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Judith Fahey at the Stadium of Light

Judith Fahey

Judith Fahey moved to Murton from South Shields. Although it's not very far, she does miss the coast line. When she was younger she wanted to be one of Pan's people.

Judith Fahey's information box

Health and happiness

What's the best thing about your job?

I work for a good company that is fair to their workers. I am the manager for the fleet so I take control of what goes on in my department.

What's the worst thing about your job?

Getting up in the mornings but once I am there everything is cool!

What makes you angry?

When people are mean to one another. Being accused of something you have not been involved in. Dodgy workmen.

What do you love/hate about where you live?

I am a South Shields girl recently moved out of the area but still feel I need to come back. I love the South Shields coast line and the open feel of it all.

Judith Fahey

Judith enjoying some skiing

I now live in Murton which is a old colliery village doesn't have the same warmly feel as South Shields the area is being redeveloped but has a long way to go

Describe yourself in three words.

Outgoing, smart and ambitious.

If you were making a time capsule what would you put in it?

My family, laptop, car, mobile phone, money.

What couldn't you live without?

Love and affection, make-up, music, dance, treadmill, nice clothes and my family.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A disco dancer on top of the pops (Pan's people).

What do you think about your family?

My family (husband + two kids) are very well thought of by school and work. I have brought my children up with full manners and respect which has been highlighted on numerous occasions by the public on family holidays and in restaurants which makes me very happy.

What was your first job?

I worked in a office (payroll dept) and stayed there for 15 years but then I left to have my first child.

What keeps you awake at night?

If I have had a unfair comment said to me, I tend to read into things like that too easily.

Who would you most enjoy being stuck in a lift with?

A good looking, dark haired male with muscles.

What are your bad habits?

I like things done yesterday.

What are your good habits?

Always think of others, I am very trustworthy and can keep a secret.

What's the best thing about you?

I am very competitive and athletic. I have always looked after my looks and appearance.

What's your proudest achievement?

Having my children.

What's your greatest regret?

No regrets in my life.

Where do you go when you want to think/be alone?

I don't, I would rather talk about it to friends and family.

What are your ambitions?

To stay fit and healthy.

What's your worst memory?

In junior school, I had a brand new Timex watch. We had a PE lesson and had to hand in all our watches. When I went to collect my watch after the lesson all that was left was a washed out Timex watch, the same as mine, I was gutted.

After telling the teacher that one of the girls had my watch, I was told that the watch in the box was mine. I have never forgotten that day and how upset I was. My mother went around to her house and got it back.

What's your happiest memory?

Meeting my husband. He was everything I ever wanted in a man from the first day I set eyes on him I wanted him to be mine. So, marrying him and having my children.

What single change would improve your life most?

Probably more money, maybe to have my own business and run it with my husband.

If you ruled the world what would you change?

I would bring back hanging, a life for a life.

Disclaimer: The people taking part have all given their own account of life as they see it and the views expressed are their own and not the BBC's.

last updated: 08/05/2009 at 14:36
created: 27/02/2009

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