About Moi

There’s a Chinese proverb that reads, “Sour, sweet, bitter, pungent – all must be tasted!” I am a person of many passions, the result of nurturing a voracious curiosity in life that I’ve tried to temper—I really have!—if only to learn more about a few things instead of a little about a whole lot of things. Particularly, I am passionate about writing, photography, current events (especially Canadian politics), travel, natural health, Canadian artists of all shapes, and music though my tastes are very eclectic ranging from R&B to trip-hop to country and back again.

I never sing the right words to songs.

I am vivacious, have family values, and a kickass, rather sexy sense of humour. I am a published author, a translator by profession, and I completed my degree in French-to-English translation in April 2006. I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life, and always keeping my options open—maybe full-time, permanent work as a translator, maybe teaching English overseas, a Masters' in Translation, or maybe a college diploma in holistic nutrition.

I love nature, the outdoors, the smell of campfires. I am a total girl that doesn’t mind digging in and getting dirty. I’m sporty but prefer low-impact sports, like squash, baseball, soccer, field hockey, though I confess I’m not especially good at any of them. I like being able to pick up and travel—whether across town or across the world. I love grocery shopping, appreciating fine wines (though not necessarily expensive ones), decadent desserts. I believe in working hard. I am spontaneous and self-effacing. Sometimes stubborn and sarcastic, too. I’m not afraid to compromise or enjoy my own company. I’m offbeat.

You can e-mail me anytime at bymypen (at) yahoo (dot) com!

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• Why go barefoot?