It's my birthday, how about some randomness...

 In honour of being 33 here are

33 Random facts about me!

• I hum or sing when I'm embarrassed. I'm doing a bit of both right now :)
• I didn't talk until I was 3 years old.
• After contemplating this list for some time, I realise that I am not actually very interesting after all :)
• I don't mind getting older, I feel like I fit being old better than being young. Wrinkles don't scare me.
• I dislike modern architecture, design, fashion and lots of other moderny things, I find them harsh looking, and full of too many straight lines, bling and primary colours.
• I like old, broken things that have a story.
• I often dream of being Amish, bonnet, buggie and all!
• When I was little I wanted to be four things when I grew up, a nurse, a ballerina, an artist and a nun, ha!
• I am a super messy (eat with my fingers) eater. I have to be careful what I order in resturants :)
• I can't stand feeling like I've hurt someone, it gives me a deep ache.
• I only started coming out of my shell in my mid twenties.
• I feel stronger now and softer too. Life is made of strange paradoxes.
• I know nothing about motherhood even though I have five children :) I only follow my heart and try my best with what I've got and hope it will be enough. Often I'm sure it's not. 
• My children are my dear friends and my great teachers.
• Sometimes a big pool of sadness wells beneath my heart when I think about my childhood. 
• I love my parents with an abiding, love and a deep gratitude.
• My favourite thing to eat is seared venison. I am a carnivore to the core and often have pangs of guilt about the fact as my heart is vegetarian. I have a weak will when it comes to steak.
• If I'm listening to music I don't like to talk. I just like to listen.
• I think that we are all here for a purpose. 
• I think the lesson of my life is to learn how to love properly.
• I would drink a bottle of champagne a day if that wouldn't imply that I had a serious addiction to alcohol. Unfortunately I love the stuff and not just because it's pricey, a £3 bottle of cava would do just as well :)
• I guess I have some will power when it comes to the fizzy stuff :)
• Tea is a very good substitute. I love all kinds both herbal and black but my favourite is Lapsang Souchong.
• When I grow up I want to be the crazy lady who lives in a log cabin in the woods and makes pots.
• I am a dreamer :)
• Going into town makes me anxious. As do supermarkets, bright lights and crowds.
• When I was younger I used to be super sensitive, my skin felt on edge all the time. I feel the abrasive side of life far less acutely now.
• I don't like judgemental attitudes or gossipping.  To always assume the best of others bestows dignity, not just on them but on ourselves.
• I believe, everyone deserves to be loved and acccepted for who they are.
• I can be way too serious when I should lighten up and way to silly and irreverent when I should just sit still and take note.
• God is my best friend.
• In all my life, I have never, and probably will never iron anything.
• I really, really love watching Charlie and Lola.

 and today this is my favourite song :)