Pleased to meet you.

I may have started this blog without a proper introduction; how very rude of me:

So hi!

I really don't know why I'm writing this or why anyone would be interested (hello low self-esteem, I thought you'd raise your ugly head) but here's a little bit about me:

I'm a BSc Zoology graduate; I graduated last year. Not very surprisingly I like animals. A lot.

I'm 24. I don't know how this happened or why someone didn't try to keep me at the age of 21.

I've started worrying about sun damage and wrinkles. I have been told that I look 16 so I don't think I have too much to worry about but I like to plan ahead.

Apparently I look 16.

I'm engaged to Monsieur Squirrel. He proposed to me on the Steamboat Natchez in New Orleans, which was very nice of him. I swore a lot. I'm still not sure if I actually said yes, we're planning a wedding though, so I'm guessing I must have (after all the swearing).

Me and the Monsieur

My dream job would be in communications, marketing or PR for a conservation charity. Failing that I'll settle for cuddling baby animals all day.

I consider my pets to be part of the family. They are Cleo and Cassie; a red setter who farts a lot and a black cocker spaniel who eats a lot and Mr Spice; a cat who thinks he's a dog.

I collect moustache related merchandise (no joke). I may show this collection to you one day; you lucky lucky people.

If you leave your stationery near me I will draw a willy on it.

I am very mature for my age (see above).

If in doubt, I'm probably joking.

I'm a feminist; I respect gender differences but I believe in equality. Do with that one what you will.

My wardrobe is bursting. I like to shop and play dress-up. However when I do dress up I like to add a touch of scruff. Maybe a baggy cardigan or some messed up boots. I call it tramp chic.

My blog is called Madame Squirrel because I'm female and I can't say squirrel ( I sound like a slurring drunk when I attempt to say it, much to the amusement of everyone in the vicinity).

Likes:
Lady Grey Tea
Rose Bud Tea
Jasmine Tea
*Aside: I like tea
Seattle
Sloth Bears
The British countryside (when the sun is out)
Moustaches
Monsieur Squirrel's face
Austin, Texas
Kakapos
Mexican food
Thai food
Japanese Food
*Aside: I like food
Pretty dresses
Paul Rudd
Cats
Ben
Jerry
Sour Mango


Dislikes:
Pillow face (when you get the lines of the pillow on your face)
Waking up
Rain
Wind (I will shout at it like a mad woman)
Hiccups
Spiders
Dinosaurs
Pedestrians in London when I'm driving
Drivers in London when I'm walking
Tights slowly ending up around my knees in a public place meaning I can't yoink them back up (impossible to do subtly)
Pins and needles

So yeah, that's me; please be gentle.

Tell me about you! :)

Love
Madame Squirrel.