Another merit

Last night I was very pleased to receive a "Merit" for my latest QCG club competition, the subject being "Music". My photograph "Harmony" is of my violin teacher, Susi, who very kindly and patiently posed for several photos, even though she said she was "not photogenic" (I disagree). I am happy with the photo and more so that the Judge deemed it worthy of a merit.

Slumdog Millionaire

Terry and I have been to see Slumdog Millionaire which was an excellent movie. We'd planned to see it some time ago, before it won the Academy Award, as we'd both enjoyed Q&A, the book on which the film is based. Set in India, a young man is on the brink of winning the top prize in a "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" type quiz show when he comes under suspicion. Authorities and the game show producers cannot believe the young man could possibly have known the answers to the questions and believe he must have cheated somehow. The film then looks back on his life and reveals how his life experiences brought him the answers. Finely acted, beautiful scenery, confronting, great music. This film is highly recommended. Also one of the great things about this outing - we went to the Eldorada cinema at Indooroopilly. They have excellent disabled access and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Toenail cutting

One of the things that highlights my current disability and lack of independence is that I now need my husband to cut my toenails. He is my official "carer" 24/7 and does almost everything for me, for which I am very grateful but wish it wasn't necessary. He does all the cooking, housework, washing, ironing and he helps me dress and shower. Fortunately, I can still use the toilet on my own, but is toenail cutting one step up from that? Despite my disability, I am doing my best to keep a positive frame of mind but at times it can be difficult to maintain that mindset. I've been reading Practising the Power of Now and learning to meditate. I had always been an independent person in control of my life so that loss of control is the hardest to manage and I have to guard against thinking about that and focus only on what I can do - not on what I can't. My neurologist believes I may have both transverse myelitis and CIDP but my case is so complex, I'm not sure he really knows. Anyway, "live for the moment" and "always look on the bright side of life." Cheers!!