carolbx2's blog

Had a good week this week, which was good because the time around new year always makes me reflective. It was my birthday on Thursday, and in the days running up I naturally thought about this time last year. I was moving into what I thought was the house of my dreams and 50 was going to be the start of a new life, things were going to change. Well its certainly changed but not in the way I thought it would, life is…

Bugger - I finally have to admit it, I feel really tired. I am trying to tell myself that its end of a busy year tiredness - but this is different and in my heart I think I know its the treatment. This is a bit like being the duracell bunny, whose batteries sunddenly run down:o) My eyes feel tired and if a sit in a comfy chair for more than 5 minutes I doze off. I have been working for some of each cylce, but this…

Well first I have to admit that silicone barbie didn't make it to Germany or Belgium, sorry to disappoint - frankly she kept peeping out of the new bras - so with much regret barbie spent the weekend in her box. I took Polly the pin cushion instead, polly isn't as "bouncy" but she stays where I put her. Anyway early departure 6.30am after sleepless night convinced I was going to forget something,passport, medication…

Someone sent me this, which made me smile so I thought I would share it with you. CHRISTMAS FAIRY I am a little fairy On tap o' the Christmas Tree It's no' a job I fancy Well how would you like tae be me A tarted up wi' tinsel It's enough to mak ye boak An a couple o' jaggy branches Rammed up the back o' your frock An' these wee lights a'roon me I canna get my sleep An' there's the yearly visit Fae Santa - Big fat…

Had my clinic appointment last week, lovely consultant not like the dour one I saw before... this one had a sense of humour and wait for it she smiled and answered questions. I have booked her for the next clinic!. Had my second Epi last week, but god the cold cap seemed colder this time, well for 10 minutes. The Bart Port worked a treat, although it was still a little tender but the joy of being able to do something…