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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well,other than the normal heath & wealth routine……the significant thing coming up not cliche is that i’m working in an event whit some people(sci-fi convention)and i’m hoping its a great success!!!!
Tiago – that sounds interesting and like fun. Good luck!
Do yoga for 20 minutes every evening and walk 30 minutes every day, that’s my goal.
You should feel bright-eyed and busy-tailed after all the exercise. Good luck with your goal.
One goal for me is to become more organized in the house and my home office.
I hope the plan works well :)
My goal for this year is to be more in the moment.
That sounds like a great idea :)
I would like to clean out the garage so that I can park my van in it.
LOL – I hope your van is soon in its new home :)
I would like to move into a new house.
Thanks for the chance to win!
I plan to clean out my storage shed that I’ve had for over 20 years :)
I hope to teach myself how to make either puff pastries or French macaroons!
I’d love to get a blog going this year :)
I’m determined to be a responsible adult this year, and learn to manage a house. This is my first time living abroad and I want to soak in it as much as possible.
My goal is to read lots of great books :)
My goal is to not make and break resolutions
my goal is to work on improving my health, which has not been good for some time.
I am planning on joining a gym and actually going this year.
I haven’t really made any plans or goals yet. I do want to save pay my hospital bills off though.
My biggest plan is to lose weight this year.
My goal is to eat more fiber and exercise more consistently.
To find a less stressful job!
I am wanting to eat healthier and smaller portions.
I am paying off my truck this year!
go to yoga more often
One goal: To rid myself of some unneeded stuff.
We are going to Disney World for the first time this year!!
I plan to lose some weight.
To be more organized
My resolution is to enter more giveaways! For once, I will have no trouble keeping this resolution.
My only goal this year is to get out of debt
I plant to continue with my exercise program.
I have succeeded so far in getting 8 hrs of sleep a night.
I plan to improve my employment situation
I plan to clean out my overstuffed closet.
I plan to get a new job and relocate back to my hometown! Fingers crossed that I am able to accomplish it.
My New Year’s Resolutions are to lose 50 pounds, save and invest wisely, and go after my dream and make all our wishes come true.
I plan to make sure that my family and I are happy and healthy.
One goal is to make more time for reading.
Thank you!
I want to read 200 books this year~
My goal is to find a new position that I love!
My goal this year is to help my daughter get her divorce and move to a larger apartment for the 4 of us. My husband, my daughter, my grand daughter and me.
To let more things slide, not to stress so much
My goal is to get the basement cleaned out enough to make it into an exercise room.
One of my goals this year is to take my kids to the Opryland Hotel
I want to find a nice dress for my son’s wedding.
My goal is to keep on top of laundry so it doesn’t take over my house again. So far, so good.
I plan to start making my own clothes.
My goal is to be happy :)
My plan is to go out with friends more this year.
One goal I am working on is decluttering the house!
My goal is to become a healthier person this year!
One of my goals is to finish at least 5 book series this year! I start way too many series and end up not finishing most because I start new ones. I want to make it a goal to finish as many as I can but 5 is my small goal.
My goal is to exercise more.