Being a Romany Traveller by Susie

 

Introduce yourself and tell us about your family

My name is Susie.  I am 16, nearly 17. I have lived here since i was 13 with my mum, dad and sister.  I have one sister called Jolene, she got married on 6th March 2004 and is now expecting a baby.

Where were you born? Where did you grow up?

I was born in Peterborough, but have moved everywhere before coming to Kessingland.

Why is being a teenage traveller different from being a teenage non traveller?

More responsibility, we have to help around the trailer, and help my dad with his gardening business.

How do you spend your time during the day?

I clean and work and chat to the girls, sometimes on a monday i do computer sessions, sometimes look after my cousins caly and chloe.

What is your ambition?

Want to be married  preferably to Tom Cruise or Boyd from neighbours and have children.

Where have you travelled to?

I travel to fairs at stow and appleby, and to kings lynn. On holiday I go to lanzarote, tenerife, its hot and guaranteed sun!

Do you like travelling or would you prefer to stay in one place?

Prefer travelling because get to meet new people and see new places.

What are the bad and good things about being living in a trailer?

I have to live in the same trailer with mum and dad when travelling which i don't like, but at the site i like having a trailer to myself.

What would your dream trailer be like?

Cream in colour inside and silver outside.

What are your hobbies?

Phoning my friends as they live far away, using the computer, watching the tv.

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