Showing posts with label SA Blog Awards 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SA Blog Awards 2008. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Wednesday morning

So I had another bad dream last night. This time it involved no coughing, but lots of not-being-able-to-breathe-ness. I dreamt that we were having lunch at our neighbours in PE, and I was really battling to breathe. Like when I used to feel after I haven't coughed or nebulised for a few hours, very tight-chested. And I was struggling to eat, which is what used to happen then. And I was getting anxious about getting home, stressing about having to walk ALL THE WAY NEXT DOOR.... When I woke up I had to take a few deep breaths, because it still felt like I was battling! So I went for another run/walk this morning, and went a bit further than last week, just to make sure the dream wasn't real!


The strange thing that I have realised though is that when I'm awake, I can't remember what it felt like struggling like that! Seriously, I try to remember, but it's hard. I remember my limitations and all the things I loathed, like climbing stairs, but I can't quite pinpoint how my breathing FELT. However, when I dream about not being able to breathe or coughing up blood, I know EXACTLY what it feels like and it's SO REAL. It's like my brain remembers it and wants to remind me. Which I am thankfull for, quite frankly. It reminds me to thank God for these beautiful lungs and appreciate them to the full!



Yesterday was quite cool, went to visit my surgeon, haven't seen him in ages! And the guy who came up and talked to me at church, Craig, came for coffee! Well, we had loadshedding, so technically speaking he came for juice (and cookies), lol! So excited about making friends here!!! After that my dad and I went out for supper to celebrate my 3 months post tx. And of course the power was still off so I couldn't cook (yay!) This afternoon Peter is coming for coffee (or juice if he wants, lol!) and tomorrow afternoon I've got an interview with the Sunday Independant!!! About winning the blog award. Hopefully I'll get to see the article on-line (and post a link!), as we're going to be in PE on Sunday and don't get the paper there!

Oh and the pic of the cat is just because I miss her so much and can't wait to see both of them on Saturday! On the photo she is being very naughty, lying in my room where she's not allowed to be anymore! Just look at that face... you gotta love her!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

I WON!!!!!!!!

My blog has won in the Best Undiscovered Blog catagory of the SA Blog awards!!!! Thanks to everyone who voted for me, you guys rock! http://www.sablogawards.com/2008/

Friday, March 7, 2008

Lots of stuff...

I see someone has nominated my blog for an award!!! I didn't know about it until yesterday... Thanks to whoever nominated me, it can only help to raise awareness about organ donation!! And thanks Nate for posting it on your blog!

Went for a bit of shopping yesterday early in the morning when it was quiet. Was SO GREAT.. Retail therapy has always been a winner, especially with all the summer sales going on! And I can walk and walk and walk without getting tired or short of breath, it's amazing...

Also went to the Telkom shop (phoning them doesn't help), hoping the sight of me with my mask will stir up some simpathy and get them to get our internet to work!! A technician is coming on Thursday to fix it. I'm not holding my breath on that one either!

My hospital visit went very well, my new lungs suprised even me by having an fev1% of 92%!! They're my pride and joy, I love them... And I picked up some weight!I also visited the CF man who had his transplant 2wks ago. Was nice to talk to him, he's doing very well! I also saw Aviva, my physio!! Was hoping I'd bump into her, she's great! And saw my day-nurse, Faith (very appropriate name!), which was also cool! There is another 24-year old CF girl waiting for lungs in the hospital, Maryke. She's been waiting for 6 months. Please pray for her as well, so that she can also experience this miracle!

It's my dad's birthday today (he won't like me telling everyone this!), so we'll get a dvd tonight and go out for lunch or something tomorrow! I'm also going to visit a friend from school (she's actually my neighbour in PE and we always walked to school together) and her husband over the weekend. Yay, people my age!I'm posting some photo's next week!

Have a great weekend, be good, and if not, take photo's!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

how to vote

step-by-step on how to vote:

  • click on the link
  • select Alice's blog on the list under the catagory 'best undiscovered blog'
  • go to the bottom of the page and type in your e-mail address and the secret code shown
  • REMEMBER TO CONFIRM the vote by opening the e-mail!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys, Antoinette here. Alice's blog has been nominated for the SA Blog Awards 2008, and she needs your vote! Click below to vote...

Vote for this Blog

She's been nominated under the 'Best Undiscovered Blog' catagory!