Edit: Thanks for the messages pointing out that my people drawings on the last slide…

Edit: Thanks for the messages pointing out that my people drawings on the last slide are extremely phallic looking and that along with my spelling errors, 8 year old me put question marks at the end of every answer 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣

My mum recently dropped me a school report and joke book I created from 1990. I would have been about 8 or 9 years old and I find so funny to read what the teachers wrote about me, especially the end bit 😅 Am I still loud and volatile mum? @lorraineshall

I was clearly a comedian too 🙄😂

"Marlena is a very active and capable pupil. She shows great enthusiasm and good questioning skills. She reads very well and her writing is proficient. She could improve the presentation of her work. Marlena has achieved a good standard in mathematics but is capable of a better standard. Marlena enjoys problem solving and science investigation. Her attitude to this kind of work is very pleasing. Marlena has demonstrated some skill at creative work like art and music. She attends brass lessons (the instruments guys) She is an excellent sportswoman and represented the school at district sports Marlena's behaviour can be frustrating at times. She is very loud and volatile. She needs to learn to think before she acts/talks but her academic progress is good."

I often think back to memories I have as a child and wonder if I would have chosen a different path in life but ultimately I don't think I would. Midwifery is what I was built to do ❤