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| Raquel & her two 'luffly' daughters Jasmine (12yrs) & Sian (6yrs) |
Our dear Rach has been hairdressing for 23yrs (must have started at the age of 6yrs, but let's not worry about such trivia). Her decision to get into hospitality has been an easy one. She loves it! You can tell! Described by her colleagues, she is always chirpy and fun to be around. For the last 5 yrs, she has been working part time at Jims (Barber Shop) in Masterton, doing what she loves - cutting hair.
A little birdie told me, NEVER let her near you with a pair of scissors when she has had a few drinks, and is annoyed at her ex! (unless you want to sport a Annie Lennox kinda do!)
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| Mr Bean's hair do, after he asked 'R' about her ex! |
Though Featherston born, Raquel has spent all of her life here in Martinborough, other than a bout in Wellington. Her mother used to work at the Hotel, and she fondly remembers helping her Dad out (alongside her siblings) 'feeding the pokies' at the tender age of 4yrs. Her father moved to Martinborough at the age of 18yrs old. He is now 70yrs of age, and Raquel describes him as her 'rock'.
Raquel has a passion for food, and the actual industry, due to her mother being a local caterer in Martinborogh for many years. In fact, she & her sister organised the catering for their sisters wedding including 120 guests! The guests commented on how great the food was. Well done Raquel!
Our Sushi Queen aka Raquel, aka Rach, aka ...(dammit "R" is now your name for future reference!) adores Ewen McGregor but doesn't like scotsmen! So difficult to please, I was quietly thinking to myself. She has dreams of visiting Zimbabwe one day, just to collect a flag!
Boys, make sure you don't look at R for too long...very fertile wee lass this one! One 'wink' oughta do it!
Her beautiful daughters were both conceived whilst she was on the contraceptive pill (VERY UP CLOSE & PERSONAL INFO)
Raquel dislikes brussel sprouts, broadbeans, mushrooms, seafood (ALL seafood) and German chefs who do not understand this simple fact.
When 'R' decides to do something, she does it! Her strength of character and tenacity comes from some very dark periods in her life. Due to her past experience with domestic violence, 'R' is a true champion, to get up and fight again. Her lessons learned in life, have not slowed her down. Incredible resolve. This woman in my opinion is like the bruised reed that did NOT break. Raquel has appreciated all of the loving support she has received from friends and some family, who were instrumental in her recovery. It is a very brave thing to be able to talk about this issue. It is only through openess, and getting rid of shame that more victims will speak out. (male or female)
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| Raquel - beauty from adversity |
Her laughter is contagious, her humour fantastic and edgy.
Did you know 'R' has close to 80 pairs of shoes??? How many feet does this woman have? (Born in Featherston, one has to ask)
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| Just a small portion of what is in storage |
Did you know "R" has coloured and styled her own hair for 18yrs, due to not trusting anyone with it?
Did you know 'R" has managed to keep her New Year resolution (minus her thumbs)- ask her about it. Can you please also ask her about her fetish for 'moles'!
Did you know "R's" pamper time includes a bubble bath, with a cheeky glass of red?
This woman is ACE in my books!
Raquel - you have lived to tell the tale, and in your own famous words "GO HARD OR GO HOME"
It has been a pleasure :)
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