Seven

Sometimes I get an award here or there and even though I am more than grateful to be considered for one, I find them a little awkward to accept and post about because even though this blog is about me, well I find it a little hard to talk about me or post about awards.

I liked this award from the lovely, lovely Alicia over at The Red Deer, not because I am stylish but because I wanted to share a few things about myself with you :

Seven things

1. In real life I seem quite confident but I am quite self conscious and secretly a little shy too

2. I only speak english with my family but I can speak greek as well
 
3. Most of you might already know this from my about me page, but I don't eat any of my baked goods as I am a oddly fussy vegetarian

4. I LOVE op shops and do not like buying things for my family brand new unless I have too (I must edit to add, handmade creations are definitely acceptable)

5. I have a slight obsession with collecting pretty teacups and saucers but I love drinking my tea out of huge mugs

6. We moved to Cyprus with my parents when I finished high school and lived there for 5 years, I worked at a travel agency whilst there

7. Even though I love having a garden I am not really into gardening

 
 
Phew, that's a few little bits about me, I hope that you can share a few things about you because everyone deserves an award.

If you do post seven things about you please pop back and let me know so I can get to know you a bit better too.

Thanks Alicia for the award, you definitely are pretty stylish in the kitchen ♥
 ✗ ♥

Comments

  1. ~*~ saskia ~*~26 January 2011 at 01:07

    Number 5 and 7 could be right off my list, dearest Cathie! Enjoy a sweet evening, while I'm enjoying my morning cup. Lots of love xxxx

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  2. PaisleyJade26 January 2011 at 01:12

    Good on you for posting this!! So awesome knowing you can speak Greek!!! xoxo

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  3. Sem Nome26 January 2011 at 02:29

    So lovely post, dear Cathie! We have some points in common! Much love to you, sweet! Bela

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  4. garcia.sol26 January 2011 at 12:23

    I love it, how wonderful it is to have lived in another country when you were growing up! I'll totally need to jump back onto my blog and write up a seven things too(give me a day or two hehe!

    P.S. sending u some love xo

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  5. Styliana26 January 2011 at 19:50

    Love learning about you, give us another 7! We have tea cups in common, but I wish had #3 in common too! Enjoy your day. Styl xoxoxoxoxo

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  6. Jessi27 January 2011 at 03:08

    i loved that and learning more about the lovely cathie! x

    i am a vegie too (altho i do eat seafood) x

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  7. Lish27 January 2011 at 03:11

    Awww thanks Cathie :) - it was great to learn a bit more about you. It sounds like we have quite a bit in common, if I'm ever in Melbourne maybe we should meet!

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  8. Sandrine27 January 2011 at 15:55

    I really enjoyed reading a little more about you Cathie.Thanks for sharing.
    I find a little hard talking about myself but it is funny how often people have quite a lot in common in that lovely blog world :)
    Happy Friday Lovely Lady XX

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  9. Gaby28 January 2011 at 17:39

    I keep trying to collect teacups because I love them but I never see any that cost less than $30, even at salvo's and vinnie's. Your collection looks lovely though, I'm a bit jealous. x

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  10. Angel.Pearls30 January 2011 at 04:50

    Hi! Just found your pretty blog -love your 'cute dolls'!! Have a great day/Eva

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