The first semester of my Nutritional Medicine course is now complete!
Disappointingly, and only because I set myself a goal, the mark for my final assessment was only 88% which is graded as a Distinction. I wanted to get High Distinctions for all of my assignments and it was a stupid typo that lost me the points, so it was a hard lesson learned.
I must check, double check and triple check my work before submitting it!
However, overall, my average mark is 96% and I'm pretty happy with that.
I never imagined, as I began this course, that I could do this well .. but now that I have proven that I CAN, I expect to continue to do so!
For now, I wait to receive my new subjects and lesson plans for the second semester.
We've had a quiet day at home with intermittent rain periods. We hope that the weather will improve tomorrow so that we can fill the day with some touristy activities before Bubbles and Knight in Shining Armour head home on Monday.
I really must get some photos of everyone before they head home.
If you are wondering why there was no blog post yesterday .. we attended the Bowls Club last night for the usual raffles and drinks, and then continued on to the restaurant for a farewell dinner for Mrs Bucket and The Jockey.
We shared too much wine and by the time we arrived home, I was both too tipsy and too tired to stay up blogging.
But a good time was had by all!
Adoring Husband and I are watching one of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, so I'm off to become absorbed.
Nite all.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Try it
Some time ago, I watched a video of this Dr talking about her MS and how she had reversed the symptoms and changed her life .. I guess she inspired me to change my diet/lifestyle with the hopes of improving my health and stopping, or slowing down the ageing process, which was beginning to hinder me somewhat.
I've enjoyed the positive effects of my new eating regime. Luckily for me, my minimal ageing problems were nothing compared to Dr Wahl's, but I thought I would share her story with you.
Dr Wahl's story
I had a quiet afternoon studying, while the rest of the family went for a drive to Maryborough and Lenthalls Dam. Bubbles got some good photos and I ALMOST finished my assignment. I think it will take another couple of hours tomorrow to finish up.
It's almost midnight and while I am really enjoying listening to some Classic Rock music on Foxtel, I think it's time to turn it off and climb into bed. Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Midnight Oil, George Thorogood and Bob Dylan .. it's been a joy spending the evening with you!
Nite all.
I've enjoyed the positive effects of my new eating regime. Luckily for me, my minimal ageing problems were nothing compared to Dr Wahl's, but I thought I would share her story with you.
Dr Wahl's story
I had a quiet afternoon studying, while the rest of the family went for a drive to Maryborough and Lenthalls Dam. Bubbles got some good photos and I ALMOST finished my assignment. I think it will take another couple of hours tomorrow to finish up.
It's almost midnight and while I am really enjoying listening to some Classic Rock music on Foxtel, I think it's time to turn it off and climb into bed. Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Midnight Oil, George Thorogood and Bob Dylan .. it's been a joy spending the evening with you!
Nite all.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Fabulousness
As much as 'Knight in Shining Armour' complained about having to get out of bed while it was still dark outside, it was a beautiful day when the sun did eventually rise, we had a relatively traffic-friendly trip down to the Sunny Coast and the day could be classified as a SUCCESS!
The Eumundi Markets were surprisingly busy for a Wednesday and for the time of year.
I got some goat's milk soap. Honey and Lemon Myrtle. Coconut and Mint. Lemon and Lime.
Adoring Husband bought me a beautiful original painting of an owl by the artist Tracey Keller whose work I absolutely love. It's so full of fun and happiness and vibrant colour! The owl now hangs on the wall opposite my side of the bed, so it's the first thing I see when I wake in the mornings :)
The man who sold it to us, gave me a free copy of a book created by Katrina Logan and Tracey Keller together. I will give it to Chicklet at my next visit, along with the dinosaur night light that I bought.
I also bought some lovely fresh vegetables at the markets and a delicious noodle salad for a morning snack.
After a couple of hours at the markets, we drove to meet up with Chicklet and Vegan Chickie at a little cafe at the front of their block of units and then spent about 90 minutes over a leisurely lunch.
It was nice to spend time with Chicklet and also nice to have some family time together.
Before we started the long drive home, we detoured via the Chicklet family's new house, which they will move into this weekend, so the next time I visit, they will be at the new address.
It looks like a really nice little area, with a park nearby and lots of trees and bushland. A nature lovers paradise I should imagine! I can't wait to see inside.
It was a good drive home. We stopped at Tiaro to get some meat from the Butcher's for dinner and discovered that a juice van had caught fire across the road to cause quite a commotion and gather a decent crowd of onlookers (which you can't see in this photo)!
The quote on the side of the juice van read "Don't ya wish your campa was hot like me". I'm pretty sure they didn't mean it in the literal sense of the word!! Not quite that hot!
Tonight, after dinner, we sat around the dinner table and played some trivia and then Celebrity Head, which was a lot of fun. Laughter to the point of tears is always hilarious.
It's almost 10.30pm and I think I need to find my way to bed, in fact, I think I'm the last one left awake!
Tomorrow, I simply must spend the day doing my final assignment for Nutrition 1, which is also the final assignment for this semester.
Oh I almost forgot to mention that I got 100% for the video assignment that I submitted last Friday! It was the final assignment for the 'Communication' subject, and my total mark overall, was 98%, which is a High Distinction. I'm feeling pretty happy with that!
I will be very relieved when I complete the last assignment for the semester and I look forward to seeing what my next three subjects will be. I have a sneaking suspicion that I've had it pretty easy for the first semester and the next subjects will be nasty .. like .. anatomy, chemistry and biology. Ugh!!
I'll keep you posted.
Nite all.
The Eumundi Markets were surprisingly busy for a Wednesday and for the time of year.
I got some goat's milk soap. Honey and Lemon Myrtle. Coconut and Mint. Lemon and Lime.
Adoring Husband bought me a beautiful original painting of an owl by the artist Tracey Keller whose work I absolutely love. It's so full of fun and happiness and vibrant colour! The owl now hangs on the wall opposite my side of the bed, so it's the first thing I see when I wake in the mornings :)
The man who sold it to us, gave me a free copy of a book created by Katrina Logan and Tracey Keller together. I will give it to Chicklet at my next visit, along with the dinosaur night light that I bought.
I also bought some lovely fresh vegetables at the markets and a delicious noodle salad for a morning snack.
After a couple of hours at the markets, we drove to meet up with Chicklet and Vegan Chickie at a little cafe at the front of their block of units and then spent about 90 minutes over a leisurely lunch.
It was nice to spend time with Chicklet and also nice to have some family time together.
Before we started the long drive home, we detoured via the Chicklet family's new house, which they will move into this weekend, so the next time I visit, they will be at the new address.
It looks like a really nice little area, with a park nearby and lots of trees and bushland. A nature lovers paradise I should imagine! I can't wait to see inside.
It was a good drive home. We stopped at Tiaro to get some meat from the Butcher's for dinner and discovered that a juice van had caught fire across the road to cause quite a commotion and gather a decent crowd of onlookers (which you can't see in this photo)!
The quote on the side of the juice van read "Don't ya wish your campa was hot like me". I'm pretty sure they didn't mean it in the literal sense of the word!! Not quite that hot!
Tonight, after dinner, we sat around the dinner table and played some trivia and then Celebrity Head, which was a lot of fun. Laughter to the point of tears is always hilarious.
It's almost 10.30pm and I think I need to find my way to bed, in fact, I think I'm the last one left awake!
Tomorrow, I simply must spend the day doing my final assignment for Nutrition 1, which is also the final assignment for this semester.
Oh I almost forgot to mention that I got 100% for the video assignment that I submitted last Friday! It was the final assignment for the 'Communication' subject, and my total mark overall, was 98%, which is a High Distinction. I'm feeling pretty happy with that!
I will be very relieved when I complete the last assignment for the semester and I look forward to seeing what my next three subjects will be. I have a sneaking suspicion that I've had it pretty easy for the first semester and the next subjects will be nasty .. like .. anatomy, chemistry and biology. Ugh!!
I'll keep you posted.
Nite all.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
A Bit of Market Fun
We are heading for a drive down to the Sunny Coast very bright and early tomorrow morning to check out the Eumundi Markets and then visit Vegan Chickie and Chicklet.
This means that I should go straight to bed because we need to leave around the time that the sun rises!
Eep!
Today we saw the movie "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". The car had to go in for a 'recall' check, so while we waited, a movie seemed like the best option.
The movie was not my cup of tea.
Tomorrow will be exhausting for us all, however, I am really looking forward to seeing my Chicklet family.
Nite all.
This means that I should go straight to bed because we need to leave around the time that the sun rises!
Eep!
Today we saw the movie "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes". The car had to go in for a 'recall' check, so while we waited, a movie seemed like the best option.
The movie was not my cup of tea.
Tomorrow will be exhausting for us all, however, I am really looking forward to seeing my Chicklet family.
Nite all.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Vet Visit
Anybody out there ever have to squeeze your own dog's anal glands? Ew
I got a lesson from the vet today in how to massage the anal glands which are situated at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock near the opening of the dog's anus.
I am, at this moment, imagining the look on your face as you read this post. *insert smiley face here* hehehe.
One of the psychotic dogs had a visit to the vet today and it cost me $65 for that lesson!
Adoring Husband looked the other way, because he didn't want to know.
Tomorrow will be a movie day while the car goes in for a 'recall' fix. Hmmm popcorn :)
Nite all.
I got a lesson from the vet today in how to massage the anal glands which are situated at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock near the opening of the dog's anus.
I am, at this moment, imagining the look on your face as you read this post. *insert smiley face here* hehehe.
One of the psychotic dogs had a visit to the vet today and it cost me $65 for that lesson!
Adoring Husband looked the other way, because he didn't want to know.
Tomorrow will be a movie day while the car goes in for a 'recall' fix. Hmmm popcorn :)
Nite all.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Hol Mode
There are two types of holidays.
One is intense and busy and so full of activity that you need a holiday to get over your holiday.
The second is so relaxed and quiet and a perfect opportunity to regenerate and rejuvenate and listen to what your brain wants you to hear.
So far, Bubbles and Knight in Shining Armour are experiencing the second type.
By the end of this week, they will have experienced the first type.
Hopefully the last couple of days will be rejuvenating time again, before they head back home to the hustle and bustle of city life and normalcy.
Bubbles and I spent a bit over an hour walking the lagoon and the beach trying to find some photographic opportunities this afternoon, but it seemed that the local wildlife went for a nana nap. We got some nice afternoon light, but nothing much to specifically photograph.
Hopefully, we will have more opportunities this week.
Meanwhile I am trying to sneak some study in and finish my next assignment. It may be a little more complex than I expected. Eep!
I'll get there.
Nite all.
One is intense and busy and so full of activity that you need a holiday to get over your holiday.
The second is so relaxed and quiet and a perfect opportunity to regenerate and rejuvenate and listen to what your brain wants you to hear.
So far, Bubbles and Knight in Shining Armour are experiencing the second type.
By the end of this week, they will have experienced the first type.
Hopefully the last couple of days will be rejuvenating time again, before they head back home to the hustle and bustle of city life and normalcy.
Bubbles and I spent a bit over an hour walking the lagoon and the beach trying to find some photographic opportunities this afternoon, but it seemed that the local wildlife went for a nana nap. We got some nice afternoon light, but nothing much to specifically photograph.
Hopefully, we will have more opportunities this week.
Meanwhile I am trying to sneak some study in and finish my next assignment. It may be a little more complex than I expected. Eep!
I'll get there.
Nite all.
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