Katiepie graduates

[Gone Burger]

Hey not sure how long you might be up in Auckland, but make sure to sing out on here if there is a social evening out maybe. Could be a good few of us keen to come out and have a drink (and meet you lol) I know me and my partner would be starters Safe travels, keep on soldiering on

Thanks matey. I'm only up there for three nights, but I do like the sounds of that. Head up on Monday 9th, fly home Thursday 12th. I can not drive, and my folks are exhausted from running round all over town for me at the moment, so could head down to a bar in Mission Bay where they live for a catch up with a few folks. I know Auckland is a big place, but that's the only place I could get to. Let me know if that may work or not, then I'll let a few more folk know.

[mrmeal]

Mission bay is a good spot, easy to get to from most points in Auckland. You choose a suitable time in your schedule and pop it up. sounds good.

[Gone Burger]

You're an inspiration but random is still something that should be stood on and crushed IMHO.

I have made my peace with Jrandom so I will not mention the topic further. It's others that latched onto the Katie hate that offended me. Anyhow, all dealt with, and I'm feeling O.K. As I say, I missed my friends too much. I'm about to be living on my own again now, and house bound for 2 months, so I need to be in contact with you all to help me keep my spirits high, and step through any hurdles that arise. Thanks for your kind words Chris, lovely to be in contact again.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Well, I'm glad you came back.

My post count has gone up significantly since you left as I was a bit miffed about this place.

I can chill again now.

[Mully]

You're an inspiration but random is still something that should be stood on and crushed IMHO.

Will you people please stop giving me new sig material....

It's others that latched onto the Katie hate that offended me.

Katie-Hatie.

We need to get that in the lexion ASAP.

Onya Katie.

[caseye]

Sounds like things are coming away in leaps and bounds! thats really awesome news.



Hey not sure how long you might be up in Auckland, but make sure to sing out on here if there is a social evening out maybe. Could be a good few of us keen to come out and have a drink (and meet you lol) I know me and my partner would be starters Safe travels, keep on soldiering on

Unconditionally in for this one if it could be made to happen without undue stress katiepie.
As for those who would stoop so low as to deliberately make life any more difficult at the moment, well katiepie, you've done the absolutely best thing, let it go, take a break, have a breather and then get right back into it.
Lifes too short as it is, as a Great mate of mine is want to tell me, we're here for a short time, so have a good time.
Don't worry, be happy!
My Mum, bless her ( gone now, 2 years) always used to tell me that, along with the other, Oh, Shudduppayourface.
Get well and take that precious sleep whenever you can.

[Hawkeye]

Alas, I will then be having to ask for help from friends for my shopping and to get me out of my house every now and then.

Great to have you back Katie. You have my number and know you just need to use it whenever you need that help.

Today I went out to the crash site with my folks again. I got to have a good walk around, take some photos, and take in the facts. It was good to see it all for a while, and I believe I found the water tanks on the hill that I apparently saw, that led the rescue team to me. All in all a very good day. I will be heading back there later in the year when I am back on a bike, to ride through the corner successfully. I look forward to that, but will need to have a friend with me as I know the nerves will be high.

Again, just call. It would be my pleasure to accompany you on what will be a fairly traumatic ride aound there.
Take care sweetie.

[Paul in NZ]

Hmmm... wonder if it was me that offended KP with the 'why were you lost and was it connected with falling off theory?"

Oh well....

[Edbear]

Hmmm... wonder if it was me that offended KP with the 'why were you lost and was it connected with falling off theory?"

Oh well....

Doubt it. She doesn't know why she was lost or fell off, more likely due to being blonde and female, methinks...





(Wuvoo Katie...)

[Hawkeye]

Doubt it. She doesn't know why she was lost or fell off, more likely due to being blonde and female, methinks...





(Wuvoo Katie...)

[Gone Burger]

You cheeky monkies!


So, an interesting day indeed. I've gone from being very bubbly and excited, to absolutely furious, to pretty chilled about everything again really. A good mix for the day I think.

This morning I was assessed by an occupational thearopist for ACC to assist my problem sleeping. When I say no sleep, I do mean maximum 1/2 every night or two. So it's starting to become hard work, but I want to fix this best I can. With any luck, ACC will help me with a lazy boy chair to try in sleep in at night time. Which for me, is pretty darn exciting. I do think it will help, and am looking forward to having the energy to bounce off the walls again. I'll find out next week for sure if this is going to happen.

The next event was I missed a phone call on my cell from from my boss. It's the first time he has called me since my accident. And because of that, I knew exactly what it was about. I listened to the voice message, and I have lost my job. They do not have to legally hold it open for me, and he is well within his rights to do so. I knew it was heading in that direction, but it came as a bit of a shock to hear it. What made me wild was his lack of tact. I have been a very dedicated emloyee - 5 years full time, and 3 years free lancing before hand. So, I was rather disgusted in the way he approached that. Never a call to ask how I am. Just, bye bye, we are now free of you. Choice.

But now, after the anger, I'm actually O.K. I was feeling sick to my stomach at the thought of even going back there to work with people like that, and now I HAVE to do something about it now, rather than in 6 months time like I planned. All O.K. I need the money from a job, and ACC will only be covering me til the halo is off (only 5 weeks to go now). But alas, I can't drive with the next brace on and wont be able to attend interviews until I'm free of it. So, a new challenge lies ahead. Lack of income, after finally getting out of my house situation. But what's another challenge huh? Good for me, that's what. This may have been exactly what I need to get on with things, and find a job that I really do love.

Excited, angry then calm. All in a good day no?

Let the interesting times begin.

[Edbear]

ACC are still supporting me after the brace was off last Dec. I'm on a graduated return to work program and still have about 3wks to go of my physiotherapy. I've just had an assessment by a Dr. who will recommend I am supported into a job part-time at first as I'm not physically able to work full time, I'm simply not strong or fit enough yet.

I'd be asking questions. You should be put through an ACC rehabilitation program as I am being put through. Mine was for 12 weeks, then reassessed with periodic progress reports from my physiotherapist going to my case manager.

You should in no way be dumped from ACC for a long while yet. I was able to get home help in daily until I could shower and dress myself, too. They even supplied a medical alarm/phone in case I fell over when by myself at home.

Your old job was one I said a long time ago you should look for another one. I know it feels bad to be fired like that and he will hopefully find Karma, but as you say, now you can get a better one!

[Usarka]

1and ACC will only be covering me til the halo is off (only 5 weeks to go now). 11:

That doesn't sound right. Are you just basing that on what's on the medical cert? If so your doctor should be able to write another medical certificate if you are unfit for work (might pay to seek advice on that).

And sorry I don't know if this is the case at all, but if you also had a head injury I'd recommend getting that on the medical cert also, and seeing a concussion specialist. I can explain why if you want.

[Ocean1]

You should in no way be dumped from ACC for a long while yet.

Correct. There's no way the brace coming off is some official end of the line, you should get some form of support until you're good to return to work, (whatever that is / was. Ask your case manager what he plans for your rehabilitation.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Correct. There's no way the brace coming off is some official end of the line, you should get some form of support until you're good to return to work, (whatever that is / was. Ask your case manager what he plans for your rehabilitation.

What he says Love!