About me. Who am I? Who I am! I am Who?

I am a few different things to a few different people I suppose but mostly I like to think of myself as a scientist,  thinker and a do-er of stuff. I am definitely one of those annoying people who seem to have a heap of energy and usually do what they say they are going to do. I say annoying because I annoy myself with my enthusiasm for new things, interesting projects and schemes.

Science was something that my mum got me excited about as a young child really. I remember looking at pond water under a microscope and thinking that there is a whole world surrounding us that most people never stop to see.  I had always wanted to be a doctor until I realized that I didn’t like blood! Anyhow, I didn’t get the grades required and decided to study Chemistry instead. This was mainly because not many people were applying for Chemistry so I figured I would probably be able to get a job afterwards….

After doing my degree and travelling around a bit I did get a job.  I was lucky enough to end up working for a chemical distributor specialising in Cosmetic Chemicals – My career as a cosmetic Chemist had begun. While I worked I studied for a diploma in cosmetic science and much to my husband’s dismay kept my “hand in” by formulating all sorts of products in our kitchen. Ten years and a few different countries and experiences later I am still passionate about cosmetic science. I now have my own business which gets involved in Project Management, Lecturing and Brand Development. My driving mission now is to push for “greener” chemistry in my beloved cosmetics market. I am sure that this will be an interesting challenge.

In addition to my love of all things “sciency” I am also a Mountain Bike enthusiast and racer, mini lover, bush walker, mother of two beautiful daughters and wife of a man who is very good with his hands. I am also very slightly addicted to Chocolate and have a compulsion to sing along to the radio / CD / IPOD while driving.