After reading the lovely Running in Lavender With My Girls 20 facts about herself and
discovering the YouBabyMeMummy List Linky, I feel inspired to pull together a ten facts about
me list. It’s so easy when blogging (and indeed in life) to focus on my
daughter and forget about myself. In fact, it was quite a challenge to find a
recent non-baby picture of myself to include with this post (it seems my
addiction to selfies has fallen by the wayside) so you lucky peeps get a new
picture freshly taken today.
So here are ten facts about me that I hope you find interesting!
1. Brighton is one of my favourite places – I went to
university down there, had my hen do there and visit friends there as much as I
can. It’s a home away from home and I love the lanes, the chocolate shop Choccywoccydoodah and the smell of the
sea. Oh and the donuts… I LOVE the donuts.
2. I am a coffee shop fiend (even though I don’t drink
proper coffee – according to my husband) – I don’t know if it’s the smell of
the coffee beans, the sound of the machines or just the pastries but you will
regularly find me in some chain coffee shop with a mocha in hand. Especially on
those mornings where I just have to get out the house or if I need a caffeine
fix to get me through the day
3. I do love a bargain - OK who doesn’t but since becoming a
mum I’ve become much more in touch with this side of me. I have become a prolific
eBay shopper and a connoisseur of the second-hand kids clothes market and as a
result my daughter is now far better dressed than me.
4. I’m from a big family – I am the eldest of four and have
one sister and two brothers. Growing up with this many of us was well, honestly
quite chaotic. With four children and a whole host of pets from dogs to
chinchillas to stick insects (who got on the loose) our house was far from
quiet. But it was fun and entertaining and I wouldn’t have had it any other
way.
5. I love stories – I’ve been a keen reader since I was
small and have continued to read avidly as an adult. I usually have an opinion
on the best seller’s list or know what the hot new book-film will be but having
a small person to look after has slightly slowed this. Maybe in 2015 I can get
this back on track…
6. I lost my mum two and a half years ago- I wasn’t sure if
I should include this (my finger is hovering over the delete button as I type)
but I think the lists I enjoy always have a degree of frankness to
them. My mum was an amazing woman and is
missed by many. This was a defining moment in my life and whilst it saddens me
that she will never get to meet my daughter (and any other children I have) I
know she is watching over us and her loss has taught me to cherish every single
day.
7. I am currently studying for a diploma in freelance
journalism – being on maternity leave has helped me to put life in perspective
and I am planning on embarking on a new career next year (a combination of writing
and marketing). Studying with a new-born has had its challenges (I thank my husband
for all his support) but I am so excited and inspired to learn again.
8. My favourite TV show of the moment is Masterchef Australia – I know Yummy Blogger is also a fan! It’s definitely the best series so far and I love that it’s
on every night. Much more dramatic than the UK one (*sorry*). Although, I have
yet to try out any of the recipes…
9. This year I have gone from Mulberry to Mothercare- since having
A I have gone from living the city life complete with cocktails after work and
a lot of shopping in Covent Garden to a quieter life at home in Croydon. It was
a challenge to start with (those first few weeks on leave were let’s say ‘interesting’)
but I have now made some amazing friends and have been pleasantly surprised at
how family-friendly the area is.
10. I love to dance – not professionally or anything but I
love to have a good boogie whether its in a bar (which rarely happens these
days), at an exercise class (which happens even less) or just in the kitchen
(which usually happens most days at teatime). I do wonder what my daughter will
make of it as she grows up – hopefully she will join in!
I look forward to reading your lists and learning more about you...
