Category Archives: illness

Oh Dear

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Wowy

Upfront, I still LOVE cycling. I do. There’s a small matter that seems to have developed over the last couple of weeks. You remember that person I had cut out of me about seven months ago? Well my scar has … Continue reading →

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My Heart Aches

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Wowy

Talking about the things you see when you’re out and about. I mentioned seeing someone whose hip fat carried on moving long after they’d stepped and it broke my heart. I’m struck by the conflict of it all both in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, General randomness, illness, Losing It | 28 Comments

Thanks For The wakeup.

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Wowy

Since my phone buzzed at like half six I should have time to catch up a little. Food first. Those aren’t in much of an order. I may rearrange them when I get home. Fridays lunch; sausage, mash and veg … Continue reading →

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Give The Man What He Wants

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Wowy

In response to a gentle shove I’m writing this now. After a fairly tough week emotionally, I’ve found myself drawn to my family. Closed in against the cackflinging its been illustrated again just how lucky I am to have this … Continue reading →

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There I Am Here It Is

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Wowy

A couple of whatevers ago I told you I had an appointment with a community psychiatric nurse. That was this morning. I went, although I almost didn’t, it was scary to turn up and I was nervous (truthfully I always … Continue reading →

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Owning Your Achievements

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Wowy

I was having a short chat with a friend of mine last night. It made me realise something. How willing are you to blow your own trumpet? To shout it from the rooftops? Does it just feel wrong to run … Continue reading →

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Darn That JC

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Wowy

I have a cold, it’s nice that the Junior Cyclist is such a caring sharing little boy. I’m so grateful. I’m the snotty achey sore throated beast. yay. I hate being unwell, I’m a bit of a pathetic nightmare. Today … Continue reading →

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Bowk

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Wowy

Which is slang for vomit. I don’t feel so good. Watch this space.

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Popeye Said It Best

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Wowy

I’m a cyclist sure. I’m much more than that though. I cried at my childs mothers day performance today. That seems like nothing but for me it’s a step forward. I used to feel unemotional so I’m proud. I have … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Wowy

A friend of mine, fellow club member and blogging guru has just written a blog post that’s mostly not about cycling http://22stonecyclist.com/2010/03/11/speaking-from-the-heart/ . It struck me as unusual as he rarely talks about his personal life on the blog. In his introduction he wrote; … Continue reading →

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