This is a blog that contains nothing but observations, witticisms and complaints. I observe a lot and crack wise, however it’s normally in the form of a complaint. Topics focus mainly around cars, the news and my life here in Ireland.
I write for my benefit, and for those that know me. I have a very distinctive view of the world and its residents so collecting all my thoughts in the one place seemed the best thing to do. It is also a way to keep my family all ahead of the next project I’ll fail to complete.
Unnaturally Red is a place for me to have a more public and friendly face on the internet. I have a place on Livejournal that I post to and I plan to keep posting there. However, that is used more for stream of thoughts and all out ranting that has no purpose or structure.
Who Is Quinny?
Quinny was an IT engineer who took a career change to work for a popular computer, software and electronics manufacturer. She only has two relevant professional qualifications; Diploma in ICT Systems Support and ITIL Service Management Foundation. But she also has a slew of other, not so relevant qualifications; Foundation Food Hygiene, Welcome Host Plus and First Aid to name a few.
She also plays the piano to Grade 7 level and the violin to Grade 3. She can swim 50 metres and pick up a plastic ring from the bottom of a pool. Quinny passed her driving test on the second attempt.
Quinny was Villager Number 3 in a production she can’t remember the name of, Little Red Riding Hood in the All Saints Sixth Form production of Lil’ Red in Da Hood, assistant prop handler in South Pacific, ‘Dad’ in a York Council project with Riding Lights Theatre helping with troublesome teenagers, ‘Eccentric Director’ in a street theatre production with Riding Lights Theatre and ‘Mum’ in a youth theatre production in conjunction with the Theatre Royal in York.
She likes reading, writing, drawing and listening to music. Quinny appreciates art though doesn’t know much about it, her favourite paintings include “Scotland Forever” by Lady Elizabeth Butler and “The Meeting on the Turret Stairs” by Frederic William Burton. She listens to both heavy metal (Iron Maiden) and music wrongly categorised under the broad scope of “classical”. Her favourite pieces include “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” by Sergi Rachmaninov and “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by J.S.Bach.
Quinny is 26 and lives with her other half out in the wilds of County Cork.
She would like to be an author when she grows up. But will also consider a Lotto win as well.
