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My name is Natasha Jade and unfortunately I suffer from M.E/CFS and Fibromyalgia. I’m 24 years old and currently live in Yorkshire, England. When I was diagnosed with these two chronic illnesses. When I'm not bed bound or in a wheelchair you might find me on a TV or Film set being paid to walk around pretending to talk (I'm an Extra, or a Supporting Artiste as the pay cheque says). My dream is to be an actress and hopefully when I get a better handle on my illness I'll be able to go to back to a drama school.

I started this blog for something to do from my bed and to try explain to friends and family who didn’t understand my illnesses but to also raise awareness. I’ve now grown to love writing and using my blog as an outlet not only about my illness but about anything going on in my life. (if there is anything exciting at all)

I love films, beauty, books, music, taking photo’s, the odd soap and creating my own handmade products (mainly scrapbooks to save all my photos and memories) I’m obsessed with all films and TV shows to do with fantasy or action, ask me anything about Harry Potter or The Hunger Games and I’ll know it, just don’t mention Sirius Black or Fred Weasley’s death (actually any HP death), it’s still a sore subject. I spend a lot of time in Orlando, Florida so you’ll see a lot of posts about all things Disney and Universal. 

I post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday depending on how my illness decides to treat me at the time. Every month I’ll post a monthly favourites, a health update, reviews on films/books/etc, day in the life, something to make or do, about a day out or trip and lots, lots more. 

I hope you like something I write and help me raise awareness M.E/CFS and Fibromyalgia.Please let me know what you think or any ideas you have that you’d like me to blog about.Take care and I’ll see you soon!
Natasha Jade

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 Email me something nice - natasha_jade@hotmail.co.uk

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