“When it rains look for rainbows, when it’s dark look for stars”
Oscar Wilde
It’s hard during exam season for our positivity and optimism not to be tested and I don’t know about you but sometimes it can feel like everything is out of your control. But… Oscar Wilde does have a point, even in the gloomiest of times, there is always a ray of positivity and a reminded that better days are on their way. I just have to look around me to feel overwhelmed by how much sunshine I have in my life, with the most incredible friends and boyfriend and often wonder how I got so lucky and thank them for showing me that with them by my side I’m pretty invincible. I often battle with whether or not I should share my worries with those around me for fear of bringing them down or causing them stress but I am realising more and more that however cliché it may sound, a problem shared, really is a problem halved and I cannot stress enough that your friends will want to be there and support you so why not let them?
Having said that, it’s easy for things to mount up and my default when things get on top of me is usually to go for a run with music blasting and just let out my frustration. I guess to me, my fitness is one thing that’s within my control because unlike exams that are unpredictable, surely what is predictable is that the more I run, the fitter I’ll get? It can be easy to overdo it though, I set myself unrealistic targets, thinking they’ll make me feel happier, saying that if I got abs for my holiday or could run an extra 10k it would miraculously fix everything. However, recently I’ve realised, it doesn’t matter whether I bulk up or stay as weak as anything because I’m lucky enough to have people that make me feel loved for being me and even though it might make me feel a bit less insecure in a bikini, it isn’t going to really help me or anyone else in the grand scheme of things. So… instead of channelling my energy into relatively insignificant things, I should work to change things that matter to more than just my insecurities.
On that note, recently I’ve been channelling my energy into planning The Derwent Summer Soirée, for those of you not blessed with a Derwent College existence, the Soirée is a huge Raising and Giving event to raise money for our partner charity, Mind. It’s the Derwent charity event of the year and a chance to celebrate another fantastic year at University surrounded by friends and hosts the iconic Derwent awards alongside entertainment, a champagne reception, professional photographer and even a scoop of Roberto’s delicious ice cream, not to mention an after party at the infamous Flares!! (Have I sold it to you yet??). So here’s to hoping El and I can do what promises to be a wonderful evening justice and finish second year with a bang!!
In case you haven’t realised by now, planning and taking part in fundraising events is a huge passion of mine which I hope to someday make a career out of. Therefore, I am over the moon to say I am one step closer to that goal after securing a Community Fundraising Internship at Muscular Dystrophy UK, an incredible charity devoted to helping the 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. I can’t wait to stick my teeth into this role and make the most of all the opportunities it brings from meeting new people to planning exciting fundraising events. Needless to say though, I wouldn’t even have the courage to apply for things without your support so really it’s thanks to you that I’ve landed this role and to everyone that has shared in my joy at this achievement thank you for believing in me and for appreciating just how much it means to me.
It’s also getting closer and closer to “Becca’s Big Brainy Abseil” and much to my dismay my fear of heights hasn’t miraculoulsy disappeared but I have miraculously, absolutely smashed my fundraising target and I honestly don’t think I can put into words how much your support and kindness means to me. (It’s rare that I’m speechless, I know) So thank you from the bottom of my heart is going to have to do for now.
Lots and lots of love
B xxx
Buzz from B 