I’ve been in theatre with this one case since 8 am; it’s now nearly 10 pm, and we still aren’t done. Continue reading “A big day out.”
By any other name
Am in the neurosurgical theatre again today, looking after someone who is having their sciatica fixed. The surgeon keeps asking the scrub nurse for a Watson Cheyne. Continue reading “By any other name”
Well built
We’re nearly there! After many months, the scaffolding around our house is finally coming down. Continue reading “Well built”
Levin A and P show
They say that how you spend your days is how you spend your life, so I was pleased not to waste the entirety of yesterday moaning about life’s imperfections, but rather to take a family day trip to one of New Zealand’s most iconic activities: a local A and P show. Continue reading “Levin A and P show”
Newsworthy
I’m trying to hit that delicate balance of being well informed whilst maintaining my mental wellbeing during the Trump era V2. Continue reading “Newsworthy”
True crime
Well! Just after my last, self indulgent, whiny post, we discovered something to really be concerned about: an attempted robbery! Continue reading “True crime”
Gloomy
Did I really write just a couple of days ago about how content I was? That mood has totally gone. Continue reading “Gloomy”
Identity
I decided in the end to take the plunge and get my eyebrows tattooed. I’m not loving it. Continue reading “Identity”
A perfect day
I am writing this in our spa pool, it’s ten pm at night and it’s a lovely evening. I’ve seen the sun set and now I can see at least a couple of the planets that are all supposed to be lining up in a row around now. I am filled with a sense of wellbeing. Continue reading “A perfect day”
Crickets
Well, in the end I decided to just dash off a quick sabbatical report, with barely any inflammatory content, and I’ve heard nothing since it was published in the department newsletter a week ago. Continue reading “Crickets”