FAQs Part II

 


FAQs Part I (25 Feb) was about my blog. This edition is about the general questions I'm asked all the time.

How do I stay so young looking?

Well I tell everyone I'm 53 but I'm actually only 41.

How do I keep my figure?

It's tricky I tell you. This is not my natural figure, I have to work really hard at it. After my healthy breakfast of berries and yogurt I then eat chocolate. This is followed by more chocolate. Then some chips and more chocolate. If you want to look like me you need to be dedicated. Throw in copious amounts of alcohol just to ensure you're not disappointed.

Which of my children is my favourite?

Well I've known Ellie the longest and she's definitely more house trained. Isaac makes me laugh and he's cute. Mark is obviously just a big kid but he gives me his wages so I can't disregard him. My favourite has to be the one who has never said 'oh mum, get off!' when we cuddle. Has never said 'I don't like that and won't eat it' and never asks me for money or a lift home - Libby of course, my lovely fur baby.

If I can't swim and don't like the sea, why do I dive?

It's true I'm scared of the sea but that's because I'm scared of drowning - but what a difference when you can breathe underwater! I'm also not a good swimmer but you must have seen those wind up toy divers? They just move their legs up and down, and that I can do. 

Daddy or chips?

I can't believe you're actually asking me that?? Grow up - chips of course! 

What's my greatest achievement?

A few years ago I watched the whole first series of 24 in 24 hours! Genius! Though I must admit it wasn't as hard as it sounds. The TV series 24 has advert breaks, so an hour of the programme only takes 45 mins. This means you can watch it all in just 18 hours. Start at 7am and you're all done by 1am. Up here for thinking, down there for dancing! 

Can I claim PIP? 

Highly unlikely. 


Today's picture is of the corned beef pasties that I made last night. I used to love a Greggs pasty but they stopped making them! Heart broken. Until a friend told me they'd started again. Whoop! So I trawled all the Greggs to get one, but no! Not in Scotland! It seems it's just a thing South of the border, rotten lot! But, ha ha, I've just made my own so stick it Greggs! Who needs you??

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up somebody else.

This week's career post script is from my big sister.

Official job title - Paediatric diabetes specialist nurse

Nutshell - support and educate young people and their families about diabetes.

Best - everyday is different, and the majority of families are so grateful

Worst - I give lots of education but some young people just ignore it

Anecdote - I asked one patient where he injected and he said in the living room - I meant on his body.

Surprise - girls, and boys, use diabetes to lose weight.

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