FUN THINGS & SUMMER PLANS
Lyrics: Paramore- Holiday
With my imminent return to the UK in just THREE days, I thought I should probably pick out some things to do this summer to get me back on track! I read in a book a quote about depression and it rings so true. "Depression stole my identity." So this summer I want to rediscover who I am...
It's no secret that I suffer from depression and have done from the age of 18. It's tough and I hate the effect it has on me, but I push through and try to keep positive. A doctor once told me to stop thinking about the future-- not years ahead, not days or even minutes-- but just to simply focus on right now, I don't think he'll ever know how much that has helped me. This year in France has taught me a lot of things and has been by far the most difficult time of my life, so as well as all the practical things of getting to a better place, I want to do a few fun things too!
As the picture above suggests, I want to give skateboarding a try, mostly because I hear it's fabulous cross training for surfers and I some day hope to live close enough to a beach I can surf on! So watch out for some hilarious updates on me (and my TERRIBLE balancing skills) trying to stay upright on a moving board.
Something else I am doggedly determined to master is my guitar!! I've had it since I was 16 years old and I think I can still only play about three chords... The truth is that I don't have the motivation to keep going with it whilst I'm at uni and the last few summers I've been working so much to save for my educational courses abroad. NOT THIS SUMMER!!! =D This summer I have a little extra time so I'm going to be attempting to learn another one or two chords, at least!
I'm also going to get back into fitness including more running, going to the gym and lots of swimming to build up my strength-- and confidence-- for the time when I can someday learn to surf the waves!
So you beautiful people, I want you to suggest some other ideas for me, whether it's another instrument you think I should try, a random skill or sport, I would love for you to let me know down in the comments!!
Now if you guys don't mind, I'm going to finish off my packing!! =D
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