Birthday Meme...

Well, here goes with rock_bear's meme...

Age 38

1 Favourite book as a child? - Has to be C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". Always kept coming back to it.

2 Favourite book as an adult? - Bill Bryson's "The Lost Continent" - a re-discovery of his native land, if you will...

3 First record I ever bought? - "Fanfare For The Common Man" - Emerson, Lake and Palmer

4 Most recent recording I've bought? - Jethro Tull - 'A'.

5 First pet? - A goldfish; can't remember the name.

6 Most recent pet? - See above; only ever had one!!!

7 First non-sexual crush? - Someone in the year above at Junior School - can't remember his name... I just remember he reminded me of one of The Tomorrow People.

8 First sexual partner? - Heh, if Russ think's he's a bit of a late starter, mine was truly four years ago; mutual gearfetishist bear who lived in Sussex.

9 First boyfriend (ie sexual relationship but with valentines and flowers)? - 34, lasted 3 years.

10 When did I know I was gay? - Aged 34.

11 When did I come out? - See above.

12 First time in a foreign country? French Exchange to Sully s/ Loire in 1981.

13 Biggest surprise about that trip? - wonderful food!!!

14 Last time in a foreign country? - October; daytrip to France.

15 First friend of a different racial background? - Ahmed; fellow Saturday Assistant at Boots the Chemists.

16 First job? - Saturday Assistant on the Pharmacy counter at Boots the Chemists.

17 Best job so far? - Well, so far, this one - help desk manager!