Welcome to my blog. It varies how regular I write posts here. I sustained a 'Traumatic Acquired Brain Injury', and a six month coma from a 'road traffic accident' whilst cycling, in October 2006. I spent the following 4 years (22-26yrs old), in a combination of hospitals and rehabilitation homes. Now, I have been living independently in Surbiton, England since October 2010. This blog begun life in December 2010, as i realised that there are many people worldwide that i want to share experiences with. I know that, as a wheelchair user, I am obviously not as mobile as i wish, so, use the internet to connect to you. I enjoy letting my thoughts represent through type. I type honestly. As numerous readers, as well as email recipients, will understand, I find typing to be very therapeutic. Thank you :)
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Friday, 24 August 2012

Looking out the door, I see the rain fall upon a field of mourners

'Broken down and hungry for your love, but I've no way to feed it'

Such a powerful tune, that is my second favourite song ever, and has been since I discovered it as a teenager. Strong lyrics, with a lot of meaning that i will not enter a depressing tale about.

Oh lover, you should've come over.


I made a note on my phone whilst experiencing the next topic. I went shopping on Monday, at the Apple store in Kingston. I had yet to  properly use this shop (i would usually approach a shop staff for help/guidance). On monday I knew that i needed a specific cable. I went and got it off the shelf. Ok, now to pay. A till? Hmmm, I look around and am amazed/confused as to what to do/where to go. There are no tills or queues anywhere. I get asked by staff if i want to pay, giving the affirmative lets me pay for my cable through my mobile phone! How crazy is this? I realise that i may be out of date, not up to speed, but I  remember when shops used to employ people to sell you things and remove security tags. 'No, we rely on trust' was the answer i was given when i asked about security. Am I crazy or naughty, but is this attitude not extremely arrogant. Hmmmm...

I admit that my mentality has probably changed a bit but I maintain that cyclists should be on the road. Please don't give me the 'oh it's dangerous'. "yes, yes it is at the moment because people are so used to seeing cyclists on the pavement and not on the road, no-one expects cyclists where they should."

Please cycle on the road, not on pedestrian paths.




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