50 Character Building Questions

My poor little blog has been neglected very badly. I've been focusing my attention on writing "Jenny and The Bobs", and also on work. 

Yesterday, I came across this fabulous list from Ginny Di on youtube. I've been using it to flesh out various characters. It feels like the novel has taken a huge leap forward, and the characters feel real! Several new scenes popped into being as I was answering the questions.

1. Are you a morning person or more of a night owl?
2. What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
3. You see a huge spider in your room. What do you do?
4. If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
5. Tell me about your first kiss.
6. Do you give people second chances?
7. Are you a cat person or a dog person?
8. Do you think you’re attractive?
9. What’s your worst habit?
10. When was the last time you cried?
11. Are you a good liar?
12. What’s your biggest pet peeve?
13. Have you ever had your heart broken?
14. Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
15. What’s something you’re naturally good at?
16. What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
17. Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
18. Do you think money can buy happiness?
19. Do you believe in destiny?
20. Are you a good cook?
21. What do you think happens after you die?
22. Did you have to grow up fast?
23. Who do you look up to?
24. When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
25. What do you like most about yourself?
26. What do you like least about yourself?
27. Do you want kids someday?
28. Are you a planner, or more spontaneous?
29. Can you keep a secret?
30. Do you like being the center of attention?
31. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
32. Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
33. Where do you feel safe?
34. Do you love or hate being alone?
35. What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
36. Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
37. Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
38. How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic, or super whiny?
39. What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
40. Do you have a strong sense of style?
41. Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
42. Is there a food that most people like that you absolutely hate?
43. Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
44. Are you superstitious?
45. Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pets’ names and stuff?
46. What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
47. Is it hard for you to trust someone?
48. Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
49. If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
50. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Some Say...

Some say he sleeps upside down. Some say his boots are made from tyres left in the TT pit lane. Some say he knows 17 words for rain. All we know is he's called the RPU Stig.

In researching this story I've been asking many questions of many people. This evening, after crafting group, a police officer came into the cafe. I asked if I might ask some questions. There are times each year when applications are invited from UK police officers who would like to transfer across to the Island. These officers are first sent out on patrol to become acquainted with the Island. If the officers have specialist training, like Stig from the Road Policing Unit, they will be slotted into jobs as openings arise. There is no standard time period. It all depends on the individual and the roles that need to be filled. This is all useful for my story.

Sophie, one of the crafters, had told me a bit about casinos. This week she mentioned some casinos give new members a £10. If this £10 token was placed on a roulette table, and won, and then left again, and won again, this would mean the person had won almost £13,000 in two spins of the wheel.

I'm loving that people are now advancing ideas and additional pieces of information.

Honey Hill Farm

This morning, we took a jaunt up to Honey Hill Farm. It was rather glorious. 

Ava had a fabulous time finding all the sniffs, plants she could nibble on, and she stop numerous time to sample the water flowing down the lane. 

I now have a far better idea of where Jenny Quayle is going to be living, and an idea of where Uncle Bob lives too.

August 2020 Goals

My three goals for August are:

o use my bullet journal each day

o exercise at least 20 days

o finish making my cardigan