1. When you were 17, tell us what kind of car you drove, where you worked, and what you were usually up to on the weekends.

When I was 17 I didn’t drive, because in South Africa, the legal driving age is 18. But I was learning at 17, and I was learning in my gran’s Citi Golf and my stepdad’s Toyota Pajero. 
I didn’t work because I was still at school but I did the odd promotions on the weekend to earn some extra pocket money.
On the weekends, I was spending all my time with friends. I loved socialising – on the beach, at the mall and going out dancing at night.

2. Show us a picture of you when you were 17 {roughly}.

       I’m the only blonde – the one in the front with the Roxy top on

3. When you were 17, tell us what you wanted to be when you “grew up.”

I always wanted to be a teacher.. And I am! I was a goodie-two-shoes at school and a complete teacher’s pet. I loved being neat and tidy (and a complete nerd) and I thought that being a teacher, making worksheets and marking books was cool. And I still do!

4. When you were 17, tell us the kind of boys that you dated. Did you have a type? Do you have a relationship you remember well? Tell us about it.

Absolute rubbish. I was young and immature and insecure. Very silly! Being 17 was so much fun, I had a good social life and an awesome group of friends – I wish I had just stayed friends with guys instead of dating. I regret being in a relationship during these years, especially a bad one. But we live and we learn… I only had one relationship then and I don’t think I have a specific type although most of the boys I have liked are blonde!

5. When you were 17, tell us where you pictured your life 10 years from then. Did it turn out the way you expected it to?

I pictured life to be very similar to how it is now. I wanted to be qualified, married to an amazing man and with a little baby. I didn’t know this wonderful man then but I knew that one day he would come along and sweep me off my feet! A lot has happened and changed in the last 10 years but I am so happy and so grateful for where I am today.

Tell us about when you were 17…
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