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Thursday May 04, 2006

About me

My name is Rachael Orr, I am 22 and I have just moved to London from bonnie Scotland, where I grew up.

I spent 3 fantastic years at University in Liverpool, where I acquired a degree in English and Communications, a wealth of academic knowledge(!), and the ability to speak Scouse – always a unique and highly desirable party piece. 

Currently, I am working voluntarily through the day and in a theatre bar in the evenings so free time is a valuable commodity and seems to be wasted doing boring but necessary things like food shopping. When I'm working respectable hours I try to spend a good deal of time drinking and listening to live music, and telling myself that it isn't bad for me as I go running regularly.

I love the theatre but not the ticket prices; and believe the best possible way to spend a Saturday afternoon is going to Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh to watch Heart of Midlothian Football Club (who are currently on course for second place league finish, Champions League qualification and a Scottish Cup win).

Posted by Rachael ( 11:53 AM )
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