The Liebster award

3) I’m from Kent but have lived in Swansea for nearly 15 years now

4) I have a degree in Psychology and Philosophy.  I loved studying these subjects but for years wasn’t sure how I would ‘use’ this degree.  Now I love making use of it writing this blog and in my photography business.

5) Oh yeah, I have a photography business!

6) I will still happily watch Friends every day.  And Gilmore girls.  Even though I’ve seen both more times than I should admit.

7) I have two children and would like a third at some point, maybe because I’m the youngest of three?

8) I’ve always wanted to learn sign language properly – I love using makaton with my kids to help them communicate.

9) There were only 11 guests at my wedding and, for me and my husband, it was perfect!

10) I was almost run over by the Prince of Monaco as a child.

11) I’ve already written 2 ‘facts about me’ posts and have found doing this one really difficult because I didn’t want to just replicate what I’ve written before!

Here are my answers to the questions Silly Mummy asked:

1) What are your favourite and least favourite things about blogging?

My favourite thing about blogging is the way it acts as an outlet for all the thoughts running through my head!  My least favourite thing is the doubts you sometimes have before hitting ‘publish’ on a post, wondering if anyone will like it, or even read it.

2) What is the strangest thing you believed as a child?

I remember at one point believing there was a ghost at my primary school, and doing tests to prove it, like leaving a 5p coin somewhere and seeing if it had moved by the next day.  Very scientific!

3) What is your favourite word, and why?

I have two, fisticuffs and shenanigans.  I just love the way they sound!

4) What animal are you most scared of, and why?

Strangely, considering I had a few hamsters growing up, I’m actually pretty scared of them, and rats.  I think it’s the fear that they’ll bite me when handling them!

5) What amazes you?

Watching babies and children grow, learn and develop.  It’s seriously amazing.

6) If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?

This question has actually really stumped me, I’ve even been browsing baby name sites for inspiration!  But I think after 30 odd years I’m quite happy with my own name!

7) What book have you never read but always meant to?

Catch 22,  I have it on my bookshelf but haven’t got round to reading it yet.

8) What was your favourite game as a child?

We used to play massive games of 40/40 when I was a kid, with all the neighbour kids, and it was nerve-wracking at times, but a lot of fun!

9) Would you rather always have to say everything on your mind, or never speak again? Why?

I think I’d rather always have to say everything on my mind.  It would drive me crazy to never be able to speak at all!

10) If you could meet one historical figure, who would it be? Why?

Amelia Earhart.  I would love to speak to her and see what inspired her to take on the challenges that she did.  Also, I’d love to find out what actually happened to her!

11) Describe your perfect meal.

I have two takes on this:
a) Dominos pizza and various sides.  Eaten off my knees while watching a cheesy action film with my husband.
b) A sunday roast, cooked by my Dad, with all my family around me.

So now onto the next part, where I nominate a few other bloggers for the award:

The Rules of the awards.

1. Acknowledge the blogger who nominated you, and link to their blog.
2. Post the Liebster Award badge on your blog.
3. Write 11 facts about yourself.
4. Answer the 11 questions posed by the blogger who nominated you.
5. Nominate 4-11 bloggers (with fewer than 1,000 followers), who you feel deserve the award.
6. Write 11 new questions for your nominees.

I now nominate the following for the award:

Sticky mud and belly laughs

Leah and two

Winging it mummy style

My 11 questions for you:

1) What is your all time favourite book?
2) Do you believe in fate?
3) Would you rather be too hot or too cold, and why?
4) What’s the first thing you would do/buy if you won the lottery?
5) What was your favourite subject at school?  Why?
6) Would you rather appear on masterchef, x factor or big brother?
7) What’s your favourite quote?
8) What film can you happily watch over and over again?
9) What’s your favourite smell?
10) Coffee or tea?
11) Where in the world would you most like to visit?