A few weeks ago, when I was speaking to my family, I was told my Uncle David had been rushed to hospital with heart failure, and had been drained of 12 litres of fluid that had accumulated. He was given 3 months to several years, depending on how well he responded to treatment ( Read more... )

My poor little dog has an eye ulcer. Over the last month, it has failed to respond to the treatments, although she has been remarkably well behaved and tolerant of having drops in her eye. So, back to the vet today, who has said this is an Indolent Ulcer, and she will need surgery to fix it ( Read more... )

Just got back from the most awesome role-playing con of the year, Pheno. It's the highlight of the role-playing calendar, for sure ( Read more... )

Sitting on the corner of Cashel and Colombo, grey overcast day, watching a crane cut pieces out of a building half a block away. I'm amazed at how dead and empty it feels here. Greymouth would have more traffic and people than this on a monday! Just wow. In the bad way ( Read more... )

The start of summer is a wonderful time. Hot enough to swim, not hot enough to be unable to move. I've introduced the new housemate and a mutual friend to the place I used to take Lu Dog swimming. It's so beautiful there. I miss Lu Dog everytime, and wish the little Kelly dog liked the water ( Read more... )

I lost count of how many job applications I sent off today. It's at least 12, becuase I have 12 automated application receipt emails ( Read more... )

Got made redundant today ( Read more... )

Ok, so yesterday confirmed it. Altough irritatingly, a meal combination I had last week without a blood sugar spike was able to put me over the normal range yesterday ( Read more... )

So, I find myself doubting the doctors diagnosis. And trying to talk myself into not doubting it. Since doubting means less motivation to stick to the "Healthy Eating Guidlines". (pah ( Read more... )

Well, given my history, my family history, etc etc ad nauseum, it was inevitable that I would develop type 2 diabetes sooner or later ( Read more... )