Update #58416974

Hey guys! It’s been rather a long time since I last posted. A lot has happened and my life has been turned upside down so blogging has become a distant memory.

Luckily I had an email to renew my subscription which then jolted me to update everything now I know where my life is heading (finally).

As ever there is good news and bad news for myself, rather than give a lengthy discussion on each, bullet points will do instead;

Bad News

• My depression came back hard
• Work ethic / attitude dwindled
• My relationship ended with Tim
• I’m having to move out of the house
• I’m having to re-home Albert
• Body is physically falling apart

Good News

• Had intense private therapy which greatly helped
• I felt confident in my decision to end my relationship
• Feeling much freer
• Found a house share with people I already know
• Housemates have a dog
• Get to decorate my room how I want
• Therapy sessions are becoming less frequent
• Progressing in work again
• Improved relationship with parents

 

Next I need to revamp some of my bucket list goals (for the billionth time – it’s not cheating right?) say goodbye to

• Yorkshire 3 Peaks
• Muddy Dog Challenge
• Dog Agility Classes
• Climb Snowdon
• Visit Machu Picchu
• Visit the Lake District
• NYC @ Christmas

Then say hello and welcome to

• Guitar Lessons
• Visit Croatia
• Visit Slovenia
• See the Harry Potter Play
• Complete a puzzle with over 1,000 pieces
• Get a bikini wax
• Watch 10 classic movies from 1930’s to 1970’s

 

 

 

 

The Big 30

I’m not actually sure why 30 is a milestone birthday but I’ll take it and have it as an excuse to party. I suppose it is a bit of a limbo age. You’re not old old and ready to sign up for your pension but you’re old enough to refer to everyone as “like 12” because they are younger than you. On the flip side you’re also not a teenager as your hangover takes two days to get rid of and you get excited about buying duvet sets or a new kettle.

I think it was the day after my 25^th birthday I genuinely forgot my pin number for my card (my card was not contactless at this stage). So I have low hopes for my memory in my thirties!

Anyway I digress here is the big list of 30:
(Don’t forget to click on the activity to read more)

1. Sky Dive                                                                                              
2. Machu Picchu                                                                                   
3.                                                                           
4. Achieve black belt in Tae Kwon Do                                                             
5. Start my own business                                 
6. Buy a drink for a stranger                                                            
7. Go to Titanic museum in Southampton                                  
8. Climb Snowdon                                                                                               
9. Visit Wales                                                                                        
10. Be a vegetarian for 2 weeks                                                       
11. Dog Agility Classes                                                                        
12. Learn Origami                                                                                  
13. Learn to say hello in 30 languages                                            
14. Go to a Festival                                                                                
15. 5km Colour Obstacle Rush                                                         
16. Gain another qualification                                                           
17. Visit Rome & Vatican City                                                            
18. Make a Kiva Loan                                                                            
19. Cut my hair for charity                                                                  
20.                                                          
21. Go line dancing                                                                               
22. Disconnect for 1 week                                                                
23. Volunteer at a food bank                          
24. Go on a Ghost Hunt                                                                      
25. Give Blood                                                                                      
26. Lose weight                                                                                       
27. Watch a Rugby World Cup Final Game                                                                         
28. Muddy Dog Challenge                                                        
29. Start a blog – no need for more info here
30. Go to a Silence Retreat
                                            

 

Well here goes….

Procrastinating at work, like everyone does, I gave myself a mini challenge to tick off 30 things before I’m 30. One of those achievements was to start a blog. So why not blog about me completing my bucket list!

I am known to be honest and straight forward about everything. So be prepared for many of my tactless musings. Please don’t comment how horrible I am – I kinda already know.

I have had many opportunities and experiences to complete a bucket list already as I’ve travelled a fair bit and have eagerly volunteered myself to try new things since I was young. But as a Sagittarius I love adventure, am curious about many a subject and love to learn new things that change my life and my view on the world. So let’s begin this new chapter!