Long Time!!

Hey Sorry its been so long since I updated. Health has taken turn for worse, but more about that later. Will jot down a few things I have been up to since last post (dependent on diary not memory!!) I suppose firstly I had my "I'm Still Here No 3" end of April. It went well and we raised I think over £4,000 for Aberdeen Breast Cancer Research Fund. A good night was had but think it has run its course now, don't plan on having another next year. Beginning of May, I started as a switchboard operator (voluntary), for one shift a week at childline. Really enjoyed it, but it did get a bit tedious with all the 'testing' calls, so I decided to do training to become a childline counsellor. I have now done 5 out of the 11 training nights, and am away to do my first practice shift this afternoon - shitting myself for that. Have been really undecided as to whether to continue or not due to present health, but gonna try to. In June, the pub had organised a day at Perth Races. Went with D, and J - had a brilliant fun day from start to finish. First time ever at races, and we didn't bet big, but really exciting. End of June, Suzie and I went to see Hugh Laurie sing in Glasgow - he was absolutely fantastic. We stayed overnight and had a shopping trip while we were there so had a good time away. Suzie had her usual busy summer - T in the Park with R, followed by Tenerife with the love of her life S. Hardly see her any more, but glad she is happy and getting on with her life. I did an appeal video for Aberdeen Uni - was not keen when they asked me, but if it can help raise the profile of BC and raise more money then I was happy to help. The video is still not 'out there' but is still being edited I believe. On 24th September, the Queen was opening the new Aberdeen University library, and because of all the fundraising I have done, I was invited, with a guest to a whole day of celebration. I took D, my old school friend, who now also fundraises for them. We started with an organ recital, lunch in Elphinstone Hall, a week drink in the High Street pub, then saw the Queen (saw not met), followed by a drinks reception then dinner in Elphinstone Hall at night. All in all a very grown up day for us. On Friday 28th September, my surrogate ma and da, S and D, got married. I was very privelidged to be invited, and had a lovely day. They giggled like teenagers the whole day, and it was very special. That kind of takes it to now. going to start a separate post about my current health. Thats the last 6 months in a nutshell. F