Thank you Di for this week’s questions.

1. Can you remember your first date?

I actually don’t know if I ever had a first date. I remember taking a girl friend to my school formal. She was a lovely girl that I worked with and I thought she was very attractive, both inside and out and we got on really well, however, she talked the whole night about another boy that she liked. It was a bit disappointing, even though I had no idea at this stage in my life that girls weren’t for me.

2. Did you belong to a youth club or similar in your teens?

I did belong to a boys club called The Boys Brigade when I was in primary school, a Christian youth organisation for boys and young men, focusing on personal development and faith. I ended up leaving when I became a teenager as I was intimidated by the older boys who had a reputation for being mean.

3. Can you roller skate?

I’m not too sure to be honest. I don’t think I have ever tried although I did enjoy ice skating as a child.

4. What did you have for breakfast this morning?

A bowl of overnight oats, protein powder and milk. It’s my go to breakfast when I’m at work as it’s quick and easy.

Gratitude: I’m grateful for a lovely weekend with good friends and enjoying walks in the Shire with my other half. We had really beautiful weather this weekend and I was very grateful for getting all my laundry completed 😅

Thank you Di for this week’s questions.

1. After the cold weather of Winter, what is the first thing you like to do when the sun shines?

This is very hard to imagine right now as we have just left summer and headed into Autumn, which has been extremely hot and humid so far. I’m actually looking forward to some cooler weather. However, if it has been raining and the sun finally comes out, I love nothing more than heading outdoors for a walk.

2. Do you tan easily?

I don’t feel like I do, definitely not compared to when I was a child. However, I feel like the sun is different here in Australia, I never tan like I would in Europe. That being said, the sun is very harsh here as we have a big hole on the Ozone layer and I always wear factor 50 sunscreen for protection so I guess that prevents a lot of tanning but it hopefully prevents UV damage. Skin cancer here is extremely prevalent so we need to look after our skin.

3. Have you / would you use a nudist beach?

I have never. We have a few dotted around Sydney and I would love to experience it even once as I imagine it would be very liberating, however, I just don’t have the confidence.

4. Were you any good at building sand castles?

No, pretty bad actually. I would use buckets to fill with sand and then turn them upside down. That’s as far as I would get but had fun nonetheless. I guess we had great imaginations as kids.

Gratitude – I am grateful that the Easter holidays are approaching soon. Even though I am working through the holidays, it will be quieter in work and gives us a chance to breathe 🧘.