Ten on Tuesday~Claire Scarff

Claire and I have known each other on twitter for years. I believe that she was one of my first followers! I admire how she has coped with everything that's been thrown at her and managed to stay so positive. She has been a great support to me whenever my history of domestic abuse has reared its ugly head. 

1. Who are you and what do you do? 

I am Claire, a fitness loving, illness fighting, determined mother who works in health & social care & an ambassador for Suffolk Sport. I survived domestic violence & I have a serious life long illness but I refuse to let these stop me giving my best to others. My partner, Carl is my best friend. There’s never a dull moment in our house, we just laugh together all the time!

2. What three luxury items would you want on a desert island? 

I would hate to be on a desert island. I’d much prefer to be on a dessert island & then I’d choose ice cream, peanut butter & chocolate! 

3. What has been the high point of your life so far? 

The arrival of my children. They make me so happy. Seeing them happy pays for every sacrifice you make as a parent ten times over. 

4. What is your earliest memory? 

My sister is just short of 2 years younger than me. I remember her as a newborn.

5.What's the most inspiration thing you've been told? 

Psalm 23.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk

through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me

all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.

6. What was your favourite TV programme as a child?

 Button Moon! I wanted to visit Mr Spoon!

7. If money was no object where would you like to travel to? 

I would move to Lanzarote. My parents took me as a child & now I take my children. It’s our family dream. We have planned it all out! I will work in the hospital & my partner, Carl will work at the airport. He’s really into aviation. 

8. What's your biggest pet peeve?  

The way people treat one another. Abuse, violence, rudeness, disregarding people’s feelings, putting people down, a lack of curtesy & kindness. It really gets me that people are so selfish & only care about their own gain. We have freedom of speech in our country & yet if you air your opinion on something you can expected someone to knock you for it. If only we could be kind & respect one another.

9. What was the last song you listened to? 

Duran Duran, Hungry like the wolf.  It’s always playing in my car! My son used to sing “Hungry like the woof!”

10. Who would play you in a movie of your life? 

My only choice would of been Audrey Hepburn, although she’s much taller than me. I've never been one to follow celebrities, but Breakfast at Tiffany’s is my favourite film. My daughter & I went to the Audrey Hepburn exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery & loved it & my Carl bought me a Tiffany’s necklace for Christmas. She’s the only actress I’ve been a fan of. 

You can follow Claire on twitter @redvixen100