Share Your World – Wandering.Mother

Share Your World 8-17-2020

August 19, 2020August 20, 20204 Comments

Share Your World Meets Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

1. Harry Potter can speak to snakes. If you were able to have conversations with any one animal, what animal would you like to speak to? What would be the topic of your first conversation?

I think I would like to talk to elephants and ask them if it’s true that ‘an elephant never forgets’. I listen to all their experiences because I’m sure they’ve got a few interesting stories to tell. They seem like wise old mammals. 🙂

2. The portraits in Hogwart’s dormitories can talk. If your graduation portrait could speak to people passing it by, what would it tell them?

I’d tell them to not be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I was very popular at school and college but not so much at uni as I just kept myself to myself. I did well in my work but because I was so good at being independent, when I needed help it was so hard to ask because of the image others had of me. I had one friend that I could confide and she’s the only one to this day that I still speak to.

3. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger use the Pollyjuice Potion for finding new clues for the happenings at Hogwarts. (The Pollyjuice Potion is a magic potion that allows your body to form into that of another and live their life for a few hours.) If you could transform into another being, who would you chose to be? What would you hope to learn?

I would like to transform into my children. There’s been days were they’d drive me so mad that I can’t think straight and just get so irritable towards them. I’d like to know what and how they’re feeling so I could experience it and reflect on how I can change my ways to be a better mother.

4. There was a flooding in the girl’s bathroom where Moaning Myrtle resides. What has been the most dangerous (or comical) ‘flooding’ where you reside?

This happened recently… twice! The first time I wasn’t home to witness it but the second occasion, I was. My sister came over to my flat and we got chatting. She went to use the bathroom, washed her hands and turned off the bathroom light. After chatting to my sister some more I went to get something in my bedroom. As I headed out to the hallway, I could hear running water but the bathroom light was off – I assumed it was my partner and called out to him but there was no reply. I thought that was odd so switched on the light and open the bathroom door.

To my surprise, the bathroom sink was overflowed with water gushing down its side (my sink is partially blocked so it’s really slow draining) and the floor had flooded over an inch. I was gobsmacked! And stressed at the same time. My sister was adamant that she had turned off the tap to the point she was arguing that she dried her hand so would’ve heard the water running as she left if it was still on. We managed to clear the flood but my laminate floor in the hallway is starting to lift up more… it’s going to be an expensive replacement!

Mundane or “Muggle” Questions:

(Serious one which is rather creepy): How do you think you’ll die?

I used to always think that I’ll die drowning, suffocating or being stabbed. Weird and not the best way to go to be honest.. I think I would prefer to die in my sleep if I could really choose.

What’s the best on-line screen name you’ve seen?

Frogandtoadaregay has to be one of the best! 🙂

What’s invisible that you wish people could see?

Hurt. If people knew how easy it can be to hurt someone or someone’s feelings then maybe the majority might be a little more mindful in how they say or do things.

If over time you replace parts on a car, at what point does it stop being the same car you bought?

I think once you’ve replaced 4-5 different parts then it’s no longer the same car. Unless the car had a lot of sentimental value to me then I’d probably feel that no amount of replacements will make me think it’s still not the same. 🙂

via Stine Writing where I initially found this week’s SYW
via Sparks from a Combustible Mind
via Roger Shipp

Share Your World 2016: Week 28

July 12, 2016May 16, 20204 Comments

In response to Cee’s Share Your World 2016 | Week 28

What is your earliest memory?

**update**
After replying to Cee and Joseph, I’ve just remembered an even earlier memory. I was 3 and a half and I was in the car with my dad parked outside Greenwich hospital waiting for my little sister being born. I just about remember asking why we were there and dad said mum was having a baby. That’s all that I remember. However the most vivid memory is the one below.

I think my earliest memory is when I was about four years old – it wasn’t a happy memory either as it was the time when my mum and dad split up. I still remember the day so vividly and the emotions that came with it.

Mum and dad were arguing then she opened the door and kicked him out. I remember dad saying to me “don’t worry, it’s okay” and I was crying so much. I can still hear mum in the background shouting “if you care so much about your dad then leave with him” – I did and never, ever looked back.

I resented my mum growing up but I’ve forgiven her for that day since I got older… However, I will never forget.

What was the last photo you took with your phone?

I always have my iPhone with me and so naturally, I’m always taking candid photos. The last photo I took was from our Sunday day out to Mycenae House in Blackheath.

Have you ever danced in the rain?

Yes of course! Who hasn’t?! Mind you, I only did it as a child. It’s on of my fondest memories of primary school. Half of the school was wet and raining, the other was dry and sunny. I danced in the rain for a minute or two before the teachers told me to get inside.

What is the longest you have gone without sleep?

Pulling those all-nighters to get that last-minute assignment finished for the morning. After this it would be those late night clubbing days. There was one time we partied until 6am, slept for 3 hours then went back out for another party. The stresses I put my body through back then!

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?

I am grateful for the lovely sunny intervals we’ve had weather-wise last week. I was able to take the kids out to the Blackheath Foodies Festival and the Mycenae House fun day.

This week coming up I’m looking forward to my mum and baby pilates class on Wednesday and friend’s birthday party on Saturday!

Share Your World 2015 | Week #28 & Week #29

July 20, 2015July 23, 20154 Comments

I can’t believe I didn’t take part in last week’s challenge! Oh dear, well today is your lucky day as I will create this post to answer both last week’s and this week’s questions. Hurrah!

Share Your World | Week #28

What is your favorite comfort snack food?
To be honest, I have so many I can’t really decide but if I must really choose one… it has to be biscuits! At the moment I cam really in to Rich Tea biscuits – yum! I love dunking them in a good cup of tea. #ImSoBritish 🙂

If you had to spend one weekend alone in a single store but could remove nothing, which store would you pick? (except food or beverage)
It would have to be a home store. I would love to say Ikea like Cee did but I’ve never been in an Ikea store before (shock horror!) – I would stay in B&Q or in Dreams bed store. I love B&Q and love to pretend play in the bathroom and kitchen area and at Dreams I love the beds. I could easily sleep in there all weekend on the biggest and comfiest bed they have.

What was the largest city you have been to? What is the one thing you remember most?
I can’t really tell what’s the largest city so I must google it first…. [googling away]… okay, so London is the largest city I’ve been to (1572km sq) but I’m not going to count it as I live there so I will count Ha Long Bay in Vietnam which follows very closely in second place at 1553km sq. I didn’t even know my parent’s hometown was that expansive! Although, the majority of this area mass is made up of limestone islets (small islands with little/no inhabitants). The one thing I remember vividly about Ha Long Bay is the beauty bay itself. Those islets are a dream to look at from a distance and when you get a chance to get on the little fishing boat to take you out there to see them up close… it’s simply breath-taking. I wish I still had some photos that I could scan to show you but just know that all of the photos you see of “The Descending Dragon Bay” (literal translation for the city’s name) is really how it looks in real life. Here are some wonderful photos I found online:

Photo Credit: Google Images — The islets of Ha Long Bay

Finish this sentence: It has recently come to my attention that ….
…life can really give you lemons. When you’re young you are so naive and then when reality hits you, it can really knock you back if you’re not strong enough to cope. Family should be the most valuable things in your life, with friends coming in at a close second and materialistic possessions should be last on the list – not the other way round!

Share Your World | Week #29

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist. Then an archaeologist. Then a teacher. Then a singer/actress. Then a fashion designer. I used to play teachers with my siblings ALL THE TIME. It was a lot of fun! I still love the arts and fashion and would love to be an illustration artist. Mum and dad crushed all my hopes and dreams of pursuing the career when they drummed into me that as an artist, I wouldn’t be able to make a decent living from my work until I died. Sad times.

What was your favorite food as a child? Do you eat it now?
My favourite food as a child was the vietnamese bean dessert and yes I still eat it now! That is how much I love it. The red bean is my favourite followed closely by the mung bean.

If you were invisible, where would you go?
Oooh a tough one. I am not too sure… I think I would go to top secret places like MI5 or Area 51 to see what they get up to.

Would you rather forget everyone else’s name all the time or have have everyone for your name all the time?
I don’t mind to be honest – I do tend to forget names really easily nowadays as I remember the person usually by their voice and their face. Once I see or hear the person, usually their name comes back to me. If I do forget, I’m never afraid to ask and don’t think people should feel embarrassed or rude if they do forget because there’s really more to a person than their name. (Even though remembering it really does help!)

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
I’m really grateful for the lovely weather we have had last week. On Saturday, LO and I went to Camden Beach at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm. It was a lovely day out for us but if you decide to visit as well, make sure you get there when it’s just opened to get a deckchair and umbrella as it gets filled up super quick! Here’s a photo (or two) of our Saturday shenanigans… enjoy!

I’m really looking forward to the end of this week as it’s my friends birthday and it’s the day of my Race for Life Muddy Run at London’s Finsbury Park! I am sooo not ready for it, not been training either so not too sure what time I will finish but I will definitely not give up and complete it to the end.

I will post up the race (July 25th) soon so make sure you check back to check it out! 🙂

Share Your World 2015 | Week #25

June 28, 2015June 23, 20163 Comments

Cee’s Share Your World Challenge 2015

I’ve finally taken part in this challenge – I’ve been wanting to do it for a while but keep forgetting until the weekend comes. Here’s my answers to Week 25. I hope you’ve learned a bit more about myself and not too bored with me haha 🙂

If you want to learn more about this challenge, click the link to Cee’s blog here.

What did you or did not like about the first apartment you ever rented?
The first apartment I rented was when I was at university. As I started my degree in January (yes, some unis in the UK allows students to do this) I wasn’t able to get accommodation through Halls of Residence like the majority of first-year students so I had to rent privately. It was a one-bedroom top floor flat in a Victorian house and it was beautiful. It was really light and airy and I loved it. The only thing I didn’t like was how freezing cold it got in winter. These houses are no good at insulating heat.

What kind of art is your favorite? Why?
My favourite art would be installation art like Tracey Emin, Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons, and Anish Kapoor. I think it’s because I love seeing art in 3D as it does really add another element to the work and can really incorporate all of the 5 senses which 2D artwork cannot do.

How many siblings do you have? What’s your birth order?
I have 4 in total and I am the eldest out of us. The order goes; me, my sister, younger sister, younger twin brothers. We’re all born in August apart from the sister born just after myself who was born in March.

Complete this sentence: I’m dreaming of a white …. (and no you can’t use Christmas as your answer)
… dress for my upcoming birthday. I’ve always wanted to wear a stunning white dress and had lace one made by a friend last year which I haven’t worn yet. I guess I will wear it this year! 🙂

Bonus question: What are you grateful for from last week, and what are you looking forward to in the week coming up?
I’m grateful that LO still loves the water and remembers some of our swimming techniques we learnt at Water Babies a while back. LO loves swimming so much and I can see that he is kicking much better in the water. I’ve decided to make it a regular weekend thing now so he can get really good at it.

Share Your World Meets Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Mundane or “Muggle” Questions:

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You can click here to see last week’s post: Share Your World 2015 | Week #25