Vicky Vaughan

WEB, ADMIN & WORKSHOP SUPPORT

Where are you from?

Biiiig question... who knows? Quite possibly another planet.

How old are you?

Why did you choose to volunteer at Borderline Arts?

My best pal started the charity, and I kind of just bumbled alongside her as it happened... obviously I was there in the first place because I have personal experience and want to try and make a difference in how mental health - particularly BPD - is perceived, understood and treated (etc etc). It’s amazing to see how much of an impact the charity has had already.

What is your role in Borderline Arts?

I’m an ArTiSt so have participated in the art exhibitions and events, and I work on things in the office (website development, admin and social media), and co-facilitate the educational workshops.

What is your occupation outside Borderline Arts?

Professional Artist, Sportswoman, and Over-thinker (one of those things is a lie).

How long have you volunteered with Borderline Arts?

As long as it’s been around, I guess.

What is your favourite colour?

BLACK. No, erm... lime green, turquoise, pink, khaki! LOTS but not orange (unless it’s dye).

What’s one of your favourite places in the world?

The sea! Specifically, by a quiet sandy beach, under the blazing sun, staring up at a clear blue sky and listening to the splashy water and birds; my nirvana (and the only place I can stop thinking).

What is one of your favourite quotes?

“If you can’t handle me at my worst... then I completely understand, because I can’t either.”

Do you have any phobias?

Arachnids. Dead sea-creatures prepared as food. Lampshades.

Marmite: love it or hate it?

I really don’t know, I think I disliked it enough to not want to try it again.

An interesting (or weird) fact about you?

I *hate* spiders, but they annoyingly seem to think I’m their Queen. I have a meaningless certificate that says I have a high IQ. I enjoy algebra and science but also music and art... apparently those interests/characteristics aren’t supposed to coexist.

Do you have any pets?

My family have always had dogs, and my baby was a greyhound... I’m an animal lover. They’re just awesome and better than people. Sadly I don’t have one living with me now.

Introvert or Extrovert?

INTROVERT! But apparently good at accidentally coming across as an extrovert (this can be inconvenient... if you want to be bored just ask me about cognitive functions).