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Hobbies

Hockey My dad and brother are completely hockey mad, so as a result, I would be taken along to training every Sunday morning. Hockey has always been a sport that I wished I was good at as it is such a big part of our family (trust me it feels like the conversation reverts toContinue reading “Hobbies”

School Sports

I have never been a fan of competitive sports at school for a number of reasons and have had various differing experiences over the years. Below are a few prime examples: Primary School My primary school were amazing at ensuring I was fully included in all team sports. I remember being given 10 minutes extraContinue reading “School Sports”

Going out

Many of my friends will know that clubbing is just not the one for me. I am the worst twenty something out there in bed at 10pm and up at 8 am. I am just loving the granny life. Unfortunately for me when starting uni I felt obliged to get involved in the clubbing sceneContinue reading “Going out”

Botox

I know what you are thinking-what is she doing writing about Botox-she looks 12, this is definitely not something she needs. Well that’s where you are wrong. This is all about Botox but maybe not in the same way as you had previously thought.. Botulinum Toxin is used as a treatment for cerebral palsy inContinue reading “Botox”

Cycling

Learning to ride a bicycle is a challenge that everyone faces at some point. As a result of my CP this is one challenge that took me a number of years to master. This was not an easy journey for me as my balance is all over the shop. Trust me managing to stand onContinue reading “Cycling”

Skiing

I have a love hate relationship with skiing and always have done. I have now learnt to love the challenge but still find it completely knackering. I recently went on a skiing holiday with my family, they are the only people I feel confident enough skiing with as they know how far to push myContinue reading “Skiing”

Gym

The gym is a place of mixed emotion for me. I am constantly comparing myself to the ability of others in the gym which means I am always at a disadvantage. Having said this, the gym is also a space where I can prove to myself my abilities despite all the setbacks I face physically.Continue reading “Gym”