April 29th
I know I've been a bit quiet but I have had a couple of weeks of severe doubt! Not feeling at all well and facing some medical challenges hasn't helped. It seems like a clash when others around you seem to be feeling the same. On a positive note, I can tell you that the Stingrays taught me to tumble turn which has been a liberating experience. However, sometimes I forget to do them, I can't do them in the shallow end in case I hit my head and I definitely can't do them with flippers on. I will work on these issues by talking about them.....
So, I am over it OK? I will do it, I can do it and I will not be intimidated by those who are worthier than I and much more dedicated to their sport. I say this with admiration, not criticism or bitterness......no no no.
I can do it
I can
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Sunday, 12 April 2009
A fantastic boost to our funds
April 12th 2009
Easter Day
I have has some health problems and have not been swimming this week. Had some really good sessions with the Stingrays the week before which were good, and I have kept up with my rowing this week and upped the pressure a bit. The challenge with Concept 2 has now finished so I have to work hard at keeping my motivation up. However having increased the rowing I have enjoyed it much more and I can feel the benefits.
Harry is back which has really given me a boost and he has enjoyed reading the blog which has kept him up to date. We had a chat yesterday about my back which is in fact holding up at the moment.
Here's a story about cooperation and opportunity.
My friend Veronica who is raising money for an amazing project in Kenya which is called the Tara project had organised a couple of events to raise money which I had attended and donated some raffle prizes. Veronica reached her funding goal and asked me last Friday if we would like the bag packing session she had booked at Morrisons on Easter Saturday. I accepted immediately and tried to round up some volunteers at the last minute. Many of my friends were away, but we managed. We packed bags for 4 hours. I 'd like to thank Veronica, Jane, Thomas, Gina, Chantice, Kaitlin, Jane, Katie, Vicki, James, Anne, Dave, Lesley and EB for their hard work. Suzanne was away but came up to the house with buckets and stuck on posters and tops. Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to announce that we raised £1003. Can you believe it? A wonderful boost to our funds and great timing because it seems that many people had seen the article and photo of me with the politicians on the front page of the Free Press. People wanted to speak to me about the swim challenge and seemed interested in what we are trying to achieve.
At one point, my legs were aching and I hate supermarkets and shopping so it was in fact my worst nightmare. However I enjoyed meeting people and we all agreed it had been a highly successful event.
I'd rather be swimming though...any day
Easter Day
I have has some health problems and have not been swimming this week. Had some really good sessions with the Stingrays the week before which were good, and I have kept up with my rowing this week and upped the pressure a bit. The challenge with Concept 2 has now finished so I have to work hard at keeping my motivation up. However having increased the rowing I have enjoyed it much more and I can feel the benefits.
Harry is back which has really given me a boost and he has enjoyed reading the blog which has kept him up to date. We had a chat yesterday about my back which is in fact holding up at the moment.
Here's a story about cooperation and opportunity.
My friend Veronica who is raising money for an amazing project in Kenya which is called the Tara project had organised a couple of events to raise money which I had attended and donated some raffle prizes. Veronica reached her funding goal and asked me last Friday if we would like the bag packing session she had booked at Morrisons on Easter Saturday. I accepted immediately and tried to round up some volunteers at the last minute. Many of my friends were away, but we managed. We packed bags for 4 hours. I 'd like to thank Veronica, Jane, Thomas, Gina, Chantice, Kaitlin, Jane, Katie, Vicki, James, Anne, Dave, Lesley and EB for their hard work. Suzanne was away but came up to the house with buckets and stuck on posters and tops. Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to announce that we raised £1003. Can you believe it? A wonderful boost to our funds and great timing because it seems that many people had seen the article and photo of me with the politicians on the front page of the Free Press. People wanted to speak to me about the swim challenge and seemed interested in what we are trying to achieve.
At one point, my legs were aching and I hate supermarkets and shopping so it was in fact my worst nightmare. However I enjoyed meeting people and we all agreed it had been a highly successful event.
I'd rather be swimming though...any day
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