Bit gutted today because I was meant to be at the second half of an awesome Active Citizens Training project all about periods, but I woke up to my alarm at 6am and just knew I was too exhausted and in too much pain to go; even if I’d powered through and dragged myself out of bed, I wouldn’t have enjoyed the day as I’d be grumpy, suffering, and in too much pain to concentrate and participate properly. So I’m having a chill day; so chilled in fact, I’m still in bed! I’ve slept about 12 hours last night, and feel much better for it. I honestly hadn’t realised just how knackered I was. I’m sad I’ve missed today, but I refuse to beat myself up about it. I did the sensible thing staying home; I have been so busy for the last few weeks that I’ve used up not just all my spoons 🥄 but a fair share of knives 🔪 too (if you don’t get this, google Spoon Theory and Knife Hypothesis)! Anyway, I’m loving being in my bed, in my pjs, watching How To Train Your Dragon 😁 Have a good Saturday! #activecitizenstraining #guttedtomissit #knackered #chronicillnesslife #palliativecarewarrior #iusedallmyspoons #restisimportant https://www.instagram.com/p/B9JzuIsBOZa/?igshid=1dtj8zzrsz1e1

But thank you to the absolutely amazing @josiepowell1 for organising (and rearranging, thanks to the flooding!) such a great Active Citizenship Training all about periods; yep, you read that right! Last Saturday a group of women of all different ages, professional and personal backgrounds and cultures came together to talk and learn about periods 🩸 and yes, those are period cupcakes with jam in 😂! It was such a great day, with so many truly awesome women, and I’m really looking forward to part two next week 😁. Also thank you to @lucyfishleigh95 for being My Person for the day; she was, as always, a star 🌟 and I was especially appreciative when I asked for a coffee and she filled my travel mug with two Americanos (she’d have added espresso if they had any, she said 😂!). The girl knows me! And of course, a big thank you to @kerapowellxo for being the chauffeur! I really appreciate it and it was so lovely to finally meet you; I’ve heard so much about you from Lucy that I felt like I knew you already. Thanks for being so lovely and welcoming 😁. #periodpower #menstrationeducation #activecitizenstraining #yesthoseareperiodcupcakes https://www.instagram.com/p/B8-3EFyhXsf/?igshid=4pi532c6iggy

All ready to go to my Active Citizens Training Day with the lovely @lucyfishleigh95 and co! I am so tired that someone might have to poke me awake at some point today 🙈 but I’m really looking forward to learning and talking about women’s health! Let’s do this 💪🏻 #activecitizenstraining #womenshealth #letsdothis💪 #justwakemeup https://www.instagram.com/p/B83Z4YYBKFS/?igshid=b88sssjbcckx