I’m sitting here absolutely lighted headed and exhausted because of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. This is after coming back from a podiatry appointment where I was basically told that even if the neuropathy gets worse they can’t do anything about it apart from if it gets painful.

Sitting here, at this minute, this hour, it’s tempting to cancel my plans and go back to “retired” status. That position is easier, it doesn’t require effort. But I know that this feeling will pass. It must pass. Why? Because despite my health limitations I’m embracing life.

Since I last updated this blog my world has moved forward. In September I started studying part-time on a BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism degree. Wow, at 47 I’m studying to be a journalist. I’m a student😀. I’ve even had my first theatre review published.  I find the course physically and cognitively challenging, but I got through the first term. Albeit sometimes barely hanging on by my fingertips. But I got there.

I’m now also Assistant Secretary for Guide Dogs Northampton which I’m finding really rewarding. The people and dogs are lovely, welcoming and great company. I love spending time with them.

Now if I had any sense, which I haven’t, I wouldn’t push myself any further. But it’s a new year and time to try yet more new things!! On January 3rd I started embracing Dry January. So far I’m doing well. I’ve also started going to the gym – I’ve managed so far but will have to monitor and be very careful because of potential CFS/ME payback. AND I’m embracing MyFitnessPal to record all of my calories – I lost five lbs in the first week!!

So life is exciting, but it’s also exhausting. Health wise I can’t do things the way I used to do them. But it’s not going to stop me trying. The trade off…well don’t ask about housework etc. There’s only so much that I can do :).