Why I built this site

Hi there! I travel abroad a lot now and meet many new people. It seems the first thing most acquaintances do is search you online, so I thought I’d make it easy. :-) Who knows maybe a wonderful lady will like what she reads, I can live in hope.

Another reason is because I feel my mother and siblings never listen to I word I say, and have become almost impossible to talk to and this makes me incredibly sad. However, life goes on, no sense worrying about something I cannot change. So I try to forget about it, moved away and am having the time of my life. Make your own happiness and luck in life.

I've done well over 30 countries but travel virtually stopped due to a new business startup nearly 30 years ago and after that a wonderful little dog stole my heart and made it impossible to be away from her for anything longer than a night or two. Dogs never hurt you like humans do.

Some of you—family, old friends—might not fully understand me. Time has marched on, and I want to share my story before it’s too late.

Since childhood, I’ve been painfully shy. In my early teens, I developed a condition called hyperhidrosis, which took my shyness to a whole new level.

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterised by excessive sweating beyond what’s needed for body temperature regulation. It can affect areas like the palms, feet, underarms, or face, often triggered by genetics, stress, or hormonal changes. It can cause discomfort, embarrassment, or skin issues.

This condition made me seem like the opposite of who I am. I love socialising, but hyperhidrosis made family gatherings, job interviews, dates, and even waiting in line at customs (hello, extra searches!) incredibly challenging. Tax and VAT inspections? Let’s just say they weren’t my favorite moments.

On the bright side, it pushed me to become self-employed in my early 20s. No more sweaty job interviews! I could work outdoors, avoid stuffy meetings, and build a life on my terms.

Now, I absolutely love my life. I’m an eternal optimist, crunching financial data for fun in a beautiful beach city in Southeast Asia. It never gets cold, and I can swim in a stunning pool all day every day if I want—paradise! I’m not a recluse by choice, so I hope you’ll understand. My deepest apologies if I’ve ever seemed distant.

Feel free to say hi if you’d like to connect or chat about life, travel, or financial number-crunching!

Lots of reasons