100 Things You Didn’t Know About Me!

I feel like I don’t write as many personal posts as I used to, and I also know I’ve had a lot of new followers lately. Here I am sharing 100 things you might not know about me, some of them rather random, and others may interest you. Of course, I am not daft, so none of them are used as passwords or security codes!

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Why am I sharing my favourites and loves?

So, there is also another reason that I am sharing these with you. My mental health is a bit up and down lately, and I know that due to being abused in my past, I have always struggled to have an opinion as such. For example, when asked what I want to eat or do, I let others choose. I think this is down to never being able to choose in the past, or to being told that what I chose was wrong. Anyway, as such, I always find that making my own decisions, even as simple as choosing my favourite season, helps me feel grounded and in control. I hope that makes sense to you. Maybe if you have had similar experiences, you will resonate with this. I used ChatGPT to help me come up with some questions!

Personal Background

Where were you born? – Essex, I am an Essex Girl!
What’s your earliest childhood memory? Being a bridesmaid at age 3
Did you have a childhood nickname? I don’t remember any nice ones, but my mum sometimes called me Jenny Wren.
What’s your cultural or ethnic background? I was brought up a catholic. In all honesty, I am not at all sure what I believe now.
Did you grow up in a small town or a big city? I have lived in both, as I moved a few times as a child.
What’s a funny story from your childhood? I told the owner of the local corner shop that he was my mum’s toy boy, I have no idea why!
What’s a unique family recipe you love? My mum makes a lovely Yorkshire Cheese Tart.
How old were you when you became a parent? I was 24 when I was pregnant and 25 by the time I gave birth.
How tall are you? I am 5ft 9.5″.

Personality & Preferences

What’s your zodiac sign? I am a Libra
Do you prefer mornings or nights? Nights, I think, but to be honest, I am always tired, so I am not sure I love either.
What’s your favourite season and why? Spring and early summer, beautiful flowers, warm weather and everything feels all fresh.
Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous person? I like to plan, but leave some things to spontaneity! Like when we have driven across Europe, I like to plan the route and stops, but also not to look at the roads too closely, so we see surprise views, etc.
What’s your biggest pet peeve? People who are rude and can’t take a second to help or be polite to others. For example, people with road rage, people who don’t hold the door for the person behind them, and people who just can not bring themselves to say thank you when they get off a bus, etc. I know sometimes it is due to disability, but I think a lot of people are just frankly rude.
What’s your guilty pleasure? Cheesy pop music, The Cheeky Girls, Macarena, all that kind of thing!
What’s your favourite way to relax? Reading, eating and watching true crime documentaries.
Do you have a favourite childhood teacher? My favourite was Mrs Cunnah or Mrs Martin, both made me feel like I was important even when I was bullied or picked on by other kids.
Heels or Flats? Flats for sure because I am tall anyway, but I don’t mind a small heel.
Glass half full or glass half empty? I think I am always a positive person and see the best in everyone except myself.

Hobbies & Interests

What’s a hobby you’ve always wanted to try? I have always wanted to be able to crochet – my friend is going to teach me this year!
Do you play any musical instruments? I played the clarinet at school, but I am not sure I could play it now.
What’s your favourite book or author? I love psychological thrillers such as Freida McFadden, Gillian McAllister, and Lisa Jewell
Do you enjoy cooking or baking? I really enjoy cooking and used to enjoy baking, but I rarely do it now as I have no restraint and would put on so much weight if I baked often.
What’s your favourite sport to watch or play? I used to enjoy running and loved doing the Great North Run, at school I liked Netball, but now I don’t do anything, though I hope to get back to running soon.
Are you a collector of anything? I love Vendula bags and purses. I have a lot of books, but I wouldn’t say I particularly collect either. I collected stamps and postcards as a child.
Do you enjoy gardening or plants? I love my cactus plants and look after them quite well. Once a year, I get keen to plant new pots for our front garden, but soon lose interest.
Do you speak any other languages? I learnt French at school and know bits, but I wouldn’t say I speak it as a language. I also learnt German, but all I can remember is the German for I had cornflakes for breakfast! I don’t even really like cornflakes!
What’s a language you’d love to learn? I would love to learn Japanese.

Food & Drink

What’s your favourite cuisine? Indian is definitely my favourite, closely followed by Italian.
What are your favourite savoury foods? Pizza, pasta, garlic bread, vegetable korma and scrambled eggs on toast!
Are you a coffee or tea person? Coffee, I don’t like tea much, but will drink it if necessary to be polite.
What’s your favourite dessert? Tiramisu, cheesecake or Banoffee pie
Do you enjoy spicy food? I like a little spice but I am a bit of a wimp.
Do you have a favourite cocktail or mocktail? I love Pina Colada and Black Russian.
What’s your favourite restaurant or café? I love a bottomless brunch at Turtle Bay, Pizza at Prezzo Italian or cake at PofFles. To be honest, I love food, so there aren’t many places I would turn down.
Do you prefer sweet or savoury? I am definitely a sweet person, I will always choose sweet over savoury!
Beer or wine? I guess it depends on the situation. I tend to drink wine more, though, as otherwise I am constantly hunting for toilets everywhere!
Does pineapple belong on a pizza? Yes!

Work & Education

What was your first job? I had a paper round for a while, then worked in a cafe, and then on checkouts in a Co-Op.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I used to want to be a social worker, a journalist or a teacher.
What’s the best career advice you’ve received? Well, it certainly wasn’t the careers advisor at school saying I should be a window cleaner! It was probably being told to be yourself and not try to be anyone else.
Do you enjoy working in teams or solo? I like working on my own, but it does get lonely sometimes.
What’s a skill you’re proud of? I always say I am an ideas person. I can think of random ideas for anything! I am also pretty good at running my own blog and social media, I guess.
What is the most interesting job you have ever done? I loved dressing up as a bear at a Brewster’s pub I worked at.
Are you an early for work or rush in at the last minute person? I am always late for everything!
What’s a skill you’ve taught yourself? Building a blog, SEO and growing an online presence. I have never been taught anything like this.
What’s a skill you wish you had learned? I wish I had learnt how to do practical things like plumbing and electrics. It would save a fortune!

Relationships & Social Life

Who’s your best friend, and how did you meet? I would say I have a few, all for different reasons and places as such. Jodi, I met at university and have known her since. Julie, I met at school, and she also lived next door to me as a teenager. Amy, I haven’t known her long, but she is local, and we talk about the most random things, and I would call her a bloody good friend. And last but not least, Louise, a blogger friend whom I talk to most days and trust with my blog, which is my baby!
Are you more of a texter or a caller? I prefer to text mostly, but a long call and catch-up is also quite good. I hate a voice note!
What’s your favourite memory with a loved one? The smile on my Grandma’s face when she first held Ben as a baby.
What’s your favourite way to spend time with friends? Gossiping and putting the world to rights, or drinking, or both.
Have you ever had a pen pal? Yes, I had quite a few when I was a child and also had some when Ben was young. I am still in touch with a couple of them.
Do you enjoy hosting parties or attending them? I wouldn’t say parties as such, but I love having guests and hosting.

Fun & Quirky Facts

Do you have any hidden talents? No! I really don’t think I do!
What’s a random fact about you that most people don’t know? I have only ever broken bones that have to be left to heal! Cheekbone once and ribs a few times.
Do you have any phobias or irrational fears? I am scared of drowning, bridges above water, flying (but I tolerate it) and daddy long-legs.
What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve done? Slipped down the steps in the rain at Sheffield Train Station the day before my mum and stepdad’s wedding, so I had huge bruises!
What’s the weirdest dream you’ve ever had? I went shopping for a magazine rack and didn’t come back for days, so Stuart’s friend came around and played the piano until I got back!
Do you enjoy working out? If so, what’s your favourite activity? I like going for walks; I used to love running, and I like the cross trainer, but I get a bit idle and don’t do it as much as I should.
Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions? I am a vegetarian and allergic to a whole host of medications, but not any foods to my knowledge. I am lactose intolerant, though, due to a medication I am on.

Favourites

What’s your favourite film? I have a few: 50 First Dates, 10 Things I Hate About You, Dirty Dancing, Con Air, and The Lion King
Do you prefer books, movies, or TV shows? Books or TV shows, I don’t have much patience for films.
What’s your favourite podcast or YouTube channel? I have a few, mostly true crime-related, such as Emma Kenny, Swoop and Annie Elise.
What’s your favourite colour? Teal or Turquoise
Do you have a favourite animal? I have a few: Giraffes, Elephants and Peacocks.
Do you have a favourite flower or plant? Cactus plants, Tulips and Sunflowers
Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Don’t dismiss how you are feeling by saying that people have it worse. If that were the case, only one person in the world would ever be able to legitimately feel rubbish one day, which is crazy.
What’s your favourite childhood memory? Holding my baby sister.
Do you have a favourite scent or perfume? Flowerbomb by Victor and Rolf, and Calvin Klein’s Eternity. I also like the Marc Jacobs Daisy range.
What’s your favourite type of clothing or accessory? Jeans or leggings, trainers and a Vendula bag!
What’s the most thoughtful gift you’ve ever received? Anything Ben made me when he was younger, I have always loved, but the most thoughtful, otherwise, is probably when my friend spent months and months crocheting me a blanket.

Technology & Gadgets

Do you prefer iPhone or Android? Android
What’s your favourite social media platform? Facebook or Instagram
What’s the most useful app on your phone? WhatsApp, my friends and family live there!
Do you prefer e-books or physical books? Physical books for downstairs and ebooks for in bed!

Miscellaneous

What’s your favourite Christmas tradition? Cooking the Christmas dinner – I love that part of Christmas.
Do you believe in luck or fate? Yes, I do think sometimes things are just sent to us when the time is right.
What’s your favourite subject at school? Maths and Geography.
Do you have a favourite charity or cause? Anything mental health-related, such as The Samaritans.
What’s your favourite way to spend a lazy day? Watching True Crime shows.
Do you believe in ghosts or the paranormal? I do, but have never seen anything myself.
What’s your favourite way to celebrate your birthday? A bottomless brunch with friends and a meal out with family. Different days, though, of course.
Do you have a favourite childhood book or story? I loved The Twits and George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
What’s your favourite way to spend a rainy day? Drinking coffee and reading in a coffee shop.
What’s a song that always makes you emotional? The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics – it makes me think about my dad and all that happened there.

Fun Hypotheticals

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To be able to turn back time and change simple things.
If you could live in any time period, which would it be? I would love to have lived in the Victorian period of time.
If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be? Queen Victoria.
If you came into millions of pounds, what’s the first thing you’d do? Go on an amazing holiday whilst deciding what to spend money on.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love houses in different countries with different climates so I could pick and choose what I fancied.
If you could only eat one food forever, what would it be? Cake!
If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be? I have two answers for this one. Firstly, Princess Kate, I would love to know what her life is like. Secondly, Ben or Stuart, to see what it is like to live with me!
If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would it be? Robin Williams was such a funny guy, and it would have been lovely to chat with him, I imagine.
If you could relive any day of your life, which would it be? The day I gave birth to Ben, whilst painful and tiring, it was also amazing.

Just for Fun

What’s your favourite karaoke song? Sweet Home Alabama
Do you believe in aliens? No, I think if they existed, we would have more evidence by now.
What’s your favourite childhood TV show? Grange Hill, Neighbours or Home and Away,
What’s a memory that always makes you laugh? When I was at university and got on stage in a competition to see which woman could down a pint the quickest! I didn’t win, but I was always pretty quick!
What’s the most embarrassing fashion trend you’ve followed? I think this would be crimped hair!
What’s a fear you’ve conquered? I used to be terrified of spiders; now I am mostly ok unless they are above me in the bedroom, as I can’t sleep thinking one is above me.

So, if you have read this and giggled or been shocked by anything, then leave something random about you in the comments below.

100 things you didnt know about me!