the ABCs of me. (***edited***)

I stole this from Katy's friend, Beth.

Accent- Only in this country. Or rather - I don't have one when I am at home!

Breakfast? - yes

Chore I don't like- washing and drying cutlery are my worst followed closely by dusting generally. Although let's be honest here - I don't like any of them. I decided over the last few weeks that I hate gardening. I love my garden but HATE gardening.

Dog or Cat- two dogs, HTW and Blackdog.

Essential electronic- something that gives me internet access. I am quite embarrassed to admit that in a house with four people under the age of 50 we have six computers!

Favorite Cologne- I like clean smells. Light florals perhaps. My 'if I had to choose one grown-up perfume forever' perfume would be Diorissimo.

Gold or Silver- Silver. Gold. Silver. Platinum. I'll accept all :-)

Handbag I carry most often- My monkey bag (will add pic later)

Insomnia- nope

Job Title- Mish/Pippa (seriously! These are the names my borrowed childer and now my own two use)

Kids- 2, one of each *girl - 9 years *boy - 6 years

Living arrangements- semi-detached up on a tall, big hill in rural Dorset

Most admirable trait- loyalty (even if it is self-proclaimed)

Naughtiest Childhood Trait- none - I was angelic ;-)

Overnight Hospital Stays- two as I remember, one as a child due to allergic reaction and the other after my girl arriving.

Phobias- none

Quote- "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." Eleanor Roosevelt.

Reason to smile- I'm watching Billy Conolly while I type this. Eddie Izzard, QI telly programme, The News Quiz, I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue....

Siblings- 4 brothers, 1 sister.

Time to wake up- between six and half past most mornings

Unusual talent or skill- none known

Vegetables I Refuse to eat- not met any yet that I can remember.

Worst Habit- err... (shuffles feet, looks sideways) I bite my nails (shuffle, shuffle)

X-rays- arm at five, ankle at 20 something and again at 30 something. Each time they found that, yes I did actually possess bones in those places.

Yummy Stuff- crisp but sweet grapes (either colour), sweet, crispy apples. **it has been pointed out that memes about food seem to inspire virtuousness in the author; let me just state that the grapes and apples were b/c I had just bought some. If it were today it would have been sherbert, minstrels and foam ice-cream cones!!!!**

Zoo animals I like the most- don't really have one. Don't love zoos (yes I went to Longleat, yes I am a hypocrite). If I had to choose then probably penguins