I was always a very shy child and have come out of my shell as an adult, but still have some of the self doubt I developed as a child.  I'm intelligent and sort of attractive, but have had a weight problem for many years that I haven't conquered.  Not sure why a I am the type of person who was ablr to quit smoking cold turkey 5 years ago.  Love my current job, but see it as  a job not a career - I always wanted to be an artist.  Trying to re invent myself as I know have the oppurtunity and freedome to do so.  I seperated from my Husband 7 months ago when he finally figured out he was gay.  he was my best friend as well so it has been hard.  However I know have the chance to be the person I want and not compromise for anyone else

I was really shy as a kid - couldn't speak up in class or public as I was scared I was wrong and would get laughed at - not sure where I picked this up from as I was very loved as a child.  I have put a lot of that behind me but still have  away to go.  Moved a lot in my early years but as a family we settled when I was in about grade 3.  Had a fairly normal childhood - went well at school until college.  Goofed off a bit there and fell into bad habits of avioding turning up to class as it was easier to except failing that way rahter than not beong smart enough (go figure).  left and got a job as a dental assistant - loved it but got bored after a while as not intellectually challenging enough, got a studentship to be a Dental Therapist and went to Sydney to do this - initally didn't like it but now much more settled - however still feel even though I really love my job that I am missing something

I want to feel fullfilled.  I see myself combining my current job and working in the arts as well.  I am going to travel and see myself being healthy and happy with my appearance.  I want to study further as I see this helping me achieve my goals.  I also want to do a course in teaching English as a second language to help me travel and earn as I go.