12 Things About Me
The agony of writing your ‘About’ page.
Is there anything so torturous to write? (yes – long sales pages).
Gotta be done though – it’s the most-read page on your website.
No royal ‘we’ here – I’m a one-woman show and proud of it.
- I love a good story. I believe in the power of writing to connect people and create a more compassionate world.
- Proud mama to Julieta – just started at U of York so an empty nester for now 😉 She was the catalyst for me going solo in 2005.
- I’m an RA warrior and gluten-free, which can be challenging when travelling. I love Italian food and recommend Seggiano – named after the village where it all started.
- Red wine is my poison: a Chilean Carménère or a good Georgian – the birthplace of wine. (I used to work at Wine Rack).
- I was born in Mansfield – the chief town of Sherwood Forest and home to Robin Hood. Also famous for its Bitter and mining heritage – we supplied the stone used to build the Houses of Parliament.
- My mum says I was like “Houdini” – constantly trying to escape the cot – bed – house – cubicle (I’ve never grown out of that).
- I’m an old skool raver and love dancing (Renaissance opened in Mansfield in 1992, and people would travel for miles for the music. It now has a regular spot in Ibiza).
- I was always on the phone to my bestie – it annoyed my dad so much he installed a second line for his business.
- I backpacked my way around the world solo at 25. Wwoofed on farms, ashrams and retreats, which led to my first freelance writing gig at Travel Maps Australia.
- I worked as a PI for a couple of years – am obsessed with crime & detective dramas (love Strike, Mindhunter and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo).
- I walk everywhere and am car-free by choice. It keeps me fit, saves money, and I feel more connected to where I’m living.
- I’ve been living in St Leonards for 15+ years now – keeping things stable for Julieta while solo parenting. Figuring out my next move – it’s ME season. Suggestions welcome! 😁
Nika 