I’m scared of the dark and should have sat on the sofa in my pyjamas more whilst on maternity leave.
Those are among 10 things you (probably) didn’t know about me, which Catie aka An Imperfect Mum has asked me for today’s post.
It’s a tag doing the rounds at the moment and as well as being a bit of fun it’s a great way to learn a little bit more about fellow bloggers.
Here are Catie’s questions and my answers:
1. Who do you admire the most and why?
Yikes – this is quite a question. My Granny is quite admirable – at 94 she’s still in her own home, can tell you everything that’s happening in Coronation Street and is extremely quick witted and funny. If I’m like her when I’m 94 I’d be quite happy.
2. Do you have any hidden talents?
I can write down everything you say word for word in shorthand. As a journalist shorthand is an invaluable tool because it means you won’t miss that killer quote, and the personality of the person you’re interviewing really shines through.
3. What is your most treasured possession?
This is hard. I’m really materialistic and attached to so many things – I think it stems from moving around a lot when I was little because my dad was in the forces. My wedding and engagement rings are very precious, and I’d be devastated if anything happened to the imprints we have of BB’s and Little B’s feet when they were babies. Then there’s a dipped horseshoe we were given from the park where we had our wedding reception. Basically the list goes on…
4. What are you scared of?
The dark. I’ve always hated it, and always have to sleep with light coming from somewhere. If I don’t I have terrible night frights.
5. If you could learn a new skill what would it be and why?
How to do front crawl properly. I swim once a week for an hour doing breast stroke, and always marvel at the people ploughing past me doing front crawl. I won’t lie, it’s not for health reasons – I’d like to learn so I can have wonderfully sculpted arms like they do.
6. Do you play any musical instruments?
I can tinkle on a piano and strum a guitar but I wouldn’t call it playing. Words and writing are more my thing.
7. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Right here in England. I’ve lived in Germany, Spain and Japan but there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than here. The older I get, the closer to home I’d rather be.
8. What is your biggest regret?
I’m sure I’m supposed to say something deep and meaningful here, but I don’t have any major regrets. I do regret not making the most of the year off I had after BB was born – I should have sat on the sofa in my pyjamas and done nothing but nurse and play with her while watching daytime TV more. It’s only now that I’m self-employed and could only afford to have two months off after Little B was born that I realise how lucky I was.
9. Did you always want to have children?
I think so. There was a time in my 20s when I thought being a mum might not be for me, but I think ultimately I always knew I would be one day.
10. Why did you become a blogger?
I breast fed BB for almost two years and started Confessions of a Crummy Mummy as I prepared to give up breast feeding. I found it quite a wrench and an emotional time – writing about it helped.
Now that I’ve answered my 10 questions the rules state I have to write my own 10 questions and tag 10 bloggers to do the same.
I nominate:
Kirsty at Something Crunchy Mummy
And last but by no means least Misery Guts himself…
Here are my questions:
1. Fry up or cereal?
2. Have you ever met anyone famous?
3. If you had an hour to produce a signature bake, what would it be?
4. When did you start your blog and why?
5. What’s the best thing you’ve been asked to review or try out as a blogger?
6. Have you ever turned down a review or experience?
7. Is there one blogger you particularly admire, and why?
8. Where do you see your blog in five years’ time?
9. What’s your favourite holiday destination?
10. You couldn’t get through the weekend without…?
And here are the rules:
Link back to the blogger who nominated you, answer their 10 questions and add the badge to your post (I saved mine down from An Imperfect Mum’s post – feel free to do the same from mine). Write your own 10 questions and tag 10 bloggers to answer them.
I’m looking forward to seeing your posts!
Linking up with…
Fab answers! Thanks for accepting my challenge. My nana lived alone until she was 92, she was my hero! And dont believe in regret, you learn from mistakes and move on. I’d love to know what Japan was like. Maybe another post?!
It was a fun challenge – yes perhaps Japan would make a good post, hadn’t thought of that!!
Oh I loved reading this! I would love to learn shorthand too as I hand write so little these days that I’m really slow at it! I was reading this thinking “I want to do this too” and you tagged me, hurray thank you 🙂 PS I’m also scared of the dark 🙂 Mim x
Great – glad you’re pleased! Can’t wait to read your answers!x
Great read! And my biggest regret is the same as yours – that I didn’t make the most of maternity leave. Being able to write in shorthand is fantastic! Wish I knew how to do that! #TenThings
I don’t use shorthand as much as I used to when I was a local reporter but it’s so handy to havex
I always wanted to learn shorthand. Working in call centres it was soo hard to write word for word everything some customers said.
Great set of questions and some great bloggers asked. I’ll be looking out for there replies.
#tenthings
Shorthand is invaluable – I use it all the time and it’s a great way of disguising Christmas and birthday lists! I’ll tag you in the next one I do if you like! Assuming anyone tags me again, of course!
I love these sorts of tags, I think I did this one ages ago but I love how they help you to get to know the blogger behind the blog a bit more. I can handle the dark infact I like it pitch black to sleep, but I can;t cope with scary films I have nightmares that are awful!
Thanks for linking up to #TenThings 🙂
Stevie x
Oh no I definitely can’t sleep in pitch black – I wouldn’t sleep a wink!!