Last week I was privileged to join one of the Primary Care Navigators (PCNs) in Lincoln on a patient visit. It is difficult, if not impossible, to put my experience into words. It was such a powerful feeling. After the visit, I felt energised and determined to keep going with my PhD. Continue reading On the road with a care navigator!
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DIY Presents
Around this time last month, Christmas was around the corner and that meant the hunt for presents was opened. Over the last two years my female side that “does not mind shopping” has made some progress. If I am in the right set of mind, I could probably stand it for a couple of hours. However, not enough to really enjoy it let along see it as “an activity”. I remember some of my friends “celebrating” the end of the exams by going shopping. To each his own, but I much more preferred treating myself by reading a good book non-stop for days in a row. Continue reading DIY Presents
Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional…
My nephew’s birthday is coming up and so last week I hurried myself to the post office before going into work. It was a sunny morning and thus a rather crowded town centre would challenge my patience. Don’t worry; I am not writing about my day out in town! I do however like to share a moment where I faced one of those situations in life where I started thinking, wondering and maybe even worrying, about today’s society.
Continue reading Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional…
RAISE 2015 Conference: Inspiring Innovation
Last week, the University of Lincoln was well represented at the 2015 RAISE conference in Nottingham. Both students and staff went down to attend and present a total of 4 presentations relating to ‘Student Engagement: Inspiring Innovation’. Continue reading RAISE 2015 Conference: Inspiring Innovation
What will be will be?
Sooner or later in life we all arrive at that point at which we need to make a decision that will influence a big chunk of our life. We have to make a choice on what we would like to do with ourselves. As a PhD student, I did quite well in postponing this point. But, it is proven to be inevitable and I can tell you: it does not necessarily become any easier. Continue reading What will be will be?