Female, 44 years old
Middle of NoWhere, Bog of Allen
Ireland
Member since: Sep 8, 2007

About me
At the age of 42 I felt as though I woke up & someone had stolen my body, replacing it with a wreck!
Having a generally optimistic outlook on life when I finally gave in to the pressures I was working against; I realised that I had been given a terrific opportunity to improve my life and those of my dear ones; especially my two lovely boys. I have had the privilege of spending the past eighteen months in their company, doing the things that mums are supposed to do.
If I am careful to take my meds, get enough sleep and pace myself I can keep up with them in most things and have fun at the same time.
Card Making is the result of a life-long interest in all things artistic and creative. After years of not having the time to indulge my passions I researched & researched until I eventually settled on Card Making as a career change.
At first I had been inspired to make lingerie and collected quite a lot of materials to enable me to start up my own collection. I will get around to it one day; but just for now I'll keep my eyes open for a bargain!
| interests | My interests lie mainly in what some would call home-making! I love to bake, cook & make my own preserves & wine; my favourite was Damson Wine Vintage2005!
/>I believe that we are very much what we eat and prefer to eat mainly organic fruit and vegetables, although cost implications often get in the way! I also love a nice juicy rare cooked steak!!
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/>I love to sew, by hand & using my 1930's Singer sewing machine. Like most people, I am quite good - when I get going!!! (Mind you, in a world when everyone's rushing around like headless chicken's that isn't difficult, is it?)
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/>Then there is the huge garden, which is a nightmare to keep up with, at least I am fortunate enough to be able to borrow a neighbors livestock to keep the grass in the fields down!
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/>Being a bit of an odd one I love to do things myself, although my energy levels and time committments make this a slow process. It has taken 12 years to renovate the house so that it looks as though someone lives in it! We still have a long way to go...
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/>Finally, when all of the above is finished (if only) my big passion is camping! It is getting easier each year as new bits & peices are purchased. The kids get fed up of it very quickly, but I am the original die hard - just give me a kettle, some water & something to heat it on & I am happy!
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/>I am in the process of joining the scouts as a leader, following in the footsteps of my sons. Funny enough my first experiences of camping were with the Sea Scouts over twenty years ago.
/>As I am writing this, I am beginning to wonder if I am what they used to call a little bit eccentric?!
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| favorite music | In reverse order I dislike boy bands and made music with a passion.
/>Otherwise I range from AC/DC to Wagner, depending on my mood. My record collection is somewhat ecclectic,ie it really is a mix of everything.
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| favorite tv shows | I absolutely loved the Hugh Fearnly-Whittingstall series RiverCottage, Tales of The Green Valley etc.,
/>Historical drama's & documentary programmes |
| favorite movies | 1. Good old fashioned adventure movies that keep you on the edge of your seat.
/> 2. Westerns & War Films - my late father's influence I suspect!
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| favorite games | Scrabble, Backgammon, Kaluki & Chess |
| favorite books | A Girl of the Limberlost - Gene Stratton Porter
/>The Celestine Prophecy - James Redfield
/>To Kill A Mocking Bird-
/>Labrynth - Kate Mosse(not the model- the author!) |
| school | Sacred Heart RC Convent School |
| occupation | Registered General Nurse |