A New Lease of Light, Laughter and Life
Hi Everyone! The last few months have been an absolute whirlwind! I have settled into University really well and I am enjoying my course a lot. I have not blogged in quite a while, but I will be honest, I kind of suffered a 'blogger's block'. I thought that because I wasn't experiencing a bad turn of health I couldn't blog about anything but I realised I should definitely celebrate my triumphs and good health spells!
University has been absolutely incredible. Initially, I was very nervous about letting people know that I had Cystic Fibrosis but I had to realise that there is nothing to be ashamed about. I have found that people are extremely accepting, tolerant and understanding. I was scared that people would treat me differently or pity me if I told them, but it has been the complete opposite. People have been extremely amazing and not treated me differently at all, which is something that reassured me.
I went to a couple of Fresher's Events and wow, I did have the best time. I was on IV's, so I didn't risk drinking, but I had the best time with my friends. The best event of the week for me was an event called HudLive. I GOT TO SEE CHASE AND STATUS. It was absolutely amazing and I really had the best time ever.
Over the past few months, my health has treated me really well. Like every other student in England, I got the dreaded Fresher's Flu! I managed to shake that off without any extra antibiotics! This year has been extremely difficult so at first I was really nervous and scared to allow myself to enjoy University and be a 'student' as I started to think that my health was treating me a bit too well, but I had to realise that my hard work is paying off!
My lung function remains at 81%, my weight is stable and I have not had Intravenous Antibiotics for 4 months!!!! I do have times when I have to take it easy and when I just have to slow things down, but overall I feel great.
My main message to anybody with a chronic illness, or any form of health condition, is sometimes we have to do things afraid, but they usually have the best outcome. I started University absolutely petrified, but it has had made me even more determined and ambitious to reach my goals and keep on getting the best out of life.
I have really got a new lease of life, as I have so much laughter and light in my life at the moment. I am so grateful for that. November is always going to be a hard month as it marks the anniversary of my beautiful friend's passing, but I know that she would want me to continue with this new lease of life, laughter and life.
Life is so precious and life is oh so short, so if there is something you want to do, no matter how big or how small, do it. As I said, we have to do things afraid. The action is not what stops us, but the fear. Don't let fear rule you, embrace it and live your best life.
All my love,
Nu x
