Since my last blog post, it seems like quite a lot has changed. Firstly, it's now official that I am a 'vulnerable' person and I've been recommended to stay inside for up to 12 weeks. I've also been added to the Government/NHS's Coronavirus text service (which is offering a wealth of handy advice such as... Continue Reading →
It's not often that I get frustrated with my condition. There have been times in the past when it would bother me a lot more: times when I was in and out of hospital, missing school and unable to attend plans on weekends; coughing pretty much 24/7 and not getting much sleep because of it;... Continue Reading →
At 4pm in London, you’ll find me sat at my desk on the fifth floor of an old biscuit factory-turned-photography studio, hunched over a radiator on wheels while the sun is setting outside. A month ago I was sitting on a boat under a clear blue sky touring an immense Floridian lake surrounded by mansions... Continue Reading →
It's time to talk about someone (something) close to my heart. Literally. After 10 years, hundreds of punctures and many, many, many hospital admissions, my port-a-cath (Portricia) has passed away. For those who don't know, a Port is a little disc connected to a tube and inserted under the skin on the chest to provide... Continue Reading →
You might be thinking that it's too far into the year to start considering resolutions but really, it's never too late to make some new goals! (Plus I wrote this 2 weeks ago and forgot to post it.) Whether we are two weeks, two months or half way through the year, resolutions can be positive... Continue Reading →
As the final month of the year comes to an end and Christmas excitement has died down, it only seemed right that my blog returns to welcome in 2019! I've had a year away as my job focuses on writing all day, every day, and I felt uninspired to keep this going in my spare... Continue Reading →
A reflective post about the past year? How unexpected! (No, seriously... genuinely unexpected from me as I'm averaging 1 post a month since getting a full time job!) It's the Christmas holidays and that always calls for a sentimental look back at the past year, along with longing and hopeful dreams of the next year... Continue Reading →
It's not often that I come across a book that includes a Cystic Fibrosis storyline. In fact, I've never come across a book that even mentions it. Unless you have the condition, it would be very difficult to write about as it can be quite complicated and therefore hard to understand what it's like to... Continue Reading →
From the time I returned home from travelling (back in May), I began job hunting. It was a long process, full of rejections, countless covering letters and many, many unanswered applications. In total I applied for around 25-30 jobs in Bristol but I only heard back from about 10. With a first class degree, a... Continue Reading →
Firstly, apologies for it being so long since I last posted, but I do have a good reason, which is… I have a new job! This blog post is coming to you from a new location as the new job involved a slightly big move! The whole job application process was long and there were... Continue Reading →
Bethany Jay 