One thing I am very used to is a quiet mortuary. Generally there’s only a few of us working about, either on our own work or in groups. It only ever gets loud if there is music playing or when we do training with the nurses, but we have control over the scenarios and what... Continue Reading →
Death Anxiety
I finally feel back in full swing and like I can handle the year ahead whatever it may throw in my direction. It's only taken me over two weeks to get that New Year feeling. As promised, I would like to update you all on the goings on for the first half of this week,... Continue Reading →
2019 (Attempt Number Three)
Those keeping up with my life, and I don't blame you if you haven't because it's fairly boring at the moment, will know that I spent all of the last week in bed after waking up in the early hours of Monday morning with the winter vomiting virus that seems to be doing the rounds... Continue Reading →
New Year Burn Out
I won’t dwell on this for long, but I decided to check in with everyone to just say Happy New Year and I hope all is going well so far for 2019. Personally, not had the best start I could hope for but I’m feeling a lot better than I did on New Year’s Day... Continue Reading →
Laters 2018! Hello 2019!
Looking back on the last year, I can only be shocked at how far I have come and the things I have done and seen. Although I’ve not had a break between Christmas and New Year, the way the days have fallen it’s still been really confusing as to what day it is and whether... Continue Reading →
Christmas Celebrations & Alastair the Gerbil
Christmas is a time that I absolutely adore, but I do know many people that utterly hate it. While I love this time of year, I completely understand that it can be a really hard time for people. I would like to start this seasonal post by asking anyone who is struggling over the festive... Continue Reading →
Three Mystery Tools, Two Decomp People & a Council Meeting in the City
I’ve been living in a bit of a bubble the last week or so. I feel utterly exhausted constantly the reason for which I’m not sure if it is because I’m genuinely tired, the b12 tablets are not working or, self-diagnosed, I have some degree of Seasonal Affected Disorder. Just all round I have no... Continue Reading →
December So Far (Plus mystery Tool Number 2 reveal!)
We are well into the flow of December and I feel like making up my own 12 days of Christmas. Needs work but this is what I have so far... I know it’s awful, and I’m the worst for thinking I am remotely funny just because I crack myself up! Work has really ramped up... Continue Reading →
Formaldehyde
Recently I was sent a link to a news article by my other half. In all honesty, I saw a link to a news website and automatically assumed it was something relating to Brexit so my eye roll was long. Imagine my surprise at finding out it was this link titled ‘EU embalming fluid ban... Continue Reading →
Copenhagen Medical Museum
Copenhagen was the perfect break for November. Laura B and I had planned it for a few months, we reacted to the intense heatwave of the summer by booking a trip to somewhere that would definitely be cold. I spent many a hot summers day dreaming of blankets, scarves and thick socks. I’m a Winter... Continue Reading →