Stranger #6

Running a marathon
Don’t over estimate how much food you need for training, I did and put on half a stone. Also keep a slow pace, you have a long way to go so don’t be temped to go fast just because you’re feeling good at the start. Do one long run a week but don’t forget to do speed sessions too!

Dealing with a break up
Don’t look back, use this time to discover yourself. You broke up for a reason so be strong and move on. Be excited for what the future holds.

Work year in Australia
Enjoy. Every. Second. Meet new people and travel around, soak it all up because the year will fly.

Would like advice on
Dealing with a bullying boss.
Managing work,kids and study.

Best advice received
If it looks like shit, and it smells like shit, then it’s shit so just walk around it.

Life Experience
36 years

Location
Dublin, Ireland

January 12, 2015

Stranger #3

Take One Interview family, love, opera

On being a grandparent
When you see your offspring and partner making the same mistakes with their children that you made yourself, albeit a long time ago, learn to keep you big mouth SHUT.

On discovering Opera
Opera’s a bit like falling in love; a lot of the time you haven’t the foggiest clue what’s going on, but there’s absolutely nothing quite like it in the whole wide world.

On falling in love
Follow your heart and give her all you’ve got to give.

Best advice received
Be yourself, play the hand you were dealt, make the most of life as every day is a gift.

Would like advice on
I am OMNISCIENT ! [ sometimes…..]

Life experience
65 years

Location
Dublin, Ireland