Day 5 - A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

I've had major problems getting this post up.  For some reason, none of the pictures I've wanted to use will upload.  I can't explain why! Humphh! 

Eventually I went online to find some pictures, and found better ones!  These have been taken at Matauri Bay which is about 10 minutes from where I grew up.  This pictures below are of the Rainbow Warrior Memorial which sits at the north end of the bay.  The Rainbow Warrior was sunk in the bay in December 1987 (after being bombed in Auckland, was patched and towed to Matauri Bay and laid to rest).  This ship itself is now a diving attraction for tourists.


Having grown up locally Matauri Bay holds many special childhood memories.  It is such a awesome spot!

Day 4 - A habit that you wish you didn’t have

I am habittually messy!  I wish I wasn't!!!  My room is always a pigsty, and my car, at times, looks as though I live in it.  I've tried to be more disciplined and to keep things tidy, but it never lasts!  If I'm completely honest, on some level I don't mind living in organised chaos and I guess that's why I have never beaten this bad habit.  I just don't care about being tidy enough to change.

Day 3 - A picture of you and your friends

Being a Gen Y, with my life documented with countless pictures, it was really hard to pick just one photo for this post!

Steph, Cath, and myself

The picture above was taken around this time last year, on our way to the launch of AgeLOC Transformations.  Cath and Steph are my closest friends - both PNUTs (people not using twitter), but don't hold that against them!  They are the light and salt in my world.  I don't want to get too cliche here, but they truly are amazing women.

BtoB 10 Questions in 10 Minutes

I was approached by BtoB this week for an interview for their online business magazine.  I was a little shy about it, but thought since this blog is about sharing an opening up with you lot, I may as well put it out there for you to see.
http://www.btob.co.nz/cms/blogs/ten_questions/2010/09/with_samantha_davey.php

Day 2 - The Meaning behind your blog name

EverNu is the name of my ageLOC business.  I chose it  for a number of reasons.

Our body is constantly renewing and regenerating.  And on some level, or minds are too.  For me the name EverNu signifies growth, change, and new life.  It means that everyday is a new day, a chance to try something new, or an opportunity to pick yourself up and try again.

Secondly ageLOC's parent company is NuSkin.  Some might think this is poor spelling (!) but I can assure you it's not.  It stands for nutrition of the skin.

I don't want to use this blog as a plug for ageLOC, but if you are interesting in finding out more, please head to my website www.evernu.nstoday.com or send me an email evernunz@gmail.com

What is #30daysofme

I should've posted this yesterday to explain the layout of 30 Days of Me.  Hopfull this blog will then make a little more sense to those who haven't heard about it until now.

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name

Day 03- A picture of you and your friends

Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have

Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

Day 06- Favorite super hero and why

Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why

Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days

Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends

Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one

Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

Day 14- A picture of you and your family

Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play

Day 16- Another picture of yourself

Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy

Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else

Day 23- Something you crave for a lot

Day 24- A letter to your parents

Day 25- What I would find in your bag

Day 26- What you think about your friends

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge

Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?

Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned

Day 30- Your favorite song

Day 1 - A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

So it seems Twitterverse has petitioned to get me on the #30daysofme challenge.  I think you really have to thank (or shoot) Leanne (@FeelatHomeNZ) for this!!!
So ... sit tight and fasten your seltbelt folks ... here goes ...

This was taken on Saturday my birthday dinner with friends.
Now for 15 interesting facts.  I guess this bit is a little trickier.  How much of my world do I want to let you in on???
1.  Without my glasses I am "legally blind".  Just as well I like wearing glasses - and more conveniently, work in optics!!!  Just don't ask me how many pairs of glasses I've got - more specs than shoes!
2.  I've got two birthmarks - one white, and one brown.
3.  When I was young(er) I wanted to teach deaf children to speak.  This was sparked
 by a movie I watched as a child.  I did somewhat pursue this avenue.  I trained as a special needs therapist and worked 1 on 1 with children with autism.  Part of my role involved teaching "my kids" to communicate with either speech, sign language, or PECS (picture exchange communication system)
4.  I had a twin who died at birth - Tabitha.
5.  I collect old bottles.  Not just any bottles, but ones I have found on my late grandfathers farm.  If anyone saw the Etnia window display @AlbanyOptom, the bottles in the window were from my collection.
6.  I made the Northland Rep under 18 team for badminton when I was at high school but had to pull out when I dislocated my knee and damaged the cartilage.  I haven't really played since, but would love to join a social team.
7.  When I was five, I  almost severed four toesoff my right foot and had to have them re-attached.  Ewww
8.  I once went to a fancy dress party themed "What you wanted to be when you grew up" as a cat!  Most people went dressed as pilots, doctors, rock stars etc.  But I think cats have it pretty good.  They lounge in the sun all day, wonder as they please, eat, and sleep more!  What a life!
9.  I love being creative.  It gives me purpose and passion!  Whether it be making cards, photography, baking, mosaics, or window displays.  I have to have a creative outlet otherwise I feel empty and lost.
10.  I'm a networker.  I love connecting people.  Just check out my handbag!  I've got more business cards belonging to other people than I do of my own!!!  I make lots of acquaintances, but have a small inner circle of close friends.
11.  I like knowing how things work and will always attempt to fix something if it's broken before I'll paying someone else to do it.
12.  I've done a full service on my car - oil change, spark plugs, filters etc!  I've even replaced the brake pads.  Let's just say I know Rhonda (the Honda) quite intimately.
13.  I once got a letter from the Lady in Waiting at Buckingham Palace after sending the Queen a birthday card.
14.  I love fishing.  My grandfather always joked that I was born holding a fishing line!!!  The heaviest snapper I landed was 23 pounds.  We named him Frank. lol
15.  I learnt to play the piano for eight years as a child.  I find it a great stress reliever to thump at the keys and escape while making beautiful sounds.  I've missed it so much that I started lessons again last month.  It's amazing what comes back to you after not playing for so many years.