For months now, I have been going to the local swimming pool as I recover from my back operation in February 2025. It was recommended by the surgeon that I do aqua jogging as the best exercise especially in those early days. It is actually very basic. You strap a flotation belt on – IContinue reading “Things are going swimmingly… or are they?”
Category Archives: self-care
An interview with Jeremy
I recorded this interview a few months before Christmas and for some reason, the gremlins got in and it didn’t work properly. I have spent months – when I had the time – trying to get some help to fix it so that it could be uploaded. Over the last two days, I have finallyContinue reading “An interview with Jeremy”
It’s been a bit of an up and down week this week!
This week has certainly been a busy week, as bowls starts to really get going. This will be my first proper season, where I get to play in inter-club games. They are on a Wednesday morning and a Saturday morning and we are expected to put up our hand for both. Add on to thatContinue reading “It’s been a bit of an up and down week this week!”
Things that help…
One thing that I know for sure is that there is no “One size fits all” magic thing that will be the thing that everyone needs. What works for one person and makes them feel supported can be very different for another person. We are after all, individuals with individual personalities and needs. I haveContinue reading “Things that help…”
Feeling lucky to have Parkinson’s
So today I was reminded to count my blessings. , The title of this podcast is Feeling Lucky to Have Parkinson’s, and that is, no doubt going to seem like a weird thing to, to say to actually celebrate having Parkinson’s. But I’ll tell you what happened today. So my husband and I decidedContinue reading “Feeling lucky to have Parkinson’s”
“Please help desk person” A poem
I haven’t written a new poem for a while, but tonight I was inspired to write this one about trying to get a help desk person to help me. I obviously use a computer regularly and am reasonably good at understanding most things, but tonight I wasn’t able to work things out for myself andContinue reading ““Please help desk person” A poem”
Seeking the positive…
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s may be difficult to put in a positive light, but it is something that I try to do as much as possible. The diagnosis has spurred me on to make the most of life and not to just cruise along doing the same old things. I have made a concerted effortContinue reading “Seeking the positive…”
Changing attitudes and priorities…
I have certainly lived a variety of wide and vivid lives over the years. I have morphed into various versions of myself, sometimes knowingly and willingly, sometimes moulded and controlled versions. The 18-20 year old young woman who married at 18 and had their first child at 20 started out – even though I hadContinue reading “Changing attitudes and priorities…”
Christmas just the two of us… and Christmas stress
Today is Boxing Day and we have come home from our night away and an amazing Christmas Day where the food was incredible. Best of all, no prep, no dishes, no tidying up, no pressure or stress. Christmas Eve, I commented several times that this was the most relaxed I have been my entire lifeContinue reading “Christmas just the two of us… and Christmas stress”
Forgetting….
When I open up to people about my Parkinson’s – which I often do early on – one of the first things they tend to say is that I don’t look like someone with Parkinson’s. They also say that they don’t notice any issues with standing, walking or tremors. All of the above is true.Continue reading “Forgetting….”
My journey with Parkinsons 