Disabled-and-Proud

Blog about the good things and bad things in life. Warning: May contain nudity

[disabledandproud]

Since I last posted I've put on a bit of weight and also got some tattoos done. I'm in the process of getting a full sleeve.

[disabledandproud]

I'm back!

Not sure if it'll be for good but thought I'd check out Tumblr again.

I've been pretty busy since my last post. Been working mostly, moved into my own place so not really had much money to enjoy life which sucks a bit. But hoping that 2018 will be the year for me.

[disabledandproud]

America here I come

So I'm going to be having another American adventure. I'm hoping to come over towards the end of November and plan to stay for a couple of weeks and do an epic road trip. I plan to fly into Phoenix, drive to Vegas, then up to the extraterrestrial highway to see the entrance to Area 51 (because I'm a nerd) Then going to drive back down that road and towards Denver, stopping along the way at any significant places. Once I get to Denver it will be on towards Chicago, once again stopping off at different places along the way. From Chicago I'll head South towards Atlanta, once there I'll make my way through to Texarkana then onto Dallas. Then onto Roswell and then through back to Phoenix. That's my rough route of the main cities I'm heading for but will hopefully see some unique places along the way and may detour from that route. It would be great to hear of any suggestions on where to go and what to do. Of course wheelchair friendly. If anyone wants to meet up then feel free to contact me. I'm hoping to create a few vlogs whilst I'm doing my road trip, so I'll be sure to post them on here afterwards

[disabledandproud]

It's soooooooooo warm today! I'm currently in Dorset. Deciding whether I want to stay for another night, which means sleeping in the car or going home tonight.

[disabledandproud]

I'm wanting to start a YouTube series, but there's one issue. I lack confidence in front of the camera, especially if I'm having to record in public. Has anyone got any tips on how to gain more confidence in front of the camera and recording in public?

[disabilityhealth]

What abled people don’t seem to understand is that the world has been designed with them in mind. The average person is catered to on every level. For instance, architects include stairs in their designs rather than just cutting holes in the ceiling because people can’t jump that high. 

But for me, a set of stairs might as well be a hole in the ceiling.

[eyyofrankie]

another message sent that didn’t get a reply. online dating sucks. no one i find interesting answers me. ugh. 

[disabledandproud]

I know what you mean. Hang in there, I'm sure you'll find someone.

[disabledandproud]

I think I've got hair everywhere except the top of my head.

[disabledandproud]

Oh my! I've got the bearded look going. I decided to grow my beard and it looks half decent, may keep it for awhile before shaving it off.

[disabledandproud]

I see a lot of missing person posts on Facebook and never seen anyone I know but now I do. Daniel Blakelock is currently missing and is possibly heading towards Ammanford, South Wales. If anyone sees him please contact the police as everyone is worried about his welfare.

[disabledandproud]

A few days a go I came down with a cold, it's started to get worse and the last 24 hours have been unbearable. I've been near enough coughing constantly and its causing me to have issues breathing. I fell asleep earlier and then woke up suddenly trying to gasp for air. I'm trying to get some sleep now, and instead of lying in bed, I'm sat in an arm chair as if I was laid down it would make it worse. But I'm still having no luck, whilst I'm awake I'm fine but as soon as I start to drop off to sleep and my body takes over full control of breathing then I start to have issues, it ends up waking me up with my trying to breathe properly. The doctor has put me on antibiotics, do I wait for a few days for these to kick in and see if they help, do I wait until the morning and make another appointment to see the doctor saying that I'm having real issues breathing or do I go to a&e with this issue?

[disabledandproud]

Not long until the next big Comic Con I'll be at. It'll be in a couple of weeks in Manchester. Looks like it'll be an awesome show!

[disabledandproud]

I wish fuel was cheaper! Especially diesel. I drive my car a lot as I use it for work and personal use. It's the only way that I can actually get out and about, so I love driving. People think that's weird but it gives me my independence, the only thing is that the diesel is so expensive. The petrol stations around me are average around 118.9 a litre. I remember the days when it was around 80.9 a litre.

[disabledandproud]

Has it been 10 years already?

I still clearly remember exactly what I was doing on that day. I was a lucky one. I always had Thursdays as my day off and would travel up to Central London and use the underground. But that week I had my day off changed at the last minute so ended up working.

I worked for a well known supermarket and at the time of the bombings our fire alarms went off (due to burnt toast). So we had to evacuate the store, this is when we heard about what was happening up in London.

I remember trying to ring a friend who lived up in London. At the time, things go through your head and you don’t do much thinking. My friend lives as far as you can go North in London, so quite a distance from all of what was happening. I still was constantly trying to get through though.

Remember the 56 that were killed during these attacks and the many more that were injured and are now dealing with their disabilities.

[lgbtadvocate]

My new wheelchair! They’re finally here! I need a name for them! What do you think?

[disabledandproud]

Great looking chair.

[disabledandproud]

One of the oldest African proverbs states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” At TMHQ, we’re a living, breathing extension of this age-old motto. As any member of Mudder Legion will tell you, teamwork is the very foundation on which Tough Mudder is built. But what is it about a team that makes Tough Mudder THAT much better? As we know how busy you are assembling your team, we’ve gone ahead and broken down the benefits.DIVERSITY

Holy crap. A number of my friends take part in Tough Mudder and I would never of thought that someone in a wheelchair could of ever thought of doing it. But I was wrong. Do I now start training and find a team of people to help me take part in Tough Mudder?

[disabledandproud]

Just installed Periscope on my phone. Not sure whether I'm going to use it or not. Anyone use this or is it just a waste of time?