[GW] Welcome Ashleigh! So let's start with an easy question. What have you been doing for the last 100 years?
[A] Right, I've been wandering around this earth like the Isralites in the desert, finding a home. 40 years of that, I landed back in Wellington for work, a social life and, with a little surprise, a new girlfriend. I'll always be a mainlander at heart though, but Wellington is a great place to be for all of the above.
[GW] Nice one, so what made you join Gay Wellington?
[A] I've joined Gay Wellington cos it’s a great place to meet new people / contacts, and it presents an opportunity to do some financial type things. This fits with my new studies, where, when I grow up, I aspire to be a money laundering accountant...I mean a clean upstanding citizen who plays with other peoples' money for a living.
[GW] What’s your favourite saying?
[A] Life's short, eat dessert first.
[GW] Finally, what music is played in your house/car?
[A] Music depends on the mood, sometimes it's Anne Murray in the car,
other times, Leanne Rimes or Guns and Roses, Lady Gaga or Pink
sometimes make a cameo, but my music heart never truly progressed
past the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
At Gay Wellington we're always keen to have new volunteers. Give us a call at helpline on 473 7878 or send us an email at helpline@gaywellington.org if you're interested in joining Ashleigh and the team.