1. My top 2 books are Pride and Prejudice and the Harry Potter series (I know that’s 8 books, but Potter counts as one right?).
Harry Potter has been in my life since I can remember and has been my favourite series for the same amount of time. However, the works of Jane Austen were only introduced to me a few years ago by my mum and let’s say it was love at first read. I’m now without a doubt that Mr Darcy is my one true love and that Emma Woodhouse and I would be the best friends ever!!
2. I play the violin and a bit of piano.
I started learning violin in Year 3, so I was about 7. I now play my nan’s violin, which I call Sheila. I love playing and if I’m feeling down it’s sure to cheer me up. I particularly love being part of an ensemble as it really makes me feel involved and I think it’s a great opportunity to bond with pre-existing friends and making new ones.
3. I’m a complete History and English nerd!
Always have been and probably always will be. My grandparents very much encouraged my love of history and brought me to loads of interesting places when I was younger. I think two subjects combine really easily as they both are essentially storytelling.
4. I bake a mean Victoria Sponge Cake.
Not to push my own buttons or anything but I do make a good Victoria sponge cake and I love the whole process of making one - I find it so fulfilling. And plus, I love cake so…
5. Strawberries are my favourite fruit.
Particularly if paired with hefty amounts of Nutella.
6. My favourite TV shows include Glee, Doctor Who, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and Agent Carter.
Do I even have to explain these?!
7. The beach means a lot to me
Lots of the big milestones in my life and some of my best memories have happened on the beach: my first steps, barbeques with friends, the day I left my first secondary school, the days before I moved away from my childhood home. The beach is my happy place and I tend to feel more relaxed with sand between my toes!
8. Elle Woods is my feminist icon
I’m a complete sucker for a femme feminist and I really believe that characters like Elle Woods and the whole story of Legally Blonde, while it may be really silly (which makes it even better), is a great influence on young girls who are told they are not “serious.”
Also Peggy Carter. Peggy is my queen.
9. I’m destined to be a crazy cat lady.
I just love cats so damn much...
10. 2 of my favourite songs are Walk in the Sun by McFly and Friday I’m in Love by The Cure
I discovered Walk in the Sun around about the time that I was moving. You know when songs come to you at a certain time in your life and it’s so right? Well, that’s sort of what happened with this song. The lyrics have come to mean a lot to me since and it never fails to make me feel really reminiscent! And I suppose I just love the fact that Friday I’m in Love is a really upbeat song that I can sing really loudly and dance to! Yeah. They’re great songs!
See you next Sunday!
Jemima x
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We recently read Pride & Prejudice in school & omg Mr. Darcy is one of my favourite characters ever! Also the beach is definitely my happy place too :) Loved reading these facts about you x
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Mr. Darcy is the best!
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I wish I was more into books! Lovely to get to know you more!
ReplyDeleteWhitney xoxo | Whitney Loren.
Thank you Whitney! I can recommend quite a few!
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