A DAY OF FIRSTS …

(photo sourced at Bing)

Today is a day of firsts. The first time I’ve connected with social media and also the first day at the gym, starting a new modified exercise program geared specifically to my disability. I am feeling suitably proud of myself and my first steps into the world of fitness, and socializing has released a whole jumbo pack of those little happy chemicals, endorphins, flooding into my bloodstream.

Firstly, I’ve officially come out. That is on Facebook, you see, and I say ‘you see’, pointedly as it’s the first time that little old me, Ellie, has gone public in the Facebook world. You can find me there if you wish at Elliesofia Thompson complete with a cover photo that has some special meaning and relevance to me. My profile picture is as my WordPress blog image which I fondly call my little lantern girl. 

Why this breakthrough and statement is of any importance, I really don’t know but it does feel kinda scary stepping out into the big wide world all on my ownsome. However, prepare to be stampeded by the swarms and crowds of admirers, dedicated fans and new supporters that are going to be accompanying my regular followers (and you know who you are, bless you). So, come along for the ride and join me on my travels.

If you have only just stumbled across me via Facebook, I would like to extend a very pleasant welcome to you and invite you to make yourself at home. Do feel free to drop me a line via my page or Private Messaging, if you prefer.

Well, as far as my new fitness regime is concerned, I enrolled at the local sports center in the city today. To take this action was at the top of the list of my New Year’s resolutions for 2015 and we are now fast approaching New Year of 2016. Ah, well, better late than never. Hardly an original idea for a resolution, I know. My usual and primary form of exercise is stretching out my fortunately still nimble fingers across this computer keyboard into the small, wee hours. So, I think that moseying around the gym floor in Charlie, my wheelchair (for those of you who have yet to become acquainted), admiring the shiny, important bits of machinery was particularly tough going and burnt off a considerable number of calories. 74 to be exact.

Next time, I should really come on in leaps and bounds as I’m going to start on the much higher level of exercise which consists of lifting an HB pencil, complete with an eraser on the end, in each hand for thirty seconds. I will try not to strain myself so as to ensure that I will be to cope sufficient tapping of keys for me to be able to to update you on my progress in my next post. Next stop, The Paralympics!

Author: Ellie Thompson

Writing my memoirs, musings, a little fiction and a lot of poetry as a way of exploring and making the most of my life ... ... Having had a break from writing my blog for more than three years, I decided to return to write my memoirs, some day-to-day observations, views and feelings. My passion is non-fiction poetry. I have a disability and use an electric powerchair called Alfie and let nothing get in the way of living life to the full. I believe that you can never do a kindness too soon and should give credit where credit is due. A smile or a kind word could make the difference between a good or bad day for a person - we never know what's going on for another soul. Those little things, perhaps, practised daily like a mantra, could mean so much to someone else. Thank you for visiting my blog and reading a little more about me. Please, make yourself at home here. You are very welcome. Ellie x 😊 View all posts by Ellie Thompson