I was ridding such a high after my second dose of Pfizer. I thought, ‘that’s it, COVID-19 is officially over for me’. I don’t think I could have been more wrong. I was sitting in my car this morning, in the usual peak hour traffic, skipping almost every song from my playlist. At first I ...
Polarised
It’s funny I’m writing this on the US holiday of independence. Much of the time American politics is bashed and recently it’s been the source of more memes than Game of Thrones - admittedly I’ve giggled at more than a few. Strange thing is - the state of American politics isn’t even nearly half the circus ...
Already at acceptance
So - I finally had a moment with my sister on the weekend and she is the first person I have physically told that I’m out of remissions. I text my best friend and, well Stocker was there. I think I’ve had problems with getting it out of my mouth. I think I’ve had problems ...
Care Factor
Today $6m was added to the Hendra Research fund in Australia by the Queensland and New South Wales after a Kelpie tested positive to the disease. Hendra Disease, until yesterday, was only found in flying foxes, horses and humans. Hendra's mortality rate is high. I want to start off by saying I agree with the additional ...
Australian Idol
I know its been a while. Yep I have lots to write, just a distinct lack of time to do it in. For those of you who don't know, I am a Ten Pin Bowler. I used to be quite good, now I continue to do it for the social aspect and because it ...
I can’t wait…..
Hi. My name is Amanda and I have Crohn's Disease. That's kind of how I feel right now... You see I have just joined my first site/group/support page. A year ago when I visited some - I promised myself that I wasn't going to register. I suppose I saw some of the posts on some and ...
Homecoming
I have been absent the last two weeks... Generally when that happens something bad is going on.... I am pleased to say in this instance that is not the case. After a 5 year struggle with managing several lives while taking on what most people would consider far too much for a healthy person, my partner has ...