MY INTRODUCTION TO YOU

My name is

I was born on 

The place that I was born was

(Put any memorable facts about your birth that you have been told. E.g. how you were given your name, your weight and what type of baby you were?)

Family:

My Mother’s name and occupation

My Father’s name and occupation

Name of brothers and sisters (in order of birth and include yourself in the order)

1)                                              2)

3)                                               4)

Grandparents or other family members such as aunties or uncles

My childhood:

What I remember about my childhood.

What I remember about family life when I was younger.

Who I was friends with.

What my memories are from School. (Include favourite lessons)

What games I liked to play.

What clubs/activities that I was involved in such as sports, singing, dancing.

Memories of the war period:

What I was actively involved in the war. (For example the land army)

What was life like during the war.

My memories of rationing. (What were you allowed to have and what did you miss?)

My experiences of air raids during this time.

The good times during the war period. (Could be the birth of a child, socialising, music).

My working life: (This includes a house worker).

What jobs that I have done in my life time.

What positions did I hold in my jobs.

What my average weekly wage was.

How this helped to support my family.

How many hours that I worked.

My work friends.

If I had my time again, if I would do the same job or something different?

Important relationships in my life:

If I got married or had a long term partner. (Include their name and their occupation)

How long our courtship was.

Where I got married.

Memories of my wedding day (include the place, the outfits and the weather etc.)

Any children that I have had. (Include their names and where they were born)

My memories about my children’s childhood and upbringing.

As adults, what path in life my children have taken.

Special celebrations:

Memories of birthdays (these can be your own, family members or friends)

Memories of weddings (these can be your own, family members or friends)

Christenings (these can be your own, family members or friends)

Anniversaries (these can be your own, family members or friends)

Retirement

Any other memorable celebrations (sport, royalty, film stars, music, parliamentary)

Important places in my life:

Where I would call home.

Memories of the places that I have lived the longest or spent my happiest times.

Where I have enjoyed going for daytrips and holidays and why?

When I have travelled abroad. Where and why?

Any other important places that I have visited or have enjoyed. (This could be an allotment or a park/leisure setting).

Interests, social activities and religion:

Interests that I have (such as music, dominoes, dancing, gardening and quiz’s)

Transport:

Have I ever learned to drive?

What cars/bikes that I have driven and/or owned.

Which was my favourite and why?

Pets:

Any pets that I have or have had. What were/are they?

 What were/are there names?

Social life:

My favourite drink and food is.

The places where I like to spend time in social activities (Bingo Hall)

The people that I like to spend this time with and why? (Baking in Gran’s kitchen)

Religion and culture:

My religious and cultural beliefs are.

The religion or spiritual path that I follow is.

How I like to look:

What clothes that I like to wear (Ladies do you prefer trousers or skirts. Men do you prefer trousers or sports wear).

What I may not like to wear.

What footwear that I like to wear. (E.g. slippers or shoes).

What perfume or aftershave that I like to wear.

Whether I like going to the hairdressers. 

Whether I like to have my nails cared for. 

Happiness and wellbeing (feeling good inside)

What I need in my life to be happy.

What helps me to feel good about myself.

My idea of a real treat (Can be a shopping trip, a cream scone, a good book).

My idea of a perfect day.