Saturday, May 14, 2011

SEVEN THINGS ABOUT ME!

Thank you to my writing friends Teresa Ashby and Rosemary Gemmell for the Stylish and Versatile Blogger Awards. Here are seven things about myself that I hope you find interesting:

I love the beach and getting out there on my body board. I get a lot of smiles and waves from the shore and wonder whether it's admiration or a thank you for the humorous sight of seeing a 47 year old carrying on like a big kid.

I enjoy the seclusion, excitement and adventure of camping; nothing beats cooking outdoors, the sights and sounds of the wild life and the sense of freedom. I love Australia!

I worked in a law firm for ten years - started out as a junior and worked my way up to a para-legal. I learned a lot about people, patience and organisational skills which has served me well in life.

I love chocolate - Cadbury - Yummy!

I adore my kids. My Mum was spot on when she said no matter how old your kids are you always worry about them. I have a 25, 21 and a 4 year old.

I struggled with my personal identity for a long time. I am a first generation Australian. My parents were born in Malta. It was tough growing up and having to deal with racism. On the upside it instilled in me the importance of being empathetic towards others and celebrating the multi-culturalism of my country and home - Australia. Writing is something that gives me a sense of self - of who I am and what I am about.

I strive to one day be remembered and respected for writing something that impacts on people's lives in an uplifting and positive way.

I am going to take the easy way out here and pass on awards to anyone who hasn't received one yet. Please post your name in this post so we can all wander over and learn seven things about you. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and learn a little more about me. It's your turn now. I would very much like to learn more about you!

13 comments:

  1. Love your seven things, Diane - good for you getting on that body board!

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  2. Thank you Rosemary - I can always count on you to acknowledge my posts. I truly appreciate that. I'm still giggling at the new word you created on Janice Horton's blog! Looking forward to reading the interview she is doing with you! Congrats again on your success.

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  3. Congratulations on the awards, Diane. And it was great to learn more about you.

    XX

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  4. Loved this post, Diane - I identify with much of this (except the camping!), particularly your last one :-)

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  5. Thanks heaps Teresa - glad u loved the post. (Big smile on my face) x

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  6. Chocolate and bodyboards and kids...oh my! A perfect wonder woman(mum) in every way :D

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  7. LOL .. thank you Steven! Hey I was having probs posting a comment on your blog. Either it hasn't appeared yet or appeared twice! Is it me or your blog? .... Probably me!

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  8. PS Steven - ah, my comment has arrived on your blog. I am such a goose; I emailed you, I posted on this post AND if I just had a bit of patience and said nothing it would have all worked out. C R A Z Y me huh? LOL... i better go now before all my credibility as a sane person flies out of that proverbial window... hoping it's not too late!!!!

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  9. So good to learn a little bit about you, Diane. Australia is on my list of must-visit places. Thanks for stopping by our blog!

    Becca @ The Bookshelf Muse

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  10. Thank you for your comment Becca. I do enjoy your blog!

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  11. I'm new to this blog and already feel hooked!Really enjoying the stuff!

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  12. Thank you so much aanchonline. What a compliment (blushing).

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