I always struggle with what to put on this page. There are any number of things I could write!
This is what I am: an experienced freelance copyeditor and proofreader who strongly believes in the power of the words, especially when they’re properly and artfully rendered.
This is who I am (takes deep breath): I deeply adore animals, I am a bibliophile and a bookworm, I love languages, I am extremely passionate, and I crave warmth and peace and comfort. I really love to give. One of my favourite things is making and hearing people laugh. I’m very intuitive, my favourite food is cheese, and if I could go anywhere in the world right now it would probably be Middle Earth, but I would “settle” for England, which feels very much like Middle Earth. This year I visited North Yorkshire for the first time and left my heart and most of my mind there. All my life I’ve been fascinated with the supernatural, which in this case means vampires and werewolves and the like. I love Hitchcock and witches and Disney villains and magic, and I’ve always, always wished and dreamed I had special powers. I’d love more than anything to be superhuman and indestructible. I’m kind of a pushover and a people pleaser but it’s more because I don’t mind going out of my way for people than because I can’t say no. I say what I think most of the time and I’m very open. Potato chips are a weakness. I eat a square or two of Lindt dark chocolate every evening after dinner, especially the dark chocolate and chili kind. I believe proper grammar and well-crafted writing is important. The universe, particularly planets and the moon, fascinates and frightens me, and I dream about it often. I am totally and irrevocably petrified of death, especially premature death. I long for MORE in life, and for clear direction. I talk too much. I have an ear for music, and I think the human voice is the most beautiful instrument when raised artfully in song. Classical and jazz move me, sometimes to tears. Forests are among my favourite places to be. I need and crave change and excitement often. I still often dream about people with whom I went to elementary and high school, even though I haven’t seen them in well over 15 years. I am still searching for my place in this world, but I have a good idea now of what I’d like that to entail. Sort of.