A veteran of almost 17 years in the trenches of motherhood. A failed yummy mummy who instead embraces the frumpy mummy world.
Have survived the stay-at-home years (10 in all), done all the options of working – from home, full-time, part-time – and can confidently say that NONE are perfect options.
Still trying to decide what I want to do when I grow up. In the meantime I have had a crack at producing radio programs, pretended to be organised as an executive secretary, went all crafty flogging scrapping stuff for a direct selling company, and (almost) used my accidental teaching degree in creating programs to keep local kids at school.
Here at Shambolic Living you get to feel far happier about your own life when you experience the chaos of mine. I am coming to terms with being the mother of two teenagers, have given up on the dream of a tidy house and still plan to write a book one day.
If you would like a regular dose of all things shambolic you can follow me on Twitter or Facebook.
Janine Fitzpatrick, a wannabe blogger with an untidy house, imperfect children and no celebrity friends.
Love love that one. Describes me too. Hihi. I do know a TV soap opera writer though.
I have been nominated the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.
WOW, that came out of the blue.
Is great to know that my doodles inspire others. I hope I won’t disappoint you.
The Award comes with these rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you
Thank you Annette for the nomination you were the first blog I started following.
2. Share 7 things about yourself
-I am addicted to coffee
-My favorite cars were made in the 1970′s
-I am an actor and director, studied photography, video production, graphic design and a little bit of anthropology.
-I have had 5 pretty serious motorcycle accidents and came out walking and without a scratch.
-I am from Costa Rica
-When I hear a song I like, I listen to it when I need inspiration.
-Orange is my favorite color.
3. Pass the award to 7 nominees
So, “tagged” you are it.
Since I am new at this, you have probably been nominated before, in that event, double the blessing.
http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/
http://3rdculturechildren.com/
http://theideasofastudent.com
http://ohdaphnepaints.wordpress.com
http://hopestatestyle.wordpress.com/
http://implicado.wordpress.com
http://ayearinmyshoes.wordpress.com
I follow you guys for a reason. Keep up the good work(fun)
Hi Janine,
I’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award http://willshegetaway.wordpress.com by http://elladeewords.wordpress.com/
I have posted the award details at http://willshegetaway.wordpress.com/2012/03/15/versatile-blogger/
The rules for accepting this award are:
1. Thank the award-givers and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along 15 or 20 bloggers you read & admire.
4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
Your blog is amongst the 15 that have inspired, amused, entertained and informed me as I’ve taken my first steps in blogging, so as a token of appreciation, I’d like to nominate you for an award.
Keep up the good work!
The rules for accepting this award are as follows:
1. Thank the award-givers and link back to them in your post.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this award along 15 or 20 bloggers you read & admire.
4. Contact your chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
Your blog is amongst the 15 that have inspired, amused, entertained and informed me as I’ve taken my first steps in blogging, so as a token of appreciation, I’d like to nominate you for an award.
Keep up the good work!
I stayed home as a mum for 5 years and loved it. I hope to retire from my teaching work as soon as possible…Our house is a mess – constantly. I love your presentation.