Huge thanks to @TraciYorkWriter for tagging me in on this fun feature, you can read Traci’s post HERE. I’ve enjoyed reading a few of these posts and learning more about my favourite bloggers, so I was delighted to be handed the opportunity to join in.
Get to Know Me Tag:
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Who are you named after?
My dad knew he was going to call me Shelley (if I was a girl) as soon as mum found out she was pregnant. He didn’t tell anyone (even mum) just in case someone pinched his idea! He also chose the extra ‘e’ variety of Shelley (not Shelly!) just like Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Do you like your handwriting?
Oh god, no! Years ago I had lovely handwriting, but then I discovered the beauty of typing my manuscripts directly onto the screen. This time-saving tactic was responsible for the demise of my curly script. If I write anything now, it looks like a two-year-old wrote it!
What’s your favorite lunch meat?
That would be chicken, preferably with crisp salad and lashings of mayonnaise.
Longest relationship.
I’m assuming this means romantic relationship rather than the forty-five years I’ve known my parents! Okay, that would be eight years (seven married), and there was nothing romantic about it!!
Do you still have your tonsils?
Yep
Would you bungee jump?
The extrovert me would say ‘hell yeah!’ to this question as I think it would be great fun (done over water in case the bungee snapped). However, the introvert me would run and hide.
Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
The only shoes I wear with laces are my trainers, and the only time I wear my trainers is when I visit the gym. Therefore, no, I don’t untie them as I’m never in a fit state to bend over far enough to reach my feet after a gym session.
Favorite ice-cream?
Ooh, controversial answer alert – I don’t like ice-cream.
What’s the first thing you notice about people?
Randomly it’s their height. Only because I’m just under five foot eleven inches tall and it’s a constant challenge to stoop so I can hear what people are saying.
Football or baseball?
I’m a Brit, so it’s got to be footy – Leeds United FC to be exact #MOT
What color pants are you wearing?
When I first read this question I was a bit shocked (how rude!), but then I remembered that these questions are American and ‘pants’ aren’t the same here as they are over the pond. So, in response, my ‘trousers’ are navy blue, and it’s none of your business what colour my ‘knickers’ are ha ha 😉
Last thing you ate?
Tea-cake (The biscuit base, marshmallow top, covered in chocolate kind that looks like a mini boob).
If you were a crayon what color would you be?
Yellow
Favorite smell?
My favourite smell is from when my children were little. It’s that clean baby smell when you’ve just bathed them. After that, it’s cut grass.
Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone?
The hospital receptionist – she was very lovely.
Hair color?
Original colour is Brown (now with a smattering of grey. Oh, who am I kidding! If I didn’t dye it I’d look like Helen Mirren!) Dyed – Browny/red
Eye color?
Brown, or in my writer world, mocha!
Favorite food to eat?
Pizza! Pepperoni with stuffed crust is preferable but I’ll easily demolish any variety so long as there isn’t any pineapple on it – yuk.
Scary movies or happy endings?
I’m a bit of a horror fan, so a good scare is always welcome. However, I have a secret life as a chick flick fan where happy endings are mandatory, but shh, don’t tell anybody.
Last movie you watched?
Snow White and the Huntsman (can’t resist Chris Hemsworth).
Favorite holiday?
Summer. If there is a beach, sunshine, blue sea and a cloudless sky then it’s a favourite holiday. I’m also partial to the odd historical ruin.
Beer or wine?
Tee-total for three years so neither. I can make a mean mocktail mojito though 🙂
Night owl or early bird?
When I was younger, I was a night owl, but once I hit the big 4-0 my bedtime crept towards nine o’clock! I’m up just after six in the morning these days when once upon a time I would have been just getting in.
Favorite day of the week?
I’m a bit of a freak about this, but I do love Monday! It’s a ‘new beginning’ kind of day. The start of a fresh week full of possibilities – told you I was a freak.
Three or (four) favorite bloggers you want to learn more about?
Shaun from Clockwork Clouds
Matt (The Gay Step-dad) NB: I was too late nominating Matt as he already shared his Get to Know Me post – you can read it HERE.
Lucy from Blonde Write More
Terry Tyler – http://terrytyler59.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
Who were the last three people to follow your blog?
Linda J. Wolff, Urban Poetry
Phil Taylor, The Phil Factor
Claire Huston, Art and Soul
Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you enjoyed this post. Want more? Connect with me here: Twitter @ShelleyWilson72, Instagram or check out my Facebook pages http://www.facebook.com/FantasyAuthorSLWilson and http://www.facebook.com/MotivateMeBlog. You can also find me on Pinterest
You would most definitely be sunshine yellow!
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Aw, thank you Linda 😊 x
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Love a teacake… You’ll making good me crave one at 8.50 am!!!! Good to know more about you Shelley !!!
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Ha ha, it’s never too early for a gooey, chocolatey fix! X
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Sooo true. I havevindulged5far too much this last few days. Don’t tempt me lol!!!
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I want to do this too!!! Will someone tag me??!!
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Consider yourself tagged!! 😊
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Awww thanks for the big-up. I’m a lucky little boy this week!!
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Great answers Shelley, it’s always good to see the person behind the picture
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Thanks, Jill. It was fun to do something a bit different 🙂
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This is a nice thing to do … happy Sunday Shelley. I’m a sunshine, beach kind of girl too 🙂
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Awesome answers, Shelley with an “e” (I was actually called Traci with an “i” at a job, since I worked with a Tracy – LOL!). I especially love how you describe your eye color – it’s enough to make me forgive you the answer about your favorite ice cream! 😀 Thanks so much for joining it!
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Ha ha, I knew it would be controversial 😜 Thanks again for the tag, it was great fun to do this post 😊
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Now I feel like I know you so much better. No ice cream, though? Hmmmm…. 🙂
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I know! I know! It’s a deal breaker when it comes to lasting friendships 😜🍦
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Well, I would be willing to look the other way on that one. You seem like someone I’d like to keep around despite the ice cream weirdness. 🙂
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Ha ha ha good to know 😊
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Yes, file that away for now in case it comes up again later. 😉
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I feel like I know you better. Isn’t the internet wonderful for meeting friends?
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Absolutely! It’s amazing how a series of seemingly random questions can connect so many people. That’s what I love about these kind of tags – that and how much fun they are to read (& write!) 😊
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Hi there, I came across your blog and thoroughly enjoy what I see.. Keep it up! It would be great if we could support each other. I just started my own blog if you would like to check it out:D I actually wrote a post introducing myself, it wasn’t exactly like this but you might enjoy it:)
http://www.milliesmoments.co.uk
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Hi Millie! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to read and comment. Fabulous news about your blog. I’ve just popped over to take a look and I love what I’ve seen. Mental health and raising awareness are a huge part of my life (I also write a motivational blog on blogger – http://myresolutionchallenge.blogspot.com) I write about motivation, lifestyle, and holistic health. I’m running a self-love theme through February. Good luck with your future blogging goals and I’m so happy we’re connected x
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So fun! Nice way to get to know a bit more about our online friends. Sunny yellow Shelley. 🙂
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Lol thanks, Sarah 😆
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I’m with you on the handwriting, not so much on the Mondays!
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Ha ha, I can understand that 😜
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Woohoo, another Monday fan! I did enjoy this, Shelley. It’s such a fun interview! I also laughed over your answer to the pants question. It’s funny how all we Brits are a bit shocked by that until we realise it’s because we are Brits and pants are our undies! Love it!
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Ha ha,I know what you mean! We’ve got ‘prim’ and ‘prude’ down to a fine art!! 😂
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