Wendy from A Baguette on my Table has tagged me to:
"List one fact, word or tidbit that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your first or middle name. You can theme it to your blog or make it general. Then tag one person for each letter of your name."
S: Sablonneuse; a literal translation of my name Sandy. However, I'm no longer a 'beach' person. Years ago I could spend hours sunbathing/reading but nowadays I don't like the heat.
A: Animals and Allergy. Despite being allergic to cats there is no way I'd part with any of them. It wasn't till I retired and spent more time in the house that my allergy appeared and it was some time before they discovered the cause of my blocked nose. A combination of homeopathic 'cat fur' and traditional medication controls the problem.
N: Norwich and Norfolk: my home since I was two. Although I grew up there and was very happy I have no regrets about retiring to France. On the few occasions I've been back the changes in Norwich have made it barely recognisable nowadays. What I do miss is friends and family but, fortunately we can keep in touch by phone and email and they come to visit us pretty regularly.
D: Daydreaming: something I like doing to keep sane(?) - or not - as the case may be. That doesn't mean I spend all day in this state (at least I hope not) but I find it relaxing and helpful before falling off to sleep. What do I dream about? Shhh that would be telling. . . . .
Y: Youth, (as in mis-spent?) and Years (as in age) If only I could go back forty years knowing what I know now there is so much I'd have done differently, so many mistakes I hope I wouldn't make again but, fortunately I'm basically a happy person and normally look on the bright side.
And my victims, if they wish to take up the challenge are:
Looking forward to seeing what each of you will make of this meme. Have fun.
