Category Archives: Nationality
I’m very lucky to be healthy enough to walk to work. You can imagine how delighted I was to find snow on my way last week. Enjoy!
Filed under Nationality
US/UK Health Services
I finally heard back from the hospital that they haven’t lost me in the system. My surgery will take place in March and that I’ll get a letter in the next week with a specific date and details of what … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Employment, Endometriosis, Health Insurance, Nationality, pain management
Daily News
I had a hard week this past week. I had a head and chest cold from Saturday to, well now really. I was well enough to go back to work on Wednesday though and struggled through the last three days. … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Dreams, Employment, Nationality, PCOS, Polycystic Ovaries, Sleep, Stress
A more innocent time… 11th September 2011
I grew up in the Midwest United States. It’s a flat region. The land is flat – like a piece of paper. Indeed, it could be considered to be flatter thanNorwich! The land is vast and featureless. There the farmers … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Memories, Nationality, Philosophy
Missing Dad
It’s been over a week since my dad died. I couldn’t go to the funeral so instead sat at home and cried while looking at photographs. Mom went in my place and I asked her to see if she could … Continue reading
Filed under Employment, Family, Nationality
US/UK Differences: Red
You may recall that I was born an American but moved to England for good in 1995. I can’t help but mention the odd difference between the two cultures from time to time… My Helios is a red-head. While I … Continue reading
Filed under Nationality, Philosophy, Relationships, Stress
Summer Solstace
The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is 21st June. For London, sunrise is at4:42 a.m. and sunset is at9:20 p.m. today. Having grown up in the Midwest US, I really appreciate the longer summer days. Sure, … Continue reading
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If you remember correctly, I was born in the US but came to live in the UK. I am British now but still sound American. When I meet someone new, I am regularly asked where I’m from. When I say … Continue reading
Filed under Endometriosis, Nationality, pain management
Separated by the Same Language
One of my first experiences with English being my second language happened over 15 years ago. I was going on a double date one evening with Ramman and his friends. It had been a beautiful summer day but was already … Continue reading
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US/UK Internal Exams
I was lucky enough to start my gynaecological life at Planned Parenthood in the US. I went for my first exam and they were brilliant. They helped teach me to relax. I was always in the same position. They had … Continue reading
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Filed under Gynaecology, Nationality
