Wednesday 25 October 2017

Updates

Those of you who come and read my blog regularly might wonder about certain things, so I will give some updates about recent happenings/unhappenings/events. 

First of all: Andrew's mice. I am very happy to say that on the second attempt, the mice made it! They arrived in good health, with lots of tales to tell. A stone from my heart that!!

Secondly: The duck. Well, the doctor really (quack, duck? Anyone??). Turns out I wasn't going to see a man, I was going to see my own gp who is a very nice young lady. It was she I saw the last time. She pestered me somewhat with taking my blood pressure. Twice! Which hurt!! But other than that, it was a great meeting. I have been prescribed more migraine pills (to get when I need it, which I don't very often fortunately) and yes, even more of those other pills that don't seem to work. 

But, I have also been given a referral to a physiotherapist. Now I just have to find one. Which means asking my colleagues whether they know a good one, preferably one who does do massages. They might hurt, but they certainly do help as well. Because we figured out that the majority of my headaches actually are tension headaches. I need to 'untense'. Which is not a word according to the red squigglies under the word, but you know what I mean. During the summer my sister said I stooped a bit as well (my Mum didn't see it) and I think she might be right. 

Originally she was going to give me medication to prevent me from getting migraines, but I felt that was a bit much. I only get two to three a year and the medication to combat it works a treat, so no need for more meds in my opinion. 

Thirdly: Brom. He is on his way home and I am expecting him every day! He has had a blast in Scotland, visiting castles and the sea and even going to the cinema. He met lots of people, did some cooking and I just want to thank Yamini for being such a great host and organising all those fantastic treats. 

Fourthly: Knit and purl. I am working on two projects at once right now. I need to finish some mice for Mice for Mama and I want to keep going on my poncho/cardy as well. So, I bought a new pair of scissors, another row counter, more of this and more of that. That way I can take one to work (the cardy) and keep the mice at home. 

And that's it. I don't think there is anything else that needs to updated. Of course if I am mistaken in that matter, I would like to hear from you in the kindest words possible. No screaming, no hollering, no shouting. And definitely no cursing, in whatever language!!

Photos taken at Burger's Zoo and Oudehands Dierenpark (both Netherlands) and Le Parc des Félins (France) in 2009 and 2010

13 comments:

  1. Hari Om
    Nothing to cuss about here - this all seems pretty positive and things on the up; if a tad slow in certain areas! A physio who does massage is usually billed as an osteopath... but that may be different in the North Land? Hope to hear that Brom is home soon-soon. YAM xx

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    1. Over here I have seen several names thrown about. The physio of course, then there is a chiropractor and there is something called a naprapat I think. Never heard of him before coming here! Regardless of name however, I just hope he/she does his/her job and I will be better off.

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      Oh yes, I believe naprapati to be pretty much osteopathy; very subtle but effective therapy... Yxx

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  2. We will send you some POTP to help with the MyBrains.
    Brom is off on an adventure? OH the tales that will be told. Can't wait fur that.

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  3. It sounds like you have a good doctor. I hope the physio helps. I have an appointment coming up. Unfortunately, physio is one of the things we have to pay for out of pocket in Canada unless one has extra insurance, which we don't.

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  4. Great updates! Sometimes we have to remember our readers need the blanks filled in so thanks!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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    1. You are quite welcome! And it gave me the chance to put some animal photos up as well!

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  5. Mara we are so glad Andrew made it to his destination.
    Take care of yourself. Is a physiotherapist like a Physical Therapist? I sure do hope Brom settles in to his routine after the fine adventures he had with YAM aunty
    Hugs Madi and mom

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  6. Thanks for the update. So pleased Andrew got the mice.

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    1. So was he. They were presents to a third party, so hopefully they will be equally pleased.

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  7. I am sure you are excited to see Brom. Enjoyed all the animal photos. I hope you find that physiotherapist and get the help you need to get rid of the tension.

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  8. So pleased you have a plan for the tension headaches. Interesting photos today.

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    1. I need to re-use some of the photos you know!

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