I have always been someone who has been open and honest about things that are happening in my life. I could probably be accused of being an oversharer and that would be a reasonable thing to say. I would much rather lay all my cards on the table than have anyone misread what was goingContinue reading “Don’t pity me…”
Category Archives: Getting on with life
Parkinson’s is it hereditary and would I want to find out?
I was reading a post on a Facebook page that I follow for people affected by Parkinson’s and the writer questioned whether Parkinson’s was hereditary. Having had both my parents diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it seems that there must be an element of genetics involved. But, I am not a researcher or a scientist and IContinue reading “Parkinson’s is it hereditary and would I want to find out?”
Moving to the beat of my own drum…
I have never really felt that I fully conformed to the image of me that others had. As the youngest child in the family and the only girl with three big brothers, I started out as the odd one out I suppose. I remember being a teenager and my Mum saying to me one dayContinue reading “Moving to the beat of my own drum…”
Am I too hard on myself?
Sometimes the things that give us the most pleasure can also cause the most pain. In this instance, I am talking about my return to bowls. This morning, I had my very first ever bowling competition in a singles match between myself and another woman who has been bowling only a very short time. IContinue reading “Am I too hard on myself?”
Michael J Fox “it’s not about me…”
I stumbled across an interview with Michael J Fox today. This year marks 25 years of his foundation and 2.5 billion dollars raised in support of those with Parkinson’s and for research. He is so inspirational, and he is my Parkies hero. My efforts with this blog are humbler, but hopefully I reach people thatContinue reading “Michael J Fox “it’s not about me…””
Support Groups
For quite some time now, I have been going to a support group for people with Parkinson’s and their partner/spouse/support person. The group is a very comfortable place for me, and I am sure for others to connect and get support if needed. Often, we meet and we might catch up with what has beenContinue reading “Support Groups”
“Live for the moment, but plan for the future.”
I am a person who is naturally a planner. I like to try to figure out what steps I need to take to achieve my goals. That worked well when in employment, but now I need to have a balance between being a planner and living for the moment. It is important to be preparedContinue reading ““Live for the moment, but plan for the future.””
Love me for what I am….
So today the subject of this podcast is Love Me for What I Am or Love Me for Who I Am. This is based on a song by the Carpenters, which is of course called Love Me for What I Am. So. Today I’ve had a quite a busy old day and one of theContinue reading “Love me for what I am….”
It’s the little things that matter… we are a team!
Today has been a bit of a lazy day. It is hot – for Christchurch – as our first taste of Summer begins to be felt. Yesterday, I was out reasonably early and went and played bowls with two of my club members in an interclub game. It was my first experience and was reallyContinue reading “It’s the little things that matter… we are a team!”
Competition, Complexity and Conceit…
Like most people, I have found that I can be quite competitive in some ways. I have never been very involved in sport and never considered myself ‘sporty’. There have really only been two sports I have played that I was even slightly good at and that was hockey when I was 16 and bowlsContinue reading “Competition, Complexity and Conceit…”
My journey with Parkinsons 