10 Interesting things about Me...

Before you get the wrong impression, I was actually requested to do this - I'm not just boasting about how wonderfully interesting I am. Actually, when asked to compile this list as part of the initiation process at my job, I was confronted with the reality that thinking of 10 interesting things might actually be pushing it. I'm not one of these incredibly spontaneous people who go base jumping or scuba diving. Don't get me wrong, I'm not inactive, I'm just not sure if what I've got to tell will pe particularly riveting.

I believe there are three underlying rules surrounding this type of activity. Firstly, a person's revelations need to be imaginative. For example, "I enjoy singing" does not tell the reader a great deal. In comparison, "I have spent 2 years and £800 on singing lessons...and I am still no good", might not be 100% true, but it's a bit more interesting and adds some humour. Which is the second rule - if you can, try to make your answers amusing. Everyone loves a joker. However, they do not love a fraud - so if you're just not funny, I would steer clear. Thirdly, revelations should be well selected, and not overly truthful...there is a fine line between informative and inappropriate. For example, "I fantasise about George Clooney" is fine. "I fantasise about my friend's Dad" is not. You get the picture.

So obviously, I have just been stalling for time and have now run out of relevant tips, so here it goes...

1. I have climbed the highest mountain in England (Scarfell Pike - not Snowdon unfortunately, which is in Wales and would have been a bit more impressive).
2. I sing at every given opportunity.
3. I don't like cheese (Unless it's on Pizza - because who doesn't like Pizza?)
4. I make my own cards (for other people, not for me!)
5. I am trying to write a book (but so far have only bought an expensive notepad from Paperchase)
6. Under no circumstances should I be allowed near Sambuca
7. I am a terrible driver and don't know my registration number
8. My bedroom at home is painted turquoise, lime green and orange as a result of an ill-advised teenage whim
9. I have very small ears
10. I don't know where any countries are. No really. None.