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What’s the worst thing that could happen?

When you look into Parkinson’s on ‘Dr Google’ there are so many ways that this condition can affect us. It is mind boggling how many things can happen. There is pain, there are tremors, mobility and balance issues and of course cognitive effects. Of all the things that come with it, there is one thingContinue reading “What’s the worst thing that could happen?”

One Woman’s treasures….

There is an old saying, ‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ and so it goes for women too! In the weekend we moved some furniture around in our lounge and one of them was a rimu display cabinet in which I have displayed some of the treasures I have gathered over the years. AsContinue reading “One Woman’s treasures….”

Quality time and memories

This weekend was one of the rare weekends when my husband and I have the whole three day weekend together. With him doing shift work, it doesn’t happen that often, so we decided to go into the city and stay the night and go out for dinner. Living a bit further out of town theseContinue reading “Quality time and memories”

Just the right thing to say…

I have been going to a Physio for a while for physiotherapy for my knee, which started from a torn meniscus. I had to postpone my appointment recently because I had pneumonia, so we haven’t really seen each other for a while. Anyway, he was asking me a few things about how my knee isContinue reading “Just the right thing to say…”

Valentines Day…

romance in the air?? So today is 14 February, Valentines Day. A day when – if we have them – some of us might make romantic gestures towards our partners. Or perhaps a secret admirer will emerge to sweep us off our feet with sweet roses and sweet nothings? But what is romance really? IsContinue reading “Valentines Day…”

Travels and making memories

I was reading another Blogger’s post today about her and her husband’s trip to Hawaii recently. She shares the same attitude that I do, that now is the time to be making trips away and doing activities that may not be possible in the future at some point. Some may say that focussing on aContinue reading “Travels and making memories”

Research participation

Well, this morning I had my first online interview for the research I have just embarked on which is ‘NZ Parkinson’s Environment and Genes Study (NZ PEGS). I must say I was rather nervous about it. They did some follow-up questions regarding the online questionnaires that I filled in and clarified some of my answers.Continue reading “Research participation”

Parkies bringing out the creativity in me…

I have never thought of myself as being particularly creative. My main creativity, however, would always have been my poetry. I have written poems all my life and enjoy the process of producing something fun. I have tried my hand at mosaics and have a couple of items round the house that I have created.Continue reading “Parkies bringing out the creativity in me…”

In a reflective mood…

I was sitting here pottering around on my computer and I received a message from my ex-sister-in-law. She had attended my grandson’s 1st Birthday at his home in Wellington. As flights are a ridiculous price at the moment – I had looked at flights and they were going to be $700 return for a 35Continue reading “In a reflective mood…”

The long road back to health…

For the last 10 days I have been hit by a virus and then pneumonia and I am still recovering. Needless to say, I have not been able to go to the gym during this time. To be honest, just putting one foot in front of the other and walking from the car to aContinue reading “The long road back to health…”