Interview with Imogen

I have interviewed Imogen in the middle of

Becoming Wildflower which correlates
with the middle of Nobodys Hero 1.

Age: 20yrs

It has been a few years since we last spoke. I see alot has happened in your life.
You're at Uni now.. something that wasn't on the cards when we last spoke.
Are you still with Jacob?

Yeah I'm a student. Rob gave me the push to try and get my dreams. He has always believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. He's been my rock... There is a few times he’s pulled me back from the edge, and his letters have kept me going.
He's kept me on the straight and narrow.. Crazy right

And yep I'm no longer with Jacob, though is still kinda hanging round like a foul smell.

How is your faith? Have you found a church here in Scarborough?

No, I haven't found anywhere here that accepts me for who I am. I don't fit into the typical Christian box!
I do still have faith... In my own way, I guess.. I was baptised back at home, and that will always mean something to me.
Since being here in Scarborough, things have derailed a little.
I couldn't find a Church where I 'fitted', not like back home where I was accepted for who I am.
I am me, I don't conform to boxes and pigeon holes! I'm unique; luckily, there is only one of me.
I have a relationship with Jesus that is no-one else’s business! It is funny.. When me and Rob met I was a 'church girl' and he disliked the church.. Now he goes to church alot and hangs with Matty and the band etc.. and I'm on the outer with him constantly trying to help me find somewhere to 'fit'

I see you now ride your own!! what do you ride? and what is your dream bike?

Yeah I now ride my own. I currently ride Kitt2, my little red Yamaha RXS125.
Though I still love to go on the back of Rob, I love being his backpack lol!
Rob has the same bike but in blue called Buzby.

Though he's just got a TDM so I guess Buzby is feeling a bit abandoned.
My dream bike? I hope to get a Yamaha Virago one day, mainly because I'm short and I struggle on bigger bikes.
I love how it looks like a Harley. Though I've been told cruisers are for old people!
So if we're talking about bike of my dreams it would have to be a Ducati Monster, though I would have to grow a few inches!

So you're not with Jacob now.. Any other relationships i should know about?

I'm currently single. I was with Jacob for about 3 years, but it wasn't a good relationship, as you may have picked up on..
and if you've spoken to Rob I guess he would have filled you in on alot of stuff!. We broke up about a year ago, but it has taken me a long time to get over him. I don't know if I could trust myself to fall in love again. I had a bit of a fling with one of my surfer mates, but it wasn't a good idea.

I guess exploring something with Rob has crossed my mind. I guess I do love him,
I just dont know if it is a romantic kind of love or if i just feel like that cause he is my rock,
But now, we know each other too well to go there, and there isn't an attraction, not in a physical way, we're more like twins.
He is my best friend, my soulmate. He is the only one who knows me inside out. I don't know, maybe if I had not been with Jacob things may have developed between us?

But whatever happens, if I ever meet anyone down the track he will always be a big part of my life.
I owe him. He has saved my life on multiple occasions!

Who is your Dream guy?

I don't really have a 'type'. Jacob was black, upper class, an academic.
Although I had a bit of a fling with Gary, I'm not really into the whole scruffy surfer look.
Although he has a fit body and I do kinda like his pierced nipple. I don't really like the mousy dreadlocks!
I guess my dream guy is a bit like the guy in some of my dreams.
I guess I want a man who is smart, well-dressed, a commanding presence. Although I would like him, smart, I'd also like a little ruggedness, and be willing to take risks. I have a bit of a crush on David Boreanez!!!!
I guess someone who would be able to protect me.
I don't want another wimp who runs away and lets his girlfriend get beaten up! I kinda like blue eyes, there is something mesmerizing about them. He'd have to accept my friends, especially my friendship with Rob! I cant have another jealous, controlling partner!
I would love some romance! But ultimately, I want someone who could handle a wild chick like me,
Someone who loves me for who I am and not want to change me.

What are your goals for the future?

I finish my degree in a few months, in June. After that?? I don't know.
I guess I plan on staying here in Scarborough, at least till something comes my way.
I dream of dancing in the West End, and Broadway, though I can't imagine moving to America.
I have no idea what the future holds.

Maybe I could start a dance school for kids here in Scarborough? Give a child the chance to fulfill there dreams?
Maybe I'll meet someone and get the happy ever after, though I'm starting to think its all make believe and fairy-tales!
I could end up growing old alone..

Though Rob has joked that he'd marry me
if we were both alive and single when we're old and grey!

Would you change your past if you could go back?

I have asked myself this many times, especially in the past year when I've been looking back over my life.
If I'm honest, although life has been rough, and the journey to here has not been easy. I don't think I would change anything.
Everything that has happened in my life has made me who I am, molded me into who I am.
Take those experiences away and maybe I would be a completely different person.