Getting to Know Me
First Name:
Matthew. It's Hebrew for Gift from God, or Gift of the Lord. Ironic, as I don't believe in the Lord!
2. Age:
23 - 30th August 1984.
3. Location:
Currently York, England. Soon to be Tamworth, NSW (just for a couple of months, then Newcastle, NSW
4. Occupation:
Currently I do 'Admin', which is such a catchall phrase. I work for City of York Council and my department not only does admin support for pretty much the whole building, but we also administrate the Blue Badge Disabled Parking Scheme for the Council.
I only started doing Admin in Feb 2007 and since I dropped out of Uni in 2004 (i think?), I've worked in a supermarket (lame), two bingo clubs (less lame, but not what I want to do), and for two city councils.
I don't really have any true career direction. I didn't finish Uni when I had the chance and can't afford to go back now, so I'll continue to make the best of what I have. Not sure what my job prospects are like in Oz, but I'd like to maybe get a job working for a Council and see how that goes.
5. Partner?:
Sarah. Been together since October 31st (yes, Halloween!) 2002, engaged since June 22nd 2007, getting married July 12th 2008.
6. Kids:
Not yet, but definitely in the plans for sometime in the next two or three years. In a perfect world we'd like two, with at least one girl. We have names picked for two boys and two girls.
7. Brothers/Sisters:
I have two brothers, both younger than me. Aaron, who is in the Army and Tom, who is in construction. Until the last couple of years I hadn't seen or spoken to Aaron for several years. Tom and I used to fight loads when we were younger, but we get on well now.
8. Pets:
None, but we want a dog! If we were to buy a pedigree, which is unlikely, we'd go for a chocolate lab, but I'd also like a Dalmatian-Great Dane cross!
9. List the 3-5 biggest things going on in your life:
- Getting married
- Moving to Australia
- Trying to sell our house
10. School:
- St. Paul's Primary School, Spalding, Lincs
- Gleed Boys School, Spalding, Lincs
11. Parents:
My Mum's name is Davina. I get on with her great and don't really ever remember arguing with her. She's always been there if I need her, but leaves me alone to get on with things in my own way. That had it's pros and cons. I might have done better at school with a little more involvement, but I'm independent and I appreciate being given space to get on with my life.
My Dad's name is Rick, but I haven't seen him or had anything to do with him for... must be about 12/13 years. Not inclined to start anytime either.
12. Who are some of your closest friends?:
Sarah is absolutely my best friend and has been since we got together at Uni. Jennie, Laura, Mahya are the closest friends beyond Sarah. We'll be making effort to stay in touch as often as possible after we move I hope.