Was at a surprise birthday party on the weekend.
When we saw photos of the birthday boy with a '05' school jersey our 1st thought was...........
Good grief!!!
That was the year we got married..............
no wonder we're called Aunty and Uncle.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
"Positively Glowing"
1st day back to work after radiation treatment.
Almost 100% of people I've spoken to have commented that I look extremely healthy, well-rested and face full of colour.
Does that mean that I looked like an ugly green Ogre or Witch with warts and pale skin beforehand???
Almost 100% of people I've spoken to have commented that I look extremely healthy, well-rested and face full of colour.
Does that mean that I looked like an ugly green Ogre or Witch with warts and pale skin beforehand???
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Cancer Diary #5
Out of hospital now after radioiodine treatment.
Problem now is that I have a croaky voice once again :(
Dunno what's going on.
No other patients had this yesterday (or probably today for that matter).
Problem now is that I have a croaky voice once again :(
Dunno what's going on.
No other patients had this yesterday (or probably today for that matter).
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Citizens Beware
be very very afraid...........
it walks................
it crawls...................
it runs........................
it shuffles...........................
and it s ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beware of the Snuffle Monster!!!!!!!!!!! *sniff sniff*
it walks................
it crawls...................
it runs........................
it shuffles...........................
and it s ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beware of the Snuffle Monster!!!!!!!!!!! *sniff sniff*
Monday, August 23, 2010
Special Powers
An email that I got from a friend today has led me to open up the floodgates and ask people what special powers they think would be cool if they were 'radioactive' for 3 days.
There must be cooler powers than just glowing green.
There must be cooler powers than just glowing green.
Monday, August 16, 2010
First
Never in my life would I have thought I would have to walk into a organic food store.
In the past 4 days, I've walked into 2 separate health food stores looking for egg substitutes, salt-free tomato sauce, salt-free mustard and some other ingredients I need to use for the 2 week low-iodine diet I start today, to prepare myself for radioactive iodine therapy at the RBWH in 2 weeks.
In both instances I came out emptyhanded.
I wasn't going to buy a 1.5kg tub of egg white powder for $40 and there was nothing there I found which was salt-free.
A clarification, I can have salt in my diet, just not sea salt, or iodised salt.
It is quite surprising to see how much stuff, even normal seasonings contain salt- in actual fact, there is alot of stuff that I cannnot eat which contains iodine or traces of iodine.
At least I can still have potatoes..............minus the potato skins :)
In the past 4 days, I've walked into 2 separate health food stores looking for egg substitutes, salt-free tomato sauce, salt-free mustard and some other ingredients I need to use for the 2 week low-iodine diet I start today, to prepare myself for radioactive iodine therapy at the RBWH in 2 weeks.
In both instances I came out emptyhanded.
I wasn't going to buy a 1.5kg tub of egg white powder for $40 and there was nothing there I found which was salt-free.
A clarification, I can have salt in my diet, just not sea salt, or iodised salt.
It is quite surprising to see how much stuff, even normal seasonings contain salt- in actual fact, there is alot of stuff that I cannnot eat which contains iodine or traces of iodine.
At least I can still have potatoes..............minus the potato skins :)
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Ich sprechen Deutsch
Guten Morgen.
Mein Name ist Frau W.
Ich bin ein Buchhalter.
Ich mag gerade Kommissar Rex.
Hoffentlich kann ich learnen, mehr deutsche Phrasen.
Ich mochte, Schweinefleisch zu eseen Eisbein.
Auf Wiedersehn.
Mein Name ist Frau W.
Ich bin ein Buchhalter.
Ich mag gerade Kommissar Rex.
Hoffentlich kann ich learnen, mehr deutsche Phrasen.
Ich mochte, Schweinefleisch zu eseen Eisbein.
Auf Wiedersehn.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Chuckle of the day
The very cool John Barrowman mocking Beyonce's 'Single Ladies'.
Real shame that he is gay.
Real shame that he is gay.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Meaningless!
I've decided I don't want to work full-time anymore after almost 9 years.
Will be discussing a part-time option of 4 days a week instead- tomorrow is the day of negotiations.
Less stress, less chained to work = more God time, more opportunity.
Work to live rather than live to work.
"Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless!
What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?
Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.
"I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil- this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it."
Ecclesiastes 1:2-4, 2:12-14b.
Remember to stop and smell the roses along the way.
Will be discussing a part-time option of 4 days a week instead- tomorrow is the day of negotiations.
Less stress, less chained to work = more God time, more opportunity.
Work to live rather than live to work.
"Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless!
What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?
Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.
"I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil- this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it."
Ecclesiastes 1:2-4, 2:12-14b.
Remember to stop and smell the roses along the way.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Vouchers
Woot Woot.
It's been awhile since this happened, but I've received in the mail a full A4 page of KFC vouchers :)
Happy times.
It's been awhile since this happened, but I've received in the mail a full A4 page of KFC vouchers :)
Happy times.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Pictures on FB
Blogger takes way to long to upload pictures so I have uploaded said food photos (plus a couple extra) onto FB.
Resurrected an OLD photo album of food.
Resurrected an OLD photo album of food.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Food Glorious Food
Now that I'm still working part-time, I have more time to rest at home and do some home cooking which I enjoy.
Made a 3 minute chocolate cake in a mug last night for dessert. Such a dangerous recipe!
Also made my own version of a Hogs Breath Cafe Steak, complete with either mushroom or bearnaise sauce, avocado, baked potato and salad.
Going to make an authentic Spanish Paella in my paella pan for tomorrow night for a special birthday dinner :)
Pictures to come soon. (either here for Facebook)
Who needs to watch Masterchef for inspiration.
Made a 3 minute chocolate cake in a mug last night for dessert. Such a dangerous recipe!
Also made my own version of a Hogs Breath Cafe Steak, complete with either mushroom or bearnaise sauce, avocado, baked potato and salad.
Going to make an authentic Spanish Paella in my paella pan for tomorrow night for a special birthday dinner :)
Pictures to come soon. (either here for Facebook)
Who needs to watch Masterchef for inspiration.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Over-done
I think I may have destroyed my voice last night after laughing so hard at the many antics that occurred at Dilsy's birthday party.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Alternative careers
I like organising holidays and trips, looking at accommodation options and researching such things.
Two alternative career paths I've been thinking about lately are a travel agent/consultant or an ESL teacher.
Both require some additional form of qualifications though.
One is only limited to the secular job network........... the other could be used for missionary work.
hmmmmmmm............
Two alternative career paths I've been thinking about lately are a travel agent/consultant or an ESL teacher.
Both require some additional form of qualifications though.
One is only limited to the secular job network........... the other could be used for missionary work.
hmmmmmmm............
Monday, May 31, 2010
Cancer Diary #4
It is a cause of concern......when you receive in the post a special card titled 'SNP Card' with a covering letter as follows:
"Please find attached an SNP card; a courtesy we would like to extend to you so that you can be bulk-billed for any further Medicare eligible outpatient pathology services this year."
Just gave up 4 vials of blood today before the follow-up appointment with the surgeon next week.
"Please find attached an SNP card; a courtesy we would like to extend to you so that you can be bulk-billed for any further Medicare eligible outpatient pathology services this year."
Just gave up 4 vials of blood today before the follow-up appointment with the surgeon next week.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
30 Years of Pac-Man Today!
Google has chosen to commemorate this special occasion by creating the 1st ever interactive Google Icon on its homepage where you can actually play the game!!
Don't know how long it will last but abit of nostalgia for those of us aged over 25.
Don't know how long it will last but abit of nostalgia for those of us aged over 25.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Forgetfulness
Forgot to take my medicine yesterday- really messed me around.
Having dizzy spells, headaches and general forgetfulness.
Feeling guilty about going back to work half-days this week already.
Having dizzy spells, headaches and general forgetfulness.
Feeling guilty about going back to work half-days this week already.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Cancer Diary #3
It's been exactly 1 week today since I was discharged from hospital.
We decided to go out (at my request) on a little 'shopping' trip today so I could try and walk around for abit to get myself moving more. 3 hours later I was ready to go home again, totally exhausted.
The scar seems to be going along nicely. The surgeon was right to be impressed with his handiwork.
It's been cold these 2 days here so a good excuse to wear jackets and scarves that cover the neck.
Now the medical bills start arriving in the post.
Can't put a price on your life though.
We decided to go out (at my request) on a little 'shopping' trip today so I could try and walk around for abit to get myself moving more. 3 hours later I was ready to go home again, totally exhausted.
The scar seems to be going along nicely. The surgeon was right to be impressed with his handiwork.
It's been cold these 2 days here so a good excuse to wear jackets and scarves that cover the neck.
Now the medical bills start arriving in the post.
Can't put a price on your life though.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Cancer Diary #2
I don't get it.
I sit around and do nothing all day but still feel very tired.
Had a couple of emotional moments in the last few days- sometimes it just happens and then I feel abit better afterwards.
Mum has been coming over and massaging my feet. Now that she is retired she has been doing plenty of tai-chi with the local neighbours and reading up on reflexology books.
She might also try and find a bell for me that I can use around the house.....
I sit around and do nothing all day but still feel very tired.
Had a couple of emotional moments in the last few days- sometimes it just happens and then I feel abit better afterwards.
Mum has been coming over and massaging my feet. Now that she is retired she has been doing plenty of tai-chi with the local neighbours and reading up on reflexology books.
She might also try and find a bell for me that I can use around the house.....
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Cancer Diary #1
That 'C' word.
It all started about a month ago, on a Sunday afternoon after church. Having lunch with family at home and started getting short, sharp stabs of pain in the right side of my neck. Approximately 3-4 stabs every 2 minutes.
Due to the pain level and consistency, went to the GP the next day to have it checked out. The GP took one look at me and said 'Hmmmm. Your right thyroid is larger than your left.'
She then proceeded to check and feel around the neck.
GP: Um....I can actually feel a lump in the top part of your right thyroid.
Me: Oh? Is that something I should be afraid of?
GP: We don't know yet, but I'd like you to have some tests so I can get a better idea of what that lump is.
Me: (pause).....um....ok.
One Blood Test and Thyroid Ultrasound.
At follow-up appointment:
GP: Well, the blood test can back normal. The Ultrasound indicates the lump is there, but I can't conclude exactly what it is. I'll need you to have more tests as I need to narrow it down to the following possibilities: a Colloid cyst, a Goiter or Cancer.
Me: (silence)
GP: Yes, that C word. That may be all that you remember from this appointment, but the one thing I want you to remember is this: that thyroid cancer is the turtle of all the cancers out there. It is the slowest growing cancer and if you had the choice of getting a cancer, then 'this' one is the 'best' one to have.
Me: Yes, thank you.
Had a Biopsy (Fine Needle Aspiration) in the neck to take out 2 samples of cells.
A week later...........
The cell samples came back abnormal last week.
I was referred to a thyroid surgeon.
Had the thyroid operation 3 days ago.
Surgeon confirmed it was Thyroid Cancer, and whole thyroid has been removed.
I will need to take thyroxin tablets for the rest of my life.
Will also need radioactive iodine therapy in a couple of months time to kill any remaining cancer cells.
Discharged late yesterday and now back at home to recover for 2 weeks.
A cancer survivor at the age of 28.
It all started about a month ago, on a Sunday afternoon after church. Having lunch with family at home and started getting short, sharp stabs of pain in the right side of my neck. Approximately 3-4 stabs every 2 minutes.
Due to the pain level and consistency, went to the GP the next day to have it checked out. The GP took one look at me and said 'Hmmmm. Your right thyroid is larger than your left.'
She then proceeded to check and feel around the neck.
GP: Um....I can actually feel a lump in the top part of your right thyroid.
Me: Oh? Is that something I should be afraid of?
GP: We don't know yet, but I'd like you to have some tests so I can get a better idea of what that lump is.
Me: (pause).....um....ok.
One Blood Test and Thyroid Ultrasound.
At follow-up appointment:
GP: Well, the blood test can back normal. The Ultrasound indicates the lump is there, but I can't conclude exactly what it is. I'll need you to have more tests as I need to narrow it down to the following possibilities: a Colloid cyst, a Goiter or Cancer.
Me: (silence)
GP: Yes, that C word. That may be all that you remember from this appointment, but the one thing I want you to remember is this: that thyroid cancer is the turtle of all the cancers out there. It is the slowest growing cancer and if you had the choice of getting a cancer, then 'this' one is the 'best' one to have.
Me: Yes, thank you.
Had a Biopsy (Fine Needle Aspiration) in the neck to take out 2 samples of cells.
A week later...........
The cell samples came back abnormal last week.
I was referred to a thyroid surgeon.
Had the thyroid operation 3 days ago.
Surgeon confirmed it was Thyroid Cancer, and whole thyroid has been removed.
I will need to take thyroxin tablets for the rest of my life.
Will also need radioactive iodine therapy in a couple of months time to kill any remaining cancer cells.
Discharged late yesterday and now back at home to recover for 2 weeks.
A cancer survivor at the age of 28.
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