I have played soccer since I was 4 years old
and continue to play still at the age of 35. I
also enjoy walks with my partner and
involving myself with the childrens sports.
I use exercise as an outlet from everyday life, getting out
and exercising helps me to forget and overcome any
adversities that may have arisen during my day, returning with a positive attidue.
I have a vast and varying knowledge on sport in general as I enjoy watching
and playing any type of sport, as well as reading or conversing about sports
with like minded people.
Work
I have worked in production work for nearly fifteen years
until recently moving to retail work, working both in the
shop on the tills and going out on deliveries.
Working part time to fit in around uni commitments
and family life, the days are quite hectic as I try and
cram everything into the little time allowed. I enjoy the
differing routine of my current job opposed to the
repitition of my previous jobs.
Having worked across a number of industries and fields I
have gained numerous skills and a wide knowledge base
in the workforce. Having this knowledge is pointless
unless I can use it to further improve myself and my
current role.
Children
I have four children in total, 2 of my own and 2
step children. They vary in age from 15 to 8,
there are 3 boys and 1 girl in our family.
I try to behave towards and with my
children the way I wish to see them
grow up and treat others around
them. We try to squeeze as much
family time in as we can around work
and sporting commitments whether
that be board games at home or
visiting many places of interest for
them.
Having 2 children of my own before moving in with my partner and increasing
our family to 6 (4 children and 2 adults) before this I had begun gaining an
understanding of how children work, increasing the number changed the
dynamic completely and has been good for not only myself but the children as we
have learned to deal with many more situations that may not have arisen before.
Some of this knowledge will also help me when I graduate and enter the world
of teaching
Music
I have listened to music as long as I can remember, I dont play a musical
instrument yet i have a distinct taste in the music I like. Having attended
many concerts also gives an appreciation of just how talented good musicians
actually are.
I listen to music anywhere I can,
whether it is in the car or around the
house, while exercsing or just to sitting
down to relax. The style of music I listen
is generally determined by the activity
I'm doing at the time i.e. fast and louder
for exercising or slower more mellow
whilst relaxing.
Listening to music throughout my
life I have gained knowledge of many
different styles of music. Not only
different genres but how music has
elvolved and changed in style but
being able to place certain styles
with different eras in time.