I've been tagged :)

This is a bit of a different questionnaire that Alison tagged me with so I thought I would play the game :)

What is your current obsession?

I wouldn't say that I am obsessed with anything as such...but being in control would have to be my 'obsession' I think.

Starbucks or Peets?

I'm not sure what Peet's is either so I say Starbucks. They are pretty expensive so quite a treat but they do make nice hot/iced chocolates (what I order lol).

What's for dinner?

I've just had my dinner, it was mashed potato and this lamb curry dish thing my Uncle made.

What would you eat for your last meal?

A really nice Italian pasta dish and some salad, and then a to die for chocolate cake (how fitting lol).

What was the last thing you bought?

A packet of perky nana's does the count? But the last thing I bought that wasnt food was return flights to Sydney for a week during my semester break.

What are you listening to right now?

Jon Schmidt (probably sounds weird but I love listening to piano pieces)

What is your favourite flavour ice cream?

A really good real chocolate ice cream

What do you think of the person(s) that tagged you?

She is an amazing young woman and I think that she will achieve some amazing things as she grows up!

If you could go anywhere in the World for the next hour, where would you go?

I would love to go and meet one of my overseas RSD friends, but it would be really hard to choose who to go visit...

Which language do you want to learn?

Sign language, I have been wanting to learn this for absolutely ages but have to wait till after I finish my degree because I dont have the time just now.

What is your favourite quote right now?

"Spread your wings and fly...nothing is impossible!"

What is your favourite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe?

I think is the amazing blue dress hiding in a bag in my wardrobe, its sky blue and has flowers and butterflies on it in beadwork, its such a pretty grown up dress and I am saving it for my graduation dinner to wear it is so special.

What is your dream job?

I want to be a Physiotherapist (Physical therapist) who works in pain management and helps others who are in the same position I have been in. I am getting closer to reaching my goal, a year and a half to go.

What is your worst habit?

I am too scared to speak my mind and instead I just sit quiet and dont say anything. There are many times I would like to just say how I'm feeling but I dont want to create a scene.

If you had £100, what would you spend it on right now?

I would keep it for my holidays that are coming up really soon, I would spend it in Sydney on some nice clothes and things to spoil myself a bit.

Do you admire anyones style?

I always liked Liv Tyler, she seemed to have depth unlike a lot of celebrities around. But I dont really follow the stars. I admire my best friend very much, she has so much confidence and because of that is exploring the world and having so much fun (I wish I was with her so we could do it together)

Describe your style?

I am pretty girly but am really lazy and mostly go around in trackpants and comfy tops and sneakers. I need comfy and sensible clothes because of what I am studying at uni.

What are you going to do after this?

Study!!!! Exams are so so close!

What are your favourite movies?

Well of course there is The Sound of Music :) and I love Finding Neverland too.

What is your favourite fruit?

Summer fruits, too many to name

What inspires you?

The people close to me who battle on showing so much courage, they inspire me to continue fighting on. S a physio at the school I study at, he reminds me why I'm doing this and that nothing can stop me achieving my goal.

Your favourite book?

I love proper childrens classics, L M Alcot (The little woman 4 books), C S Lewis (Narnia chronicles), L M Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables series)...you get the picture, I'm a romantic and have a vivid imagination so these types of stories make full use of it. I dont read much anymore due to my head injury and the rsd effects.

Do you collect something?

Pretty things lol, I have a coin collection and also stamps among other random things like the minature Winnie the Pooh play sets that were around a while back.

What is your favourite smell?

Just after it has rained, the air smells so clean and lovely.

What are you most proud of?

I guess I am proud of what I have got through and the fact I am still in the physio school program. Things have been tough but I am still here doing my best.

What are five beauty products you couldn't live without?

Beauty products are not really my thing but I make sure I wear my bronzing powder when on placement, otherwise I look pretty ill and I dont like being asked whether I'm ok all the time.

Cats or dogs?

Cats

A cosy night in or a night on the town?

A cosy night in :)


I'm not into tagging people so if you want to play along feel free!
here are the rules:
1. respond and rework; answer the question on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, add more one question of your own.
2. tag eight other people

I've been tagged...

So I’ve been tagged, huh-sorry was I playing tag? You know I cant run, how is this fair? you didn’t give me long enough to get away…lol.

Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged.

I am the kind of person who usually cant be bothered with this type of thing. I don’t go much for those forward emails and such although some I do actually forward to select people myself (if they really do engage me).
But I found this interesting, I was curious as to what I would actually put as my 25 things and whether it would be hard to do so I gave it a go.

I’m not going to “tag” others though…if anyone wants to have a go feel free and join in the fun but I’m not about to force people or make them feel obliged.

*I’m not sure I even know 25 people to tag anyway lol!


Ok so 25 random strange things you may or may not want to know about me (in no particular order)…

1- My Dad thought I was a boy when I was born…the midwife knew otherwise and shoved my baby parts in my Mothers face to double check (although I’m sure she wished I was a boy over the years, all the trouble I have caused).

2- I was awarded “Most improved player of the season” at our Tennis club when I was 10, the second person to get this Memorial cup

3-I sort of saved my whole family and our house to some degree the morning of Christmas Eve 2001, when we had a house fire and I was the first to wake up (remember to put shoes on if nothing else if you are ever in this situation).

3-I was home schooled since I was 12, I don’t have any high school qualifications but I am a bright cookie (getting into physio school proved that)

4-I have 5 brothers, 2 older and 3 younger…one (older) who has special needs, both physically and mentally

5-I love to wear dresses and skirts and look pretty but when I was growing up I was more of a tomboy

6-I do things to please others, though I am learning that I actually come first…

7-I’m almost 24 and I have never been kissed by a boy (how sad is that!)

8-I am a cry baby, very emotional…I remember crying when I first watched the ugly duckling at age 4

9- I feel other people’s emotions very keenly, so much so that they can make me feel very sick and I wonder how other people don’t seem to notice anything

10- I have never dyed my hair (my cousin put in highlights once but I don’t think that counts)

11- I have had self esteem issues ever since my first day at primary school when I was bullied

12- I’ve had hip preservation surgery that basically enabled me to walk again (and gave me a cool scar and some screws)

13- I sung solo in a primary school production (was one of the lead parts too) but I have lost my ability to sing now, due to meds I think

14- I am still quite proud of my boss’s speech at my leaving presentation (my first ever job, worked in a law office for almost 2 years). He had pulled out my CV covering letter and read out how I had described myself when I had applied for the job and said that it was all true and more. I felt so appreciated in that moment.

15- I am Catholic and probably rather traditional at that, but it’s my religion and I don’t force my beliefs on anyone else so I’d like people to respect mine

16- I am a bit of a Winnie the Pooh fan…duvet, calendars, soft toys, stickers, stationery, clothing, jewellery…you get the picture lol

17- I still have a balloon I was given the day before my 5th birthday (its one of those fancy foil ones but still, that’s almost 19 years ago)

18- I was the first (after my Mum and Dad) to hold my 2 month prem baby brother, he was so little and connected to lots of machines that it was rather scary!

19- I have never been drunk, ever (I hate vodka, wine, beer etc which doesn’t help but I love chocolate :)

20- I go crazy over post-it notes, I have all sorts of different ones for different purposes

21- I slept under the table at my best friend’s graduation dinner, the poor waiter got such a fright when he saw me (so I got told)

22- I still only have my learner’s car licence (you can get this when you are 15) and I don’t drive-though I’m supposed to be starting to practice again sometime soon

23- I could never get my single leg spins on the ice quite right, used to have perpetual bruises on my knees because of it.

24- I am a perfectionist, this is a not so helpful trait

25-and last but not least-I have an inner strength building condition called CRPS, it turns your world upside down and sets a life long challenge, making the levels harder at will. I like to believe that I can win it over and get to the finish but know I need my friends to help me get there