tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91128734583219899052023-11-16T17:10:28.887+00:00Dee ExUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112873458321989905.post-28836875605217492582010-10-28T16:28:00.002+01:002010-10-28T17:01:46.832+01:00The Lost Symbol<span style="font-family:arial;">The Dan Brown book has now been read cover to cover - very much a good book in my opinion. From memory, would say that it is on par with Angels & Demons and far better than the DaVinci Code. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Have come to the conclusion that this is because Angels & Demons and The Lost Symbol are equal parts science and religion unlike the heavily history adorned DaVinci Code.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Had some good news from the GP - the "all clear" but like all good news, it tends to herald the arrival of the bad. The black could which defines the purpose of the silver lining.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112873458321989905.post-63767669746112385402010-10-19T20:22:00.002+01:002010-10-19T20:44:17.967+01:00Casual Dress<span style="font-family:arial;">Today I wore jeans and a t-shirt which would always be my first choice up until I realised that people take you less seriously in the absence of a shirt and tie.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Highlight of my day was being reminded of how much I dislike the phrase "Do what I say, not what I do" - especially when the subject's role is to promote the exact opposite.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Felt very much in need of a hug from Mrs Ex which is a natural hazzard of relationships laced with busy and independant lifestyles. On the plus side, the hugs are far better that way.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Plan to give up smoking is still exactly that - just a plan. The weekend may be a good time to kick this off.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Early reports from the Dan Brown book are inconclusive - must make more progress tonight, will have more of an opinion tomorrow.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112873458321989905.post-48944573270242705962010-10-18T20:53:00.003+01:002010-10-18T21:22:20.174+01:00Sexual Health<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3S8Un9i6PwS8uBIRv8mWD93dfPfdxPU1loH2-b-tzW0tzOrgCIdLF3gfhUdsDj8UX0xNAkW-dnO60atogDNOLAASkWsytYWTybweFSAMdqT-J727wWOKz71Qp0CvT3imFjmrCnDYOOeW/s1600/PlainSwab.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 272px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529483538820549858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3S8Un9i6PwS8uBIRv8mWD93dfPfdxPU1loH2-b-tzW0tzOrgCIdLF3gfhUdsDj8UX0xNAkW-dnO60atogDNOLAASkWsytYWTybweFSAMdqT-J727wWOKz71Qp0CvT3imFjmrCnDYOOeW/s320/PlainSwab.gif" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Had an appointment today at 17:00</span></div><div><br /> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The first opportunity to meet my new GP manifested itself as a clipped conversation around thrush and a swab - exactly the sort of thing that happens to me.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Looking back, I was faintly aware of the small voice which said "looking up <em>male sexual health swabbing</em> on the internet is a bad idea" before I then actually did so. Turns out that it was a bad idea.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I would suggest not looking for videos on youtube for this topic - especially if you are doing so as pre-appointment research.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The reality of the male sexual health swab (in my brief experience) is nothing like the horror stories that can be read, seen and heard.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Stories of apparatus inserted all over the place could not be further from the truth.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Have to ring up to get the results on either Thursday or Friday.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112873458321989905.post-55838425987234460342010-10-17T23:03:00.003+01:002010-10-17T23:09:42.100+01:00Giving Up Smoking<span style="font-family:arial;">Before I make a head for the Sunday night sleep before the Monday morning, start of a long week to come, best be noting that I am toying with the idea of jacking in smoking.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A week ago I bought 210 pieces of nicotine gum - as soon as the right moment kicks in, I will be hitting it as hard as I can. If all goes well - I will avoid disapproving looks from general medical and dental practitioners in the future. Will keep you posted.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112873458321989905.post-48632353310884480102010-10-17T22:53:00.000+01:002010-10-17T23:03:19.991+01:00Sunday Introductions<span style="font-family:arial;">Started to read The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown and started to write a blog. Hope the book lives up to Angels & Demons - Da Vinci Code was rubbish by comparison.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Had my hair done and half a subway melt too - more productive than expected.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0