About little ol me !!! Ok, here we go I was born on the 21st January 1981 in Southampton General Hospital , on a cold winter day at 4.30pm. My parents always said I was a beautiful baby so when dad was away at cricket my nan (Gladys) and mum entered me into baby competitions, to dads dismay. I won a few, and even got a little trophy and some certificates, which I still have to this day.

In 1985, I joined Nursling Primary School, at the age of 4, School was never my favourite pasttime, I was bullied badly by other children because I was different to them by the way I looked. As I got older, I became a proper little lady. I wouldn't say I was a tomboy because I liked to play with dollys, but I also enjoyed getting dirty, Riding my bike with my friends, and making dens.

My childhood at home was a happy one, Going to cricket matches all over the country and getting to mix with some of the most famous cricketers and personalities in the world. The winters were spent joining dad and Richard at watching rugby, spending time with my friends near were we lived. and walking my dog Ollie a dopey dalmation. Unfortunatly Ollie had to be put to sleep due to ill health when I was 9 years old. Since then we have had two cats join our family, but there is more about them on My family page. At eleven I moved up to The Moutbatten School, Romsey, where I stayed till I was 16. Yet again, school wasen't much fun, but as the years went on I became a little less of an outcast and made some good friends.

After school in 1997 I went on to Southampton City College, where I got a GNVQ in Health and Social Care, and then a NVQ in business admin. After 2 years there I thought it was time to get out into the big wide world. I got a job in Mothercare in Southampton but it was shut down due to the new Westquay Centre, so after 6 months I had to say goodbye to that. After a while of searching for another job, I got one as a admin assistant. I really enjoyed that but due to ill health I had to leave, but after four years and a lot of soul searching, I returned to work in October last year So now at 25 I have a lot going for me, and plenty of prospects for the future. So watch this space.

It was a big step but i know we will all be very happy in our new life up here..

Update!! - 3rd jan 07

Been here 6 months now and all is going good..Now aged 26 I have got a wonderfull job that i love, working with children and i'm starting to socialise abit more with people i work with. all is ok! Update!! - 14th April 2007

9 Months has past and im starting to get used to it here. Made to great friends.. Sophie and Katie ( see picture in My Friends ) Enjoying the nice hot weather. unfortunatly my job came to an end due to it being maternity cover for 3 months, but back on the job hunt so fingers crossed. Mum and Dad have settled in well and looking forward to the cricket season suporting and scoring for Ramsbottom CC Still miss Southampton loads but i have been down to visit quite a few times Anyway thats my update.. keep checking back as the year goes on for more. Rach xxxx