Casey's Blog

Instead of having a catch up and trying to explain some of the things that I have been going through recently, I am going to discuss why I have always been a bit different, especially in the ways it has been affecting me recently. This is something that is very sensitive to me and please respect that I have no profession in this and I am just speaking on my behalf.  When I was young, I was always a difficult child. I remember being hell for my mum when things went wrong, being extra sensitive and being unable to deal with things. It evidently lead to me being diagnosed with traits of Asperger Syndrome (which is a developmental disorder that impacts an individuals social interactions, sometimes non-verbal communication and individuals are affected by restricted and repetitive behaviour or interest - taken from Wikipedia). While only being diagnosed with traits, it was never really taken seriously but also I never wanted to use it as an excuse or label myself, which is ironic because

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!  Okay, I might be slightly late to the party but the thought and sentiment is there... I hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas and ate as much party food as me (Sausage Rolls and Brie for me). 2017 was a brilliant year for me; with university, Cuba and new friendships. I thought that today I would talk about some resolutions that I want to focus on in 2018.  1) Keeping fit and healthy Something that I really struggled with in 2017 (still are now) is my weight and although physically it is not an issue, mentally for me it is. Therefore I want to spend 2018 making myself healthier through exercise and decrease the amount of junk food that I am eating.  I want to increase the amount of fruit and vegetable that I eat; maybe even achieving my 5 a day (I know I am terrible, its surprising that I love them)!  It is fair to say that we are less than 2 weeks into 2018 and these are going fairly well. I have been swimming a lot and have not eaten too badly (other th