[Darth Denkay]

SO, it occurs to me that although I posted my little game that was ended way too early, I never actually offered a proper intro for those who don't know me well or if all.

Yup, I am butchgorilla on another site, and often go by Kayden (my chosen name, not my given name). I identify as Trans Butch - not particularly male or female identified. Physically female, yes. Emotionally/mentally - masculine but not quite male. If my life depended on choosing between the two I would pick male, but can't see that ever happening. I prefer male pronouns. I don't have any plans to formally transition although I would like at least a pronounced breast reduction.

I was born and raised in Chattanooga TN, then moved to Memphis for undergraduate school and I've been here ever since. I'm currently finishing up my doctorate in psychology - within 4 months I should be a psychologist and then you hafta call me Dr. Wicket (jk)... I currently work for an agency that offers supportive living for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (what we now call those we used to classified as mentally retarded). My agency has a program for those individuals who also have a history of sex offending, and that's the program I work in. I'm the clinical coordinator, which basically means I oversee the mental health aspects of the clients. I've got ten, and you know, they're really cool folks. Although eventually I'd like to get into a group practice primarily working with LGBT folk, for now this is a good job for me.

I am dating Jubilantewok - also on this site. My decision to use WicketWWarrick was heavily influenced by her screenname, although I do like it in and of itself. She's from a really tiny town in middle Tennessee, but currently lives with me in Memphis. We plan to move to the Nashville area within a couple years - my agency has an office in Nashville and they are trying to develop a sex offender program, and I may be able to transfer there if it happens. I love my co-workers here, but I'd really rather be in Nashville.

I live with 1 dog (Norah, jack russell) and 4 cats (Jeoffry, Midnight, Booger Bear, and Nimbus). Besides my girlfriend they are the joy of my life. I'll post pictures soon as I am a really proud papa. I'm Daddy to my Babygirl. We've been together for 2.5 years and still going well. We actually met on another B-F site, did long distance for 1.2 years (4 hour apart) and have lived together for just over a year now.

Okay, so my interests.

• Huge star wars freak
• Animal lover - all kinds - gorilla is my favorite
• collect swiss army knives
• love outdoor stuff - camping, hiking, climbing, kayaking, spelunking, diving
• live with depression, but will not let it run my life
• consider myself a loyal, devoted friend
• my dream job: symphony orchestra director
• decent singing voice, play piano and trombone
• love soccer, played for years as the goalie
• I'm a nerd and proud of it.
• watch very little T.V. but love the show Big Bang Theory
• was a vet tech for 10 years before I figured out what I wanted to do when I grow up
• Introvert

I know there is much more about me that'll come out as you get to know me. Oh, and my taste in music... I'll listen to most anything, but here's what's on my ipod:

• Best of Broadway
• best of Duke Ellington
• Best of Boston Pops conducted by John Williams
• Gershwin greatest hits
• Glenn Miller greatest hits
• Hooked on Classics
• Ragtime, the music of Scott Joplin
• Sousa's Greatest Hits
• Trombone Classics
• Best of Louis Armstrong
• 50 greatest Christmas songs
• 50 most essential classical numbers

So there you go. I'm going to go ahead and post since this has already gotten a bit long-winded.

Really looking forward to meeting new and old friends here!

Wicket W. Warrick, Butch Gorilla, Kayden