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[#AD - GIFTED AND GIVEAWAY!] Oh guys, I’m too ex [#AD - GIFTED AND GIVEAWAY!] Oh guys, I’m too excited to be doing this again!⠀ ⠀ I know all too well just how valuable books can be in providing comfort and escapism when we need it the most… and with our current circumstances, this could be pretty much the ideal time to catch up with those titles you always meant to read. ⠀ ⠀ The wonderful team at @wordsworth_editions are now giving FIVE winners the chance to win TEN BOOKS EACH (!!!) from across their Classics and Children’s Classics collections. You can find the huge selection of titles in these collections up for grabs by following the link in my bio, and let me tell you, there’s some good’uns in there. ⠀ ⠀ So, fancy winning some brand new books of your own? Here’s what you need to do…⠀ ⠀ TO ENTER ON INSTAGRAM:⠀ ⠀ 1. Follow @lifeofpippa and @wordsworth_editions - we’ll be checking!⠀ ⠀ 2. Tag a friend who might also like this giveaway in the comments below. Tell us your favourite book from the collection too, if you like!⠀ ⠀ 3. For a bonus entry, share this post on your story and tag us both so we can see it!⠀ ⠀ This giveaway is open to UK residents only. Five winners will be chosen at random across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contacted directly so they can choose their titles. Entries close a week from today, on Monday 6th April (12pm GMT), enter as many times as you like, and there’ll also be opportunities for bonus entries on my Facebook and Twitter pages, linked in my bio.⠀ ⠀ EEEEK! Get your entries in and let’s share alllll the bookish love, allll over again. Ten beautiful books, guys! I’m already excited for whoever the winners will be! 🙊📚
Things that made me happy this week:⠀ ⠀ 1. The Things that made me happy this week:⠀ ⠀ 1. The Overstory by Richard Powers. Still have a few chapters to go but I don’t even have words for how incredible it is. Challenging, but absolutely stunning. One of the most thought-provoking books I’ve read in a *long* time. ⠀ 2. @cocoalibre’s Milk Chocolate Caramel and Sea Salt slab [previously gifted]. DREAMY. Almost cried when I got to the bottom of it because I didn’t want to run out. I wish I was joking. ⠀ 3. Snuggly blanket ft. snuggly sock combo. Match made in heaven and creates cosy nest of cosiness for essential book reading and chocolate consuming. Need I say more?⠀ ~ Now your turn! What’s made you happy this week? 💫
[#AD] “For a chronically ill young person unable [#AD] “For a chronically ill young person unable to leave the house, the company of other people and the assistance they provide really can be a lifeline. It isn’t surprising that many such people are now feeling anxious about the potential implications of this pandemic: not only for the wellbeing of individuals affected by the virus, but the knock-on effect this could have on their own care routine.”⠀ ⠀ There’s a new post for @careco_mobility up now and linked in my bio, all about some of the unique and less visible challenges disabled young people are facing whilst self-isolating. This one was written before the more stringent measures were put in place this week, but I hope it goes some way in highlighting some of the issues that just aren't being talked about at the moment. ⠀ ⠀ I’m having a rather problematic symptom day and have spent most of today zombie-fied, so plan for the evening is to just put my feet up and indulge in my book. The one I’m reading at the mo is one of my favourites in a long time so might post about that separately soon! How about you, what have you been reading? 😇💜
The only thing better than a stack of recent reads The only thing better than a stack of recent reads is a stack of chronic illness-inspired recent reads...⠀ ⠀ There’s a new post up on the blog now, reviewing some of my absolute favourite books centred around by chronic illness. If you’re looking for some new reading material for your time indoors, this one is for you. Link’s in my bio! ⠀ ⠀ Whether you’re looking for easily digestible and lighter stuff for brain-foggy days, non-fiction or memoirs, or more thought-provoking literary reads, I’ve got your back. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, but these are some of my personal favourites from the last year or so. Including my own, because I have no shame…⠀ ⠀ Are any of these on your TBR list? Any recommendations of your own? Do tell! 🙊📚
Obviously a throwback photo but I think we could a Obviously a throwback photo but I think we could all do with a bit of goativation this week. ⠀ ⠀ We bonded. Such a precious boy.⠀ ⠀ I don’t know about you, but it feels as though there’s this chaotic, frenzied energy about social media at the moment. So many people are jumping into action, creating tonnes of content, and doing amazing innovative things to support others, and while it would usually put a fire in my belly and inspire me to do the same, this time it’s almost had the opposite effect. I’ve had to take a very deliberate step back from it all, and although difficult, I think I’m making the right call. ⠀ ⠀ I just think everybody is hurtling headfirst into trying to find what their *thing* or their *role* will be over this period, and it’s only natural to do so. We’re human, and we’re seeking something concrete to help us make sense of these uncertain times. For many people, it’s a coping mechanism. ⠀ ⠀ The thing that worries me, though, is that this is only the beginning. If people burn themselves out with advocacy at this early stage, the coming weeks are going to be extra tough. I’ve already had to Have A Word with myself and come off social media for periods of time, because with all this action and frenzied energy, I’m starting to feel extra lethargic and even get a bit anxious about my own stuff becoming irrelevant or being forgotten. ⠀ ⠀ So, this right here is for myself as well as for anybody else who needs to hear it. Play the longer game. Take it easy, and give yourself time to adjust to these new circumstances. You don’t need to jump into immediate action to do something worthwhile. If you’re looking after yourself and showing empathy to others, you’re already doing enough. And I’m not just saying that for the sake of it.⠀ ⠀ Keep your chin up, loves. And if you need a boost in the meantime, I strongly encourage you to jump on the #GoatsOfInstagram hashtag. You won’t regret it 😋🐐
[#AD] “… whilst I’m certainly not going to a [#AD] “… whilst I’m certainly not going to argue that striving for a routine isn’t beneficial, it’s the practicalities of having such a process to life that act as a barrier. Not only does an approach like this pretty much erase the possibility of having (God-forbid) any spontaneity in life, the reality of living with a fluctuating illness can mean that having a concrete day-to-day routine just isn’t feasible.”⠀ ⠀ Today’s blog post is actually on a topic I’ve wanted to discuss for a while now: finding stability in fluctuating illness. I’m in no place to preach since I’m still trying to get the balance right myself, but I wanted to share some of the core health behaviours I personally try to keep constant, in spite of whatever else may be going on. Link’s in my bio!⠀ ⠀ I’m also thrilled to share that this post is sponsored by @safeandsound_health, who’ve recently released their new Pill Reminder App. Available for iPhone and Android devices, the app allows you to input your medication and schedule when it should be taken, sending you periodic reminders to do what you need to do, and essentially taking some of the stress out of complex medication routines. You can read my full review within the post, but in short, I’m genuinely impressed!⠀ ⠀ I’d really love to hear your thoughts on both the blog post and app, so do tell: what helps you to find stability within your own condition management? Are there any health behaviours you feel are particularly important? 💫
I was scrolling through my photo album trying to f I was scrolling through my photo album trying to find a photo that might make us all feel marginally better about life, so naturally I’m jumping back on the alpaca train. He’s practically smiling at the camera, for crying out loud 😩😂⠀ ⠀ Hope you’re all doing as okay as possible, loves. It’s a tricky time, and I’m trying to get the balance right between talking about some things that need to be talked about, and avoiding the subject in pursuit of normality. It looks like a good deal of our lovely community are going to be self-isolating over the coming weeks, myself included, and personally I think being rational about it all is key. ⠀ ⠀ There is one thing I wanted to ask though... is there anything you feel I can do? Among all the madness, it’s been so heartwarming to see people doing what they can to support or bring joy to others, and I’d very much like to be a part of it. ⠀ ⠀ I obviously can’t go out and run errands or fetch shopping for other people, and my bank account won’t stand for me donating to the threads of people sharing their stories and asking for help: if you haven’t seen them, get on Twitter and have a look. It will open your eyes. ⠀ ⠀ I have a couple of freelance pieces brewing but besides that, besides everything, is there anything else any of you feel I could do? Anything that would either tackle some important issues or just provide some light entertainment for people stuck in the house, potentially for the first time?⠀ ⠀ I do have to be mindful of my own health and wellbeing but I’m genuinely open to any suggestions, so do let me know if you have any thoughts of your own. And let’s just keep looking out for each other, hey? 🥰💛⠀ ⠀ [PS. Speaking of light entertainment, there’s a link to my new podcast episode with @InvisiYouth in my bio. Features accessible education and employment tips, bookish chats, and one of my most embarrassing ‘Life Of Pippa’ moments to date. *curtsies*]
Don’t mind me, just having a moment with my panc Don’t mind me, just having a moment with my pancakes... 😁🥞 Guys. If you’re based in York, I’m gonna need you to go to @gronkafe. They have a mahoosive range of veggie and vegan options, and I was so impressed with how they dealt with allergy requirements. The allergen book was ready on the counter to hand out to whoever needed it, staff chatted through my options and allowed me to customise my order, nuts are used in the kitchen but contained in restricted areas to avoid cross-contamination, and most importantly, there was nice food I could have!!! We all had a giggle at me asking in all seriousness if they’d double-check the ingredients because the brownie seemed too good to be true... 😌🍫 Swipe to see my berry compote pancakes (some of the best pancakes I’ve ever had), and my lotus biscoff brownie. Firmly believe that dessert after brunch should be a necessity in these trying times. My only caution is to be careful with your drinks order; my loose-leaf tea was lovely but I think ordering a pot rather than a single cup would have offered much better value for money. I didn’t use my wheelchair on this day but I *believe* the ground floor was level access, with three or four tables available on the same floor for those who don’t do stairs. For those who *do* do stairs, there’s a seriously dreamy window table on the top floor, and the decor as a whole is so gorgeous. Safe to say I’m impressed and will be back! Have you been here yet? I believe there’s one in Leeds as well! What’s your go-to pancake order? 😋💛 #AccessibleYork
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