Ali

I live in the north east of Scotland and am currently changing direction in my career having run a small fitness business for 21 years. I'm very much a people person and love a good old natter. I'm proud to say that I graduated in 2005 with an MA(Hons) in Politics & International Relations - I loved every minute of it and am not finished yet. I will NOT be "the Next Mrs Thatcher" thank you, and the next person to say so gets a slap! I firmly believe that education is the key, regardless of the medium; know what you're talking about or have the capacity to listen if you don't. So......I'm back to uni in September (Stirling this time) to do a post-grad in teaching for FE, doing my placment at the local college, feeling optimistic and apprehensive but mostly just relieved that I think I might have finally decided what I wanna be when I grow up :) I'm blessed with a very beautiful and talented grown up daughter who I am unashamedly proud of. I'll not say more, that's her prerogative.

Singer/Songwriter HORSE MCDONALD is one of my closest friends and I do what I can to spread the word. An amazing and original talent she has her own independent label - Randan - check her out at www.randan.org or click on the link below (she's the first in my list of friends - if it doesn't work its /horserandan). If you appreciate an incredible voice and amazing lyrics you won't be disappointed............

ANYWAY......BACK TO ME, ME, ME...........I LIKE: Imagination in all its forms; genuine people; my wee jack russell Lola; sugared almonds; daffodils; a decent cup of tea; jack daniels (with coke and ice); mushrooms; my shower; being quiet; healthy cynicism; curiosity; laughter through tears; ridiculously little dogs; sleeping; inspirational lyrics; bitchy queens; having a laugh; my lovely little car called Violet; the smell of Estee Lauder's Beautiful; Betty Boop; the memory of freshy brewed coffee; mornings (although they usually happen without me); girlie nights; pigs; good writers; vulnerability; white wine; individuality; singing; learning new things; courage even though I rarely possess it; purple; staying up late; linguine; feminism; enlightenment; gin (always in a blue glass); surrealism; travelling; keeping an open mindI DISLIKE: Liars; being patronised; celery; smugness; injustice; Richard Madeley; ignorance; racism; the smell of sulphur; matches in any shape or form (a phobia perhaps?); being taken for granted; bullies; bacardi; tabloid hysteria; bad table manners; gimmicky records like 'Chico Time' and 'Shaddapayaface'; being unfairly judged; censorship; tuneless whistling; aggressive drivers; the taste of coffee; having my personal space invaded; Aromatic Elixir perfume; smoking; being ignored; Kebabs; trashy novels; dissmissive people; childrens' TV; Jeremy Kyle; strong wind (the weather kind, but now that I come to think of it.....);cherry coke; bad table manners; jealousy; possessiveness; being too hot; lemon curd; screaming; moths; having my picture taken and every picture ever taken of me (including this one, NOT false modesty, trust me!); strawberries

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