I work as a Scenes of Crime Officer
with the Queensland Police Service (If I could have a dollar
for every time I hear “just like CSI”, I’d be extremely
wealthy!). The difference between fiction and reality is as
follows: I don’t have my hair and make up done at the start of
every shift, I wear either overalls or a two piece “blokes”
uniform, with “Redback” work boots to complete the look. At
times I smell really, really bad depending on the last job
I’ve been to and I work on my own (probably a good thing
reading the last comment I made). But apart from that I’m
really very spoilt and enjoy my job. I live in a house
and have lived in Brisbane since 1996 and joined the
Pat Carroll running group in Feb 2005.
My favourite restaurant is Chumley’s
in New York and Home Hill in Tasmania (it’s a winery
restaurant in the middle of nowhere and just a nice place to
relax)
My earliest childhood memory is
grabbing my mother from the back seat of the car (she was the
front passenger) and trying to bite her neck because she
wouldn’t stop at the shop to buy me a chocolate. The poor
woman has never been the same since!. I can also remember my
first day at preschool, it took my mother and the teacher all
of their strength to drag me into the classroom. My sister was
sooooo embarrassed because she said she could hear me from her
classroom which was miles away and everyone was asking “who is
that screaming”. She denied that we were in any shape or form
related. Believe it or not, I’m actually a really gentle, kind
and generous person, I just need a lot of chocolate and didn’t
want to go to preschool.
I love being an adult because I can
buy my own chocolate and I don’t have to go to preschool.
My favourite movie is As Good As It
Gets because behind the harsh exterior is a heart of gold.
Brisbane City is the place I chose
to live because the weather is great and it’s relaxed with
everything I like close at hand.
My regular holiday destination is
usually Coolangatta, Straddie or Tasmania to relax, but
anywhere overseas is always great for an adventure.
If money was no option I would
donate all the money needed to ensure the Guide Dog
Association could provide dogs for the blind. I’d also make
sure every nursing home had air conditioning in all rooms and
I’d love to spend time travelling and studying all creatures
great and small (I love animals). On a purely selfish level
I’d live in New York, Denmark and Sydney and I’d race V8’s and
Superbikes and shop constantly.
It frustrates me when people don’t
have the guts to apologise for doing the wrong thing and blame
others for their actions.
I have been involved in running since
2004 and my most memorable running experience is the Noosa
Half marathon.
I enjoy distance running because it
relieves a lot of stress and it gives me some “me time” where
I’m alone and no one bothers me.
My favourite run is anywhere where
it’s peaceful and relaxing.
Motivation is something I have a lot
of thankfully.
Injuries are something I don’t have
to worry about (touch wood).
Moving to Brisbane was a turning point
in my life because I grew up in Tasmania, lived in
Melbourne and Adelaide and decided that Brisbane was the place
I wanted to stay.
The Pat Carroll running group are a
motivating and inspiring group of people, who make the effort
to get up early in the morning to better themselves.
I prefer running in Spring and
Autumn because in summer I melt and in winter I freeze.
Running is at times really
difficult because on longer runs it not only tests your
body but also your mind.
The best advice I gave me was
“leave that man, he’s a nutter”.
A young man involved in a really bad
traffic accident inspires me because when I initially
saw him he wasn’t supposed to live and a year later he tracked
me down and asked if he could see me to say thankyou for
helping him. Although he still had difficulty walking and
talking he told me his plans for the future. Anyone who jumps
over hurdles to reach their goal is an inspiration to me. I
will do my best not to regret anything.
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