like my Steak well done - no pinkness, no blood.
• My fave ice cream is Ben n Jerry's "Chunky Monkey"
• I prefer red wine.
• I refer to my Depression as "The Monster". 
• The Monster is responsible for mood swings and aggression.
• I can come across as needy, inconsistent, and, "all over the place".  And, I am.  It's part of The Monster.
• I am loyal, honest, and make a good friend.

Me at 20

Me at 30
 

Me at 42

Shalom and welcome to 2 Cents Worth Down Under.

Damien
xox