I graduated with everyone else that I started my Degree
with! In your face Crohns!
I am disappointed to say that it has been about a year since
I last posted a blog entry. As you may know I have recently graduated from The
University of Roehampton with a BA Hons Degree in Dance Studies. I am very
proud to say that even with all the challenges that were presented to me I
achieved a 2:1!! What with a dissertation to write and plenty of rehearsals and
performances to fill up my evenings and weekends I didn’t have much spare time
to write for ‘dancingwithapaininthebutt’. Since graduating I have found a
lovely home with some friends in London and began the endless task of job
hunting.
During my third year at Uni I had a little ‘blip’ around
Christmas where I let the stress of Uni and third year get on top of me, I
thought I was about to tumble into months of ill health again. Luckily, I was
able to control this mini flare up so that it only lasted a few weeks. For the
last year I have been on Methotrexate, a drug that I HATE taking (not that
anyone enjoys being on any drugs). When my consultant recommended that I should
try Methotrexate he explained that most patients that try it have amazing
results pretty quickly. Unfortunately I did not have that response. This being
said, not having an incredible response meant that I came off of Methotrexate
at Easter and have been able to stay off of it ever since! :D
What’s Next
Now the degree is out the way I had better start sorting out
the next stage of my life. I am job-hunting at the minute and am really keen to
get involved in a creative organisation that has lots of character and
personality. I would love to get involved in some dance projects along the way
but am conscious that I am really enjoying being healthy. For the minute I am
not willing to risk another flare up just to be a dancer full time.
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