LIFE WITH FRAGILE X SYNDROME AGE 33

I last wrote a blog post on this when I was 31 so I thought it was time to write an updated one.

Job Hunting

This is frustrating, I've struggled with job hunting since school/college and I've only had 4 paid jobs which were all temporary and led to nothing. I didn't like 3 of them as one was in Chelmsford a Christmas job, the other Christmas job was in Braintree and I had another temp job also in Braintree and my last job was in Halstead which was better but again it was only temp. I've never really had support when it comes to job hunting the jobcentre have been awful when I was on jobseekers I was sanctioned a lot, someone came to my house which was horrible. They don't help people with disabilities at all I was picked on, had some horrible advisors and no help at all. When one of my jobs ended I had to reluctantly go back to the place of doom aka the jobcentre and go on a new benefit which was universal credit and I've been on it since. I am currently getting help from another company which started last year which is going okay and it has been helpful but I am looking into other options as applying for retail is pointless now. I need to try other things and widen my search and see what's out there. Job hunting has been so difficult for me and I don't understand why I can't get a job? It's unfair the way things are, the way I've been treated in the past and lack of support. There needs to be more help and guidance for people with learning disabilities who can work and want to work.

Confidence

I have gained confidence through volunteering and I do feel more confident but I also have the fear of the unknown when it comes to trying new things. I need to work on that and think actually I will try and if I don't like it then I can stop and find something else.

Volunteering

I started volunteering again because I felt at the time I wasn't any nearer to finding a job and I've been there since September last year. It's going well, I've met new people, talk to people and it gets me out the house for a few hours a week.

Making Friends

I don't have any friends and sometimes it's hard because I do wish I had maybe one or two friends. As I've got older it is more difficult to make friends, I don't keep in contact with anyone from school or college. I tried to make friends through a service that helped people with disabilities to meet people and while I did somethings through it, I didn't make friends and I stopped using the service and it's since going to close. I thought if I got a job I'd make friends but that doesn't always happen either.

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DAY OUT TO WALTON ON THE NAZE

I went to Walton with my mum on the bus from Colchester we walked along the sea front, took some photos, the tide was in and we had fish and chips and an ice cream. We waited for the next bus back to Colchester but it didn't turn up so we had to get the train. We could've waited for the next bus but it was another 2 hours and who knows if that would've turned up.

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DAY OUT TO MALDON

I went to Maldon for the day with my mum and I thought I'd share what we did. We walked along the promenade, had fish and chips, well I had battered sausage and chips! I took some pictures, we looked in the charity shops but didn't find anything and looked in some other shops.

 

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DAY OUT TO BRIGHTLINGSEA

I went to Brightlingsea with my mum on the bus from Colchester and I thought I'd share what we did. We walked a long the beach and took some photos and looked at the beach huts, we also had a look in the museum which had a lot of information and the history of Brightlingsea. We had lunch at river Colne cafe which was nice.

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10 THINGS TO DO SOLO

Today's post is 10 things to do by yourself because it's good to spend time by yourself and get used to your own company if you've broken up with someone or lost a friendship.

1.Take a day trip to a museum,castle or a house/gardens.

2.Have breakfast/Lunch/dinner at your favourite place.

3.A weekend away-find places to visit such as gardens,museums or galleries.

4.Have a pamper evening use a face mask, bath bomb, body scrub and body butter.

5.Look in charity shops and treat yourself to a new outfit you never know what you might find!

6.If there's a film you want to see then take yourself to the cinema.

7.Book a beauty treatment such as nails, pedicure, facial or massage.

8.Try something new such as a different makeup look, gardening,blogging, knitting.

9.Take a walk somewhere new and take photos.

10.Have a indoor day reading,watching your favourite series or colouring books.

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MY CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE

Today's post is my current makeup routine. I have a lot of eyeshadow palettes so it varies which one I wear I can never decide.

Blush, Highlighter, Bronzer W7 Palette £5 B&M

This contains 2 blushers, a highlighter and a bronzer. They go on easily and blend well. The highlighter gives a nice sutle glow,the bronzer gives a nice bronzed look and the blushers give a nice rosy tone but not too much.This is a much more affordable palette than benefit. It is bulky but it still means you it's the only one you need.

Primark Air Brush Foundation In Shade Cool Beige £6 

This foundation is full coverage and weightless. It blends easily and goes on well. I think this is a dupe for charlotte tilbury but this one is much cheaper if you're on a tight budget. This foundation gives a nice finish, doesn't look cakey and lasts all day. It's good dupe if you're on a budget and live near a Primark.

Primark Ultra Grip Primer £5 for 45ml

This is a invisible hydrating makeup gripping primer which is a elf dupe.It's a clear consistency even though you might think it's green! it goes on easily but is a bit sticky but it does give a nice finish and a little goes along way.

Elf Hydrating Concealer In Shade Light/Ivory £7

This concealer gives good coverage, blends easily and has a big brush. A little goes a long way and it last for a while.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Reloaded Mascara £9.99 Black

I'm fussy when it comes to mascaras because the ones I liked have been discontinued so I find it hard to find one I really like.This Rimmel one is good, it makes lashes long and doesn't go clumpy. This has a good brush and goes on really well.

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MY TOP TEN INTERVIEW TIPS 2024

Today's post is my top ten interview tips. If you're unemployed or looking for a new job then this is for you.

1.Be prepared get your outfit ready, make notes and plan your journey if needed.

2.Research the company by looking on their website and making notes on the important facts.

3.Ask questions at the end, such as what do you like about working here? or ask about any training or if there's any chance to progress or how many people work here?

4.Be on time, if you're too early find somewhere to sit to go over your notes.

5. Look presentable and wear an appropriate outfit get this ready the night before and make sure it's clean.

6.Ask for feedback so you know where you can improve.

7.Say good morning/afternoon and smile.

8.Take a notebook to make notes.

9.Practice before hand.

10.Do your absolute best!

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