Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Equality never looked so pissed



To clarify (for those of you who have commented): this image was an illustration for a magazine article some one else wrote. It is NOT a self portrait. Lighten up guys!

Is it any wonder i'm tired?

Enjoy your Lucky, my friend/ It's truly a wonderful blend/ A rich, nutty flavor/ That we know you will savor/ How do Haikus work again?

What (or who) drives someone to wake up at 3:30 am, hop onto one bus after another, to arrive at wimbledon common (of all places) at 5:45 am on a weekday?

Jamie Lloyd

As it so happens, i, alongwith 9 other physically challenged women, have registered for a 6 week course to tune and tweak and tone the 600 muscles we must supposedly exercise a day to maintain 'optimum physical shape'.

Today was the first day of the course and a refreshing start to yet another long day of work/meetings. Despite having had 2 hours of sleep, i have to say, physical training in a park, bright and early in the morning, certainly lifts up your spirit.

I am now armed with a diet plan, a daily exercise program, a support group and a personal trainer who doesnt take kindly to excuses. Joy!

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Need Patricia Hewitt MIND?

In light of the current proposal for the Mental Health Bill, i would just like to say...

First and foremost, i am astounded by the government's assumption that CCBT (Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is a good idea.
Secondly, CTOs (Compulsory Treatment Orders) a.k.a Psychatric Asbos, are just another form of discrimination and reveal an alarming lack of understanding of the issues surrounding Mental Health and the provisions made for it in this country.
Thirdly, i would like to draw attention to Creative Routes and Bonkersfest! because they really do care about the mad'uns.

It's Toasted