Health You only truly start to appreciate good health when you loose it. So I am always trying to be grateful. Family Yes, they do piss you off from time to time and some are a bit crazy BUT we wouldn't be around without them. We all carry heavy cases full of bricks and we … Continue reading 10 most underrated things
10 most overrated things
Burgers They are OK but pulled pork or bagels with cream cheese are better. Kids They are our future and all that but we don't need any more. If you really want them ... adopt. Money Saying that ... it is better to cry in a brand new Mercedes than on a crowded bus. Good … Continue reading 10 most overrated things
Interview with Neil
I wrote this in 2018 and couldn't be more proud. Neil is doing amazing and works for Shine Cancer Support. So happy that he is my friend. Neil was only 25 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour the size of a plum. After painful brain surgery, he was told his tumour was a … Continue reading Interview with Neil
Supplements
I take these daily: Great hormone. Helps me to sleep. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/sodium-dichloroacetate The DCA has a few side effects so I'm supplementing with vitamin B. More vitamins B. And finally... If I know that I will eat rubbish on a particular day.
Život na vozejku – nová episoda
https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDp-tvP1Wsc Podcast v Češtině. Anna mluví se svou rodinou o životě s postižením, a o tom, co se může zlepšit.
Favourite series
The Office UK and American That's what she said... The Good Place About death, afterlife and philosophy. How I Met Your Mother Some people hate the ending, I think it's what makes it stand out... The Big Bang Theory Learnt a lot about physics and neuroscience... Friends Classic... Mindhunter The beginnings of the FBI behavioural … Continue reading Favourite series
Problem walking
The radiotherapy worsened my walking. I could see the change from week one. First few days, I walked to the hospital by myself. By week seven, my balance was affected, I was very weak, especially on the right hand-side, and had to rely on patient transport. Some people claim that I should have started exercising … Continue reading Problem walking
Favourite podcasts
Here are my favourite: Not mainstream opinions but great topics nevertheless. No need to introduce. By the Big Bang Theory actress and neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik. If you want something easy, food related. Real crime. Cancer, nutrition and beyond. A v češtinê: Great podcast about more than just food. Good coffee and food in the Czech … Continue reading Favourite podcasts
After the emergency surgery
After I had the shunt surgery, many things changed for the better. I no longer had the facial spasm but my face dropped like after a stroke. I had some difficulty swallowing as a result of that. I even choked once and we called an ambulance. Thank god, my brother knew how to perform first … Continue reading After the emergency surgery
Books that shaped me
I have always loved books and reading. Unfortunately, cannot read longer texts now so I switched to audiobooks. A bit different experience but great alternative to reading. I want to share some of the books with you. More can be found on my Goodreads account at the bottom of the page. I would also like … Continue reading Books that shaped me