Nelson Mandela and My Grandad

NELSON MANDELA

1918 - 2013

Last night a great man passed away. His soul lives on and the spirit and inspiration he left behind will go on to change lives forever. His walk of life is like no other. His attitude, determination and courage was faultless. I often look to Mandela for motivation. He has a calm about him which radiates knowledge, trust and wisdom. If you haven't already you must read his book 'Long Walk To Freedom' - Unbelievable life story. 

Mandela may not be your inspiration, he just so happens to be one of mine. One of a few people I take great interest in and look up to. But maybe Mandela isn't that to you….in which case, 

Who is your Nelson Mandela?

My Grandad is my biggest motivation. Above Mandela, Ali and Schwarzenegger, it's got to be my Grandad - Donald Joseph Knight. 

DONALD JOSEPH KNIGHT 

1934 - 2012

It just so happens that today is my Grandad's birthday too… Happy Birthday Grandad :) 

Now if he were here today I'm sure he'd have a story to tell me about Nelson Mandela, a first hand memory of a news report or a radio announcement. And boy would I do anything to hear it. 

Having Grandad as MY Nelson Mandela, as my motivation, my driving force and my guide gives me strength on a daily basis I didn't know I had. 

My message here is this: Your inspiration does't have to come from a public figure, a celebrity or a successful athlete. Your driving force might just be sitting around your dinner table, in the room next door or in my case, growing into a beautiful tree watching over a lake. 

So, Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela. 

But Grandad, today is your day… and always will be. 

Lots of love, your 'vision of loveliness' - Paula x

You've got the light to fight the shadows

I always try to talk positively, sticking to my motto;

"MS is my opportunity to be legendary" 

And that's great... except sometimes there are just those days where it all becomes a bit too real.

You realise what the future may hold
You ask yourself question after question
You feel like people STILL don't fully understand and perhaps above all you're just frustrated with the day in day out battle with such a powerful condition.

It's tiring and sometimes you have to let yourself let go and take a moment, half a day, or even a day or two, to simply let yourself readjust. THATS OK! You shouldn't let it build up or you'll find yourself releasing that frustration and anger on to others and in ways you don't want to.

TIPS on managing those low moments:

• Remember why you are fighting - Yes you will have low days, but remember why you fight so hard every other day of the week, month, year. You're fighting for your health and for your future. 
• Be inspired. Find someone or something who inspires you, who's words or actions can motivate you through tough times. Sometimes all it takes is a few words to completely change your outlook on the day ahead. I find motivational Twitter accounts helpful as they are so easily accessible. I also find the words of Muhammad Ali incredibly powerful. 
• Don't bite your tongue. Try talking to others with MS who you know you can turn to should you need that level of empathy you perhaps don't get else where 
• Talk to your friends/ family and let them know that you're having a bad day or a moment where you need to get something off your chest... you'll probably find they have a lot more to say than you ever imagined. 
• Take moments to yourself. I don't suggest you literally talk to yourself but reconnecting with yourself and finding that balance again will really kelp you regain clarity. I find an outdoors jog or an early morning gym session with headphones in really helps. Even immersing yourself in something you love such as a hobby, cooking, reading... whatever allows your mind to switch off. 

Do not be fearful... instead, be courageous and think of all the ways in which you can overcome MS and all it's baggage.

I try to keep myself busy every day with various things to keep my mind off the worry. I'm constantly reading about the condition and looking to learn more about it because one day I WILL take it down. 

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

"YOU'VE GOT THE LIGHT TO FIGHT THE SHADOWS"

"WE'RE A LITTLE DIFFERENT, THERE'S NO NEED TO BE ASHAMED"

P x

COMING SOON...

Coming up next in the life of DOING MS MY WAY....

It's COMPETITION TIME - Follow me as I start the ball rolling working towards the MIAMI PRO fitness competition 

MOTIVATION INSPIRATION GYMSPIRATION - everyone needs them once in a while

DIET OVERHAUL - NEW  discoveries I've made about certain foods and how they affect your body AND your MS

MS and life at WORK, how to adjust, how to ease yourself back in AND how to ensure your workplace understands you too

P x

Raising Awareness

As you know I try to do all I can to raise awareness of MS, Life with MS and MS in young people.

Over the past two weeks i've been fortunate enough to be part of some amazing projects and experiences allowing me to spread the positivity and MS love... not literally.. I make it sound contagious!

The first was the opportunity to film with a production company who, like me, are also trying to raise awareness and break down the barriers between MSers and the general public, doctors and even neurologists.

We had SUCH an amazing day filming at my house and then went on to David Lloyd to film part of a training session with my PT - Antony.

Not gonna lie, I felt like a bit of a celeb... a celeb with MS, a celeb with MS and a Nemo arm, a celeb with MS, a Nemo arm and injection bruises...

ok so NOT so much of a celeb but STILL..I had a fab day and the crew and staff at DL were just lovely.

Apparently, it's going to be shown at a neurology conference in October and will also be used by an american production company...

Only a matter of time before I make my big move STATE SIDE in an attempt to crack America!

(getting slightly ahead of myself?... yah) WATCH THIS SPACE

The next exciting thing to happen in the life of Paula was this.... 

An invitation to THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
By Mr Mike Freer himself (Local MP for Finchley and Golders Green)

Excited much? Apparently he had seen my article in the Times about the MS Cake Break and fundraiser I hosted with Rhiannon back in April...

*cough* RAISING A RECORD BREAKING AMOUNT *cough*

which you can read if you click.... here :)

SO...dressed in our snazziest outfits Rhi and I made our way down to the House of Commons. After what seemed like an HOUR trying to figure out how to get into the place we made it!
IT.WAS.AMAZING

(please excuse my tired appearance, I was momentarily taking a break from helping my friend give birth as of 7am.... obvs NOTHING was going to stop me making this appointment at the HOC! )

Mr Freer treated us to a tea and scone in a room looking over the Thames with some stunning views! He then gave us a tour of the building which felt more like a palace from the inside!!

On a serious note though it was SO encouraging to have our fundraising efforts recognised. I will never ever stop raising awareness and hosting fundraisers so to have the backing and recognition from such influential people really makes such a difference and is yet another motivational boost.

And there it it.... my day at the House of Commons in pictures.

until next time, P xx

A little inspiration from Hannah Barrett - X Factor

"We're all wonderful, wonderful people
So when did we all get so fearful?
And now we're finally finding our voices
Just take a chance, come help me sing this
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it"

We all love a bit of an X Factor sob story..but when I watched Hannah Barrett's audition, I was so encouraged by her attitude. Its empowering. She carries a sense of vulnerability around with her but has taught herself to be strong. It's clear to see that she has been faced with difficult situations, like many, but it's the attitude me must adopt to deal with those situations which keep us above water, keeps us fighting. 

We have to make ourselves be heard...so with every post I upload and with every bit of filming or meeting I attend...It will all go towards raising awareness of MS and teaching people to understand the condition as well as helping those who have it, live with it. 

Summer Summery

Summer is over and it's back to reality. (For those of you who don't know, I work at a school so the glorious summer break has come to an end)

Every day is a challenge in small ways and some days in slightly bigger ways. But this was my first
summer living with MS. I didn't go away but I didn't need to! The glorious summer days here were enough to handle.

As you may have seen in earlier posts at the beginning of the summer, the heat caused my second major relapse resulting in Optic Neuritis. I lost the sight in my right eye for 5 days before I was put on an incredibly high dose of steroids, with its own set of side effects, to bring my sight back to perfection over the course of a week. I have never appreciated seeing so much in ALL my life! 

As a result I decided to be the ultimate tourist in London!

MS doesn't and shouldn't stop you from doing anything

I learned very quickly that I need to pace myself. Learn your limitations and work within them not against them. If you push yourself too hard you will fall backwards. If you do whats right for you, you'll soon find you're doing more than you could ever imagine.

Here's my summer in pictures...


BUCKINGHAM PALACE: STATE ROOMS & QUEENS CORONATION EXHIBITION 
(I Heart Norman Hartnell and yes I will drop in the fact that he is an OLD MILLHILLIAN!)

V&A MUSEUM: FASHION THROUGH THE AGES AND THE 80'S EXHIBITION

 A TRIP TO DEVON WITH EMMA

KENWOOD BAKE OFF AND VARIOUS AFTERNOON TEAS (Paleo Paleo Paleo right? hmmm...)

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (OBVIOUSLY. If I were a dinosaur I would be the small one in the bottom centre...what a dude)

All in all I had a wonderful summer in London and was able to do and see so much. I'm so happy I got to experience so much and it's also doubled as research and inspiration for my Wedding Planning, Styling and Design course which I started this summer also!!

Until tomorrow...

P x

Paleo Paleo Paleo

The Paleo Diet

This is a diet I have mentioned many times before but i've never really spoken about it in much depth. I thought i'd do a little more research into it and share my findings with you as a lot of people have been asking about it and how it benefits me and my MS.

It's all about discipline as well as enjoying and experimenting with the foods you can eat. This diet is great for anyone who wants to live a more naturally healthy lifestyle and wake up feeling energised on a daily basis.

The Paleo Diet is based on our hunter-gatherer ancestors and their diet. Understandably we don't need to hunt for our food so it's about making choices which reflect this historical diet.

I find so many diet websites confusing to understand and are usually bombarded with advertisements to buy their books and products so I hope to give a clear understanding below of what the Paleo Diet is all about in a more simplistic manner. It's more of a lifestyle change than a 'diet' as such.

So what does this 'diet' consist of?

- High intake of protein
- Low intake of carbohydrates
- High fibre intake
- Moderate to higher intake of GOOD fats (monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats)
- Higher potassium intake than sodium
- High intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants


What can I eat?

- Grass-fed meats (not grain-fed meats)
- Fowl
- Wild fish (not farmed fish)
- Eggs
- Vegetables (the darker the better)
- Oil (olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil)
- Fruits (try those with thinner skins such as grapes and berries and again the darker the better)
- Nuts (Almonds are great!)
- Sweet potato
- coconut milk, almond milk

What can't I eat?

- Legumes (peanuts included)
- Dairy
- Gluten, Wheats, Grains
- Salt
- Refined sugar
- Processed foods - Takeaways, packet meals, anything bleached or artificial
- White potato


Want some tips?

- Eat little and often - SMALLER portions every 3-4 hours
- Drink green tea and water throughout the day
- Don't overload on fruit...it may be natural but contains high levels of fructose (sugar = carbs = fat)
- Don't be conned by 'gluten-free' foods, these are still processed and unhealthy
- Give it a go for at least 1 month to see results.
- Just because you eat one bad thing doesn't mean you have to write off the day entirely. Keep going!
- If you DO somehow find yourself eating 'bad' food...make the bad food gluten free at least... GF and Dairy Free dark choc, GF Pitta Bread and honey. Be realistic. It's better to be semi healthy than totally unhealthy.


Food Diary

Keeping a food diary can be a great way of monitoring how certain foods affect you. Think of the benefits of being able to look back at what you've eaten over a 5 - 8 week period. I write mine on a word document which I keep on my home and work computer and I've made it a habit of filling it out as the day goes on. BE HONEST: DONT BE SCARED TO LIST YOUR MISTAKES.. this will help you see where you may be going wrong or highlight 'good days'.
There are some great apps to help you track your intake of food such as My Fitness Pal.

I've been loosely following this diet since January however I don't feel i've been doing as well as I should.  I'm going to do a 30 day food diary and set myself some guidelines in terms of going to the gym and setting targets. For me it isn't about losing weight, as i actually want to gain muscle, so I will set some body fat percentage loss targets as well as some simple ones like eating clean for AT LEAST 5 days consecutively.

Most importantly you need to ENJOY the Paleo way of life. There are some amazing recipe books out there which can really help inspire you with your cooking. Happy eating!

P x

"UM...."

I'v been given the all clear to start steroids tomorrow!! 500mg a day for 5 days.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....This makes me SO happy because I might actually be able to see properly again. I had to abandon driving today as it just became too hard and dangerous.

P xx

MS Information Day - Elstree

ONE BIG HAPPY MS FAMILY!

I had a fabulous day at the Holiday Inn in Elstree today for the MS Education Day. It was full of interesting messages, information and new faces which was lovely. I can barely see the screen again so the video post is below. 

P x

I Dare You

"I dare you to live out your dreams. I dare you to get out of your comfort zone. I dare you to make people turn their heads because you're fit and you're on fire!

I DARE YOU. 

Challenge yourself, go out of your comfort zone and push yourself just that little bit each day. 

I can't stress enough how bang on Tesco's has it....EVERY LITTLE HELPS! 

You don't have to be an athlete to have this mentality...This work ethic will help you FIGHT MS. 

#MSSWAG

P x

If the cure to blindness was looking foolish would you risk it?

Yes I will risk looking foolish to cure my loss of sight....so here goes! 

(By the way: Documenting my progress isn't because I want to make myself 'public' and have people feel sorry for me... It's to raise awareness as well as keep track of my progress and development as this is a long term condition)

"Imagine if you were blind, complete darkness, no colours, no views, no beauty, just pitch black"

"If pushing yourself to your limits could give you sight..."

"If there was a cure, would you let anything stand in your way?"

"Do you really want to succeed?

Would you really care if they mocked you, laughed at you, pointed at you or bad mouthed you?

Would you be concerned about your extreme goal or just embrace the extreme work?"

P x

I C U

YO! So I have been rather ill the past few weeks...hence lack of posts and not just that but I've had trouble seeing out of my right eye due to a relapse. So using my computer etc hasn't been on my list of things to do recently.... It's actually still really painful so i'll keep it brief and post a really lame video highlighting all things I want to say :) Remember: STAY POSITIVE

P X

"I can't accept not trying"

I'm listening to: 

GRIMES - SKIN

I don't know about you, but I quite often have to battle my way out of negative mind sets.
I'm overly positive because I have to be. I'm using this obstacle which has been put in my way to my advantage. Rather than struggling to drag it everywhere I go, i'm slowly training myself to pick it up and  move it aside.

Don't be consumed and don't let every day become a constant battle to be on top. 
Days, moths and years will go by, but train your mind to let it come naturally.

Don't get me wrong, I find it SO hard sometimes, but i'm constantly reminded by great people in my life that I need to keep going. If I fall or slow down or struggle, thats ok as long as i've tried to get back up again.. (something I learned today because I wasn't trying to get back up).

"I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan / My PT today

Todays TRAGIC gym session went from bad to worse to good.  As mentioned, my current relapse has caused me to lose feeling in my right arm, hand, chest and back. This means every time I go to put the damn lid back on my bottle of water, and can't, I'm reminded of my situation and frustration kicks in. I'm almost started crying in the middle of the gym! In fact, i'm sure I shed a tear or two on those rubber mats.

After wasting some time being grumpy and arguing with my personal trainer, I decided not to waste the last 15 minutes of my session (or more I was TOLD I wasn't to waste the last of the session)..either way it worked and when I found out the exercise I was about to do is how Jodie Marsh trains, I quickly perked up and decided to release my inner body builder...

Now, having said all this... I can feel my shoulder again! My right boob and right arm are still quite numb but hey...I can feel my shoulder so left thumbs up!

P x

Miami Heat

Heat and MS:

*Heat causes MS patients to experience heat intolerance

What does it feel like?

- Decreased cognitive functions

- Numbness 

- Fatigue

- Blurred Vision

- Tremor

- Weakness

EVEN A SLIGHT INCREASE OF AS LITTLE AS 1/4 OR 1/2 DEGREE IN THE BODY'S CORE TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE HEAT INTOLERANCE

It's definitely going to be a while before I'm back on the beach roasting myself, lying in the sun reading, hours passing by as my skin gets gradually more crisp and honey glazed! 

I'm incredibly sensitive to heat these days and even the recent rise in temperature in London has set off some inflammations somewhere in my brain or spinal chord. I believe that might be the cause of this recent relapse where i've lost a little feeling in my upper right side. This just means asking mummy to carry on paying for weekly massages, organic food and of course help me out with the Personal Training costs! Thanks mama :) Love you. 

The really annoying thing is that Vitamin D (the vitamin you get from sunlight) is actually vital in preventing relapses! So I can have sun but not the heat...Catch 22.

I'm thinking... 

Skiing holidays, British SummerBeach Days, Cornwall, Brighton, New York, City Breaks, Lake District, Paris, Germany, Water Sports!

I'm taking a moment to reminisce about my past holidays and my love for tanning...knowing I wont be going on a sunny holiday this year did upset me for a moment or two but I have more exciting, slightly different things lined up for a summer in the UK. Watch this space...

Reminisce with me...

P x

*ref 1. (http://ms.about.com/od/signssymptoms/a/heat_intoleranc.htm)

"I've fallen head over heels in LOVE with the City" - NYC

That's right...I made it back in one piece! The Nemo arm is back BUT I have a new found love for New York City - excluding the excess dairy, carbs and gluten of course.

As much as I like to be unique, different, stand out... I am essentially your typical young 23 year old girl with a love for all things fashion. So of course I fell head over heels in LOVE with Manhattan.

Sex and the City style... Labels and Love. 

What is there not to love about the city?

G.L.A.M.O.R.O.U.S

I literally forgot all about my MS... I ran free and wild across the city. I saw (almost) everything I wanted to see but each day I thought i'd crossed things off my list, more popped up. This city is never ending. Every corner you turn and every person you meet has someplace new and undiscovered to take you.

The highlight of the trip had to be standing at the top of the Rockefeller Centre at 9am on a clear blue sky morning looking over Manhattan and it's infamous Central Park. I'm not lying when I say it actually made me emotional! Much to many peoples amusement, it's been an actual dream of mine to see this exact view. I've wanted to stand so high above the city and look over New York City for so long, I always imagined it would fill me with inspiration, and boy did it. A silence and peace came over me when I stood and looked over the skyscrapers so small. They looked so 'regular' from the Top of the Rock. Like a lego land. A play town.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU REALLY LOOK OVER THE CITY?

I FEEL...

EMPOWERED HUMBLED INSPIRED LOVED RAW ENERGISED CLEANSED CLEAR FRESH START PASSION MOTIVATED DREAM ROMANCE ENDLESS COURAGE DETERMINATION I SEE SUCCESS FREEDOM LIMITLESS

NEW YORK put a lot of things in to perspective for me. I let myself have fun, I let go and I did what I wanted to do. I went out and I had fun, I ate all the foods I wanted to eat and I did all the shopping I wanted to do. I've had to pay for it because I'm currently going through what I believe to be a minor relapse... I've gradually lost feeling in my right arm, right side of my back and chest and have started dropping things again. I REFUSE point blank to let this affect my life in a negative way. SO...back to the gym i trot...back on the rabbit food and Fiji water...but IT IS ALL WORTH IT.

I will happily live an overly cautious and healthy lifestyle 90% of the year if it means I can fulfil goals like the one to go to New York for the other 10%. Having MS doesn't mean you can't have it all...It means you have to be more disciplined in how you go about getting it. It's a clever illness and it's one which likes to challenge and push you to your limits, so I say; take on the challenge and beat MS.

I won't bore you with my entire trip...but please do enjoy a few photos I took and tell me...

WHAT DO YOU SEE AND FEEL WHEN YOU REALLY LOOK?

I see a really happy girl. I don't see MS.

P x

i ♡ NYC

I've been struggling a bit recently with aches and pains. I feel like an old woman most of the time, in pain getting out of bed or getting up from a chair. I'm trying to save all my energy for my trip to NYC on Friday. Learning to prioritise my day is essential to keeping myself upright!

Words can't describe how excited I am for NYC...only 4 sleeps to go!

I've been taking my injectable medication (Rebif) on time, three days a week, and have prepared everything to take it with me to New York. I've only been taking it for a couple of months but I really hope it will help me from suffering any form of relapse while i'm away. Despite the fluey symptoms which I get most days, It's worth it all in the long run.

The temperature is set to be pretty high so i'll need to find some cooling methods to take with me...

STAYING COOL

1. Replace usual moisturiser for Aloe Vera moisturiser - helps lower the skins temperature.  
2. Run wrists under cold water tap every couple of hours
3. Take tepid showers, not cold showers, as the body makes up for loss of heat after a cold shower.
4. Eat little and often and avoid high protein foods as they increase metabolic heat (paleo diet goes out the window)

My list of things to do before I go is finally starting to go down!

1. Playlist for ipod & ipad - plane (it's a girlie trip with my Rhi Rhi so N'sync, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Michael Jackson etc... is essential!)
2. Confirm Travel Insurance
3. Pack medication in to really tragic school trip looking medical cool bag
4. Collect over priced dry cleaning and pack
5. Squeeze in one last gym session
6. Change up more dollars
7. Mani Pedi

I'm off to get a long nights sleep now before my pre holiday dental check up early tomorrow morning!

P x

PRESS COVERAGE

Check out some amazing press coverage of the Cake Break ... HERE

A trip to Capital Radio

First of all I want to apologise for the insane delay on this post...I came down with the Flu last week and MS + Virus = WIPEOUT.

I feel awful because I wanted to post about this straight away...It was the most incredible evening with some of the most incredible people. 

So the school I work for was invited to Capital Radio by Help a Capital Child in order to see where we could join forces in raising funds for the charity. As part of the 'events team' and considering mummy runs the Charity Committee, I went along to see how I could help and perhaps get some information on HACC. I left with so much more.

I had a brilliant tour of the studio's and the Capital Radio building ..

Then we had a little champagne and snacks reception on the balcony walkway which, although a little windy, had a spectacular view...

But this was the best bit....

Here you can see;   Emily, Kay, Monica, Myself, Kyle, Ian, Viv and Shea. Meeting them was the highlight of my night. Read on to see why...

Now then, Emily, Kyle and Shea are incredible Powerchair Footballers who play down at the Greenwich Powerchair Football Club. The club has received great support from HACC so it made perfect sense that they were to explain why it is vital that there are people out there raising those all important funds. 

We had a question and answer session which was great for finding out more information about how the club works and whats its goals are for the future. It was amazing listening to the aspirations they have for future Paralympics, Competitive Leagues and over all raising the profile of Powerchair Football. This wouldn't be possible without the support and funding from places such as HACC and Lottery Funding and I want to help support them too. I was so inspired and left feeling so empowered after listening so carefully to what was being said...

"It's about INSPIRING THE COMMUNITY"

"Changing peoples attitudes"

"We are all the same"

"We NEED to raise AWARENESS"

"EQUALITY"

"The MONEY is vital"

But I wanted to hear from Emily, Kyle and Shea themselves, a little bit more about what it meant to them. 

So I asked them: "It's clear that you are an inspiration to others as we've seen this evening, but I want to know...What inspires you?"

Kyle: "My brother is my role model, my inspiration. Knowing I can do what he can do, but in a wheelchair make me feel good."  "at the end of the day, It's about how much you put in to the sport"

Shea: "Everyone keeps us going because we have to persuade everyone else out there it's worth while." "and you know if there are girls watching us play we have to impress them!"

Emily - Having spoken to Emily it's clear that she a feisty young girl who clearly takes great enjoyment from playing football and proving people wrong. She won't let herself be judged which I found so comforting at such a young age, especially for me as i've just about built up that defence since my diagnosis and it's not been easy. I use the word inspire a lot but she really did inspire me to keep a strong mentality and if you want to do it then DO IT!

I had a lovely chat with Kay and Monica as well as I wanted to know what it's like from a mothers point of view. I know from my own experience that mum's just pick up and carry on and they are there no matter what and tend to do it all with little look on their face they they might be struggling. 

Both Kay and Monica were just so strong. They want to break down the barriers, change perceptions and expand all inclusiveness. "There is something just so special. They make us proud as parents and they give us the drive to keep going" 

"Their outlook may be down to being young and perhaps a little naive but thats whats so beautiful about it, it's innocent."

I hope this has been a great insight into my evening with at Capital Radio supporting HACC, but also an insight into something you perhaps knew little about before. I certainly learned a lot about Powerchair Football and I would LOVE to head down to one of their games and see them play... 

(Kay/Monica...Do contact me and let me know when the next game is...I know my personal trainer is keen to come also) 

This isn't meant to be a sob story or one of 'rising from the ashes' ...it's about reality...it's about learning to face situations head on and having that positive outlook on life where nothing can stop you. And this is just a perfect example of that in action. This post is also to highlight the importance of Fundraising and supporting teams/ clubs/ causes like The Greenwich Powerchair Football Club which offers support for many children out there in more ways than one. 

"IT'S ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO, NOT WHAT YOU CAN'T OR CAN NO LONGER DO"

P x

Nicholas Vujicic

"Be thankful, dream big and never give up"

P x

Sunday Said..

Be Inspired by JACK CARROLL

Right...for those of you who want to see someone who's been dealt a debilitating situation yet used it to their advantage and turned it into something positive... JACK CARROLL EVERYONE! 

Not to mention he has my favourite accent ever.

This is the attitude I am trying to promote. You live once, this is what we're faced with, so embrace it..and be funny..if you can..if you can't..well, Jack'll do that for you!

"If people do find some comfort or inspiration from what I do then brilliant, bonus! I'm never going to be Usain Bolt, right, that's sorted. But maybe I can focus on my strengths which is to bring joy to the world"

P xx

MS HQ Cake Break with Oritse Williams

Today my best friend Rhiannon and I were fortunate enough to be invited to the MS HQ Cake Break in Cricklewood following out great success in raising £4,700 for the MS Society. 

We were buzzing with excitement to head over there and meet everyone in HQ so being our usual over the top hyper selves, we got dressed up, baked a cake a took a million photos! 

We were incredibly surprised to be told that Oritse Williams would be there as a guest of honour along side us to sign the cheque!! He was at HQ filming with his team to raise awareness for MS, a condition close to his heart considering his mother is a fellow MS-er. 

He had some incredible things to say and it was so humbling to see someone with such a high profile, use it in such an inspiring and positive way. We had a great chat and I was so encouraged to keep doing what i'm doing. I would love to collaborate with him one day and create a HUGE event for the MS Society in London which can be on the same scale as many other charity balls such as the BHF Tunnel of Love. 

Oritse , we spent a fabulous afternoon together, you make me, other MSer's and I'm sure most of all, your mother, SO proud by the support you give to finding a cure for MS. Never give up. 

#Faith. #Healtheworld

Rhi Rhi and I signing the cheque over for the money we raised last Sunday

Doughnut (no licking lips) competition

Rhi Rhi, Oritse and Me saying cheese for the camera after a really nice chat and we finished filming

Myself, Rhiannon and Oritse signing the Cheque for over £4000 raised at our Cake Break last Sunday

Lots of love... Rhi Rhi & Pow Pow