I was enjoying writing about chasing joy so much that I wrote this bit, I’m sharing it in case anyone actually reads these. 

Do You Do It Whilst You Can Or Do You Rest?

I remember asking the MS nurse, when I was given my diagnosis, “should I rest and take care of myself because it will wear me out to do loads or should I do stuff because I might not be able to do it  the next day?”   

I’m pretty sure a different nurse would have said something different but this nurse was very clear.  I should DO ALL OF THE THINGS WHEN I GET THE OPPORTUNITY..  

Shoes of Joy

 Last week I saw these gorgeous shoes in the charity shop.  I sent a photo to my mate and she asked where I’m going to wear them.  I told her the truth.  From the sofa to the kitchen.  I can barely stand up in them but I love them.  Maybe I’ll wear them on stage for my show.

I Take None Of It For Granted

I’m aware that I’m lucky to be able to afford to do this sort of thing.  Having written about seeing Stevie and having the time, the car and the money to get into Westonbirt.  I feel a bit spoilt.  

But still I wanted to share the joy.  I want to focus on doing the things that make me feel happy. 

Seeking Joy This Week! 

This week I go to London to work on my show with dramaturg/director legend, Sarah.  

I’m also seeing Thelma and Louise (yes it’s a new musical), and I’m seeing my lovely old friends Richard and Lily.  https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/thelma-louise/

Then I see my mate Phil doing his comedy with two local comedy legends and my mate Zoe.  https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Hare-of-the-Dog-Comedy—4th-Birthday/42794572/

I have a cheap massage from someone training in new methods.   

And soon there will be the Birmingham Improv Festival. https://birminghamimprovfestival.com/

I think I’m just showing off now and I’d better stop.  

I might have MS, and sod all lymphocytes right now.  I might  be single when I wish I wasn’t and have no pension and very small savings but goodness me, my life is good. 

Anyway to wrap up this tale of joy seeking, or self indulgence, or artist dates (link to my blog https://rebeccaschwarz.co.uk/embrace-all-of-the-possibilities/

I am sure I will land in the real world soon but for now I’m loving chasing the bliss.

I’d love, LOVE to hear from you about the things you’ve got in your life that bring you joy.