Well, im sure many of you will know most of this waffle but im gonna tell anyway....

I am 31 years young ( for all of you that forgot it was my birthday on the 6th August ! ). I was born the only daughter of Joan and John in sunny Nottingham England in the Summer of 1969....What a year...

My Mum & Dad on their Wedding Day

I went to Haywood Comprehensive School, Basford Hall College and Peoples College where i worked real hard to get good results...yeah alright maybe not...!! after all that hard effort, i started work in a Shoe shop, what a job, from there i moved onto a shipping company, where i did all paper work for exports and sorted all the wages out, You still awake !!, I worked for many years for a Housing Association, doing everything from general Admin to recruitment and IT. Errmmm...well ok then im the Boss really....i also took on a new task, to develop and co-ordinate the Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum, Now i work for Nottingham City Council....I loves me jobs though.

At the age of 20 i married Gary. We have no children but two great cats, Echo (shes the black one)and Spot(the common black & white one), strange names i know, but only blame me for one of them (the normal sounding one *smile*)And at the age of 30 we separated. I then met Martyn he was a true friend and soul mate, we were totally committed and enjoyed every minute of each others company, i love this man so much.

My babies when they were "babies" !


Echo - all grown up !



Spot - a real daddies girl !


I love to mess around on computers and am willing to learn almost anything new, sometimes i need lots of pushing to get things sorted but i get there in the end. Music is another big love of mine i like to play the classical guitar when i get time and i listen to most every kind of music going, but i guess im a 80's woman really.

(BTW......this is the only picture i have on my living room wall and its huge ! and i loves it !)

I have been a Brownie Guide leader (girls aged between 7 - 10 for those of ya who dont know) now for many many years and that takes care of my Wednesday evenings. I love to take the Brownies on Pack Holidays and on outings. We do loads of kewl activites and work towards interest badges with them. But more about them on their own page !





My terrible passport picture!


Did ya know this about me and my name ??

Your name of Maria gives you the desire to understand and to help others but, at the same time, you can become too involved in their problems and, as a result, worry too much. You desire a home and family of your own and have the ability to create understanding and harmony in family association as you are pliable, forgiving, and tactful. You love children and would not hesitate to care for any children who might need you. Whenever possible, you avoid argument and turmoil because you prefer not to face an issue if it means hurting anyone's feelings. You shrink from sordidness and poverty because you feel very deeply for anyone in unfortunate circumstances. Though you recognize your responsibilities, you are inclined to put things off until you are forced to take action. If given the opportunity, you could develop musical and artistic abilities. This name is a fairly healthy influence, although it does not give you as much vitality as many people have.

So what do you reacon ?? answers on a postcard or email please *smile*

Sorry folks.....yet again i have had no time to play, but i will do more real soon !!

Oh yeah and BTW.....I use ICQ so if you want to contact me at anytime give me a yell....17699959