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Tag Archives: Covid vaccine
Boosted!
Tuesday Today was the day… I went and got my J&J Booster shot. I had to go to Claremont to get it, so I took advantage of a slightly slower work day to take Julian to the airport (he usually … Continue reading
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Fulfilled Our Commitment
Tuesday Today was the day… We fulfilled our commitment and completed the follow up for our 6 month J&J/Janssen vaccine trial. We were hoping for the J&J Booster shot but we haven’t quite passed the 6 month mark so that … Continue reading
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Another Covid Death in our Circle
Monday Today was the day… We heard of another person in our outer circle who had died of Covid. This was someone I hadn’t met, but is related to my niece’s husband. He was not vaccinated. He was on the … Continue reading
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Wrapped in Cold
Monday Today was the day… …that dawned with sunshine and a little wind. The wind was from the south-east. We went to the beach and enjoyed a super swim. The water felt cold! There are things I often think when … Continue reading
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Coping With Covid
Thursday Today was the day… I encountered an Old Testament Bible verse that really resonated with how I am coping with Covid. Not that I’ve had it, but it’s how I am mentally coping with this devastating pandemic that is … Continue reading
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Steak Night
Wednesday Today was the day… We had dinner at Sav Cafe at Harbour Bay where every Wednesday is Steak Night. Steaks are half price! We have got it down. We arrive. The waiter arrives and literally asks if we are … Continue reading
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One Year Down the Line
Thursday Today was the day… That was a year after my orthognathic surgery. In this 2 minute animated video, I had the mandibular advancement – which is the third example. So much has happened over this last year. I came … Continue reading
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Bookings
Tuesday Today was the day… We got our second booking, but it turns out they are coming tomorrow! Second booking – first arrival. I’m still finding my way round the Airbnb site and discovered that there were a few settings … Continue reading
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Post Jab Symptoms
Wednesday Today was the day… That we took it easy. We were expecting to feel a bit under the weather. I had a mild headache (as if I had been deprived of coffee) and was not quite as energetic as … Continue reading
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Covid Vaccine Done!
Tuesday Today was the day… I joined Mike and Julian and we all got vaccinated against Covid. It was the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. We are now part of a trial to monitor its effectiveness. We have to go back … Continue reading
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