Q. What’s your most challenging life experience?

A. Caring for my husband when he was ill with cancer.

Q. If you could re-do something in your life, what would it be?

A. Nobody can change the past, not even God, so there is no point wasting time on it.

Q. Have you done any travelling? If so, where did it take you?

A. I’m not finished travelling yet so come back in ten years for my answer.

Q. What life lesson have you learned that is most important to you?

A. To live in the moment.

Q. What’s your favourite pass-time?

A. Meeting new people and learning their back story.

Q. What “odd” thing about you don’t most people know?

A. I have a scar above my left eye.

Q. Share a moment of fame

A. A Radio Luxembourg DJ spent Christmas with us when I was in Germany. He loved my Christmas pudding so much; it was the first thing he mentioned when he was next on air.

Q. What has been your best blogging experience?

A. Being a joint winner of the Best Personal Blog at the Irish Blog Awards 2008. (Award in the post)

Q. What advice would you give to someone about starting a Blog?

A. Go for it! Pick a handle you are comfortable with and not your own name. Visit other blogs and leave comments. Never be offensive. Look after the people who visit your blog.

Q. What is your favourite saying?

A. Today it is: A smile is the sugar in our medicine of life