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Interviewing My Friends #2: Nicola

I talk a lot about myself on my blog, so now and then I try and switch things up and talk about my friends and family. This post is my second interview in my "Interviewing My Friends" series thing. I really enjoy asking my friends questions, and getting to know them a bit more, plus they also give great advice sometimes.  A couple days ago, I got to interview one of my favourite people. She was a youth leader from my old church's Youth Group, and was always ready to answer our questions and give advice. I am a shy person, as I am sure I have mentioned in this blog before, and she was one of the few people at my youth group that helped me to open up and get a little more involved in the activities, like the Christmas Plays, which were always enjoyable. She has been a friend, teacher and a role model to me during my time at the Youth group and still now. I really enjoyed planning these questions and reading her answers to them.   Growing up: 1) Were you...

My First Job| Working In The Kitchens

At the beginning of my summer holidays, being a University Student we have very long summers, I got a place in a kitchen at a "Work Experience Centre". I had always thought working in a kitchen would be fun and an interesting experience, as I have always enjoyed cooking and baking. But when I entered those kitchens, on the very first day, I knew it was not the place for me. I was meant to work there for about three months. I lasted about 2 weeks, at the very most, and some of those days I had off as they were holidays. To be honest, I can't remember how many days I actually was there for but it was nothing close to the amount of time I was meant to spend. Long story short...I hated it. Why you ask? Let me explain! First of all, I never really wanted to go in the first place. It is hard to explain and I don't really want to go into that but I had to be persuaded to go after being given the placement. And, when I got there, things started to go downhill. Before I ...