My life in overview
Multi-cultural background
I have a mixed background. My mother was Scottish and my father is German. I was born in Hamburg and have spent most of my childhood in Germany. My parents decided to live in Denmark for some years when I was 5 years old. My multicultural background and my stays abroad have resulted in a great ability to adjust to different environments and communicate with all kinds of people.
Upbringing in the border region
I was born in Hamburg and have spent most of my childhood in Germany. My parents decided to live in Denmark for some years when I was 5 years old. After we moved back to Germany I continued going to Danish schools until I finished my A-levels at Duborg Skolen in Flensburg. Due to the four years of my childhood I lived in Denmark and my cultural affiliation with the Danish minority in Germany I feel at home in Denmark.
Studying years in Aarhus
After half a year at a "Højskole" and a few months in India, I moved to Aarhus in 1990 to study. I lived with 2 school friends in Mejlgade where we studied, partied and in general enjoyed life.
Around the world
In connection with my Russian studies in the nineties, I have lived in St.Petersburg for a year. Russia felt at the same time familiar and very exotic. Subsequently, I have traveled in all over Europe, in India, North Africa and Central America.
Copenhagen
I moved to Copenhagen in the late 90s. I lived in a collective for a few years, trained as a cabinet maker and enjoyed city life with all its qualities.
Carribean adventures
Once in the beginning of the millenium, I fell head over heels in love with the Caribbean island of Roatan. I moved there and worked as a self-employed cabinet-maker for a few years.
A new role in life
In 2008, I gave birth to Fiona. A new section of life began and the backpack was put on the shelf. We lived in Flensburg for a few years, to be close to the family. After a short detour past the beautiful, lake district around in Jutlan we moved to Funen.
Odense
My daughter Fiona and I live in a commune outside of Odense. Living with people is not only pleasant, but also very practical. We step in for each other, when unforeseen changes in adult schedules conflict with the needs of the children.