If you are always trying to be normal

"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
Maya Angelou

A selfie and 10 things about me on International Women's Day:

1. I was diagnosed with autism 3 years ago.
2. I have an irrational fear of needles, house spiders and socialising.
3. When I was little I wanted to be a librarian and then at high school wanted to be an archaeologist and was obsessed with Indiana Jones.
4. Foxes are one of my favourite animals, they are clever and beautiful. Became a supporter of the League Against Cruel Sports when I was about 13.
5. I have misophonia... certain sounds really get on my thruppennies!
6. I've walked the Pennine Way twice.
7. I can read music and play the piano, flute, recorder, penny whistle and ukulele. Would like to learn the cello.
8. I have a HND and a degree.
9. English Literature, History and Geography were my favourite subjects at school.
10. Probably the most valuable thing I own (money-wise) is my Lego collection. I own nearly 40,000 bricks.


I feel a bit subdued today as it's a year ago that I last saw my dad. Seems a lifetime ago.