I got TWO

I recently recieved two blogging awards. Thanks to Robin and Ashleigh.

Both of which require me to write 7 things about me!

(If you are having a nice day, skip depressing number 1!)

1. I have 2 major fears in life. Nuclear War and The End of The World. Right now Libya and nature are scaring the crap out of me. I know they are fairly irrational fears but thinking them and saying about them in a blog are two entirely different things. I apologise for being a freak. (I hasten to add, it's not just been Libya but before that I've had major fears of Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Russia, The Koreas, and now Libya so it's not a new thing, it's been going on years. Before anyone assumes I am a racist, I am not scared of these people, just their scary leaders who seem to have complete disregard for human life much of the time. Like I said I am a freak!)

2. For the past few years I have been thinking alot on how I can help others. One thing I would like to do is foster children who need loving families for a short time. My kids are growing up, we won't be having any more but I can get the joy of children and do something good back for society.

3. My diet ambition will be to get down to 154lbs. I still have a way to go but it's looking closer all the time.

4. I wish I had the oppertunity to swim more. Taking the kids to the swimming pool and swimming are two very different things.

5. Despite cycling 40km a day on a machine, I cannot actually ride a real bike.

6. As much as I complain about the UK, the government, the weather etc. I don't think I would ever emigrate. I am a creature of habit at times and whilst the idea of retiring in the sun is lovely, I'd still have most of my family in the UK and wouldn't leave them behind. I quite like this sleepy little island if the truth be known.

7.  I love shopping. I don't often buy things for myself but I do like to look around supermarkets and at things for the kids. I buy myself little things but tend to budget myself to £20 per month. I'd rather have the house well stocked with food and the kids get the little extras. Anything hubby buys me is always an additional bonus and I never fail to be thankful for anything.

Finally, on that little thought, here's another titbit of Becca wisdom.

8. I firmly believe that those who expect too much in life are those who are least happy. Those pushing for goals too high and think the world owes them something spend their lives chasing unrealistic dreams. Aim low, believe with all your heart and make it happen. Take one step at a time and look at the journey in small pieces rather than the final outcome. Small steps all add up to something much bigger in the end.