8 Random Things

In mid June, just after S became a beginner blogger , I was tagged by Fairlie for a “8 Random Things” meme. First things first- Being a newbie I needed to find out just what it all meant. Thanks to M over at Eastern Max who was tagged at the same time the research is done ! In line with my pithy approach I’ll refer you below.

The second problem was finding 1 thing let alone 8 random things remotely interesting to share. Hence the delay in responding to being tagged.

1 ) I am always full of good intentions. Before Kingsley was born I bought a sewing machine with the aim of using it to save money while I was training as a Domestic Goddess . Well I saved money as I didn’t buy any material! The best laid plans often go astray and I am pleased to say the machine, complete with original plastic wrapping, finally went to a deserving home - ( Fairlie’s!) . For the record I did earn an A grade for textiles/needlecraft in high school so it wasn’t for lack of talent the box remained unopened.

2) If I was a Spice Girl it would have been the sporty one. I temporarily held my high school open age javelin record, won a medal at the Girl Guides Mini Olympics in freestyle swimming , played senior tennis whilst a junior, was senior sport captain at school, represented the school in badminton and basketball and won an annual club girl award in the after school Physical Deportment class.

3) Gardening is not my strong point as I am all for survival of the fittest. I manage the garden along the lines of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. What survives will survive!

4 ) Much to Ahubby’s annoyance I am anal about punctuality. I have never had my name called out to board a plane as the gate is closing.

5) Debt is not good. The fiscal philosophy has always been if you can’t afford to pay cash then you can’t afford it. Taking out the first ( in hindsight very tiny) housing loan caused months of sleeplessness nights.

6) Am an absolute tight arse when it comes to spending money on myself ( 50 cent knickers from the Bonds Factory warehouse etc) but love to splurge on family and friends. Pride myself on choosing exciting, unusual but appropriate birthday ,Christmas and surprise gifts.

7) My previous working career took me to some amazing places and experiences. These included touring the killing floor of an abattoir, meeting Mick Jagger at a Rolling Stones concert after party, being technical editor of an university text book and chairing a presentation in front of 1000 people.

8) I am humbled and blessed to have such great supportive friends and family who have made this year a little easier. Despite a lot of bad luck with the shock diagnosis I am still very lucky.


To complete this entry I will tag Ronnie at FindingGoodHealth.



*Meme: n. A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another. (source: dictionary.com)
A blog meme is a type of Internet meme that requires active participation by the blogger and rarely traces back to an originating source. It's often a series of questions that a blogger answers to share some personal perspective or experience on random topics. (source: Quixtar)