Meet MICHA STAINES, the cheeky Pommy event manager, and self-proclaimed weirdo, who now calls Australia home…
Hello, Micha, tell us a little more about yourself.
Hello, I am a vivacious, adventurous and passionate English event manager living my dream as a Bondi Beach babe in Sydney, Australia. I’m traditionally a countryside girl, riding horses and walking the dogs to the pub, then I thrived in the hectic London life running around festival fields as an event manager. Then four years ago I moved to the other side of the world chasing new experiences, challenges and the beach lifestyle – it’s been the scariest but best decision of my life.
What do you love most about yourself?
I love that I have a huge heart I share with all of those around me. I’m unapologetically authentically myself and a bit of a weirdo… OK, a huge weirdo.
What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
I always drink a big bottle of water then head out for a walk or a reformer Pilates class – I’m obsessed with Pilates.
What is one of your weird quirks?
Honestly, it’s hard to choose. I am one big, weird quirk in general. It would probably have to be that I constantly talk in different accents and impressions.
What’s the first thing you notice when it comes to the opposite gender?
Gorgeous eyes and smile – I’m a sucker for those blue eyes and cheeky smile.
What’s the most attractive quality in a man?
Humour, for sure – you must be able to make me laugh.
Describe your ideal boyfriend.
Family orientated, funny, hardworking, kind and ready to settle down soonish.
What impresses you on a first date?
When a guy is confident enough to actually ask me out on a first date in the first place – and in real life and not through a dating app.
What advice would you give a man?
Be authentic and genuine, confident and caring – most girls these days are sick of this fake bravado rubbish.
What words do you live by?
I’ve decided I’m in my “I don’t give a f—k era. I’m old enough to know who I am and what I’m about, and I don’t care if people aren’t a fan of me anymore. You can’t ever be content and happy constantly people pleasing.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Any reality TV shows – I’ll watch them all happily!
What is something new happening in your life right now?
I’m visiting home very soon to see all my fabulous family and friends – the countdown is on!
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Micha Staines
BORN: April 5
HOMETOWN: Bondi NSW
FIVE-WORD SELF DESCRIPTION: “Wonderfully weird, loving, hilarious, fabulous.”
INSTAGRAM: @michastainess
Photographed by CHADI SABSABI
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