Hey how are you?
I am going to tell you 22 things that I have done at the age of twenty two!!!. I thought it would be an interesting way for readers to get to know me a bit more. Also see how much I have achieved in a year!.
1) I worked with a mentee. I helped him to build his confidence, to use his AAC more. I really enjoyed it!!!
2) I made Sign of the week videos for my work so my work posted them on their Facebook @atmentors if you interested in watching them!!! I came up with the ideas and edited the videos.
3) I went to Blackpool which was fun. I went with Alex and my gran and papa.
4) I went to Turkey for the first time for a family holiday!!! I did one of the things on my bucket list which was to spend time with dolphins!!!
5) I went to Brendrigg with Alex and Cheryl which is a disability treatment facility where you can do all kinds of things like Crate Stack which I love!!! I went with people from Sign Out Loud.
6) I went to Manchester three times. The first time with Alex. I got to meet my work colleagues, explore Manchester and celebrated their 10 years anniversary!!! The second time with Cheryl, I went to dinner with some of the team, my work's Christmas night out and a mentor day where I got to do a presentation on the service. The third time was just last week (30th of June until the 3rd of July) for my birthday with Cheryl and Alex. It was amazing as we got first class on the train, a singer sang happy birthday to me and I got my makeup done.
7) I went to a Mamma Mia Drag Show with Alex and it was so amazing and funny!!! I got pictures with the cast!!!
8) I went to Leeds twice. The first time was for Communication Matters conference with Cheryl and Natasha which was amazing. I got to meet new people, I got to do two presentations and I got to be on a interview with Cheryl about Cm focus group. The second time was for the cm awards. I got to meet new people, I went to the circus which was amazing!!! perform with Sign loud out and got to meet The Lost Voice Guy!!!
9) I went to two concerts. The first one was Florence and the Machine with my Mum, Cheryl and Natasha which was amazing!!! The second one was Disney On Ice with Natasha which was amazing. I love Disney!!!
10) I got my first tattoo. It's Ariel from the Little Mermaid as it is one of my favourite movie.
11) I went to the dancing (club) in Manchester. It was great fun!!!
12)I joined a dance class for people in wheelchairs!!! It is great fun!!!
13) I completed a level five creative writing course.
14) I completed an assertive course.
15) I done lots of art.
16) I went to Cardiff with my Mum, Damian, Alex and Cheryl for pride which was amazing.
17) I reconnected with old friends.
18) I went to the shops myself so I am independent.
19) I found my own style.
20) I have new friends.
21) I have read/ listened 27 books!!!
22) The best thing that I did at 22 is that I completed my first ever novel and published on Wattpad!!!
If you want to read it please check out 'Rachel's Diary: Part 1' in my bio.
