Many thanks to Hope over at ElvishJesusFreak for passing me the paperclip award!
The award comes with some questions for me to answer. Here goes!
1. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I actually wrote a post all about this – some of the ones I went through were a vet, lawyer and a journalist. I ended up in HR and now I’m pursuing writing so life doesn’t turn out the way you plan 
2. What is your ultimate favorite place to be?
This is a tough one, I’ve been to some amazing places but to be honest my favourite one is home.
3. Name one famous person who inspires you. (Just one!!!)
Right now I’m really inspired by other writers and their journeys so I’m going to pick JK Rowling as her struggle for success keeps me going and I really admire her story-telling, charity work and courage.
4. Tea or Coffee?
I can’t let the Brits down, I’ll have to say tea! I don’t drink coffee at all, never have.
5. If you could be any other person for 48 hours, who would you be?
The little girl I used to be says a princess just to try it out
6. What is your earliest memory?
It’s hard to pick just one that stands out. I’m actually quite bad at remembering things, I tend to remember a photo of it instead. But I do remember having three imaginary friends when I was little so I’ll say that one. And look how it turned out – I still imagine people when I’m writing so I got an early start on that!
7. If you could ask anyone in the world, living or dead, anything, who would you ask, and what would you ask them?
It’d be nice sometimes to ask about my future but I’m sure I’m better off not knowing
8. What is the scariest thing you have ever done?
I think leaving home to go to University was scary. As was getting a tattoo. But lately, quitting my job to focus on writing fits the bill.
9. What is your favorite book?
Pride and Prejudice.
10. Briefly explain one of the weirdest dreams you have ever had.
Last night I dreamt I was in a restaurant with my mum and from the counter up to get food and she followed, leaving our bags under the table. When we came back, they’d been stolen. Mine was a white Juicy Couture bag, which I don’t even own. I was very unhappy with my mum in the dream. Werid.
11. What one song best describes you? (Feel free to post a link to a Youtube vid)
I’ve written a post about this song before. It inspires me so I’m going to pick it even if it is from a Disney film
12. Pen or pencil?
Pen. I haven’t used pencil since school.
13. Is 13 an unlucky number or not?
I don’t think so. I don’t really have lucky or unlucky numbers.
OK bloggers, now I have to pass the award on. I wanted to tag some newer blogging buddies that I haven’t awarded anything to before so here goes …
Kendel at XJustAnotherTeenBlogger
ThoughtsAppear
Rachel at Freelancing to freedom
Jenny Keller Ford
Beth at Limebird writers
Rebecca aka NovelGirl
Victoria
xoxo
Novel Girl
/ March 5, 2012Thanks and loving your no. 3 answer. Bingo, Victoria!
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012You’re welcome! We both talked about HP today
limebirdbeth
/ March 5, 2012Aw, thanks Victoria!
Go Brits on the tea front! I don’t drink coffee either, hehe.
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012You’re welcome!! Haha go tea!
Jenny
/ March 5, 2012Oh, wow! Thanks for tagging me, Victoria! I love your answers. J.K Rowling inspires me, too. So does the possibility of making that kind of money and donating much of it to charities.
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012No problem Jenny!
Maggie
/ March 5, 2012Congratulations on the award!
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Thanks Maggie!
Lenore Diane
/ March 5, 2012Congratulations on the ‘nod’, Victoria. Home is my favorite place to be, too.
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Thanks Lenore
EmmaMc
/ March 5, 2012Congratulations on your award, stumbled across your blog and your answer to number 8 interested me. Are you writing full time at the moment? This is pretty much my biggest ambition at the moment, don’t suppose it will happen for a long time though… a girl can dream though!
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Thanks Emma and welcome! Thanks for the follow too – do you have a blog? I’m leaving my job at the end of this month to focus on writing at least for a year and see what happens. Scary but exciting! I hope your dream comes true soon
EmmaMc
/ March 6, 2012I do have a blog if you fancy popping by and sharing your words of wisdom.
http://freejournowriter.wordpress.com/
A very brave step and I am sure it will pay off, it’s always hard just finding the time to write when you are working full time. I hope it goes well for you and look forward to reading about how you get along
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Thanks Emma – I’ve followed, look forward to reading! Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it
thoughtsappear
/ March 5, 2012Thank you!
I don’t drink coffee either.
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012No probs! Wise choice
faultlessfinish
/ March 5, 2012Thanks so much, Victoria! I’m very humbled by your acknowledgement!
I also love Pride and Prejudice – in university I took a whole class dedicated to Jane Austen and I’d never read her before that.
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012You’re welcome Rachel! Yay for P & P!
lovelylici1986
/ March 5, 2012#8 – Scary! How brave of you.
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Haha thanks
Lynn Rush
/ March 5, 2012LOVE IT!!!! Great answers.
I’m not a coffee person either, but I did discover Iced Vanilla Chai Lattes and I love those! So now I have something fun to order at coffee shops!! LOL
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Thanks Lynn! Haha sounds fancy, I like a good hot chocolate!
Rach @ This Italian Family
/ March 5, 2012A princess! Yes!
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Knew you’d appreciate that one
lbdiamond
/ March 6, 2012Congrats!!!
Victoria-writes
/ March 6, 2012Thanks Laura!
Kourtney Heintz
/ March 7, 2012Congrats on the award! I loved Pride and Prejudice though I think Wuthering Heights is my all time favorite book.
Victoria-writes
/ March 7, 2012Thanks Kourtney! I didn’t get into WH but maybe I need to try it again!