melodytarn
Primary Teacher, 45, Reading, Berkshire, South East (UK)
   
Occupation:
I work with 4,5,6yr olds,and have done for 10 yrs but I'd like to have a singing carreer! (No money, but lots of fun!)

Education:
I was at Roehampton, London for 5 yrs studying Music/Education. I then did a P.G.C.E which was hard work!! It has now lead me to an Assistant Head position.

Heritage:
I grew up in Lyme Regis for the first 8 yrs of my life, then I moved to near Wallingford, Berks where I've been ever since. I love the countryside!

Religion:
Grew up attending my local church but now don't go very often.

Appearance:
See my Photo! I am told I have a lovely smile and a wicked giggle!

Languages Spoken:
French

Musical Instruments played:
Clarinet, Piano, Singing is my main instrument and I sing all sorts-Jazz, Ballad, Classical, some pop, folk songs,Choral, Musicals...unaccompanied/accompanied. I love it! :)

Music Enjoyed:
Blues, Choral, Classical, Contemporary Classical, Country, Gaelic, Jazz, Opera, Pop, Rap, Reggae, Soft Rock, Swing, World Music, 50's music, 60's music, 70's music, 80's music, 90's music, ...eclectic tastes!I like to learn new stuff!

Sports and exercise:
Aerobics, Pool, Swimming, Tennis (but not for a while now!)

Interests and activities:
Acting, Alternative Medicine, Art, Concerts, Cooking, Countryside, Eating Out, Friends, Health and Fitness, History, Pubs, Reading, Shopping, Singing, Theatre, Travel, TV, Walking, I love good company, nights in or out, and I love experiencing new things.

Animals and Pets:
Cat Fish... or Cats T.V!

Newspapers and magazines:
Cosmopolitan, Daily Mail, Hello, more likely to read a book though!

Books:
About a Boy - Nick Hornby, Bridget Jones' Diary - Helen Fielding, Harry Potter - J K Rowling, Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen, Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare, I recently read 'The Bad Mother's Handbook' which was fantastic, and 'Dancing in your Nuddy Pants' which wasn't bad either!

Favourite Films:
Carry on Nurse, Casablanca, ET, From Russia with Love, Gone with the Wind, Love Story, Some Like It hot, Star Wars, Also 'O Brother where art thou'?, 'Bridget Jones'(I know how she feels!), 'Love Actually', 'Calendar Girls', 'Monsters Inc', 'Amadeus'...

Enjoyable evening out:
Cinema, Meal, Pub, Wine bar, Musical, Salsa night, Theatre, I'm happy doing most things if the company is good!Not THAT keen on Ice-skating though...fell on the ice once and knocked self out! They had to clear the ice-rink!lol :)

Favourite Dishes:
Chicken Tikka, A Chinese banquet, Fish and Chips, Handmade Pizza, Lasagne, Lemongrass and ginger marinated chicken, Mediterranean vegetables and Ricotta wrapped in Filo, Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding, Smoked Salmon, Spaghetti alle Vongole, Tomato + Mozarella salad, love most foods-except Kidney Beans and Broad Beans! :(

Ideal Holiday:
Driving slowly around Ireland, Lying on a beach in the Caribbean, Safari in Africa, Scuba diving in Thailand, Skiing in the alps, See description for further ideas!

In another life:
Marie Curie, Mozart, Thumbelina, a dolphin, a dancer, a musician

Personality:
Affectionate, Considerate, Loving, Reliable, Romantic, Sociable, I'd like to think that people find me approachable-most of my friends talk to me about lots of stuff-nice to know I'm wanted!I'm a positive thinker in most situations and like to look on the bright side of life.

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