1. As a child my mum would read a chapter from The Secret Garden to us before bed. It’s one of my most favourite childhood memories. That and when I started reading the Narnia series. Mum would pick me up the next book while she was at work and present it to me when she got home. I felt really accomplished for reading a whole series of books. This set me up for a lifetime of enjoying reading. 📖
2. We went on many awesome family camping trips when I was young, and I still enjoy camping now. ⛺️
Camping as kids with Mum & Dad
3. I hated runny egg yolks up until I fell pregnant. You’re not meant to eat them and it’s suddenly all I could think about, weird! Yes, I still like them now. 🍳
4. Fantasy fiction was my jam through my teenage years. Think folklore, fair folk, vampires, strong female heroines, Tolkienesque type of stories. 🦄
5. I love music, almost all genres. I grew up with my parents playing music all the time and have so many memories tied up with song. I’ve written about everyone having their own soundtrack, I truly love this idea. 🎧
6. I played the keyboard when I was young, but like many other teens stopped when perhaps I should have kept it up. 🎶
7. I can’t stand anything licorice or aniseed flavoured. 🤢
8. I wanted to study psychology when I left high school. For a long time I felt like I kind of let myself down for not going to university. 🎓
9. I like crunchy peanut butter over smooth. 🥜
10. I love the beach but was scared of swimming in the sea for years. I’ve now conquered that fear. 🏖
11. I used to play netball and softball throughout my school years. ⚾️
12. I’ve discovered a love of indoor plants. I currently have 7, I haven’t killed one yet! 🌱
13. Some of my favourite authors are – Isabel Allende, Kate Morgan, Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Tobsha Learner, Lian Hearn, Marion Zimmer Bradley, C.S. Lewis, Amy Tan, J.K.Rowling. 📚
Books, books, books!
14. I always knew I wanted to be a Mum. I hoped for two children and that’s what I got, I know I am truly lucky. 👩👧👦
15. I’m a barista! ☕️
16. I was a hairdresser for almost 10years and still do hair for family and friends now. ✂️
17. I used to hate the taste of water – say what?!? Yep, silly. I now drink much more water everyday and enjoy it. 💧
18. I broke my wrist 2 years ago and fractured my foot in my late 20’s. Hopefully no more broken bones for me! 🏥
19. I binge tv shows often, oops! 📺
20. I love pre raphaelite art and art from the Victorian era. 👩🎨
I have prints of these J.W.Waterhouse paintings in my bedroom
21. I like going on walks and hikes. Being out in nature and the fresh air relaxes me and grounds me when I’m feeling stress. 🌳
22. I sang in the choir at school and I enjoy singing now. Not saying I’m great at it but I love a good sing along! 🎤
23. My Nanna used to call me “cake face”, affectionately of course ha ha! I would always ask if there was cake in her cake tin, there was a lemon cake she used to make that was my favourite. Soft but with a syrupy stickiness on the top, delicious. I still love cake and Miss E loves baking too. 😋
24. I love cats, or at least I love my cat. He’s beautiful. 🐈
25. I love hugs. 🤗
26. Christmas is my favourite “holiday”. I love the decorations, the lights, the cheer, the food, the gifts, I love it all. 🎄
27. I’m approx 5’4, yep I’m short. 📏
28. My Dad taught me how to play chess when I was younger. He’s also taught Ethan how to play checkers, I’m sure they’ll tackle chess next. ♟
29. I consider myself to be spiritual but not religious. I believe organised religion is about controlling the masses which doesn’t sit well with me. Take from that what you will. 🌎
30. Dining out is one of favourite things to do. I especially like any cuisine that you can share different dishes with whoever your with. So mezze, tapas, Asian dishes, any share plate etc. I know not everyone’s into it but I love it, especially as I find it hard to just choose one thing off a menu! 🥘
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