Archive for the 'health' Category

The Camel of Peace and Serenity

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 | No Comments

Yesterday I was the angriest and crankiest I’ve been in recent memory.

Seriously, it’s fortunate that I live alone otherwise I’d probably be up for manslaughter charges as a result of me destroying anyone who crossed my path earlier in the…

bright green things.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 | 3 Comments

Possibly the most fantastic and unexpected thing that happened at Aliese’s yesterday was that I discovered that her backyard is full of stinging nettles. Most people would balk at the idea of picking nettles for fun, but what I saw…

My Cervix or The Cup is Half Full.

Thursday, August 10, 2006 | 1 Comment

I’ve been paying as much attention as possible to the ongoing debate surrounding the availability of the HPV vaccine in Australia. For that reason and others, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about my cervix lately and how having HPV and LLETZ…

Just Me

Monday, June 12, 2006 | 11 Comments

It’s so hard to admit weakness. To admit that something that you’ve tried to do has failed. Especially when that something was the relationship you had with the most awesome person you know, your soul mate and best friend.

Because I’m…

Number Two

Sunday, April 09, 2006 | 8 Comments

This travel thing may seem glamorous and exciting from where you’re sitting, but let me remind you that it can be very hard work.

I’m of the opinion that after about two days, whomever one is travelling with, the conversation will…

Don’t make excuses, make an appointment.

Friday, March 17, 2006 | 6 Comments

While both frustrating and expensive, there’s something to be said for pretravel medical checkups. You know what they say: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure…

I’ve spent over $80 on non-prescription medicines and don’t even want to…