I’m sorry I have been a bit quiet of late, we’ve been hibernating. It’s a word no-one ever wants to hear, a loaded word that carries a heavy emotional and psychological weight, which can make it a difficult topic for many people to discuss openly. It is a word that often associated with fear, uncertainty, … Continue reading Day 1,671: Little C & Me
Hey there readers, it’s been a while. You may decide I've been listening to too much Enya after reading this... Hippies have been spotted in this area...
The concept of work as a central aspect of our lives is deeply ingrained in our culture. While the idea of work-life balance is widely promoted, it may be misleading and distracting from the true meaning and purpose of life. Work is not inherently part of life, and achieving balance is not simple for many. Ultimately, life holds more importance than work, and finding individual purpose is crucial for true happiness.
Month 40ish: Matter of the heart. Eleanor Roosevelt said that you should “Do something that scares you every day”. Today my scary thing was not, for example, accidentally ordering decaf, or picking a fight with an angry hedgehog. Nope, today I went for a run.
Year +3: Third Time's a Charm. Today I celebrate three years since my life changing transplant. It’s safe to say I have now arrived somewhere, although it’s not quite where I expected.
Month +11: Worth The Effort. Wellness means different things for different. Remember, even the best laid plans take time to develop, and life is what we make it.
+6 Months: It's been 6 months to the day since I received my transplant and I still feel like the luckiest man alive...
Today I had some news; I have finally been placed on the transplant list! This means that, following my impromptu heart operation, I have been given the all-clear for transplant. Most of you will know that my Mum has been matched as my principle living donor. She has been worked up over the course of … Continue reading I Made the List; Time to Start Again
The 2019 Manchester Marathon was probably the worst experience of my running career, but for the fact I actually finished it, it is probably the one I am most proud of.
So it's happening, I am to be referred for dialysis and a kidney transplant. Have a salad and form an orderly queue. #TeamKidney
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