Well, I've been acquainting myself with yet another of the local medical practitioners here. In the first few days of arriving, I met the doctor and then the dentist, now I am on very friendly terms with the local Chiropractor and I’m also helping him with his kids private school tuition fees.
Yeah I know, I’m very generous.
I’ve been suffering with a very annoying sore lower back with the pain travelling down to my butt and leg, so bad in fact that the first thing I do in the morning after I get out of bed is take some nurofen for the pain, once it kicks in it makes it easier to get in and out of the shower and dress myself. So my new friend Dr Johann Bekker thought that I could benefit from:Yeah I know, I’m very generous.
Acupuncture (from Lat. acus, 'a needle', and pungere, 'to prick') is the practice of inserting very thin needles in particular points on the body to improve health and well-being, and is one component of traditional Oriental medicine. It has long been used by the Chinese for a wide variety of health complaints, and is practised throughout Asia. The practice of acupuncture is at least 2000 years old.
(see picture of the human pin cushion below) – Ouch!
There are a few people that I wanted to thank and mention just because they are so great, often leaving me messages in the comments box to the right of my blog page!
Firstly little Laura – thank you so much for your love, support and the sweet messages you leave for me on my blog. I am so excited that you did so well in soccer and I truly wish I could be in the crowd cheering you on in your next game – just know that I will be there in spirit for you, always.
Then there’s my gorgeous girlfriend Joanne – thank you for the many, many phone calls and keeping in touch since we’ve been here – I miss you too! I really hope everything is going well with your new job and that it’s all you hoped it would be – say hi to Andy and the kids and give Aaron a couple of soft hugs from his Aunty Jo.
Now to my brother James who has also stayed in regular contact by phone and also by webcam – he’s actually started something with more and more of the family getting themselves set up to be able to video call – it’s so great that everyone is so keen to keep in touch. Also James, thank you so much for all you did in getting me the Fusion program so that I can use my Apple in Windows – to let you know, I have successfully installed it and given a little more spare time, I’ll actually be able to use the darn thing real soon! Thanks again for all the running around you did.
One more person I’d like to mention is my new ‘old friend’ Glenn. Glenn and I went to school together – too many years ago to mention and we found each other on the Friends Reunited site quite recently and have rekindled our friendship, which of course is much different now than it was then. We seem to be somewhat kindred spirits, both sensitive and artistic souls that relate to each other in a really beautiful, comfortable way. I’m really enjoying the contact and our conversations – thank you Glenn for being responsible for at least some of the smiles that appear on my face each day.
To my beautiful Uncle Noel, my love and thoughts are with you right now as you start out on the road to recovery after your shoulder reconstruction operation today. I’m waiting to hear the news of how it went, but I’m sure you will fighting fit again before we know it and being just as cheeky as ever. I love you and take care.
Lastly, but not least - to Mark & Vicki - We are so sorry we didn't call in on our way up and Joe is going to ring and beg for your forgiveness really soon! So now that you've got a heads up, you can decide whether you're going to let him off the hook or not! Talk to you soon xx
With being so busy and working so many hours, I have a growing list of things that I want and need to do - updating my blog is now one that I can cross off - at least for a few more days.
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