This months blog is being posted a couple of weeks earlier than expected, as my computer is due to be upgraded shortly resulting in me being temporarily off-line, although I haven't much progress to report with regards to the organization of the charity walk planned for next year, with the exception of a few updates at the foot of this post.
This is due to the fact that August is always quite an emotional month for me both personally and historically, so my focus tends to be elsewhere. In addition to this is the fact that I haven't been in the best of health of late, but more about that later. Rest assured, normal service will be resumed shortly...
Without raking over the past in too much detail, as I have written about the specific events of August 2009 previously, the memories will forever remain ingrained in my head. But rather than dwell on the the past, I try to use it as an inspiration to contemplate a bright and promising time ahead ~ if I can get through that phase of my life, then I know that I can get through anything that gets thrown at me in the future.
So I draw strength from these experiences, and they actually make me a better person; a man who truly appreciates life and someone who really values genuine love, support and friendship.
I know that there will always be the odd bad day, that's to be expected, but I'm getting there...and the key is to try and live in the moment where possible.
"Choose life, choose living, go digging for (the) essence (of life),
Live in the moment or you'll never be free,
All we really have is happening to us right now..."
To counteract the negativity of the past, another event makes August a bitter sweet month:
Tomorrow I celebrate my first anniversary of living in my lovely, little apartment...and when I think of where I was four years ago, then this happy and positive event tastes all the sweeter!
~ Please see photo attached, bottom right ~
A brief update on the charity walk of The South West Coastal Path in April/May 2014:
The guide book has been received, and a map is due to arrive shortly.
Once this is with us, Chappers & I can start planning the route and look at possible overnight stays where applicable.
The calendar dates have been tentatively arranged as follows:
Friday 25th April 2014:
Travel to Penzance, then transfer to Lands End.
Saturday 26th April 2014 to Friday 2nd May 2014:
7 consecutive daily stages starting from Lands End and ending in Plymouth.
Saturday 3rd May 2014 & Sunday 4th May 2014:
2 rest days (well deserved) and transfer to Exmouth.
Monday 5th May 2014 to Friday 9th May 2014:
5 consecutive daily stages starting from Exmouth and ending in Poole, where we will then travel back home to Chichester.
Ironically enough, my recent ill-health is a perfect antidote for the historical memories relating to August 2009, as it was the dreaded booze which got me into such a terrible state in the first place! So by currently abstaining from alcohol I have been able to see past events in a slightly different light. I hope to be able to enjoy my first pint for a month towards the middle of next week, but I intend to keep things easy so that I can wake up the following morning with a clear head, knowing that I have the whole day ahead to look forward to.
After a fortnights course of medication, I am now back on a more routine diet and although I've lost a few pounds (both physically and financially) I hope to build myself back up to my old self pretty sharpish.
Many thanks to all my great friends for their wonderful support and understanding these past few weeks.
My blog next month should hopefully provide a few more details as we intend to plan the daily stages.
'Plotting The Route' is due to be posted Friday 27th September...watch this space!
Walkin' Steve
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