tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4286152959789576033.post1850769009565848795..comments2023-02-14T00:47:17.836+13:00Comments on Smiles, Butterflies and Happiness: Not a good start...Alesseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06813525881845895173noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4286152959789576033.post-44246733551473526842008-09-03T20:28:00.000+12:002008-09-03T20:28:00.000+12:00Ahh, it was the Sunday lab that confused me - how ...Ahh, it was the Sunday lab that confused me - how odd, I thought!<BR/><BR/>Yes, I suppose it wouldn't look right to have a PT using a cane. Also, I think that they don't take a good view of the use of mobility aids often? For me, it's made a big difference in being a little less pained and a little more mobile, so I use it (but really kinda hate it!).<BR/><BR/>I did roughly know where Christchurch as my mom was rather fascinated some years ago with travelling to NZ. I understand the climate is quite similar to Vancouver Island, where I live. And I do believe you are just headed into your sping, while we are entering autumn.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it all quite fascinating?!Lisa Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270449917254845437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4286152959789576033.post-81330501389943861922008-09-03T08:34:00.000+12:002008-09-03T08:34:00.000+12:00Lisa-isn't it funny (or not) how we all experi...Lisa-isn't it funny (or not) how we all experience the same kind of things.<BR/>I am NOT going to ever use a cane or anything, apart from the fact that I vowed after my 5 month stint after hip surgery never to use them again, I think that the physio school would kick me out and never wish to seek eyes on me again. I must never give them cause to do that.<BR/><BR/>You don't sound foolish at all, the time differences continue to confuse me.<BR/>So here in NZ we are GMT+12 hours...<BR/><BR/>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=saanich+bc&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGIH&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title<BR/><BR/>Christchurch where my family lives is north of Dunedin, but both in the South Island.<BR/>Thought I'd share too ;)<BR/><BR/>We go Monday to Friday (except this week I have a Sunday lab!?) because of the time difference we are almost a day ahead of you.<BR/><BR/>Schools start around the end January/beginning of Feb and finish mid December.<BR/><BR/>University starts end of Feb and finishes early/mid November depending on final exams.<BR/><BR/>So after this week I only have 5 weeks of lectures left before exam time-ekk I have some serious study to get on with!Alesseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813525881845895173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4286152959789576033.post-36208369360504336182008-09-03T08:08:00.000+12:002008-09-03T08:08:00.000+12:00Uh, and not to sound totally foolish, but what day...Uh, and not to sound totally foolish, but what day does school/your week start in NZ? I DO realise there's a time zone to consider...<BR/><BR/>Our schools' new year begins today, which is Sept. 2 here... it is the day after our Labour Day holiday (which occurs the first Monday of each Sept.). Schools run Sept. through June (earlier ending for colleges and universities).<BR/><BR/>PS This is where I live:<BR/>http://maps.google.com/maps?q=saanich+bc&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGIH&um=1&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=title<BR/><BR/>Saanich (san-itch) is part of the City of Victoria, province of British Columbia, Canada. :)<BR/><BR/>End of today's geography sharing lesson!Lisa Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270449917254845437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4286152959789576033.post-20095165778994116592008-09-02T10:29:00.000+12:002008-09-02T10:29:00.000+12:00Oh, my dear... I could have written this myself, s...Oh, my dear... I could have written this myself, save the specifics of place. I have started using a cane this past spring, which helps me with the falling over issue, but I still feel a little self-conscious about it at times.<BR/><BR/>Shoe "issues"? Yep, I have those, too. Falling over is never fun and I have shed more than anyone's fair share of tears over missed transit buses, thoughtless shoppers who bump into me (causing much pain) and so much more.<BR/><BR/>There are always better days and I wish you very many of them. :)Lisa Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270449917254845437noreply@blogger.com