20 Random Facts About Me

Want to get to know me even better?  Here’s 20 Random Facts About Me

Mayfield Lavender Farm, England

1. I love how pretty lavender is, but I really dislike the smell of it
2. I’m a qualified midwife and I’ve assisted to deliver babies in England, Zanzibar and New Zealand
3. I really hate mayonnaise and vinegar (really… why do they exist?!)
4. I don’t have a middle name
5. I have a PADI Rescue Diver certification and like to think I’m a mermaid

Red Sea, Egypt

6. I’ve been 45m underwater and 5380m above water (not being in a vehicle!)
7. My favourite colour is blue
8. As a kid, I used to be terrified of woodlice, yes roly-polys, and I mean terrified
9. I didn’t drink coffee until I was 25 and now I pretty much don’t function without it
10. I have baked cupcakes for 24 hours straight (twice!) to raise money for charity

After about 22 hours of baking!

11. I have three nicknames… Socks, Pop and Dent (the latter because of my clumsiness)
12. I will choose water over most drinks. Tap water ideally.  Yes, I’m a cheap date.
13. I love Disney, particularly The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo
14. My favourite animals are manatees
15. When I drink alcohol, vodka is my poison of choice, although I’m developing a love for craft beer

Portal Brewing Co have the best beer I’ve ever had!

16. I used to teach kickboxing but I’m rubbish at anything sporty
17. My biggest bucket list item is to see the Northern Lights (update: I got to tick this off in Feb 2018 in Iceland!)
18. I have never broken a bone
19. I LOVE Brussel sprouts, preferably roasted, but really any way
20. One day I’d love to own a little café and have lots of rescue dogs

I want to rescue ALL the puppies.  Photo by @manke666