I love October. The new semester starts and my journey through higher education is formalised yet again. Potential is infinite and only limited by my own lack of width, depth or vision. It's still hard to believe that I'm privileged enough to be studying at one of the world's greatest Unis. But here I am and loving every moment of it.
The possibility of new beginnings always gets to me. For years I've loved seeing people sign up for their own new beginning. For some it will add to their already full life and compliment their existing learning and knowledge, enriching their life. For others it will be a life changing process, where they'll never look back and their lives will take off in directions never expected by anyone, least of all themselves.
Before I was studying I always tried to do something new around this time year. It was rarely of great significance but it was always an act of hope and a promise to partake in the world at the level 'we' met each other. I've never really given up on this idea and this year is no exception.
So....................it's time to decorate my living room. That's all, nothing earth shattering or involving rocket science! The present style and colours just aren't me at all and I'm in a place where I need my house to begin to reflect who I am, my beliefs and interests. I need to be able to relax in a space that is sympathetic to that happening, so I can regularly transfer from my wheelchair... and actually consciously relax in the room I barely spend any time in so far.
The colours I've chosen may seem a little 'confused' to others. But I'm certain the room will look wonderfully warm and inviting. I'm hoping to get a recliner chair which I can sit in comfortably, without the increased pain I feel when sitting on our current sofa.
The cans of paint are on the table, the wallpaper has been ordered and the curtains need choosing. Hopefully in the not too distant future the room, not yet started, will be finished! My optimism may out shine the number of volunteers I have to (help) do the painting, etc, so far, but I truly believe the PAs, myself and whoever else, will get the job done...... and a grand job it'll be too. Watch this space - photos will follow!
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