Friday, August 29, 2008

Still got Chillblains

I still have these chillblains on my toes, the main chillblain that is still sore is the one on my second to last toe.

It get's a bit sore in my shoe during the day and gets worse when it's really cold. At night it can get sore when it's resting on the mattress. I have a electric bed so I'm able to lower the leg end right down to help relieve pressure on the toe but it doesn't lower enough. I have a magnet underlay which helps with the circulation in my legs at night. I hope the chillblains go soon.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Last night I watched the closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics, which went through into the early hours of the morning. I thought the ceremony was awesome and well done. Beijing handed the games over to London who will host it time. David Beckham was there too and kicked a soccer ball into the crowd.

This shows the Birds nest

I thought the Beijing opening and closing ceremony's were one of the best ever out of all the Olympic games, they made it very spectacular.


The sacred flame is doused at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Valentines

I was at Valentines for dinner tonight with my friend Mandy and some of her friends and family. Mandy is off to the Beijing Paralympic's to compete in Boccia.

Dinner was very nice, I had salads and a bread roll first then I had some roast meat and gravey, roast potato's, chicken and vegs. For pudding I had some kind of hot peach crumble and some chocolate moose. I had a Mango Colada cocktail drink which was so yummy and a coke on the side.

Mandy and I had a good time catching up and talking about the games, wheelchairs and more.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Olympics Games

I've been watching the Olympics games on TV One most days and have been enjoying it. I've kept up with the NZ Mens Hockey games and stayed up and watched one of the games but unfortunately we didn't get a medal, but we did come 7th in the hockey. The NZ Women's didn't do well either so that was a bit sad to hear. We got a few medals in the rowing and some other sports so that's good.

There's quite a variety of sports in the games, some sports I've never seen like Handball. I enjoyed watching the swimming, diving, waterpolo and the water rafting.

Only a couple days left for the
Olympics games then it's all over.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Out for Lunch

Today I went out with my friend Richie to Newmarket for lunch at Peral Garden Yum Cha, we met up with John and his carer too. When Richie came to pick me up in the taxi, the taxi drove a little bit onto the grass, then as the taxi went into reverse, the front wheels were spinning and got stuck in the wet grass. It took 30 minutes for us to get unstuck, the taxi driver ended up contacting one of his other drivers to come pull us out haha. The taxi left a mess on my grass!!

Lunch at yum cha was very good, we had chinese food and it was so yummy. Different kinds of food were brought out to the table and we could decide if we wanted that or not. My favorite was the spring rolls and the mango desert. Richie, John and I and the carers had a good chat and a laugh.

Richie and I then went and had a look at a few shops then we went home.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Mould is Back - Update 1

A lady from Housing NZ came around to check out the mould situation. I showed her photos of the mould that used to be there and she asked me to email the photos to her, which I did. She can see the outside problem and also suggested I open my windows to help with moisture in the flat. I have my main door open most of the time but will open up some windows.

I now wait for her to get back to me and tell me what is going to happen to get rid of the new mould growth and if they will get the drain in outside.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Accepted a Job

I was offered a part time job last week which was great. I had a think about it over the weekend and the last couple of days and 'accepted' the job today.

I now have to wait to hear back from them and check in with Workbridge about transport and other equipment I may need, as they will be able to help me with that.

Saturday, August 09, 2008

Beijing Olympics 2008 Opening Ceremony

I stayed up last night to watch the coverage of the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony which started around midnight. I couldn't stay up all night to watch it, but what I did see was awesome and amazing. The young 9yr old girl singing to the world was really amazing, she had a smile on her face while she sang. The olympic rings display was really neat, here is a picture below

and pictured below is: Fireworks go off after the torch is lit during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Poly-Emp Rang - Job Available

S from Poly-Emp rang me up today to say that the job at the BHBCC is available if I want it!!

I didn't really know what to say as I wasn't sure that particular job is what I wanted, but I said that's great and I would like to think about it over the weekend and I will get back to you next week.

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Mould is Back!!

I can't believe this but I have mould growing through the freaking carpet again in the corner of my lounge.

Housing NZ were meant to add a retaining wall outside the back of the flat last summer, to prevent the water building up and blocking the air gaps in the concrete bricks and mould from returning!! But guess what?? it's not done!! and you know why?? because of $$$$$.

I was told it will be done when the funding comes through and it'll be done in the Summer, of 2007 ready for the following winter. I'm really annoyed about this as it makes it inconvient for me when they have to replace carpet like this. It's about time Housing NZ really took some care about there homes!! and complete the jobs that they said they would do. Now I have to run around to get this problem sorted.

*I complained about the mould and thin carpet, in 2005
*Flat was measured up for new carpet, in May 2006
*Flat was measured up for new carpet again, in June 2006
*Carpet has been ordered, in July 2006
*I had my carpet replaced, in August 2006

If I ever move into another flat, appartment or house, it won't be Housing NZ!!

Monday, August 04, 2008

Poly-Emp Catch-Up

S came over this afternoon for a coffee at the Cafe across the road and to talk about what she has done and other things relating to job search. Basically she has contacted all the local schools and none of them have jobs. We talked about other jobs I could do at the Malls and other places when the time came.

S said she had a meeting with two people at BHBCC, who were looking for someone to work in reception while they go out and do visits or other small jobs in the community. I said I was kinda interested and S said it's a good opportunity for me and the work has a variety of jobs to do.

I basically want to work out in the Community with other people, not work where I'm stuck on my own, as I do that at home.

Sunday, August 03, 2008

All Blacks thrashed Australia

Ben and I went to the last Tri Nations game at Eden Park for 2008. Eden Park was a complete sell out and even Helen Clark (Prime Minister) was there watching the game.

The All Blacks whipped Australia's butt and took the win 39-10 which should keep the All Black's alive in the Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup. It was an awesome and exciting game to watch in the freezing cold wind which was on our backs. The rain held off for pretty much of the game although the wind was there which didn't affect the kicking too much for Carter. The All Blacks got an amazing tri at the end which has given them a bonus point.

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