Over the last week or so, since the first death of a UK citizen due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, news anchors have announced each death with: "They were a man/ woman of -- years old however they were known to have pre-existing conditions." For the majority of the population, this is a … Continue reading They Had Pre-Existing Conditions
I've been seeing lots of folks on YouTube doing "vlogmas" so I thought I would try my version. So here it is Blogmas. So, on the 1st of December. Sleepy. I think that is an excellent way to describe it. The big cats had their vet check-ups, so we were up and out by 0930. … Continue reading Blogmas 2018 – Day 1
Not in the mood today for anything at all. Everything is getting under my skin. But nothing more than the yearly rants by people preaching the dangers of vaccinations. Here is my reply: 1. The flu jag is not some big conspiracy - if you or anyone you know is offered it, it is because … Continue reading The Influenza Injection – A Rant
I have just realised my last post was in July. I have no real reason - I just havenāt. A little update. My jaw is much better - talking and eating isnāt anywhere near as difficult or painful as it was pre-op. Iām still going to physio to amp up my strength for my spinal … Continue reading Oh Dear… I am Sorry š¤
Self-confidence is something that I have struggled with all my life, or more accurately, something that has been missing. From when I worked as a model as a money making side hustle back in university... All the way to my chronically ill current self - a scarred and broken 30 years old. Self-deprecation and negative … Continue reading Chronic Illness and Self ConfidenceĀ
The last 2 and half weeks have been a little crazy. Follow me on InstagramĀ <- clicky. Photo 1: Ah - these. Yeah. This is the paper pants they make you wear during surgery. I had surgery on my jaw... so I have no idea why I required paper underwear. š¤ Photo 2: A very tired, … Continue reading My (2.5) Week on InstagramĀ
But we've been busy with doing up the house and medical appointments. It's getting there. The house. The medical side is too. I have a lovely walk in wardrobe now with lots of storage, we both have our individual desks in the study. James with his awesome handmade guitar rack and me with a place … Continue reading It’s Been a Long Time…
How many of us have heard this? You can't have trouble with food... You don't look it. You can't be in chronic pain... You did Tough Mudder. You can't just dislocate your joints... that would be sore! You can't have anxiety... you're so normal. We've heard people say this before. It's hard to hear, even … Continue reading You can’t be ill if you can…
My Week On Instagram
**Cough, cough** I have a cold. Yey! But I have done the first few sub-modules of a course I am doing in Natural History Illustration. So that is a win. Snuggles and hot drinks with the kitties are the order of the day. Chronic illness and random acute illnesses are not friends. I feel wiped … Continue reading A Virologist with a Virus
