Tag, I'm It!!!

I found this little quiz online and thought it would be kinda fun to post it in my Blog and allow people to find out more about me...

I'm sorry that I have been so bad at posting in my Blog - things have been hectic here but I do hope to post an update more soon!!

what is your current obsession?

I am curently obsessed with Ugg Boots! It is Summer over here in the UK but I still live in them as they are probably the only shoes I can wear because of my RSD.

I am also obsessed with Diversity from Britains Got Talent! They won in the final today against Susan Boyle and are AMAZING!!! They are excellent dancers and do everything in sync and it looks great!

What is your weirdest obsession?

Hmm, I don't think I really have a weird obsession although I always tend to ask my mum if I smell lol !! I know it sounds strange but ever since I developed RSD, I seem to sweat a lot more and therefore think I am going to smell even though my mum always reassures me I don't!!

Starbucks or Peets?

I'm not sure what Peet's is as I don't think it is in the UK so would have to say Starbucks. I love their signiture hot chocolate and smoothies - they're to die for!!!

What's for dinner?

I've just had my dinner and had a lamb kebab and chips which was delicious!

What would you eat for your last meal?

I would probably have a Margharita Pizza and chocolate cake for desert as I love both of them!!

What was the last thing you bought?

I can't really remember as it was that long ago but it would probably have been a top that I have wanted for ages. It was on sale so I decided to go and get it!

What are you listening to right now?

I'm not really listening to everything, other than the television lol!

What is your favourite flavour ice cream?

I have lots of favourites but would probably have to say strawberry. Especially the strawberry ones with bits in - they're delicious!!

What do you think of the person(s) that tagged you?

I tagged myself so can't really comment lol !

If you could go anywhere in the World for the next hour, where would you go?

I would probably go to Australia as I have always wanted to go there and it looks beautiful on the tv. One of my close friends has just moved there recently with her mum also and I really miss her so it would be cool to meet up and spend some time together!!

Which language do you want to learn?

I would love to learn Spanish as my grandad and his wife live over there so we tend to go quite a bit. I know some Spanish, but would love to learn more!

What is your favourite quote right now?

My favourite quote at the moment is 'To the World you may be one person, but to one person you may be the World'. I think it's really lovely and is so true.

What is your favourite piece of clothing in your own wardbrobe?

I have a Juicy Couture dress that I love! I need to lose a bit of weight to fit into it but it is really nice and perfect for the summer!!

What is your dream job?

I would love to be either a Psychologist or a Physical Therapist. I have learnt a lot since developing RSD so would like to try and help other people going through the same thing as me. I am starting an Health and Social Care Course at College soon so hopefully, that dream will be able to become a reality one day!!

What is your worst habit?

I don't think I really have a bad habit lol

If you had £100, what would you spend it on right now?

I would probably buy an all new wardrobe lol! I have lost some weight so some of my clothes don't fit! I don't really want to get any clothes right now though in case I lose any more weight any time soon lol!

Do you admire anyones style?

I love Miley Cyrus' style. I think she is so pretty and natural, not like some of the celebs that you see caked in make-up and plastic surgery!!

Describe your style?

I tend to chose clothes that are comfortable but also fashionable. I am pretty girly but not too over the top and am always focusing on my hair!

What are you going to do after this?

I'll probably watch the television for a bit and then go to sleep if I can as it's getting late!

What are your favourite movies?

I have lots of movies that I like but my favourites are probably Dirty Dancing, Grease, 27 Dresses, High School Musical etc - I love all the chic flicks!

What is your favourite fruit?

I love strawberies and grapes!

What inspires you?

I'm not sure really. Probably people that are going through a lot but still focus on the positives in their life. They help me keep strong and realise that things could always be worse.

Your favourite book?

I don't really have a favourite book as I can't read them that much due to my RSD (concentrate = just about gone !)!

Do you collect something?

No, not any more really. When I was younger, I used to collect Yu-Gio cards with my friends.

What is your favourite smell?

I love the smell of melted chocolate - yummy :-) !!

What are you most proud of?

I am proud of myself for undergoing an intense Physical Therapy program. It was absolute hell but did help a bit!!

What are five beauty products you couldn't live without?

- Mascara
- Blusher
- Eye Shadow
- Conceler
- Lip gloss

Cats or dogs?

Doggies!

OK, i'm breaking the rules and am only tagging 3 people! If anyone else would like tagging, please ask and i'll tag you!


http://lisamoon-phases.blogspot.com/ - Lisa Moon
http://alessea.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-are-you-trying-so-hard-to-fit-in.html - Felicia
http://messystuffalifewithms.blogspot.com/2009/05/wipeout.html - Webble

(You don't have to do this if you don't want to - it is entirely up to you!!)

here are the rules:
1. respond and rework; answer the question on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your invention, add more one question of your own.
2. tag eight other people

College Course

First let me say a huge 'Thank You' to everyone that took the time to reply to my last blog entry and for supporting me!! I really appreciate people taking the time to comment and I don't know what I would do without all of the support and encouragement sometimes so, 'Thank You'!!

As I mentioned in my last blog entry, I went to college for an interview for the Health and Social Care Course that I want to do.

We heard back from the college a few weeks ago. They called my mum and asked whether or not she thought I would be able to cope with the placements on the course because of my RSD etc.

My mum told the college tutors that we had already spoke about how stressful it would be but that I really wanted to do the course and I was prepared to give it my all. The tutors were still really concerned about my RSD though and said that they were having a huge difficulty trying to find suitable placements for me because everyone was afraid that I would fall and injury myself or a patient. They said that academically, I would pass with flying colours but because of my RSD, they were concerned that I wouldn't be able to cope with the full course.

The tutors told my mum to speak to me and then to call them back asap the next day.

Me and my mum had a huge talk about the course and I didn't really know what to do. I really wanted to do the course but I felt as though the course providers didn't want me to do it because of my RSD. I am one of those sorts of people that wants to please everybody and doesn't want to make anyone feel like they have to do something for me - guess it's my Type 'A' personality!!!!

Eventually though, I told my mum that I wasn't going to let some teacher get in the way of my future carer and told her that I really wanted to do the course, even though I knew it would be a lot of hard work. My mum had also been on the college website and it says that they MUST provide suitable placements for anyone that is disabled as it is the law.

My mum called the tutors back and informed them of my decision and they still kept going on about how it would be hard work and that they don't know if i'd be able to cope etc. We told them though that I knew all of that but that it was something I wanted to do and was willing to give it my all.

My mum asked the tutors whether I had a place on the course and they kept trying to avoid giving her an answer. Eventually though, they said that I could have a place but that we need to be aware that it might be hard trying to find placements because of my RSD. My mum works for the Youth Club anyhow so she has contact with lots of different services if all else fails.

I'm just so relieved that I got a place on the course!! It was a lot of hard work but definitiely worth it in the end! I know that it will be hard work but it's something that I want to do and feel will be worth it in the end if I am able to complete the whole 2 years.

Me and my mum have to go to a meeting with the school on Monday to meet with the college tutors to discuss what might help me with the course etc. I'm glad that they are listening to me but at the sime time, I don't want them to be too over the top and single me out as someone that is really disabled.

I also have to go for a 'tester day' for the course in July. We will then find out more about the course and what it entails, when the placements will be etc.

Hopefully i'll be able to cope with all of the course and get my qualifications at the end of it. I really want to prove that I CAN do something even though I have RSD and prove to the ones that didn't think I could do it that they were wrong!!!!

I'm not going to let RSD get in the way of my life even though it is extremely hard at times. I am someday going to have to learn how to 'live' with it as it could be with me for the rest of my life unfortunately so I may as well start now!!