25 things you don’t know about me (probably)
My general philosophy for this blog is to be open, honest and authentic. So here are a few facts about me you may not know, unless I am repeating myself (a little) or you are a very close relative/friend. Why not share some of yours?
- I love Marmite. Always have, always will. There, now you’re in one camp or the other.
- I always have ideas; ideas to enhance, change, invent, re-invent, improve or replace. It is an eternal spring.
- I have been known to write alternate lyrics to well known songs, but….
- I can’t sing. I wish I could. In fact if I could have any super talent it would be to be able to sing gloriously
- I once visited Sophia Loren’s Paris apartment to deliver her lunch on a silver salver. She was in the shower.
- I have traveled a little, I would like to travel a lot more. China, India and all the Americas are on the list.
- I seek out cafes that serve quality leaf tea. For a country that allegedly loves tea we sure are poor at providing a quality product and experience.
- I have owned at least one pair of Doc Martens for the last 20+ years. Not the same pair.
- I always have at least one notebook on the go, filled with ideas, thoughts, plans, poems, mind maps and other random jottings. This list was written in the current one.
- I won two national photography awards when I was still training
- I once served Neil Armstrong a Campari and soda. We were not on the moon.
- I have two children who are fast becoming fabulous adults
- It took two years to train my over sized Bijon, Monty. He still needs regular reminders.
- Monty and I share our 56th birthday this November. One of us is counting in equivalent dog years.
- I do like creating a website. This new one must be my seventh.
- I recently appeared on a Parisienne street, even though I was still in Swansea #filmextra
- It may be hard to believe for those of you who know how much I use my phone, but I regularly plan to take time off from it. Not with complete success.
- I am ready to re-enter the dating fray, though I am nervous. It’s been a while.
- I can juggle balls, oranges and other spherical objects. But not clubs or chainsaws.
- I haven’t had the hair on the top of my head cut this year. I have no idea where this is going.
- I love photography. Can you tell?
- After four visits to Canada I finally saw my first bear, on the last night of my recent trip. I did not have my camera to hand.
- I have had three careers: hospitality (every job from pot wash to hotel manager), education (from lecturer to senior manager) and now a portfolio career. Otherwise known as a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
- My Dad was 22 years older than my Mum
- I can ski and I love the sport. I can get down most hills, but when they are black runs I may leave style and grace at the top.
Hi Lee,
Very interesting, if slightly random!
Turns out we have a few things in common not including our love of photography.
Looking forward to seeing you again at the mindful photography in the Dylan Thomas.
Regards
John
Thanks John. You weren’t in the shower with Sophia were you?
Unfortunately not