Murphy's Law

Well, I knew life has been going too well recently and that something bad had to happen sooner or later. It's just the way of life!

So, on Friday something in pizza gave me an allergic reaction. It was just like really bad cold symptoms had suddenly sprung up (all in half an hour) and I thought I was just pretty sick. But then I started coughing non-stop and found it difficult to breathe. So, urged on by Mum, Sarah and Alley took me to the after hours GP at the Health Center where I was put on a ventilator and given some anti-histamines. The allergic reaction had swollen my esophagus (as well as only my right ear) and had brought on an asthma attack that tightened my lungs.

But, after an hour or two I was better, sent home and all was well... until last night...

I went to a shack on the beach with some friends for Easter (about an hour and forty minutes away from home) and during the night I had another asthma attack. Except this time, it was worse. I was taken to a private hospital (as it was the closest) where they stuck me on the ventilator for half an hour this time and gave me more anti-histamines. But, I wasn't much better. So they rang the doctor at the nearest public hospital who urged me to go there to spend the night. My friends, the doctor and the nurses all agreed. I didn't want to stay the night in hospital and I'm pretty stubborn (must be that Dutch blood in me) but I eventually agreed, and they got me back in the wheelchair, and back out to the car.

After a little drive I was at the hospital, having half a dozen tests done to me, and being put to sleep. The next morning I saw the doctor, who checked me out and gave me some tablets to take for the next few days. My lungs are still tight, my throat is still swollen slightly shut, I feel very weak and drowsy, but I'm ok. I'm a lot better. I will have to see my doctor, but I shouldn't have to go to hospital any time in the near future... hopefully, lol :-P

But yeah! Don't worry, I'm fine, and I will keep the blog readers updated about my health when I find out what it actually was I'm allergic to. It was a scary experience, for my friends too, but it just shows just how great my friends all are.

For now I will rest (take the next couple of days off uni) and shake my fist at Murphy's Law.

All My Birthdays Have Come At Once!

Well, it's been a while and a lot has happened in that while, so allow me to fill you all in!

I went to the clipsal, very fun, lots of cool fast cars, motor bikes, and APCs. Plus, Powderfinger and Kisschasy, which made the day AWESOME!!!! It was an AMAZING concert! And, as per tradition, I'll put a couple of their music clips at the bottom of this blog.

Uni is back, I'm studying hard, already have a lot of work piled up which I hope to finally get to today (as I have a day off! HooraY!) Been working a lot this week because of Easter, but I'm thinking of the money! :-P

SO! Why have all my birthdays come at once??? First!!! I was invited to become a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society! Only the top 15% of 377 specially selected universities worldwide are invited to join, as a sign of their academic achievement. What does that mean? It means I can apply for really cool scholarships when i want to go on exchange overseas. It means I will look really nerdy and brainy on my resume. It means I have connections with thousands of other brainy people worldwide. And it means I can (if I want) go to fancy society gatherings. I was stoked! It is so good to be recognised for all my hard work. If you are really bored and want to check out more, you can go to their website: www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS

And secondly!!! You may remember my blog, Mr Stephenson. Well! Robert Stephenson rang me up a couple of days ago because he wants to represent me!!! He said he doesn't usually take on a book that needs as much work as mine, but he has a good feeling about it and "any excuse to work with a pretty girl." Lol, I hope that part was a joke! He hopes it will be ready for submission to publishers by mid February next year, and he is really understanding of my university study. I was so overwhelmed on the phone that I had tears coming to my eyes (and this is in the middle of the library at uni). I have wanted this my whole life, I've been telling stories since I could talk and writing them since I could write, and the one thing I've constantly dreamed of is becoming a published author. I've been writing novels for 8 years, and now my dream is finally coming into focus. It may be another 5 years until I'm published, but now I have an agent and now I have a chance.

I will keep you updated on my progress! Wish me luck in the editing process, it will be grueling!


This is Powderfinger, Lost and Running, from their new album. I love this song!


This is Kisschasy, Opinions Won't Keep You Warm At Night. I'm sure you'll all find the music video hilarious! :-P