#throwbackthursday – Writer Ravenclaw

Movies

Do you remember specific times you went to indoor movies or drive in theatres? Do you remember the first time for either? Do you remember going with friends and not parents? Please share one or more experiences about going to the movies. In the UK we don’t have drive in movies, well not many ofContinue reading “Movies”

I Remember When

This week we are asked about our Sports and Extracurricular Activities by Maggie. Did you belong to any clubs? At school I didn’t belong to any clubs, but then there weren’t any clubs as such. I remember going to something run by the church. A sort of after school club, but I don’t remember muchContinue reading “I Remember When”

Careers

Do you remember what you first wanted ‘to be’ when you grew up? I wanted to an actress when I grew up. I planned to get into drama school, and be a famous actress one day. Suffice to say, I am not an actress, but a writer is just as good. Any idea what inspiredContinue reading “Careers”

Throwback Thursday Answers

Throwback Thursday #17 – Buddies, Friends and Pen pals. As a child I was bullied and I don’t make friends easily. Junior school was fraught with trouble. Two boys called me names, and most of the time I felt worthless because of it. I didn’t tell my parents, and kept things secret. I remember having aContinue reading “Throwback Thursday Answers”

Childhood Toys

Did you have a lot of toys? My parents weren’t rich, so any toys I got I appreciated. My favourite toy had to be the Barbies, Cindy’s I played with. I had a big, blue bag with dolls, clothes, and an assorted range of accessories. Most of my stuff was second hand, but I didn’tContinue reading “Childhood Toys”

#Throwback Thursday

Did you grow up with a nickname? I’ll start with a negative, but end with a positive. I was called names in junior school and I won’t repeat the name, but it definitely wasn’t a form of endearment. I heard it constantly, every day at school. I recited the ”Sticks and Stones” poem, but theirContinue reading “#Throwback Thursday”

#Throwback Thursday – My Collections

I remember when I collected comics, and kept them in an ottoman in my bedroom. I liked a varied selection. There was a comic, a little bit like the Beano. My favourite comic was called Misty. I brought this comic from edition one, and it was full of horror stories, which is weird because IContinue reading “#Throwback Thursday – My Collections”