Day #123

Heey there!

Super quick, as I'm out right now. It's my last full day in Kent, and it's been lovely. My mother and I went to join my. Sister and her friends for a cocktail in folkestone, then I got to sleep. 

Tonight is my sisters leaving do, so we have been out in Canterbury. Luckily my best friend was able to come with me, and we are now on a bus back to folkestone to go for a few drinks there. 

Until tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #122

Hey there. 

Today was a big step for me, as I wore relatively tight clothes out in to public. I may have had a shirt over the top, but I have to start somewhere to improve my confidence. 

My sister and I spent time together in town today, collecting last minutes bits for when she moves out on Sunday. I also managed to finally get my hair cut which was brilliant, as it hadn't been done in about 4 or 5 months. 

I was supposed to see my best friend Hannah tonight, however a series of events left me feeling very low and not wanting to go out. I'm super gutted as I don't know if I will get to see her now before I go back to uni. I did make some kick ass lemon curd cupcakes though, and although I haven't tried one yet, my parents hVe said they are lovely. 

A bientot,

Becca x

Day #121

Hey there!

I am loving being at home. It's so much more relaxing, and I've been able to finish my assignment. I am going to be up bright and early to do a final read through and submit it, so I really hope it's good enough. 

Tonight I finally managed to get a new tattoo. The lyrics are from the song 'we'll meet again', and are very personal to me. This was the funeral song when both my auntie and my great grandma passed, for different reasons. My auntie was intrigued by the war, and herself with her family would travel around to collect memorabilia. My great grandma was an evacue during the war, and both my sister and I have done projects on her experiences when we were younger. These few words mean so much to be, and I am so relieved to have them on my body to have them both with me all of the time.

Anyway, good night!

Becca x

Day #120

Hey there!

Oops super sorry I'm late, yesterday was very long and busy. I surprised my family and have come home to visit for the weekend, as I really needed to come home. Also, my sister moves out on Sunday so it's nice to spend some time as a family again. I love spending time with my family, and I feel better already. 

In a while crocodile,

Becca x

Day #119

Hey there.

Another restless night. Oh well. I'm going to sleep super early now thought to make up for it. 

Tonight a few of us went to watch another flat mates showcase with his society. It was good, and I ended up pretty drunk as I hadn't eaten. Fun times! 

Anyway, super quick one tonight. See yu later alligators,

Becca x

Day #117

Hey there. 

I'm in a horrible place right now. I just need to get away from it, but being so far away in a bubble makes it slightly difficult. I have taken a positive step forward though and have started the whole process of beginning counselling again. It's scary, but I'm scaring myself now and I need it now. 

It's not all that bad, I just need time to relax. Not so easy with an assignment due in Friday, but I can handle both. 

Anyway, I don't need to weigh you down with my problems. I'll be back tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #117

Hey there!

Look at that tasty tasty food. Will and I cooked dinner together, which consisted of chicken enchiladas. It was super lovely to be cooking together, and the food was awesome. 

The rest of today has been Will and I together, watching films. We have decided to have a 'Shrek-a-thon', and have just started on the second film. We are aiming to get to the final four before sleep, but we shall see how tired we get!

Best be off to watch the film, adios!

Becca x

Day #116

Hey there. 

After planning on heading to town last night, a rare occurrence for me, there was a mix up with the taxis and therefore no space for me. I stayed back which was fine, until the drunk people came back. I was worried because of people having no phone charge and there being weather warnings so I stayed up. Drunk people can be super annoying though. 

That being said, when you wake up to the face in my picture, how can you still be annoyed? He was hungover but I had little sympathy for once hehe, it was self inflicted after all. We think he is actually getting ill now though, which isn't good. 

I've spent time with my flat and Will today, as well as doing some work. I have started my 1800 word report due in Friday, just by planning what I want to do. This is quite 'early' for me to start, well I thought that anyway until I realised our time limit was different so it has to be handed in on Friday not the following Monday. Oh well, I'm just happy to start it! It's on fracking which is quite interesting to research, so it shouldn't be too painful to do. 

Anyway, early night for me! Until tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #115

Hey there. 

This is my scar. The one from my operation in 2012 to straighten my spine. Since then I have been on the men's, and in general am much better. However like anyone I still have down days - but oh well I have been through enough pain to handle it. Sadly, today has been one of those bad days - so I haven't been able to do a lot. I was aiming for korfball practise but instead I've been so tired and in pain I've just been in bed. 

I'm out at the moment celebrating the weekend, which is lovely. I'm actually enjoying it right now which is sassy and I'm happy. A nice change!

Anyway I shall get back to it,

Becca x

Day #114

Hey there!

Happy Chinese New Year! It's the year of the goat, and that has made Will very happy as it is his favourite animal. My Malaysian flat mate wanted us to celebrate with her, so we of course obliged. Half of my flat, Will, and two of Nicole's friends came over - so we ordered Chinese and watched television. 

I'm not very proud to admit it, but we ended up watching Eastenders. This is not a usual occurrence, and I haven't watched it since I was much younger. Two of my flat mates have however been going on about the main storyline, so we all gathered to watch it unravel together which was actually really quite good. There is one more live episode tomorrow but we will watch it on Saturday probably,  as we are off out in the evening. 

Overall this evening has been really lovely, and has been really good at taking my mind off everything. I am starting to get better which is good, I just need to believe - much like my fortune cookie said. 

I would also like to thank Wills family for continually following my blog. It is lovely to have people interested in my boring life! I really appreciate it. 

Anyway that is enough from me,

Becca x

Day #113

  

Hey there!

Wednesday are brilliant as I have no lectures. Perfect time to re coop. I've still been in a stupid amount of pain though, which isn't fun. 

I finally watched beauty and the beast earlier which made me feel better. After wards I Decided to join my korfball social, so that is where I'm at now. Still feel ill but it's fine, good to be out.

Au revoir

Becca x

Day #112

Hey there. 

Illness update: still ill. And achey. How poo. Oh well. 

I had a terrible time today during my tutorial debate. When it was my turn to speak I ended up having a slight panic attack and I couldn't get my point across, which was horrible. I was so panicked that I couldn't bring myself to speak again, so I know that I'm not going to get a very good mark. I'm so annoyed with myself. Going to have to make it up within written work instead which is so frustrating. 

I'm going to socialise for a bit to take my mind off everything, so until tomorrow. 

Becca x

Day #111

Hey there. 

Monday's are the worst day for lectures. Four hours straight is ridiculous. Oh well, all done now! I'm still super ill, but oh well...must get on with it. 

I made myself a cottage pie this evening and it was so good. It tasted just like mother makes it and that was brilliant as mums is so good. I even treated he flat to some pre-pancake day pancakes, in preparation for tomorrow.

That's all for now,

Becca x

Day #110

Hey there. 

I just want to be well again, I'm fed up of this! I've had a terrible nights sleep, but have powered through the day so I can hopefully sleep through tonight. I still haven't done a lot today, apart from getting more medication. 

A few of us have just been at the union though. Will, Tom, Mac and I were playing games of pool and they were having a few drinks - it was really nice. I have had to leave early though in fear of vomiting. Oh well, it means I've been able to put my washing on as it was empty - so that'll be done for the week. 

Good night!

Becca x

Day #109

Hey there!

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you have all had wonderful days, even if you don't celebrate it. 

My day has been absolutely lovely, despite being ill. Will and I went for lunch and then to the zoo in the next town (Borth), which was super. I love the zoo. And lemurs. I know want to open my own 'Lemur World', with Will by my side. 

This evening has been lovely and romantic. We went for dinner at a restaurant called 'Med Delight', and were amused by a magician - which was different. Also, as we were leaving I got given a red rose which was so cute as I've never had one before. 

We then headed on a walk to a place called 'Baravin' on the sea front for cocktails. As we are such top people we invited two of my flat mates to join us for a civilised drink (which isn't like either of them), so that was really nice too. 

Now I'm tucked up in bed, ready to (hopefully) be productive tomorrow. Until then,

Becca x

Day #108

Hey there. 

Happy Friday! It's Valentine's weekend, so it's time to celebrate. Before this year I haven't been particularly bothered about February 14th, but now it's just an excuse to spend a day fully with my wonderful Will and be all coupley. And no one can make a fuss. 

The only problem is that I am still ill. It seems to come in waves, the degree of severity, which isn't fun. The worst part is when it causes back pain, as I feel useless. This means that's tomorrow we may not end up going to the zoo (my favourite place), but honestly I don't care as long as I'm with Will. 

I look forward to what tomorrow brings!

Becca x

Day #107

Hey there!

I'm so ill. I don't really know what's wrong, I'm jus coming down with the worst cold I've had in a while. I'm even more bed ridden than usual, and that's quite a lot. I will be better for this weekend though, I must be. 

I was very annoyed that after spending over half an hour at the hospital, I was told that I was in fact not having physio today. This was a massive pain in the arse, as my illness is killing my back and neck as well. Oh well, will enjoy it even more next week hopefully. 

Until tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #106

Hey there!

Super quick! I'm out with korfball and loving life. I'm a little drunk and super excited for the night :-) we are on a scavenger hunt and I can't wait for it to start. 

Anyway, have a drunk night like I wil! Love ro you all. 

Becca x

Day #105

Hey there!

I've been super active today (well for me anyway). Straight after lecture a few of us walked to town to grab a few bits, then after a little break Will and I went to Korfball. This was my first time, and I already love it. It just seems to be so fun, and I'm better at throwing and catching than I thought, which is always a plus for a sport like that. 

I have not kept up the healthy lifestyle I started though. It's that time of the month and after exercise I'm even more exhausted than usual, and that is making me grumpy. Finding the last bit of ice cream made me feel slightly better though. 

Hopefully tonight will be an early night, and tomorrow I can get up and be productive again. 

Until then,

Becca x

Day #104

Hey there. 

I have good news, I've lost weight! It's only a pound from last week, but it's a start. Just want to start exercising now, so hopefully I'll be ready for korfball tomorrow. 

The big news from today is that Will and I have booked our first proper holiday together. We are going to Amsterdam! I have wanted to go for ages, and now I get to go with someone special - how exciting. We are going in a month and a half, so it's pretty soon. This is another reason I want to be looking good!

Bon nuit,

Becca x

Day #103

Hey there. 

This is hard for me to do, posting photos of my body, but I needed to do it. I have always had issues regarding my weight and body in general, but now is the time I will actually be doing something about it. 

Being a student and trying to be healthy is hard. It may not seem it, but when you're trying to save as much money as possible, healthy food is expensive. It's so much quicker and easier to just have pasta or something like that, which unfortunately is carbs (my favourite worst nightmare). I am going to be committed from now though, as I can't keep on feeling this way. 

It is hard for me, being active, due to my back. I absolutely hate using it as an excuse, but honestly sometimes it makes things so much harder for me. On days where I'm hurting so much I can't get comfortable, I can't be active. Usually I turn to food for comfort, but not anymore. I am aiming to push myself through the pain - not to the point of causing any more problems - so that I can be fit again. Before I had my operation in 2012 I was the fittest I've  ever been and I felt fantastic and happy, and it's been a downward spiral since then. Stuff it, I'm going to be like that again (but even cooler). 

Anyway, early night for me as I'm still super ill. I thank you in advance for putting up with my body updates, but I'm using this blog as a diary to be as open as possible - and reach people who feel the same and me. 

Good night!

Becca x

Day #102

Hey there. 

Will and I went for a date today, it was lovely. We went to a place called 'Wiff Waff', which is a really cool ping pong, cocktail and food place. The food was really quite good, and so were the cocktails. Will thrashed me at table tennis which wasn't good though!

Still feeling super ill, and now Will is getting a cold too - not a good combination. I just want to be well and not in pain now, but oh well will just have to wait. 

Until tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #101

Hey there!

Today has been exciting, getting ready for the Wales vs England Six Nations game tonight. And it was intense. 

Being English, and supporting England, whilst  at university in Wales is pretty tense. We were pre warned by our Welsh friends that we would be ignored if by some freak disaster they lost. And well, they did. The game was pretty awesome - particularly the second half where England brought it back. I love the rugby atmosphere here, especially in the union (despite the tension). So yes, England won and Will and I are feeling very happy albeit tired, so will be relaxing tonight. 

Catch you on the flip flop,

Becca x

Day #100

Hey there!

Happy day 100! I'm not going to lie, I'm firstly amazed I've kept it up this long, and secondly it's crazy people are actually still reading it - so thank you!

I had physio today on my neck, as told to do by my doctor and it has been so good. I will be going back next week to make sure it is still okay and not seizing up too much - but it's good to be starting somewhere. 

My neck ache and general illness has left me with a massive headache all day which has made me feel awful, but my day was brightened by speaking to my parents. The best thing is that I got to see my Scoobie on FaceTime, and she was actually looking at the screen at me and was excited - so it was super cute. I wish I could have her here so much!

Last night I actually went out.. Shocker I know! It was a lot more chilled than usual as it was a new group of people so we were just getting to know each other. I wasn't crazy drunk or anything, it was just good to be out.  I even went to Yokos, a club I've never been to before. Wild. A small group of Korfballers managed to out chant a rugby social, so that was a highlight for us, we have the spirit! I am excited to start the sport, but I'm giving myself time to recover this week as I'm still really not very well. Oh well, will get over it!

Over and out,

Becca x

Day #99

Hey there!

Super speedy today, as I'm rushing off out. Tonight will and I are going to the Korfball social, as its a good chance to get to meet the group. I'm looking forward to meeting them, and getting pumped about joining. 

Today a few of us went to support our friend Tom played football for the uni, and it was a pretty good game. I thought we were going to win until the last minutes, where sadly they my 2-1. Oh well, it was a good game!

Okay I'm off out now,

Becca x

Day #98

Hey there. 

I've been super ill this evening, so I'm not feeling the best. However super boyfriend has been to the rescue to keep me company, and make me feel better. 

Today we went to the sports fair, and we have decided to join a new sport together. The one we have decided on is called korfball, and it seems super interesting. Will went to the first practice today as I was unwell, and apparently it's crazy fun. 

Until tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #97

Hey there!

I have had five hours of lectures, four hours of that we're consecutive. It hasn't been a good day work wise. Oh well, I had a delivery today of the first of my course books - and I actually feel quite excited to read it! As you can see it's about climate change, and it'll be interesting to read the authors views on the topic. 

Lectures have been the main focus of my today, so it's been lovely to chill out after. As usual most of my time has been spent  with will, but we've also been with my flat mate too which has been wonderful. 

That's all,

Becca x

Day #96

Hey there!

I have had a lovely day today, especially because will and I went for a lovely walk around the campus etc. It kept snowing/hailing/graupeling and it was actually really nice to be out in the elements again. That's such a nerdy geographer thing to say. Oh well, I love it.  When we got back to mine we had a picnic inside on my bed, and watched some telly. It was lovely to just be relaxed and chilled for once. 

I have also been an expert chef today - kind of anyway. I made the same meal as the other day, but super good again, and also did some baking. I've made chocolate chip cookies which are also really good. So not to blow my own trumpet, but I've been pretty skilled today in the kitchen. 

Until tomorrow,

Becca x