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Face Behind my Blog

Written by Tara: Freelance Designer on Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 9:30 am

faceSome of you may know I was a bit reluctant to take part in this meme, but I have now been tagged twice, thanks (I think?) David and Randa so here goes. To be honest I couldn’t find many photos of me, probably because I always have a firm hold on the camera and so am usually behind rather than in front of it.

I live in a village in Northamptonshire UK with my boyfriend (I hate that word it sounds like I am 14). We have lived together for about 12 years now and its just the two of us (by choice) although we would quite like a dog :) if we had a bit more garden (we just have a gravel drive).

us

The pic above left is of Kevin and I just before we went out for a meal a couple of years ago for my Mum and Dad’s Ruby Wedding Anniversary. The one on the right is where I had had a few drinks on holiday (hence the red face), a couple of years ago in France.

brusselsThis is me in a funny hat in an arcade of chocolate shops and bookshops in Brussels in December last year. We went for a short break just before Christmas which was great apart from it poured most the time we were there. The lights in the main square looked amazing though. We also went to see Nerina Pallot in concert - at la Botanique while we were there. If you like acoustic music I would thoroughly recommend seeing her, she just sings and plays on her own, on a piano or guitar. The room in La Botanique was fantastic too, completely round with wooden steps that you sat on, it only held about 100 people and was like a concert in your living room.

officeAnd finally a picture of my office, which is our converted garage. Kevin and his step dad put some worktops up for me so I have loads of desk space (though as you can see I am pretty messy). My office also doubles up as my guitar room, I have found collecting guitars a little addictive and have got to stop!

I would like to tag Kevin from Blogging Tips (When you are back from your travels) and Aaron at www.milienzo.com

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Comment by David Airey :: My Face Behind The Blog ::

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 10:53 am

Thanks so much for taking part, Tara!

I know you had very understandable reasons not to, so it’s even more special that you’ve shown us a piece of your life through photography.

When I’m in the mood I love acoustic music, so I’ll have to check out Nerina Pallot. Do you play guitar well? I imagine so with a big collection of guitars.
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Comment by Tara1

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 11:10 am

Hi David

If you are going to check out Nerina Pallot, check out her live versions. I still like her normal CD but to me it is over produced (and not acoustic).

I play guitar pretty badly :( but I am getting there and I love it. I have been learning for about 4 years now. I’d like eventually to play with other people, but I am not very confident. I need to place an advert - bad singer wanted to join band with bad guitarist.
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Comment by David Airey :: My Face Behind The Blog ::

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 11:13 am

Haha, that’d make a great ad. Perhaps you could post it here for feedback before sending it out??

Thanks for the tip on the live versions. Do you like the Dave Matthews Band? I went to see them in Dublin last week and they were superb! Dave also has quite a few acoustic albums which are equally good.
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Comment by Tara1

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 11:17 am

I haven’t listened to anything from the Dave Matthews Band I’ll check them out on itunes. Ray Lamontagne is well worth seeing live, we saw him a few months ago we and are seeing him again in November. Strange though he hardly says a word.
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Comment by David Airey :: My Face Behind The Blog ::

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 11:19 am

I have his debut album, Trouble, though haven’t heard his other yet. Trouble’s superb.
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Comment by Randa Clay

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 12:22 pm

Thanks for posting some pics Tara - it is great to put a face with a name! You and your boyfriend make a handsome couple!
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Comment by Tara1

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 12:35 pm

Thanks Randa,

Paul from www.paulenderson.com, had questioned (in an email), if I had three arms and eight toes on each foot so I thought I would put the record straight. Though come to think of it, you still can’t tell can you? ;)
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Comment by LaurenMarie

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 4:37 pm

Yay! Thanks for the peek into your life! I love being able to put a face with the name and superb blog :D

I am sooo jealous of all you who live in the UK and Europe. Such cultural experiences and tastes of history are practically in your backyard! Taking a “short break” trip to Brussels? I imagine what the whole vacation cost you I would spend in air fair alone!
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Comment by inspirationbit

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 5:29 pm

WoW, Tara, kudos to you for revealing the face behind this blog, although we still can’t tell whether or not you have three arms and eight toes :-)
If it continues this way and more people start participating in this project, perhaps one day I’ll unveil my face as well….

It is very interesting to have a sneak peak into lives of our favourite bloggers :-)

You look like a very close and loving couple - fabulous. You should’ve also posted a photo featuring your big guitar collection.

Oh, and I wish I had an office as big and private as yours. Right now my office is my laptop on the dining room table.
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Comment by Paul Enderson

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 9:49 pm

LOL! I still think there’s another arm hiding out of shot… ;)

Seriously, thanks for joining in - and it’s great to finally see your face! :)
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Comment by Aaron :: miLienzo.com

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 9:56 pm

Damn… I was being quiet, keeping my head down on this one, and I go and get tagged. Thanks very much Tara.

Only joking, it’ll be a pleasure to oblige…

…once I’ve spent a few days Photoshopping my head on to Brad Pitt’s body. ;)
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Comment by Tara1

Made Thursday, 31 of May , 2007 at 10:27 pm

Hi everyone, thanks for all your comments, I have been out all day today and just got home.

Lauren - you and your husband are welcome to stay at our house if you fancy a trip to the UK.

Vivien - I was going to tag you, but I tagged you last time (So Aaron you know who to tag next! :) ) maybe I will post a pic of my guitars another time, can you think of a meme I can include them in?

Aaron - Enjoy! I did try to find pics of Angelina Jolie too ;)

Paul - How did I know you were going to say that ;)
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Comment by Tesss

Made Friday, 1 of June , 2007 at 1:08 am

Hi Tara,

really nice to see the pictures, love your ‘funny’ head and I don’t think your office is a mess really, it shows someone who’s working hard… you should see my desk ;)

[there’s never really enough room is there…:9]
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Comment by Tesss

Made Friday, 1 of June , 2007 at 1:41 am

I meant ‘funny’ hat! geez…, it’s late and I’m tired, sorry about that!
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Comment by Kevin

Made Friday, 1 of June , 2007 at 3:22 am

its good to put a face to a name :)

ive got the same big leather chair back home - best thing i ever bought! ill try and make a similar post in a few weeks with some pics :)
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Comment by Tara1

Made Friday, 1 of June , 2007 at 8:21 am

Hi Tess - I probably have got a funny head, it goes with my three arms and eight toes on each foot ;)

Hi Kevin - I look forward to seeing your pics, by the way did you get my email with my potential guest post?
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Comment by Kevin

Made Saturday, 2 of June , 2007 at 12:45 am

didnt get it tara - ill email you just now about it :)
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Comment by Santosh P

Made Saturday, 2 of June , 2007 at 7:08 pm

You look sweet :) and you people make a lovely couple
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Comment by RomeoAngel

Made Sunday, 3 of June , 2007 at 7:26 am

Hey Girl! Pleased to meet you! :P

Your home office is indeed very very spacious :)
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Comment by Web designer Fredrick

Made Friday, 16 of November , 2007 at 1:03 pm

Hi Tara, you are looking good in Hat. i like almost all you post, this also quite wondering about you. your office is very simple how many of you are working.
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Made Friday, 16 of November , 2007 at 2:18 pm

Hi Frederick, thanks :) its just me in the office.
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