Cancer Resarch UK | But I Smile Anyway...

Hello, my lovely Peeps!

I know all you’ve been reading on here is reading updates, but I will post soon, with more ‘me’ news.

However, one of my things recently has been walking.

I’m walking with purpose every day, and have completed 102 days of walking 45 mins to an hour every day.

I’m documenting it on my Instagram stories, daily, too, for my accountability.

It’s done wonders for my mental health, and inspired me to join some work friends on a sponsored walk.

10km in the name of Cancer Research UK.

Personally, we as a family have been affected by Cancer in many ways, seeing people going through treatment, losing loved ones, and also seeing survivors.

I’m taking part with many of these cherished ones in mind, but especially for my big sis, Kiki, who bravely fought her battle with Cancer, with grace and dignity, until the last breath she took, earlier this year.

1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work, so please sponsor me now.

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/ritus-race-for-life-29

I hope you will find it in your hearts to sponsor me, as every little helps! Even my daughter added £2!

#SoCS September 22/18 – Flour/Flower

Linda’s prompt for SoCS this week…

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “flower/flour.” Use one, use both, it’s totally up to you. Enjoy!

Yes… this will definitely be a SoCS post today, rambling about Linda’s prompt!

If you recall (though you may not, as I know the Life of Ritu isn’t the most important thing in your life!), I was going to be walking a half marathon for the charity, Cancer Research UK in September.

Well, that day has arrived… today! And I shall be attempting my 13.1 miles walking the Shine Walk through Central London, with the wind and rain howling… and my six girls from my Tootie Frootie posse will be by my side!

You know a proper post will follow when I get the feeling back in my legs etc…!

I can pretty much guarantee that by the end I won’t be blooming like a spring-time flower, but more like a wilted stem from a 3-week old cut flower arrangement!

(See what I did there? Included flower!)

What will I do to celebrate the end (if I make it)?

Eat cake, chocolate, ice cream… anything I dang well like!

It’s been a long haul recently, trying to avoid all flour based carby foods, and I shall continue after, but I think after the walk, I’ll deserve a doughnut or ten! And if a greasy fry-up is in order the next morning, it wouldn’t be complete without a nice slice of buttered toast!

Okay, I need to go and sort myself out now!

Wish me luck!