100 Things about me

1. I was born in Southampton, England in the same hospital as most of my relatives, and where I went to visit my cousin after she was born when I was 15.
2. We left there when I was 5.
3. I have one baby brother
4. When I was 7 we moved to Kuwait, yes the place of the Gulf War.
5. When I was 11 we moved to Jordan.
6. That was when I went to Boarding School in England.
7. I stayed there for 6 years and loved every minute of it.
8. In that time my parents lived in England, France and America.
9. I learnt to play the clarinet at school
10. I still have my clarinet
11. I can still play if I try really hard!
12. When I finished school in England my parents were still in the US so I joined them.
13. I went to High School Band Camp in 87
14. Although I never got to play in the High School Band as I never started High School
15. I was going to be a Junior at Wapakoneta, Ohio High School
16. My father got asked to leave the US due to being an Illegal Alien with no current visa!
17. I could have stayed as my visa was current for 5 more month
18. But I was only 16
19. So my parents said no!
20. I got my first job in McDonalds
21. I worked part time whilst doing a pre nursing course
22. But then decided against training to be a nurse
23. And worked in McDonalds full time
24. In 1991 decided I was now ready to be a nurse
25. So in March of 92 started my nurse training in Wolverhampton
26. Finished my training in 95
27. Started working in Theatres and have not looked back
28. All my patient's are a sleep!
29. During my time in Wolverhampton I hung out with the Mormons
30. I was the most active non member of Wednesfield Ward
31. I went to Firesides, had home evenings and learnt a lot
32. Decided to move to New Zealand in Sept 97
33. 6 months later I arrived in Auckland on Valentines Day 1998
34. I have been in NZ for 10 years, WOW
35. Look what I have achieved in my time here
36. I worked at Auckland Hospital
37. I stayed with them on and off for just over 9 1/2 year
38. I met Steve at work
39. It took me 2 years to agree to date him
40. I have now been with him for 8 years
41. He never wanted children
42. He is 9 years older than me
43. Almost a different generation
44. But that is what makes it work
45. I managed to convince him to have kids
46. Both our boys were planned
47. I wanted girls
48. So knew we would end up with boys
49. When I went into labour with Ben, Steve was sure it was Braxton Hicks
50. And was sure it was a false alarm
51. I convinced him otherwise
52. When I was pregnant with Alex I still wanted a girl
53. Steve wanted to know what we were having
54. So we checked at the 18 week scan, it was pretty obvious
55. I sat up and cried
56. I didn't want 2 boys
57. I wouldn't change them now for all the tea in China
58. Well maybe on some days
59. But the feeling passes quite quickly
60. I love my boys but am not a suitable SAHM, I love having 5 minutes to myself at work.
61. We are only having 2, no more, although I would have liked more, but that has now all been sorted.
62. I am a stubborn independant scorpion
63. And I sometimes wonder how Steve puts up with me being so controlling of everything
64. I love coke but not diet coke
65. I love Pepsi Max but not Pepsi? Go figure!
66. I don't drink alcohol
67. Only because I haven't found anything I like
68. But I am addicted to sugar
69. But not chocolate
70. If it was a choice between a big bar of chocolate or a box of chocolates
71. The box of chocolates would win
72. I like the variety in the box
73. I am not a vegetable person
74. Although my parents will tell you it is because I don't like anything green!
75. I am a fussy eater
76. Our new house is my 38 address in 37 years
77. I am talkative
78. Which helps because with moving around a lot I don't know many locals
79. But have some great old friends all over the world
80. I hate txt language
81. And the fact kids don't know punctuation or grammer anymore
82. I love writing on the computer
83. But feel it is a shame people don't hand write things much anymore
84. Long live the postman
85. I quilt
86. I cross stitch
87. Or at least I use to before kids
88. I can't draw or paint
89. I love craft
90. My new hobby is blogging
91. I can't stand reality tv
92. But love CSI, Brother's and Sister's, Dancing with The Stars
93. I love going to the movies
94. But due to kids haven't been for months
95. I hate movies with high body counts
96. Give me a great feel good movie anytime
97. Or romance
98. My favorite author is Danielle Steel
99. I have volunteered with Parents Centre for the past 5 years
100. I am currently President of Hamilton Parents Centre