We’re ringing in the New Year with lots of giveaways! And by sharing some fun and wacky facts about ourselves. There’s a new giveaway at each stop so be sure to visit them all!
Six Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me
1. I cycle most days, and I enjoy it, which is a continual source of amazement. I ended up with a bicycle under protest about five years ago—the first one I’ve ever owned. Although I knew how to ride a bike, I was about as steady as a new born baby giraffe. A danger to myself and everyone else.
My husband purchased a bike for each of us, said it would be good exercise and we should take advantage of the miles of cycle/walking paths in the area. Fast forward five years, and hubby’s bike lives in the shed while mine gets an outing most days. Yep, color me amazed. Oh, and my riding has improved!
2. You’ll never find me lounging in pyjamas and dressing gown. The minute I get out of bed in the morning, I get dressed and make the bed.
3. When I first started thinking about a career, I wanted to be a vet since I love animals so much. Then, I realized I’d need to wield a scalpel and there might be blood. That sent me in the direction of banking/accounting. No blood there, but oh so boring. My current career of writing is much more fun. I can write about blood, talk about blood but I don’t have to see it. That makes all the difference.
4. I dislike driving and would rather walk or catch the bus or train. I’m a very capable driver, and I’ve just renewed my driving licence, but there are so many idiots out there on the road. It’s a scary place!
5. Birds freak me out a little. I can look at them, watch them in their natural habitat for ages, but the second they flap near my head, I’m out of there. A legacy of a budgerigar we had as children. It also used to poop on our hair, but it was a pretty blue color.
6. Travel is my middle name, and luckily my husband shares my love of exploring the world. If we’re not away from home, we’re busy planning our next trip. Only lack of money slows us down! A lot of the things I see and experience find their way into my romance novels.
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my new year to eat better
Tell me one goal or plan you’ve made for 2016.
im going to get more healthy..thanks
My goal for 2016 is to replenish my bankroll.
Good luck, Richard. I’m sure you can do it :)
One goal that I have for myself for 2016 is to spend more time with my boys.
I’m sure they’ll enjoy that as much as you will.
My goal is to have my novel ready to seek an agent/publisher by spring.
Good for you. Happy writing :)
I just want to live. Simple as. And not worry about how others judge me for how I CHOOSE to live MY life. Life is short. I…know that better than most. Live how tou want and love who you want. Just…live.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather – the perfect goal. Life is short, and we should all make the most of the time we have.
lose weight
All the best with your goal :)
to lose some weight
Oops! A double up.
to lose weight
Good luck! This is a common goal at this time of the year. I’m included in this group.
One goal that I have made for 2016 is to grow my Passion Parties business
That sounds interesting. All the best with your goal.
I am going to eat healthier and cook healthier for my family.
It’s actually surprisingly easy once you get in a routine and develop some menu plans. Good luck!
My goal is to lose weight.
Good luck!
My main goal for 2016 is to get back into my paleo plan and I have a few fitness challenges to complete.
A lot of people vouch for this plan. All the best.
One goal I have this year is to get 6000 Twitter followers.
my goal is to build up our emergency fund
I understand what you mean about birds. I’m the same with things like that. I don’t mind animals and bugs in their own habitats. However, I don’t really like those things coming near me.
One goal or plan I’ve made for 2015 is to read and write a lot more. I read through more than 150 books last year, but I just feel like I could have done a lot more.
My one goal is to stay healthy no matter what happens
My goal is to read at least 102 books in 2016 ♡ Thank you
I gave up smoking 6 months ago after 40 years.This year I want to lose all the weight I put on doing it :)
to lose weight and I want to think before I speak
My goal is to pay off several credit cards
My goal this year is to get pregnant. Fingers crossed!
My goal is to travel this summer. It doesn’t have to be far.
I’d like to step out of my comfort zone more this year.
I am determined to become a non-smoker this year. Bye-bye nicotine addiction.
my goal is to find some work
I would like to lose ten pounds.
More time spent on being comfortable in my own skin.
My goal is to exercise at least 4 days a week. This has not yet happened.
read more books
Go back to school.
I’m hoping to eat better to try and improve my mental health, wish me luck.
To do something new sports wise
To get a new job! Thanks for the giveaway. :)
I’m hoping to read more this year.
I plan to read at least 100 books this year.
My ultimate goal for 2016 is to save more money.
My goal, ironically, is to get my license and car so I don’t have to walk home from work in the freezing cold-about a mile!!
To get out of the house more and go on more adventures!
One goal for me this year is to try and get healthier than I am now.
My new goal is to get a job.
I plan to write reviews more promptly.
I plan to buy a fancy new frock to attend my second eldest son’s wedding in, my normal attire is ‘comfortable’ :D.
I plan on doing well on grad school this year!!
My goal is to lose 20 pounds.
I want to run a marathon.
I plan on spending more time with my friends, I take them for granted (they say I work too much) and I want to show them how much they mean to me
My goal is to achieve oversplits(splits where the legs are greater than 180 degrees).
My goal is to just relax more about things!
My goal is to run at least once a week.