Meet the JDers

My catchphrase:

In the words of a well known sports brand….. Just do it!

My fave Spotify playlist:

Songs to sing in the Car – got to love a power ballad, just to embarrass the kids

Dream dinner party guests?

Without doubt Gino Di Campo – he’s bonkers, he can bring his friends Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix too for extra laughs.

My most-Googled holiday destination:

Bora Bora (see you there Kel!) and Vegas baby!

Mastermind specialist subject:

As office quizmaster hit me with your best questions! I never cease to surprise myself with my vast stash of useless knowledge #justcallmeMonkman

If I had to live in the past or the future:

An 80’s kid at heart I’d live in the past, doing the Rick and Roll to ‘never gonna give you up’, sporting a footballers perm with matching moustache, and sipping on Sodastreams… either that or the 15th Century, because I do love a good use of the word ‘Thus’

My Escape:

Books! I usually have at least 3 or 4 on the go at once.

My Spotify playlist:

90% musicals, 10% 00s R&B

If I had to pick to live in either the past or the future:

I’m a history lover so has to be the past! Definitely the Roman Empire…

My escape:

My photos. Whenever I get a spare moment you will find me reminiscing through my thousands of photos. Epic experiences make memorable snaps.

My most Googled holiday destination

I love travelling so that’s a difficult one but my ultimate getaway would be to go on safari in the Masaai Mara, Kenya

If I was a vegetable:

I would be a sweet pepper

My favorite ice cream:

Chocolate! A tub of Haagen Daaz doesn’t last long in my house.

Most googled holiday destination:

Maldives – Paradase on earth,it’s on the 2020 wishlist

If I had to live in the past or the future:

The future – can’t wait to see the progression of AI and robotics

My favourite ice cream:

Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia – controversial choice I know, but it wins every time for me.

My most-Googled holiday destination:

There’s so many places I want to go so that’s tough, but it would have to be hiking to see the breath taking Machu Picchu – definitely top of my bucket list.

If I had to pick to live in either the past or the future:

Without a doubt, New York City during the roaring 1920’s.

My catch phrase:

If it’s not a ‘Hell Yes’, it’s a No

My favourite ice cream:

Rum and Raisin

My most-Googled holiday destination:

David Sherlick Elephant Santuary in Kenya and the Bistate Lodge in Rwanda to see the gorillas, they are top of the bucket list

If I had to pick to live in either the past or the future:

For anyone that knows me – Yes, the future!

Dream dinner party guests?

Ada Lovelace, Barack Obama, Joe Rogan, Rudolph Nuriev, Mohammad Ali, David Attenborough, Steve Jobs and Madonna

My 10%:

Anything creative or innovate, I’m energised by ideas, making, breaking and painting. My house is filled with my own abstract Pollock-style pieces.

My most-Googled holiday destination:

French Polynesia or anywhere with a buttery biscuit base beach… in a constant state of Wanderlust and booking my next long haul trip.

Dream dinner party guests?

A science geek at heart it would have to be Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Lady Gaga, David Miscavige, Ruby Wax, Elon Musk, Hugh Jackman, Louis Theroux, Charles Darwin, Brian Cox

My 10%:

Process, Process, Process

My favourite ice cream:

Ferrero Rocher gelato please, yum!

My fave Deliveroo order:

Wagas (Praying they bring back my old fave, the chicken chilli men)

My most-Googled holiday destination:

Bora Bora (see you there Col!)

If I was a vegetable, I would be:

A carrot (rooted from the ground up, with strong morals and values)

Dream dinner party guests?

Ed Sheeran, Robert De Niro, David Attenborough, Michael McIntyre, Gordon Ramsay, Nelson Mandela, Angelina Jolie

My Success: Leaving the rat race and freelancing has meant I’m less stressed and have more time for the important people in my life

My Escape: Weekends at our Southampton retreat

My Things: Massive movie fan with over 1500 films in my collection

Fun Fact: I can drive a Steam Train, and have done on the Main Line – and it’s how I met my partner having shovelled five tons of coal

My escape:

The gym, releases stress and makes me feel great

My Uber rating:

It was uncharacteristically low… but I worked hard at charming the drivers and it back up to 4.66

If I had to pick to live in either the past or the future:

Definitely the future year 3000, to see if Busted were right about living underwater.

My favourite ice cream:

Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food – YUM!

My escape:

Performing on stage as a stand up comedienne

My catch phrase:

Life is short, book the trip, drink the wine and always order the dessert!

My fave Spotify playlist:

Funk and soul classics

My most-Googled holiday destination:

New York

If I was a vegetable, I would be…

A 🥔 potato, versatile, and goes with most things well!

Dream dinner party guests?

Alan Carr, Cathy Burke and Gino Di Campo – giggles all round!

My Success:

I came first in a competition for ‘Waggiest Tail’!

My Escape:

Sleeping at the feet of any of my work friends and getting a tummy tickle.

My Stuff:

My football, my JDers and my bed.

Fun Fact:

I am an ace at tricks and have found I will do anything for a gravy bone!