Monthly Archives: January 2013

A is for Amoxicillin

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

I had a chest infection. I had a temperature. I had blocked sinuses. I had a cough. I had enough. I called my GP practice. I could not get an appointment. I visited the local walk-in centre. I was examined. … Continue reading →

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It is the music of the people

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

Tonight I had the pleasure of watching Les Miserables with my friend Chris. I went prepared with tissues because having watched the musical several times and cried, I reckoned the film would definitely start a flow of tears! I loved … Continue reading →

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C is for Cookie

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

I have a secret crush. I cannot hide it anymore. I cannot explain it. It just happened. Is it the colour? is it the fur? Is it the cookies? Is it the singing? Is it the way the eyes follow … Continue reading →

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The social value of dying

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

The 1st of January comes along every year and every year most of us will make New Year resolutions. Unfortunately every year some of us don’t get to see them through. On the 9th January 2013 a school friend was … Continue reading →

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Monkey love and tears – why I blame Andy Serkis

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

Make me watch a monkey film and you can guarantee at several points during it I will cry. Two good examples are the remake of King Kong in 2005 and Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011. I find … Continue reading →

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A work-life balancing act

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

“Work-life balance is about people having a measure of control over when, where and how they work. It is achieved when an individual’s right to a fulfilled life inside and outside paid work is accepted and respected as the norm, … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian memories

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

Growing up I enjoyed watching re-runs of Hawaii Five O starring Jack Lord and James McArthur. My sister and I would pretend to be one of the rowers in the opening scene every time we heard the theme tune. In … Continue reading →

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Swimming the one thing I can do for my health

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

It was an early start at the local pool this morning getting my 30 minutes of physical activity in and feeling so much better for it. After watching Dr Mike Evans 23 1/2 hours video it made sense and this … Continue reading →

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Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Fy Mywyd

Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? Unfortunately at this moment in time this is how my job makes me feel. There is a fair amount of change taking place in the NHS with some colleagues moving on, some … Continue reading →

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