50 Facts About Me

I've seen this a lot recently and thought it would be fun, so here goes! :)

1) I was born in Swindon, Wiltshire, but moved to Devon when I was 6 months old. I moved back to Swindon at around 1 year old with my mum when my parents separated, and was there until I was 2 and a half. I don't remember it at all.

2) My dad was born in Lusaka, Zambia, which is in the South of Africa, He moved to England when he was 7.

3) I have an older brother called James who is 27 and lives in New Zealand with his wife-to-be Kristine and their son, Marley (almost 3 years old).

4) I was called Georgina because my dad wanted me to have a traditional English name and my mum wanted to give me either a "quirky" name or a boy's name. I was either going to be Georgina/George, Charlotte/Charlie, Francesca/Frank etc. I've never been known by Georgina or George - everybody has always known me as Gina.

5) My middle name is Francesca, after the midwife who looked after my mum and brother when he was born.

6) I couldn't say the word "remember" until I was about 5. I thought it was "bremember" and was really sad when I learnt the proper way to say it.

7) I lack confidence in a big way and have even had hypnotherapy sessions to help me to overcome the issue.

8) I went to an all-girls secondary school.

9) From the age of 2 and a half, I lived with my dad and my brother.

10) I still love Disney films and secretly want to be a Disney princess.

11) I was born on 25th October 1990, making me a Scorpio.

12) I've only been away from Bird about 5 times in total since she was born, and only for an hour at a time apart from for a friend's wedding where I spent around three hours away from her. She's my best friend and I can't stand not being with her!

13) I have A-Levels in English Literature, Sociology, and Criminal and Educational Psychology. I didn't go to uni because I have no idea what I want to do for a career.

14) My first pet was a cat called Marble, although I don't really remember her.

15) My guilty pleasure is watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians - I can't help but love it!

16) I'm the most sentimental person I know. I keep cards, letters, and anything else that's given to me. I have a large white wicker basket full of Bird's first things - a size 1 nappy, her first outfits, both of our wrist bands from the hospital, all of the cards we received, my scan photos - I've even deflated the foil helium balloons people gave us and kept those. I just can't bring myself to get rid of things.

17) Despite having a huge lack of confidence, I have had "run-ins' with several doctors when it's come to Steve's health issues if I've felt things aren't moving in the direction or at the speed that I feel is necessary.

18) I did kickboxing classes for around 7 years and it's one of the only sports I enjoyed. I also love swimming.

19) I very rarely drink alcohol as I cannot stand the feeling of not being in complete control. Boring, I know, but I just don't enjoy it! (My 18 year old self did enjoy it though, a lot).

20) I am extremely snap happy and always have a camera close by.

21) I really didn't like myself as a person until I met Steve. I was pretty much exactly the same as I am now, I just didn't think much of myself, but he's gradually increased my confidence and helped me to feel better about myself. Thanks hubby! :)

22) I had chicken pox as a baby and again when I was 11! It's unusual to get it twice, but it's possible!

23) I have 5 tattoos and I regret 4 of them. I rushed into them when I was younger and am really not a fan of them anymore. I do have plans for another one though and have put a lot of thought into it.

24) I love making cakes but I don't love eating them.

25) My favourite motto is "this too shall pass" and I think it's relevant in pretty much every tough situation I've come across! :)

26) I'm a bit too obsessed with Pitch Perfect...

27)... and my party trick is playing the cups to "When I'm Gone" like Anna Kendrick does in the film!

28) Something that really bothers me is people who are rude or mean for no reason! What's the point?! Be nice!

29) My favourite colours are orange and dark blue.

30) We have two cats called Bobby and Boots.

31) My first job was in a hairdressers when I was 15. I loved it.

32) I have nine peircings - my tongue, my belly button, 3 in my left ear and 4 in my right ear.

33) I absolutely love green tea and drink about 7 cups a day.

34) My favourite flowers are oriental lilies.

35) Looking at my baby girl still makes me cry sometimes, 11 months on. She makes me so happy and proud all the time and pregnancy/becoming a mum have made me a very, very emotional person!

36) I used to love sad/emotional songs and films but since having Bird, I can't listen to or watch anything sad without bawling my eyes out.

37) Caterpillars and moths REALLY freak me out... I can't explain it, they just do. I'm not a fan of most creepy crawly things but these really give me the shivers.

38) Speaking of shivers, I'm constantly cold.

39) I used to wear fake eyelashes everyday and now I can't stand them.

40) I've never tried smoking and have never understood the appeal of it.

41) Italian food is my favourite. Yum.

42) I don't cope well with other people being upset.

43) I would love to buy an old run down house and make it beautiful and then live in it.

44) I'm fascinated by sharks and watch way too many documentaries on them (why are we shocked when we go into their environment and then get attacked?!)

45) I love matching outfits with Bird. I just think it's so cute!

46) I really wish I could speak another language but I don't have the patience or attention span to learn one.

47) My dad still owns the house I grew up in and I love going back there. It's in a lovely little village in Devon where there's a cute little village pub and a real wishing well. It's such a pretty place.

48) I get so over-excited at Christmas and go way overboard with decorations and presents.

49) I usually know the words to a song once or twice after hearing it and it will stay in my head for days, even if I don't like it.

50) I'm very excitable and struggle to hide it. I go high-pitched and squeaky and annoy myself with it.

I hope you've enjoyed reading my 50 Facts About Me, and if there's anything else you'd like to know, leave a comment or contact me on Instagram! (GinaShergold1) :)

Love, Gina Xx