We are still waiting for confirmation, about whether Marion can come with me to London, I do hope so? I don't think I could cope wi the Underground, on my own. Whether she's coming or not she took me to Meadowhall or Meadowhell, as it's fondly known. I bought a black Maxi dress and yes I know, it IS infact very Maxi. And some wide fitting shoes to wear over my sexy support socks, how attractive x
I think I've caught nits as well, from the party no doulbt, and I won't be able to have my hair done unless I rid the children and I of them.
I have missed cycling during my childrens holiday, maybe now they're back at school, I will begin to enjoy the freedom of visiting my Mum, and meeting my mates in the park :) I do sound like a wicked mother.
I must phone my new Dr bike, and see if he could take a look at Ziggy whilst I'm in London. I think the corset needs tightening, ;) and maybe he can sort the gears at the back?
I must phone 'Home serve' I've sprung a leak!!
Sorry to be dull, hey I cant win prizes everyday!!
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Saturday, 30 October 2010
I'VE WON!!!!
Well, the regions any how :) And because I was sooo 'big' (personality, as well as physical) on Wednesday nights edition of Calendar. I shrank away into the seat of my cycle:) When claiming the award, going all girly and shy. Everyone seemed to know about it apart from me, it later transpired.
Nigel, Miriam, from Healthy Champs and Hailey and John from Autism Plus, I'm not sure about the service users, but Nick from the Park Rangers, was there too. I've seen the footage and the guy who sneaked up from behind, and said I'd won!! Thing is I thought I was there to film me 'winning' even if I hadn't actually won!! And I was expecting someone to be claiming £250 on 'You've been framed' And I'd just presumed the Producer and Camera man? well it was their job to be ultra nice. So I didn't scream with excitement or owt!! So sorry if I appeared all deflated because I was screaming on the inside!!!!
I'm sooo nervous, of my bubble popping and ending up all sad and lonely.
I went back to the 'Lodge' after the cycling session, and it was all talk of Parties to celebrate....??
I'm thinking about it?? It would have to be for so many folk who have worked with me over the last 18 months.
Ahhhh bless him, Steve Marsden made me cry with pride, I sank so low, 5 years ago, I cried tears of sadness then, everyday for 16 months. I love the fact that I now make him Steve cry with pride. If that follows? and I really feel like all this publicity, I am gaining thanks to Miriam. Has got to be a massively positive thing for Inclusive Cycling, and The Health Champions.
Ooooooooooh I've been asked to go on Radio Sheffield again, only this time to talk about my SDS budget, and the positive things, it has enabled me to do.
Dave Holladays calling in on his way up North, so I'm just rushing round having to make the house look a little bit tidier. We had a pink Limousine and a lot of children round for a party last night. So there's lots of balloon skins scattered about. I was relegated to the settee last night whist my children, had upstairs!!
Ahhhh one of my neighbours, Shelley. Has just sent some flowers round. :)
Nigel, Miriam, from Healthy Champs and Hailey and John from Autism Plus, I'm not sure about the service users, but Nick from the Park Rangers, was there too. I've seen the footage and the guy who sneaked up from behind, and said I'd won!! Thing is I thought I was there to film me 'winning' even if I hadn't actually won!! And I was expecting someone to be claiming £250 on 'You've been framed' And I'd just presumed the Producer and Camera man? well it was their job to be ultra nice. So I didn't scream with excitement or owt!! So sorry if I appeared all deflated because I was screaming on the inside!!!!
I'm sooo nervous, of my bubble popping and ending up all sad and lonely.
I went back to the 'Lodge' after the cycling session, and it was all talk of Parties to celebrate....??
I'm thinking about it?? It would have to be for so many folk who have worked with me over the last 18 months.
Ahhhh bless him, Steve Marsden made me cry with pride, I sank so low, 5 years ago, I cried tears of sadness then, everyday for 16 months. I love the fact that I now make him Steve cry with pride. If that follows? and I really feel like all this publicity, I am gaining thanks to Miriam. Has got to be a massively positive thing for Inclusive Cycling, and The Health Champions.
Ooooooooooh I've been asked to go on Radio Sheffield again, only this time to talk about my SDS budget, and the positive things, it has enabled me to do.
Dave Holladays calling in on his way up North, so I'm just rushing round having to make the house look a little bit tidier. We had a pink Limousine and a lot of children round for a party last night. So there's lots of balloon skins scattered about. I was relegated to the settee last night whist my children, had upstairs!!
Ahhhh one of my neighbours, Shelley. Has just sent some flowers round. :)
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
I think it did the trick
Well the main purpose of me doing the tv thing, was to publicize being a health champ, and the Inclusive Cycling, and I did that. So despite looking like a big fat Chameleon, it was ok.
I'm back infront of the cameras tomorrow at Hillsborough, and I've only got Miriam to support me, I think. I have to pretend I've got through to the next round!! It's a bit cruel, because we all have to do it, and then they just bin off the ones they don't want.
I'm back infront of the cameras tomorrow at Hillsborough, and I've only got Miriam to support me, I think. I have to pretend I've got through to the next round!! It's a bit cruel, because we all have to do it, and then they just bin off the ones they don't want.
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
It is done.
I gave instructions to my cleaner/handy man, to pump me tyres up (ooooh ar) after hed repaired my pc, put clothes away vaccuumed been to Julies and re connected her to the internet. Anyhow Nigel from Health Champs fame, came to collect me, to take me to a meeting he'd got with Autism Plus, (the guys I love on a Thursday) Nigel is soooo nice and extremely kind and supportive of my actions it's ace!! I love the way he really values my opinion, which is s'thing I've had to get used to again, and kind of earn it. Since I started to cycle and met a whole new bunch of folk.
Anyway I guess youyr wondering about poor Ziggy???? Well I aint ridden her yet but, Richard did manage to inflate her tyre for me. But telephoned me asking where the metal washer thing was .....Ooooops in my bag!! So I finished the job off when I got home, (hopefully) I love her so much, and I've missed not riding :( And I nearly got up in the night because it was raining heavily, and she was shackled to the fence and not under cover!!!
It scares me that I am dependant on an inanimate object, although she's possibly more predictable than any creature.
Thank you so much for everyones kindness, and I have to say I'm not out of the dark yet, although I think Kevins hit on a reassuring idea? And I thank Derek so very much, for looking out those numbers for me.
night x
Anyway I guess youyr wondering about poor Ziggy???? Well I aint ridden her yet but, Richard did manage to inflate her tyre for me. But telephoned me asking where the metal washer thing was .....Ooooops in my bag!! So I finished the job off when I got home, (hopefully) I love her so much, and I've missed not riding :( And I nearly got up in the night because it was raining heavily, and she was shackled to the fence and not under cover!!!
It scares me that I am dependant on an inanimate object, although she's possibly more predictable than any creature.
Thank you so much for everyones kindness, and I have to say I'm not out of the dark yet, although I think Kevins hit on a reassuring idea? And I thank Derek so very much, for looking out those numbers for me.
night x
Monday, 25 October 2010
Anyone want a job?
Does anyone wanna be my Dr Bike? I need to find someone who will come to my house to fix my trike occasionally, but it must include puncture repairs. Because I've just spent 2 hrs trying to pump my tyre up!! I think Dave may have identified s'thing, but I'll have to try in the morning.
ITV have phoned and they want to come and film me at Hillsborough on Thursday. But I don't know how I can be all enthusiastic, and happy about cycling, when it's so difficult for me. And society isn't ready for disabled cyclists, it's too controversial.
I'm very fed up.
ITV have phoned and they want to come and film me at Hillsborough on Thursday. But I don't know how I can be all enthusiastic, and happy about cycling, when it's so difficult for me. And society isn't ready for disabled cyclists, it's too controversial.
I'm very fed up.
Sunday, 24 October 2010
My Letter to East Midlands
I will try to keep this brief and to the point, because to be honest, it hurts me so much inside to keep reliving the horrible experience. I was invited to attend the AGM of the 'Inclusive Cycling Forum' in my new role, as a Welfare Officer. Now because the meeting was in Birmingham, we all traveled by public transport from various parts of the UK, by public transport, to New Street. My journey plans had begun about a month previously I had phoned to book Travel Assistance, for myself and my mobility cycle. The operator, checked the dimensions of my cycle and assured me, that I could infect travel on the trains I was booked onto, without having to fold my trike. As I'm not terribly dexterous, due to disability, and my mental capacity would make it nearly impossible to reassemble, when I got off the train. I began my journey at Dore in Sheffield, and with minimal fuss, it was great!! The guard was helpful, and I had a friend at hand if needed. I will be recommending Northern Rail. Once at Midland Station, although I was approached by a couple of Platform Staff, and told not to cycle. They did indeed except the fact that it was 'my wheelchair'. And once I'd found my 'assistance', he led me through the station clearing my way.
I boarded my East Midlands Train to Birmingham, with very little fuss, as my cycle simple rolled into the Guards Van. This was fantastic, I thought, and for once, I felt at one with my fellow passengers. Not inferior, or singled out in anyway. I could look ahead instead of staring at my shoes.
I arrived at New Street and I was greeted by a fantastic guy called Leeson, who was so helpful, he had exactly the right attitude, not in the least bit patronizing, which is often a mistake, the helping services make. I told him I'd be back for the 17.30 train back to Sheffield.
My ICF meeting went well, where we discussed my forthcoming appearance on ITV and my journey to London etc.
On my return to the station, Leeson found me and realised I was in time to catch the train 30minutes earlier than the scheduled one. So I asked if he could telephone ahead to make my assistance in Sheffield aware that I was on the 1703 out of New Street. The cupboard space was not quite big enough for my cycle, and everyone was starting to flap including myself. Because the train was due to depart, with a shuv, my cycle jammed, much to my relief. I could continue my journey home. I bid my farewell to Leeson,. who I am not apportioning any blame too. When on the train, I repeated to a train guard that I would require assistance and could someone please check that they had been notfied at Sheffield, that I was in fact 30mins early.
As we pulled into Sheffield Midland Station, I pushed my way through Bradford City football supporters, who were to be my knights in shining armor . Expecting at least 1 member of staff to help me, no one did ? So once stationary I had to lean out of the train and SHOUT down the platform for some help. A member of platform staff, gave his own quick assesment of the jammed cycle, turned to me and said 'Tough, I'm not shifting that!!!, You'll have to leave it. The train needs to go' The young men who'd witnessed this, were indeed mortified. And very quickly kicked my cycle out of it's jammed position, because the train was about to leave for Edinburgh!!! with me and my cycle!!!
Once off, I asked the very reluctant platform staff if they were in fact going to take me to where I catch my Dore train please? All 3 of them turned and said 'Don't expect help from us love!!!' Crying I made my way to customer services. (with great difficulty I might add, as my cycle had been broken, in transit. The left brake, the steering, and the seating position, and a flat tyre.) all of which are repairable if you are physically capable but I'm not) At customer services, they were reluctant to help but did a little. This guy pointed me to the wrong platform to wait for my Dore train, whilst waiting I saw 'Chris' who had kept a watchful eye on me at the start of the day. I was SOOOO glad to see him. At the end of a very arduous day. It was such a shame, I have discovered that I can't be independent and spontaneous, and rely on the rail service to offer help.
Caroline Waugh
I boarded my East Midlands Train to Birmingham, with very little fuss, as my cycle simple rolled into the Guards Van. This was fantastic, I thought, and for once, I felt at one with my fellow passengers. Not inferior, or singled out in anyway. I could look ahead instead of staring at my shoes.
I arrived at New Street and I was greeted by a fantastic guy called Leeson, who was so helpful, he had exactly the right attitude, not in the least bit patronizing, which is often a mistake, the helping services make. I told him I'd be back for the 17.30 train back to Sheffield.
My ICF meeting went well, where we discussed my forthcoming appearance on ITV and my journey to London etc.
On my return to the station, Leeson found me and realised I was in time to catch the train 30minutes earlier than the scheduled one. So I asked if he could telephone ahead to make my assistance in Sheffield aware that I was on the 1703 out of New Street. The cupboard space was not quite big enough for my cycle, and everyone was starting to flap including myself. Because the train was due to depart, with a shuv, my cycle jammed, much to my relief. I could continue my journey home. I bid my farewell to Leeson,. who I am not apportioning any blame too. When on the train, I repeated to a train guard that I would require assistance and could someone please check that they had been notfied at Sheffield, that I was in fact 30mins early.
As we pulled into Sheffield Midland Station, I pushed my way through Bradford City football supporters, who were to be my knights in shining armor . Expecting at least 1 member of staff to help me, no one did ? So once stationary I had to lean out of the train and SHOUT down the platform for some help. A member of platform staff, gave his own quick assesment of the jammed cycle, turned to me and said 'Tough, I'm not shifting that!!!, You'll have to leave it. The train needs to go' The young men who'd witnessed this, were indeed mortified. And very quickly kicked my cycle out of it's jammed position, because the train was about to leave for Edinburgh!!! with me and my cycle!!!
Once off, I asked the very reluctant platform staff if they were in fact going to take me to where I catch my Dore train please? All 3 of them turned and said 'Don't expect help from us love!!!' Crying I made my way to customer services. (with great difficulty I might add, as my cycle had been broken, in transit. The left brake, the steering, and the seating position, and a flat tyre.) all of which are repairable if you are physically capable but I'm not) At customer services, they were reluctant to help but did a little. This guy pointed me to the wrong platform to wait for my Dore train, whilst waiting I saw 'Chris' who had kept a watchful eye on me at the start of the day. I was SOOOO glad to see him. At the end of a very arduous day. It was such a shame, I have discovered that I can't be independent and spontaneous, and rely on the rail service to offer help.
Caroline Waugh
Friday, 22 October 2010
Didn't We do well ? :)
My beautiful daughter, had a Parent(s) evening last night, so I was still blissful knowing that she is top of the class (year) ? In English, with reading being her favourite past time nearly. But this morning, I woke at 3am and rather than waste lots of time tossing and turning? I had a shower, went back to bed, and that was me until ten to 9!!! The time when both my children have to be at school. So we had tears, and tantrums. But I phoned their father and asked him, if he could take her in the car, because it is actually quite a long way, also she daren't argue with him.
I cycled to meet my ex tutor, from my ICDH course, and her friend, at Millhouses Park Cafe, I nipped in to see my Mum first. And cycled on to the cafe, which is about my limit, in as far as distance. She loved Ziggy, and did several laps of the boating lake on her. :) I did take a photo, but alas I can't find it on the pc....durrrr? Hey I'm brain damaged!!
I've spoken to Chris, whose meeting me at The Bike Tree at about 10.30, because I've got to fetch some lights for on the way home. (maybe they will supply batteries which fit the last lot, but they're them watch battery type???)I've also spoken with Dave, (hi darling) Derek, Kevin and Bridgette, not that I'm just really nervous about taking Ziggy to Birmingham or owt :D I'm scared of f* up really, what with nominations flying about, and lil old me applying for an innovation fund, because I would like disabled folk to think seriously about cycling, for independence exercise and mobility. When they plan how to spend their SDS money. Talking of ?one of my needs was to be able to do more parent and kiddy things with my children, like swimming. Now the nearest swimming pool, is at Esporta, which is about 5 miles away, I reckon given time???? I could cycle there swim and cycle back!! Wow!! I may make that a goal, if I can pay for it out of my SDS. How exciting, what an accomplishment that would be!!
I returned from Millhouses Park, oooooh and I didn't have to stop for a rest either!! But saying that, I set off to meet my wee boy at school, and had to pull in twice!!! (that hill doesn't get easier!)
Guess what else I've done today???? Its a rite shocker!!! I'm booked onto a discussion group about obesity surgery. Trouble is? I really enjoy my food:( I don't want to stop enjoying it. But I have to think of my health I suppose?
I'm being a bit maudling, and grim tonight aren't I? Do you know? I can't stop frowqning, it's because I'm stressed about tomorrow I think???? I know everyone is helping, but I'm a worrier I suppose?
Sorry I will try harder to be funny tomorrow :Dxx
I cycled to meet my ex tutor, from my ICDH course, and her friend, at Millhouses Park Cafe, I nipped in to see my Mum first. And cycled on to the cafe, which is about my limit, in as far as distance. She loved Ziggy, and did several laps of the boating lake on her. :) I did take a photo, but alas I can't find it on the pc....durrrr? Hey I'm brain damaged!!
I've spoken to Chris, whose meeting me at The Bike Tree at about 10.30, because I've got to fetch some lights for on the way home. (maybe they will supply batteries which fit the last lot, but they're them watch battery type???)I've also spoken with Dave, (hi darling) Derek, Kevin and Bridgette, not that I'm just really nervous about taking Ziggy to Birmingham or owt :D I'm scared of f* up really, what with nominations flying about, and lil old me applying for an innovation fund, because I would like disabled folk to think seriously about cycling, for independence exercise and mobility. When they plan how to spend their SDS money. Talking of ?one of my needs was to be able to do more parent and kiddy things with my children, like swimming. Now the nearest swimming pool, is at Esporta, which is about 5 miles away, I reckon given time???? I could cycle there swim and cycle back!! Wow!! I may make that a goal, if I can pay for it out of my SDS. How exciting, what an accomplishment that would be!!
I returned from Millhouses Park, oooooh and I didn't have to stop for a rest either!! But saying that, I set off to meet my wee boy at school, and had to pull in twice!!! (that hill doesn't get easier!)
Guess what else I've done today???? Its a rite shocker!!! I'm booked onto a discussion group about obesity surgery. Trouble is? I really enjoy my food:( I don't want to stop enjoying it. But I have to think of my health I suppose?
I'm being a bit maudling, and grim tonight aren't I? Do you know? I can't stop frowqning, it's because I'm stressed about tomorrow I think???? I know everyone is helping, but I'm a worrier I suppose?
Sorry I will try harder to be funny tomorrow :Dxx
Thursday, 21 October 2010
I was a rite miserable git - sorry
I lay awake most of the night with thoughts of doom and gloom and everything going 'black' :(
Woke this morning, got the kids off 2 school, and I was so torn 'Should I stay or should I go' booming in my head. And at 9am, a little early, my cab arrived, he'd got a new car, and didn't know if Ziggy would fit in, with out a faff. Well I thought I'd let the taxi capacity be my decider? I have a simple value system, don't I? And I'm pleased to say, Oooooooooh she fitted snugly in the rear. (sooo rude)
So I arrived at Inclusive Cycling, the lovely Fred, Ed, Nick, and Dave Santa were there, all cheery and happy. How could I be a miserable b*???
I haven't got an asbestos mouth!! so I was last out, and Fred had already done a lap of the park, with our first group. Who I won't see again, which is sad because I will wonder occasionally what has become of individuals, I have cycled with.
Bugger!! I got a puncture!! and I am very happy to say Fred and Nick, were both keen (honest) to repair it, I was all girly, and made tea, and cut the lovely fruit cake I had provided.
Then we cycled to meet our next group Autism Plus, who always cheer me up. They were all happy to see me, One let me chase him round the court, him skipping and me cycling. :D I do love this game! Stephen honked me on Gretal, and Luke methodically peddled round the court. Whilst the others had low riders and a KMX cart.
I have had a couple of fab ideas, since I got back!! I tell you cycling is so good for getting me out of a rut. I'm too excited about them to keep quiet, so I'm going to bore you!
1) When I was at the Health Champs do on Tuesday, I noticed that Autism Plus, was on the list of associated partners. Last week the staff, had told me about a pro active health project they were doing. And I wondered today if Nigel West could help out with the promotion???? Anyway, whilst speaking with him today, he invited me to a meeting he'd got with the manager, of the group. And arranged to fetch me :)
2) Do you know I'm the forerunner and kind of good example, for Self Directed Support and how to spend it effectively? Well there's a new innovation fund for potentially business' who empower disabled folk. You can apply for anything between £1000 - £20000. Now, what with my counseling, personal experience, inclusive cycling, health champs and all important sense of humour. I think I'd be a rite good person to support 'buddy' someone writing their support plan. And maybe we could use cycling, first at Hillsbro, and then who knows??? As their physical activity. So as well as suggesting to Steve M that the CTC apply. I think I'm gonna apply, I only want £1000 pa, to cover expenses.
I noticed that no one commented last night, and it did amuse me. I'm meeting my ex college tutor for lunch tomorrow, in Millhouses cafe, so I'll get a ride out.
My gears on Ziggy are still not right, I can't wait until, I've got some extra money, from SDS to get her sorted by Recycle. Which insidently, isn't quite as much as I thought, because I received it in writing today. And it's actually £11056 pa and not 1156 a month as thought. But hey, I will be sure to use it correctly, because I love it. And want it to become the choice of all disabled folk.
Woke this morning, got the kids off 2 school, and I was so torn 'Should I stay or should I go' booming in my head. And at 9am, a little early, my cab arrived, he'd got a new car, and didn't know if Ziggy would fit in, with out a faff. Well I thought I'd let the taxi capacity be my decider? I have a simple value system, don't I? And I'm pleased to say, Oooooooooh she fitted snugly in the rear. (sooo rude)
So I arrived at Inclusive Cycling, the lovely Fred, Ed, Nick, and Dave Santa were there, all cheery and happy. How could I be a miserable b*???
I haven't got an asbestos mouth!! so I was last out, and Fred had already done a lap of the park, with our first group. Who I won't see again, which is sad because I will wonder occasionally what has become of individuals, I have cycled with.
Bugger!! I got a puncture!! and I am very happy to say Fred and Nick, were both keen (honest) to repair it, I was all girly, and made tea, and cut the lovely fruit cake I had provided.
Then we cycled to meet our next group Autism Plus, who always cheer me up. They were all happy to see me, One let me chase him round the court, him skipping and me cycling. :D I do love this game! Stephen honked me on Gretal, and Luke methodically peddled round the court. Whilst the others had low riders and a KMX cart.
I have had a couple of fab ideas, since I got back!! I tell you cycling is so good for getting me out of a rut. I'm too excited about them to keep quiet, so I'm going to bore you!
1) When I was at the Health Champs do on Tuesday, I noticed that Autism Plus, was on the list of associated partners. Last week the staff, had told me about a pro active health project they were doing. And I wondered today if Nigel West could help out with the promotion???? Anyway, whilst speaking with him today, he invited me to a meeting he'd got with the manager, of the group. And arranged to fetch me :)
2) Do you know I'm the forerunner and kind of good example, for Self Directed Support and how to spend it effectively? Well there's a new innovation fund for potentially business' who empower disabled folk. You can apply for anything between £1000 - £20000. Now, what with my counseling, personal experience, inclusive cycling, health champs and all important sense of humour. I think I'd be a rite good person to support 'buddy' someone writing their support plan. And maybe we could use cycling, first at Hillsbro, and then who knows??? As their physical activity. So as well as suggesting to Steve M that the CTC apply. I think I'm gonna apply, I only want £1000 pa, to cover expenses.
I noticed that no one commented last night, and it did amuse me. I'm meeting my ex college tutor for lunch tomorrow, in Millhouses cafe, so I'll get a ride out.
My gears on Ziggy are still not right, I can't wait until, I've got some extra money, from SDS to get her sorted by Recycle. Which insidently, isn't quite as much as I thought, because I received it in writing today. And it's actually £11056 pa and not 1156 a month as thought. But hey, I will be sure to use it correctly, because I love it. And want it to become the choice of all disabled folk.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Boo Hoo
The tomato/beetroot is here. ....
Ahhhh the boys/men in Guildford, are troopers. They've found 'my story' and have posted it :)
Spoke to Steve M, this am, I do love the guy, he has been such a positive person working with me always and not for me, everything has had to be my choice. But he reckons anyone could have made me succeed, because I was ripe, for the picking if you follow. But I disagree, it was his personality that was just right, from that initial phone call, when he totally gushed with enthusiasm, about my dream of cycling the school run. But I feel like I've been adopted by the CTC, because everyone has a similar attitude, it's like they all respect Steve's judgement so much, that his approval has been enough. And to be honest I think I was a bitter twisted woman, and maybe if he'd have known me, he wouldn't have taken me on?
I am so pleased to say I have become the Caroline that was. I am far happier than I was when I was a dependent wife, or lonely struggling single Mum. I admit my life isn't quite perfect, I do wonder why, if I'm as funny as folk say??? Am I on my own? Surely I can't blame my disability, in this day and age? My weight? is a BIG problem.....bum, bum!! But hey ho, I'm just feeling really sorry for myself, because after cycling to visit my Mum, doingthe school run twice, because of parents evening. (yeah notice how they don't call it PARENT evening) I'm in a rite self pitying mood arent I? The real reason, I think? ?? I spend my life telling my lil boy to pick his shoes up off the floor!! because I can't look down, this causes me to trip easily. He didn't, I Fell!!!!!!!!! Ouch!!!!
Ahhhh the boys/men in Guildford, are troopers. They've found 'my story' and have posted it :)
Spoke to Steve M, this am, I do love the guy, he has been such a positive person working with me always and not for me, everything has had to be my choice. But he reckons anyone could have made me succeed, because I was ripe, for the picking if you follow. But I disagree, it was his personality that was just right, from that initial phone call, when he totally gushed with enthusiasm, about my dream of cycling the school run. But I feel like I've been adopted by the CTC, because everyone has a similar attitude, it's like they all respect Steve's judgement so much, that his approval has been enough. And to be honest I think I was a bitter twisted woman, and maybe if he'd have known me, he wouldn't have taken me on?
I am so pleased to say I have become the Caroline that was. I am far happier than I was when I was a dependent wife, or lonely struggling single Mum. I admit my life isn't quite perfect, I do wonder why, if I'm as funny as folk say??? Am I on my own? Surely I can't blame my disability, in this day and age? My weight? is a BIG problem.....bum, bum!! But hey ho, I'm just feeling really sorry for myself, because after cycling to visit my Mum, doingthe school run twice, because of parents evening. (yeah notice how they don't call it PARENT evening) I'm in a rite self pitying mood arent I? The real reason, I think? ?? I spend my life telling my lil boy to pick his shoes up off the floor!! because I can't look down, this causes me to trip easily. He didn't, I Fell!!!!!!!!! Ouch!!!!
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Well Mens Group :D
Today at SWFC, the health champions, new and enthused to old and 'experienced' :) Met up for a lunch. And a networking type event, where we could swap ideas, about our own projects, saying what worked and didn't etc.
I chose Active Travel, as the group I wanted to go in for the morning. And Personal Development, for my afternoon group, as I swapped chairs and tables, for the afternoon. Someone pointed me, in the direction of a table. I sat next to John Lewis. Now I've known John for about a year, but only through Health Champ meets. The group began, with this rather attractive guy, saying 'Let me Introduce myself, I've been asked to do the Well Mens Group, which will deal with problems to look out for in your own body' PARDON???? There must be some mistake!!! I looked and I was the only woman, out of a group of 10!! I screeched back my chair !!! Fortunately everyone saw the funny side!! I was the colour of the Beetroot, I'd enjoyed for lunch.
I purposely didn't say owt, because everyone there knew my story. Loads of folk said that they enjoyed this blog, which was nice to know.
Hi to Julie, who I'm very proud to say, is a total Star, and became a Health Champ, on my suggestion. She has totally bloomed in the role, and earned herself a job, with the wildlife trust. WELL DONE, it was great seeing you today xx
Hi to Jane :) You found Me!!!
I chose Active Travel, as the group I wanted to go in for the morning. And Personal Development, for my afternoon group, as I swapped chairs and tables, for the afternoon. Someone pointed me, in the direction of a table. I sat next to John Lewis. Now I've known John for about a year, but only through Health Champ meets. The group began, with this rather attractive guy, saying 'Let me Introduce myself, I've been asked to do the Well Mens Group, which will deal with problems to look out for in your own body' PARDON???? There must be some mistake!!! I looked and I was the only woman, out of a group of 10!! I screeched back my chair !!! Fortunately everyone saw the funny side!! I was the colour of the Beetroot, I'd enjoyed for lunch.
I purposely didn't say owt, because everyone there knew my story. Loads of folk said that they enjoyed this blog, which was nice to know.
Hi to Julie, who I'm very proud to say, is a total Star, and became a Health Champ, on my suggestion. She has totally bloomed in the role, and earned herself a job, with the wildlife trust. WELL DONE, it was great seeing you today xx
Hi to Jane :) You found Me!!!
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