I thought I might do a 50 things about me because I have been seeing these pop up all over and thought it would be fun, if you would like to do this too consider yourself tagged. I would love to read your blog so please leave a comment.
1. My most important role, I am a wife and mother to four boys.
2. I have two Angel girls in heaven
3. I have five Miniature Irish Dexter Cows as pets, moo :o)
4. I have always loved animals and bring home strays ALL the time.
5. I collect collections, I need a new house for all my collections.
6. I used to be in the Army
7. I was born in England but grew up in Australia.
8. The name MatillyRose is in honour of my Gt Gran Matilda and my Gran Rose.
9. I was a tomboy growing up, hated anything to do with dolls and pink
10. Pink and Purple are my favourite colours.............
11. I collect dolls, lol.......how things change huh?
12. I ride motorbikes
13. I am an Athletics coach
14. I was a Chef and managed an Italian restaurant, I make really good lasagne!
15. I love to knit and crochet
16. I love a challenge
17. I want to write a book that helps people
18. I am incredibly shy but love to meet people, strange.............
19. I love to travel, was a bit of a gypsy really till I had kids
20. I am diabetic
21. I hated my freckles growing up
22. I can't stand it when things are uneven, I need balance!
23. I never pay full price for anything, I am the Queen of the Bargains
24. Icecream IS a breakfast food
25. Men with Scottish accents make me weak at the knees
26. I cry really easily, I am such a wuss!
27. I don't drink or smoke.
28. I am fussy about coffee and have been known to take my own when visiting friends.
29. I don't drink water from the tap, I prefer mineral water.
30. I don't like to wear shoes, even in winter.
31. I treat ALL people the way I want to be treated, with Respect.
32. I am very loyal to my friends and family.
33. I love to draw
34. I taught myself how to play the piano, guitar and mandolin
35. My favourite saying when things are bad is This Too Shall Pass
36. I don't watch TV
37. If I wasn't a coach I would love to be someone's personal shopper
38. I can't stand Dishonesty
39. My favourite flowers are Purple Irises
40. Autumn is my favourite season, all the colours, glorious.
41 I can't sleep with my arm hanging out of bed, yes there is a monster under my bed!!
42. I love Pandora jewellry, I AM a Pandora girl :o)
43. Vincent Van Gogh is my favourite artist
44. My favourite movie is The English Patient
45. My favourite mini-series is Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth
46. I can't watch movies which have cruelty to animals or children in them
47. I have a very dry sense of humour which few people get
48. I once went to a fancy dress party as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, they STILL talk about it
49. My favourite holiday is Christmas
50. I love blogging!!
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"Irises" - Vincent van Gogh 1889 |