Completed Challenge 7# - I'm a Teacher...

Day in 3 words? Fear. Stench. Adrenaline.

We finally completed our I'm A Teacher Get Me Out Of Here event at my work. I was totally humbled by the amount of students that attended and then humbled all over again by donations of both time and money from staff. We made over £100 which is enough to pay for vital first assessments for 2 deafblind children. The difference that would make to their lives is phenomenal.

I was so busy organising the event I forgot how terrified I would be until I didn't sleep and was standing in front of over 70 eager faces trying not to cry. I'm very proud of myself and the rest of the team today and the adrenaline is still flowing. As countless people have said to me today it just shows what you can overcome when you're doing it for someone else.

Thank you to everybody that helped me overcome a fear and make a difference.

Remember you can visit my page to support this or any other challenge. www.justgiving.com/30before30sense

Some montage photos below of the event!

Challenge 9# - Sensory Walk for Seniors!

This challenge has come through my mum and dad and is a very pleasant one. They are part of a walking group and have nominated me to run a walk in the summer incorporating a rare meadow near my house. It is a challenge for me as though I walk my dog on a regular basis we trot along at our own pace without a care in the world.

For this challenge I need to plan an interesting, engaging and appropriate walk for others. I will also be inviting the ramblers into my home and asking for donations for refeshments. As someone who doesn't drink tea and coffee; I also need to hone my domestic skills! Thankfully I have until August the 5th and am hoping for a bit of sensory sunshine too.

To support this or any other challenge please donate at www.justgiving.com/30before30sense

Completed Challenge 5# - Healthy Eating

Phew! Won't pretend I didn't find this one hard. As you can see from the photo below the amount of calories I have consumed today differs greatly from the February diet. Plus that's even with a little exercise knocking some off!

It has taught me some things though: 1) I can do it. I know it sounds lame but I have attempted to give up foods or eat healthily in the past and never succeeded. 2) The motivation of doing it for charity goes a long way, when my will power wavered I remembered my reason behind it. 3) I am a picky eater and associate a lot of my feelings with food. When I'd had a good day or was glad to get in my smaller clothes I was fully on board. When I was tired and grouchy I really struggled.

Ultimately I have all my senses to make food decisions and cannot imagine eating food I can't see, that I don't know the name of and no-one is describing to me. So don't donate for my whingeing or the pig out I had today. Donate for those who live a far more challenging life than me and never complain.

Remember you can donate to support this or nominate your own challenge at www.justgiving.com/30before30sense