50 things.

  A few of my favourite bloggers have done a list of 100 things about themselves that others may not know... I thought I would save you some pain and only post 50. If you want more - ask :)

1. I always wanted to work with challenging/challenged kids
2. I never wanted to be a teacher
3. I wanted to be a journalist, social worker or psychologist
4. I am willing to tell off kids in the grocery store
5. My teacher voice has made grown men quiver and many children cry (not my intention)
6. I hate using PCs that run Windows or use IE
7. I was told that if teaching didn't work out for me, I have a voice suited to 0900 numbers
8. I wrote a play for my final drama exam using lyrics from Metallica - we got an A
9. I have two completed, but not published, children's picture books
10. I know what the NZ Sign Language (NZSL) signs for orgasm and virgin are
11. I HATE Turkish coffee
12. My favourite colour is purple
13. I would love to wear bohemian/gypsy clothing but don't (see 14).
14. I fear wearing floral fabrics as I am convinced I would look like Nanna's curtains or settee
15. I struggle to remember terms that are specific to each country I have lived in e.g. lounge, front room, sitting room, family room
16. I have had two boyfriends ...EVER...
17. I married the second one
18. I don't trust short men
19. I don't like looking at textures as my imagination takes over and they start moving
20. I didn't like my first room in Residence due to the walls (see 19.)
21. My brother is training to be a minister
22. I used to be youth leader at church
23. I have jumped the fire at a Beltane Celebration
24. I have 40 books on Wicca, Reiki and Crystal Magic
25. I have a first degree in Reiki
26. I am christian, pagan, wiccan, a believer in humanity
27. I regret never smoking weed in uni
28. I would love a labrador puppy
29. My favourite dessert is tiramisu
30. I had my nose pierced when I was 25 in Covent Garden
31. My brother in law is a living statue and lighting guru
32. My other brother in law is a cycling guru and a rocket scientist.
33. I stopped biting my nails because my Gran told me the nice boy down the road would never go out with me if I had scraggy nails... He was boyfriend number two. 
34. I love Indian food and would love to own a tandoor oven
35. I burn myself cooking at least once a week
36. I was told by my art lecturer to never teach art to kids as I had no aptitude for it. 
37. I am not perturbed by tantrums after working with autistic kids
38. I have a calming affect on children (unless I really want them hyped up)
39. My favourite food to cook is pizza
40. I want a tattoo but am scared of the pain
41. I was constantly told I was too quiet in school
42. I want blue streaks in my hair
43. I am trying to be more authentic
44. I used to hate Christmas until I had Monkey
45. My favourite song is November Rain by GnR
46. I believe in people helping themselves
47. I learned NZSL for work and taught Monkey some from 6 months
48. I want to learn Mandarin
49. I believe that religion blinds people to the good in others
50. I believe in karma