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….”
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Moving on – A village or facility when and why?
I am a planner from way back. I like to know what is happening and when and although I don’t necessarily feel I need to work to a strict schedule, I do like to know I am in control. That makes me sound a bit of a control freak, but it just means that IContinue reading “Moving on – A village or facility when and why?”
Choosing new tattoo…
Not long after leaving my children’s father, I got my first tattoo. It was a reaction to my having been married young and now divorced and feeling like I had slipped into being almost middle aged and boring even though I wasn’t even 30! I wanted to do something to show my new independence andContinue reading “Choosing new tattoo…”
Ability vs Disability
As anyone who follows my blog will know, as I recovered first from my knee replacement surgery and then from my back operation – which was a major – my primary aim has always been to get back to bowls. I feel lucky to be able to now play bowls again and I was ableContinue reading “Ability vs Disability”
Reminiscing – Memory is a strange and wonderful thing!
As I write this, I am sitting in an apartment in Kaikoura having a wee break away in our favourite place. Yesterday, my husband went for a long walk on The Peninsula Walk which is one we used to do together. Last time we came for a visit, I was much earlier in my rehabilitationContinue reading “Reminiscing – Memory is a strange and wonderful thing!”
Christmas priorities
We are soon to hit December and with it the month seems to rocket past at speed. Every year the days and months seem to go by so fast and before you know it, another year has ended. This has been a challenging year for me with my health. Fortunately, Parkies has been well-behaved andContinue reading “Christmas priorities”
“By eck, by gum would you Adam and Eve it!”
Pretty random huh! I have been thinking today about the difference our culture can make for us. Also, about the definition of culture. Often culture is seen as part of your ethnicity and that can be true. But, it is also about the experiences and influences that you grew up with and your family culture.Continue reading ““By eck, by gum would you Adam and Eve it!””
Oh no! FOMO!!
I am sitting at my computer typing this and wishing I was somewhere else! That somewhere else is a particular place, which is my bowling club playing Tuesday morning bowls. I have started going to the ladies morning on a Tuesday and in the last few weeks I have also stayed for the afternoon roll-up.Continue reading “Oh no! FOMO!!”
Confidence and ‘Imposter Syndrome’
Sometimes what people see in us, can be difficult to accept as it may differ greatly from our own view of who we are. I identify with the concept of ‘Imposter Syndrome’ as I have never felt completely confident in what I do. I felt that I externally projected an image of a confident personContinue reading “Confidence and ‘Imposter Syndrome’”
Anxiety and trusting myself
Anxiety, it’s quite a new thing for me to be as anxious as I can be with this Parkinson’s now. I’ve always been, verging on a bit of a shy person when I first met people. Even though I’m usually quite outgoing, I do find entering into a room with a whole lot of peopleContinue reading “Anxiety and trusting myself”
My journey with Parkinsons 