This Is Me.

I’m a daughter, a sister, a mum of four, a baba (aka:nana) to one, a friend. I’m a portrait photographer, a creative, a writer.

I love to sing, however I’m a little tone deaf, Hanging at the Karaoke bar is something I enjoy, So I can admire and enjoy all the talent that is out there.

I love to eat - food is just so good, But man do I hate to cook - I hate cooking with passion.

I prefer a Rum & Coke over a wine, Yes I’ve been called a ‘Westie’ many times because of this.

When I feel insecure, I become shy and speak very few words. I can be socially awkward at times, especially when I feel out of my comfort zone. When I’m passionate about something, you can’t shut me up, And I can come across a little aggressive at times.

I tend to overthink sometimes, I often make little movies in my head, creating conversations with people, Haha I sound a little crazy ha - maybe I am 

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There are days I feel like I’ve got my shit together, And other days I don’t.

The thought of speed & adrenaline excites and scares me all at once. Taking off through paddocks on the back of a horse (My favourite animal and one I hope to own one day,) Going for a roadie on a motorbike, Driving a rally car, Things I dream about and have still yet to do in my life.

My hair is crazy curly & fluffy and finally at 38 I’m enjoying what it is.

I am calm by nature, part of being an introvert, The feminine side of me comes out when I nurture my children, Or when I’m intimate with someone who I’m very much attracted to.

The masculine side of me presents itself when I’m excited about something and my passion is evident. When someone has done wrong by me and I’m stuck on the principle of the situation. Learning to let go is something I’m working on.

I love the feeling and energy that comes with working out, And after plenty of testing different ways to work out. Bootcamp is my choice, Surrounding myself with others who are working hard, psychs me up and pushes me through.

Family means the world to me, I learn from them always.

I tend to laugh at my own jokes, even if no one else finds it funny. When I’m in a silly mood, I can irritate my kids, yet I know they secretly like it. I sing, dance, crack my own personal jokes and get a little giggly.

Music puts me in a happy space, I love Reggae, Hip Hop, Soul, Pop and anything that reminds me of my childhood that my parents listened to.

I love quiet, I love noise, I love being alone, I love being around people, I need 7 hours of sleep a night, any shorter I feel tired, any longer I feel tired. I know what's good for me, yet I don’t always listen to what I need. Learning about how I work and what works for me is something I enjoy, People watching & hearing what other people do intrigues me.

I’m no longer trying to fix me, Just accepting of all sides and layers of who I am.

THIS IS ME! Charmaine Marinkovich

WHO ARE YOU? I'd love to know.