Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!

We had a lot of fun saying goodbye to 2012. So did the other 1 and a half million people  by the looks of things. Judging by the crowds, Sydney is the NYE mecca of the world. I don't think I have ever [Read More]

Out with the old…

I can hardly believe 2012 has come to an end. It's a bit of a shame really as I was rather quite enjoying it. 2012 was a big improvement on 2011, so working on that premise, I guess I should be [Read More]

Thumb Deal

My GP is very clever, has a lot of experience and a great sense of humour. After I showed her my oh-so-sore-and-swollen thumb and told her of  my symptoms and the underage ER doctor's verdict, she [Read More]

Christmas for a Crowd

I can hardly believe Christmas has come and gone... already! I kind of feel like I need an action replay so I can feel properly prepared. Oh well, I have 363 days to get ready for Christmas 2013! That [Read More]

The Countdown to Christmas

The countdown to Christmas has been pretty hectic. I can't believe it's  been ten days since my last blog post. The Christmas Countdown has been crazy this year! Well, I survived the last nine [Read More]

The Joys of Newcastle

We take off this weekend. We're back in one of our favourite cities, Newcastle. It always tickles us to visit the city in Australia with the same name as David's hometown in England, and weirdly, it's [Read More]

Results Emergency!

So the results are in. I want to be quietly confident that all is well, but at the same time, I want to be on guard just in case there are any curveballs coming my way. As it is, the Endo's office is [Read More]

How to Please a Patient

Belinda is still hanging out in hospital, the poor love.  The downside is that she's far, far away from her friends and family and beautiful baby Ruby, but on the upside I get to see a whole lot more [Read More]

True Bloods

I'm pleased to say it's been a while since I've entered a medical facility for my own diagnosis or treatment, and that's something I've really relished. As much as I love all my doctors to bits, I am [Read More]

Seasons Startings

Today is the 1st of December and it's  a day of new beginnings! First off, it's the first day of Summer! Things are really hotting up, literally, with the mercury tipping a sizzling thirty seven [Read More]