Monday, August 27, 2007
Where's Sturdy??
Did you miss me???!!!!!
Sorry folks, been without my computer for the past week. Bet you thought I'd got lost somewhere! Chance would be a fine thing!!! Sadly, still haven't been able to get out anywhere exciting to walk. It's strange isn't it how life can change in such simple ways yet they can have such a large impact on different things. Until a little while ago I had no commitments or real reason to keep me at home and so I used to be out there all the time - nothing and no one to stop me - apart from a shortage of cash every now and again! But as the year has moved on and I've met different people and done different things I find that I'm now leading a more balanced, some would say normal life - which is good......but......I want to be out there walking! It seems ages since I've really been out on the hills. The weather this weekend has been great and I've been doing some brilliant things and having a good time but I've not been out on the hills and it feels as though I've missed out. I know that how I've chosen to spend my time is, in the long term, more important, but it would have been nice to have been out somewhere like the Lakes, or the Peaks, or the Downs, or anywhere really. I have just been for a nice walk around Langdon Hills but it's not quite the same now is it!
On a more positive note, I'm obviously having a good affect on some of you, including my best mate Pat down in Somerset. You know, the one I keep dragging into things. She called the other day to tell me that she's about to undertake a 3 day, 35 mile walk with another of my friends. It sounds like a fantastic route and I'm soooo envious of them. Sorry I can't be there with you. They've promised to give me a full account and I'll pass on the highlights to you when they come back. I'm so pleased for them, especially for Pat as this is the sort of thing she would never have dreamed of doing just a short time ago!!! Go for it girls.
Last week I officially became a volunteer walking leader for 'Walking Your Way To Wellness' - a council run scheme to encourage those leading a sedentary lifestyle to take to the great outdoors. Especially those who may feel excluded, such as those with health problems, feel they may be too old or too large or those who don't want to go out on their own. This is something I feel really passionate about as I know the difference walking has made to me, and if I can help others to discover that joy and some of the health benefits I have gained then it's more than made my journey worthwhile.
It's only 3 weeks now until I go to Ben Nevis and I'm really starting to worry that I've let things slip a bit. I have no doubt that I can do it but it's going to be a struggle. Interestingly enough it's probably going to be more of psychological struggle at the moment than a physical one. And then what? Once I've 'been there, done that'? Well, I'm not going to give up walking but at least then perhaps I can feel as though I can relax a little.
So, the ultimate challenge is almost upon me. If you'd like to help support Marie Curie and help encourage poor sturdy as she takes on Ben you can log onto: www.justgiving.com/sturdygirl and make an online pledge. Every penny counts and come on....you know I'll be suffering!!!
On a more positive note, I'm obviously having a good affect on some of you, including my best mate Pat down in Somerset. You know, the one I keep dragging into things. She called the other day to tell me that she's about to undertake a 3 day, 35 mile walk with another of my friends. It sounds like a fantastic route and I'm soooo envious of them. Sorry I can't be there with you. They've promised to give me a full account and I'll pass on the highlights to you when they come back. I'm so pleased for them, especially for Pat as this is the sort of thing she would never have dreamed of doing just a short time ago!!! Go for it girls.
Last week I officially became a volunteer walking leader for 'Walking Your Way To Wellness' - a council run scheme to encourage those leading a sedentary lifestyle to take to the great outdoors. Especially those who may feel excluded, such as those with health problems, feel they may be too old or too large or those who don't want to go out on their own. This is something I feel really passionate about as I know the difference walking has made to me, and if I can help others to discover that joy and some of the health benefits I have gained then it's more than made my journey worthwhile.
It's only 3 weeks now until I go to Ben Nevis and I'm really starting to worry that I've let things slip a bit. I have no doubt that I can do it but it's going to be a struggle. Interestingly enough it's probably going to be more of psychological struggle at the moment than a physical one. And then what? Once I've 'been there, done that'? Well, I'm not going to give up walking but at least then perhaps I can feel as though I can relax a little.
So, the ultimate challenge is almost upon me. If you'd like to help support Marie Curie and help encourage poor sturdy as she takes on Ben you can log onto: www.justgiving.com/sturdygirl and make an online pledge. Every penny counts and come on....you know I'll be suffering!!!
All for now.
Sturdy
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