A is for Ashley…
In an effort to improve on my writing I have decided to sign up for Encyclopedia of me which started over at Bella Dia (and which I found out about by reading Laura`s blog here...) Most people completed it last year but I have decided to start it now…..I won`t post everyday A-Z but I will do it over the next couple of months (possibly with some other posts thrown in for good measure!). The aim is to do write a post A is for…. B is for…. about yourself.
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A is for Ashley…
I was born on the morning of the 18th of February 1985…The first child for my parents who were both 32 at the time. I don`t know a lot about my birth story at all except that my mother didn`t have an epidural and that the labor had started early morning….I don`t know any more because I have never really asked.
My parents had not decided on a name before birth (to my knowledge at least) and while mum liked the name Ashley my father was worried that because it was a boys name also that I would get teased as I got older…So they decided on Laura Ashley (Yes my parents were high when they named me I am sure…..because while sure, I didn`t get teased for the name Ashley…instead I got teased because I had the same name as designer wallpaper)
They chose Laura because it couldn`t be shortened or turned into a nickname My mum is Katherine and despised Kathy, Kath, Katie etc…Several months after my birth my uncle nicknamed me Lulu (after a character in an advertisement or TV show that popped up everwhere) . I have been Lulu every since despite my parents despise of nicknames…. I guess I should consider myself lucky because my brother got stuck with the nickname boof head due to his giant size as a baby and toddler!
Laura Ashley…
A little older…
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aww. cool post. the a-z thing is a really nice idea. i’m looking forward to seeing the rest of yours.
Cute baby!
I love the A-Z thing - I might have to get into it one day :o)
It proddly doesn’t help BUT I’ve tagged you too!
Lu Lu,
Its mum, do I have to do anything to get your “cherry blossom’ blog on the short cuts on the front screen of my computer now ? you know how technically alert I am….. why did you have to change things, if I have to get this on my short cut please explain what I have to do.
Nice little chat about your birth, I’m thrilled you shared it with the world, I must admit the picture you chose holding the stubbie was a bit more than needed to be shared with the world as well……
jo- I am still coming up with the ideas for the rest of b-z…I guess because my blog is not what you would call private that I kind of havet o have some censorship…
Enny- I will get to your tag soon! I promise! I am feeling a little sick this week so might be lying low on blog land for awhile!!! You should do the A-Z thing too…It is kind of fun!
Mum- Yes you will need to do something to get my blog on shortcut….Ask dave though because I use a different browser to you so it is different. I think. You can put my blog on your favourites list easy enough…go to bookmarks at the top of your internet page and press save as favourite…
As for the birth story…I left a lot out! This A-Z thing might get a little personal!!!
Lulu - I started making a list for my A-Z. My attitude is, if it can’t get me arrested or have repurcussions (for example with my current or a future employer) and if it’s unlikely to seriously piss anyone off - well, then there’s probably a place for it in blogland!
I hope you’re still up for Friday! Drink LOTS of miso soup.
Jo
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congrats on the new site laura
give me a shout if you want a cool header/footer/any graphics made.. 
i love the name ashley! i like androgynous names and i’m considering it for my future kid(s).
Laura,
I’m loving your new blog!! It looks fantastic!! By the way, I love the baby photos - I have one of me drinking a XXXX beer too - its nearly identical!!! lol