I was Born in Melbourne, Australia. I Graduated at R.M.I.T. University then left for Japan in 1993. Returned to Australia just after the Hanshin Earthquake, 1995. Worked in Australia for a year then moved back to Osaka in 1996. Now, I work for the Osaka YMCA and IBU(International Buddhist University). I have completed a Master of Education (TESOL) program at USQ,