Yesterday I saw Yvette’s post on remembering Cee, later during the day I came across a couple of more posts in my reader. I got emotional and I knew that I have to create a post for Cee.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ~Lao Tzu
There was time when I didn’t know how to hold a camera but things changed when I decided to enter the blogging world, a little over a decade ago.
I was set to write in my mother tongue but soon after I moved to photography. Thanks to many like Cee who helped me discovering my hobbies and my own strength.
Cee was one of those who supported me. I learned a lot from her. I particiapated in several of her weekly challenges. The above flower images were used in Janurary, April and May 2015. It was her Odd Balls challenge which I found most interesting and which led me to the “art of observation”.
Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t. ~ Bill Nye
I have looked into my hard drive and selected a bunch of Flowers for Cee
I agree with Yvette that our days are numbered. Life won’t wait. Take a moment to pause and reflect on what matters most to us.
Let’s root for each other and watch each other grow 🙏
Time moves slowly but passes quickly. ~Alice Walker
A week ago this time, I sat confused on the hospital bed. I knew something was going to happen, not knowing what it was – The unknown? Today I’m recovering.
Well, there’s not a day goes by when I don’t get up and say thank you to somebody. ~ Rod Stewart
What I thought was going to get over in 20 minutes took almost 28 hours of my life and turned into a major event which involved the peak of uncertainity.
First shot on Monday. It was a lovely day.
I started with some stomach pain on Sunday morning. My obvious thought was dinner from Saturday’s party. Our mind look for the most obvious and near reasons. Mine was no different. I tried to give a good rest to my stomach with less eating and more fluid. In the evening I scheduled a post for Monday on WP.
The pain persisted on Monday and I was adviced to consult my GP. The first opening was on 3rd of November. I believed that emergency health station was no choice as I would have to wait for 4-6 hours since my symptoms were quite mild atleast according to me. Instead of playing with time I called GP office thinking just in case if they can fix an appointment. Whoopee and I was there on time. My GP cross-examined, and the last question was how will you grade your pain on the range of 0-10. I said 4 -5. He disagreed, looked for the phone number of gastrointestinal surgery department at the local university hospital. A new service section has start activating from 01.07.2025. He called them. The first available appointment was after two days. He asked to find an appointment on the same day. I was supposed to be there in half an hour. I was received with a smile and the little hands which once hold my hand were there to guide me.
Then I was moving from one section to another, and waiting in between. I was in a new queue every where, being Monday there were large number of patients. Also we don’t have private hospitals in Norway hence there were all kinds of patients but all in good space. Same questions were asked multiple times for my benefit. Every minute detail was recorded.
No view is free. Taken after I was assigned a bed.
After the first meeting with a surgeon, a blood test was prescribed. Later when results confirmed stomach infection CT scan was referred to know the real reason.
The trolley bed assigned to me. It was used to transport me for CT scan and to operation theater.
I was taken to operation theater quite late in night. Before the oxygen mask with general anesthesia was put on me, I thanked them all in advance. I knew I was in safe hands. I heard my name after a couple of hours, and the first thing I asked was to inform my son that I am fine. I vaguely remember, I was not fully concious and i couldn’t remember his mobile number correctly but I was concious enough to tell her to find him in their system after looking for family name. The nurse found his number and with a smile told me that he will be there to meet me. Being a staff he was allowed to be there.
Oh my, when he gently hold my hand mommy’s eyes got a drop of water. Please inform your dad said I. My husband couldn’t be there on Monday evening as the evening flight got cancelled.
My breakfast and lunch yesterday.
Let every problem in our lives has a solution.
Yesterday morning I got a message from NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) office that a 5 day sick leave has been approved and they will inform my employer when I submit the form. All was hassle-free.
Hospital admissions and operations in Norway are covered under the Health and Care Services Act and the Patient and User Rights Act. The former establishes the responsibility for providing health services, while the latter grants rights to patients within those services, including equal access to high-quality care.
After 28 hours I returned to the comfort of my home.
Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express it, the more you will have to express. ~ Maya Angelou
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I appreciate your comments on my previous post, I need some time to respond. 🙏
but a macro topic: Why do people think using abusive language/ vulger words is cool not only in day today life but even in literature.
Examples of vulgar words in literature date back centuries, with evidence of their use in private writings even from the Middle Ages, though they were largely absent from published works until the 20th century. After a long period of societal censorship, swearing began to appear in print more frequently during World War I and II, and its usage in published literature has increased dramatically in recent decades.
Now a days it is hard ot find a book without sexual references/profanity. Am I the only one who detest them? I read that foul language can act as a stimulant, really or I’am old school?
Diwali came and went. We (my family) managed to meet on last Sunday and celebrated Diwali in our own way. We were happy and contended. In addition I was in Oslo for a seminar yesterday (Diwali padwa) and today (Bhai dooj). I attended a seminar with 200+ colleagues in a hotel near Oslo airport. Such is life and yes, I have no complaints.
Soon the colourful autumn leaves will start their last journey. Autumn leaves represent a parallel between the cycle of nature and spiritual or personal renewal.
During our seminar we had an invited talk by Anne Grethe Solberg. She is a Norwegian sociologist, consultant and business advisor.
Almost two decades ago, she was about to sign the divorce papers, but her ex-husband shot her with a shotgun at point blank range. She wakes up in the hospital severely disabled. She lost an arm and suffered a broken hip during the attack. She had to undergo ten operations and was hospitalized for three months.
The doctors told her she may never be able to walk again. But in the hospital, Anne Grethe sets herself some goals that amaze experts and that continue to inspire people today. Against all odds, she completed the New York Marathon four years later. Anne Grethe runs marathons, and has been honored for inspiring the disabled to run. Her story was also presented in the documentary series Overleverne, which aired on NRK in 2018.
She has since focused on violence against women in intimate relationships and has given several lectures on how to use one’s inner strength and power to fight back to a normal life.
Title of her talk was Take control. Here is the summary of her talk – Ta regien. All Information is in Norwegian, but I think if interested you can change language to english in chrome or browser of your choice.
May the lamp of joy illuminate your life, and the light of wisdom guide you. Happy Diwali!
Hope your Diwali is as sweet as your favorite mithai!
Diwali, also called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights. It symbolises the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It takes place every autumn between October and November, with the date changing every year.
I am/we are addicted to walking even when we don’t have a dog. Here I use word addiction in a good way as we don’t look for excuses for not going out. It helps strengthen our bones and muscles. It helps improving our energy levels. Also we have experienced that walking boosts mood.
Soaking retinae in bright colours
These images were taken on 10th & 11th of October 2024 when I walked all over the city looking for red and orange shades 😂🤣🤭. Has anyone else also noticed that autumn is much redder in North America than it is in northern Europe (at least in Norway).
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