A few days ago, I thought something that shocked me nearly into the next century.
I need to do some sort of sport.
No, SCRATCH THAT: I WANT to do some sort of sport. Yeah, you can faint now, because I just admitted to WANTING to do exercise. Elm, the most reluctant person in the world, who HATES all forms of exercise. Yup. I’m in shock, too.
It’s just, I’ve had enough. I’ve had ENOUGH of feeling unfit and getting short of breath when I exercise. And of course, there’s the whole thing about it calming you down and making you concentrate more which helps with exams and that kind of thing. I want to be active because god knows I NEED that, as I haven’t been in recent years. Or ever.
There’s a reason why I hate exercise, or the thought of doing it, and it’s probably because I never had or never could be bothered to take that opportunity. Oh here comes the awkward part where I bring my blindness into it, though it has no business here.
There’s sports that are specially adapted for us blindies (CRINGE why did I say that?) like football, cricket, goalball etc, but they’ve never interested me. Not sure why. Running is an issue because I have to get guided, and I’ve NEVER been confident with swimming. I SHOULD be, but I never have been; partly because of le lack of sight (NO EXCUSE) but mostly because I started late and always had lessons with those younger than me, which caused me to have horrific embarrassment.
I want to do something where I can truly do it, with little help – I won’t say no help because I’ll need guidance a little. Judo maybe, or rock climbing. The latter would be good – Y’KNOW WHAT FUCK IT, I’m looking into it.
Climbing’s not a TRADITIONAL sport, not like running or cycling or football, but it’s something I can do. I tried it once before but quit, STUPIDLY, and I need to take it up again. I’m more confident then, because it’s something I can concentrate on without relying on people to literally guide me, like in running.
I just need to get passed the issue of confidence because I hate people seeing me exercise, as in I really hate it, especially when it’s something I WANT to be good at.
To be honest, I want to say I can do it. I want to achieve it, and get healthier; I’m way too thin but I need to be more in shape. For god’s sake, I don’t even care about the “I’M BLIND AND Can DO SPORT!” because that’s old and everyone knows that we can so it’s not exactly a revelation.
It’s time I actually made a damned effort instead of doing nothing. You know, it might even make me more productive. I like routines, and I’m getting better at organising myself too.
From Elm 🙂
Just Call Me Elm or Something 
Awesome post! Have you tried rowing? Either indoor, or outdoor. Anyone can do it as it doesn’t involve you eyes and it workouts out your entire body =)
That’s also a great one 🙂 Thank you!
What ssrots do you do?
i do rowing, hockey, swimming, athletics (100 metres), wall-ball and movie marathons =)
OMG ahhhh you sporty person 😀 And YASSS the last one hehe
yeah, it’s the only way i stop being so angry and i really wanna tone up a bit =)
You need to play Basketball or Cricket 😉 Just saying! Haha.
I can TRY 😀 And fail spectacularly hehe
YES YOU CAN! Oh and did you see my tweet? 😉
I LOVED IT you’re amazing!!!
I am glad 😀 I am in a good mood today, can you tell? HAHA!!! x
YAHHH me too!
YAY! Well that’s just AWESOME!!!
You can do it!! I actually did a project in Year 8 about Blind Sports and I found it really interesting and inspiring how they are able to continue without their sight. I found a website which might help get you started 🙂
http://www.britishblindsport.org.uk/
Aww thank you; I’ll check it out! You’re awesome 🙂
No problem! 🙂
I think its so admirable that you want to take up sports despite the fact that your blind. Many people would feel very discouraged and feel like they are incapable of doing anything. Sometimes I think of how difficult life is but the I read your blog Elm and despite your blind, you live such a normal life and your such a funny, strong and caring person which inspires a lot of us that no matter whats thrown at us, we can always adapt and be motivated to do anything. I don’t do a lot of sports myself but rowing sounds like a good one as I find it quite fun! -Tash 🙂
Oh Tash, you’re actually amazing for saying that. Thank you so much! And I’m telling you, you’re the inspiration here because you always put a smile on people’s faces. But thank you 🙂 That made my day.
Thank you so much Elm, but every word I said was true and I know everyone else feels the exact same way 🙂
Rock climbing, yes! Join me in my newb club! 😀
YAHHHH! 😀
I am exactly like you when it comes to sports! Dancing is the only sport I realky like. GO YOU for deciding to just go for it 🙂
Thank you! And Ohh I CAN’T dance to save my life!
If you ever want to challenge yourself…. XD
HAAAAAHHHH I’ll dream on 😀
Me too… I’m REALLY not a sports person, but dancing=life
Exactly! Not that I’m good or anything, but I do love it :))
I guess I’m pretty good, but I’ve been doing it since I was 3 so that would be why 🙂
That is really awesome! It really is an amazing sport 🙂
Yeah 🙂
Yayyy! You can do it Elm! Xx
I hope so! Xx Thanks for believing in me!
You’re welcome! You’re such an inspiration honestly! (Do you remember me??) xx
Of COURSE! 🙂 You leave such lovely comments and have a great writing style.
Oh my gosh, thank you! That’s so sweet! I know you did that lovely post when I left my old blog but I didn’t know whether you’d realise it was me, hahah xx
You remember that post? Eeeee!
Of course I remember, it was the sweetest thing ever. I wish I didn’t delete my blog, because now I’ve got my new one nobody actually remembers me as April, but I’m so glad you do!! That’s honestly made my day!! Xx
I’m really happy it has! Xx
Yay go you! That’s so amazing! I was a late swimmer too and I’m still terrible, I hate it so much!
ARRRGHHH me too and thank you!
Yes elm you go girl… Slay that excersise. The fact that you don’t let anything get in the way of something you want to do is such a lovely quality. I love your blog so much💕💕
And I love your blog and personality 🙂 Thank you so so much!
That’s fine hunny 💞💞
You know what, you do you! I think it’s so cool that you could do things like this without sight. I myself am not great at seeing (very long sighted) and I think you should definitely go into sport, sport is great!!!:)))))
YAYYYYY you’re right! 🙂 Thank you so much! Your encourageness is awesome!
I think that’s cool how you want to do a sport! I think you should. Hopefully that works out for you! 🙂
I really hope it does! Thank you 🙂
You said your blind? What is that like or how did you get it? And maybe yoga or Pilates could be fun for you! I like them and there at home workouts (look up blogilates on YouTube for her amazing workouts)
Well, I’ve been nearly blind since birth – I’ve got hardly any sight in my left, only shapes and some form of colour – and none in my right. And thanks for the suggestions!
I’m sorry to hear about that, I hope your able to have fun exercising through the difficulties!
Don’t be sorry, and thanks! 🙂
😀
You should try trampolining! It is perfect for anyone with any sporting capability and it also good for beginners. It helps learn core strength, leg muscles, balance, and keeps a good posture. I do it and I love it because you get to make friends too!
That sounds so awesome; thank you! 🙂
Motivation ftw! If it makes you happy you should totally take up a sport! It’s great that you’re powering through even with your disability ❤️
Aww thank you, and yes I should! 🙂
good luck with whatever sports you try! And good on you for going for it even though it might be more difficult.
Thank you so much! Hopefully, I’ll manage.
Of course you’ll manage. YOU ARE ZE ELM!
WAHEYY!
You are a braver person than I am, wanting to take up rock climbing! I’m terrified of heights, but kudos to you for deciding to try it! You posted on my blog that you aren’t chronically ill, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how each other feels every now and again. Head on over and talk to me any time!
Of course, and likewise! We understand each other when it comes to dealing with life, I think. As in, we LIVE rather than get knocked down.
There must be something in the air, because lazy old me has been craving sports as well, haha!
*gasp* IT’s AN INFECTION! 😀
All your posts make me nod at the screen, amazed at how much i can relate. GOSH. Im also the laziest living organism on planet earth and i recently took up running:)
YES, I’m not alone! AHHH!