If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?

If I could be a character from a book or movie, I would love to be Jessica Harrison from the movie The Man From Snowy River.   Sigrid Thornton played that role as a young actress and she was beautiful and headstrong.   I loved the period costumes of that era and loved the character that Jessica was.  As it is one of my all-time favourite movies, I would’ve loved to be a part of it.

The other character I would’ve loved to have been is Andie Walsh, the role Molly Ringwald played in Pretty In Pink,  my favourite teenage movie.   I just 😍 loved Andies character and her opshop style.  Her clothes were amazing, and she got to kiss Andrew McCarthy, which certainly was an added bonus of the role.  They don’t make the movies like that anymore,  so I am a proud teenager of the 80s.

What animals make the best/worst pets?

When I read todays title I must admit I am a biased dog lover.  I have grown up with dogs.  Lily, my little cavoodle is the best thing in my life.  I am attracted to loving little dogs, like cavoodles, Maltese and King Charles cavaliers.  Different dogs suit different people.   There is a breed for everyone amongst 🐕 dogs. Remember that dog is God spelt backwards .   They definitely are Gods creatures.

I like cats but not enough to own one.  I definitely don’t like rats and could never see myself owning any.

There are no bad pets just different people have different likes when it comes to pets.  I do declare I am a very biased dog lover n

What job would you do for free?

The job I would do for free is my many forms of writing ✍️,  in particular blogging.   I love writing my blog as a form of creativity but also to spread love, compassion, empathy, and joy to the world.   My blog has been wonderful for me to express myself to the 🌎 world,  but it also adds to my friendships and sense of community.   It has built my connections  in this world by connecting me with an audience and fellow bloggers.   I feel part of a global community of bloggers and enjoy reading the works of fellow bloggers with mutual beliefs and values.  It is actually so fulfilling and empowering to be a blogger.

How would you improve your community?

I would improve the community by educating youth at schools more about mental health issues, starting this during late primary school and secondary schools as well. Hopefully, this will lead to a reduction in stigma and better understanding that mental illness can affect anyone in differing circumstances.  

What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

My morning rituals begin with me getting up and reading an angel card for the day ahead. I then have breakfast, then shower and get dressed.   I then take  Lily for a walk, then send my loved one’s a gif every morning.

Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?

There are s a few aspects that I think make a person unique.  When I look at my particular circle 🔵 of friends, we have some similarities that bond us together, but also there are some qualities that we all possess that stamp us as being unique.   None of my friends are stereotypical, and all my friends have compassion and empathy and quirks that make them unique.  They behave well and are eloquent in their communication.   It is these qualities that make me bond with them,and I appreciate our differences as things that set us apart and make us unique

If you could have something named after you, what would it be?

If I could have something named after me, I would like to think it would be for someone who has mental health issues and is creative like me, being given a grant to work on their creativity,  maybe writing materials,  or art materials,  or money to put towards publishing their works. I guess we can always dream of that sort of recognition.

If you could have something named after you, what would it be?

If I could have something named after me, I would like to think it would be for someone who has mental health issues and is creative like me, being given a grant to work on their creativity,  maybe writing materials,  or art materials,  or money to put towards publishing their works. I guess we can always dream of that sort of recognition.

What makes you laugh?

I’m a person who appreciates a good sense of humour, I love genuine Wit.  I don’t find sarcasm to be funny.  People who can see the genuine humour in everyday life are what I like.  I don’t take myself too seriously and find humour in my experience of mental illness.   I always tell people that I lost my marbles many years ago.  Some people don’t like the fact that I can laugh about my disability,  normally these people are those who think sarcasm is funny.

My favourite comedians are Sandi Toksvig and Adam Hills.  Sandi is just so intelligent, warm, and witty, and she is  a remarkable host of QI,  one of my favourite television shows.   Adam Hills is very funny, and I love how he has made a living laughing in a really healthy way about his disability., but I would hsve to say I most like him as the host of Spicks and Specks,  here in Australia.

Probably the think that brings me the most joy and puts a permanent smile on my face would have to be my dog Lily.  She brings me so much joy, and her innocence 💕 is just so lovely.  Having Liky helps me to be optimistic about life.  Life is better with a dog 🐕. W