I strongly recommend against posting personal information on unsecured internet forums. Age, place of employment, descriptions of disabilities, length of your mustache, etc. is all stuff that does nothing good for you here. I have my own mental impression for each poster, and I don't want my illusions spoiled by reality.
I also play for escape. Optimal challenge is the key to having a fun game. I almost quit Baldur's Gate when I hit the first wolf outside Candlekeep and got creamed. I can remember thinking, "who enjoys this?" As it turned out later, I realized I just had horrible playing skills.
