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How did I end up here??

Antnz on March 23, 2018

Once again I was busy last week!

Last week was jam packed full! One of the busiest weeks I have had in awhile.

On Monday the 12th March we ended up needing to take ADNZ Ben to the vet, he’d been limping a little at the end of the week before and through the weekend. Turns out it was a suspected sprain or sublaxation of one of his toes. At that point he was prescribed anti-inflammatory meds and “crate rest” for a week, with a reassessment on Monday the 19th of March. This was a concern for me as I was flying to Wellington on Wednesday morning, returning on Thursday and I haven’t traveled without ADNZ Ben in the 5 years that I have had him. ADNZ Ben being off duty and my hand still recovering from “minor surgery” the week before meant I would be rolling for this trip rather than using my crutches.
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Never a dull moment.

Antnz on March 12, 2018

Been another interesting week

On Friday the 3rd of March I went and checked out the Show Your Ability expo. It was really good to see the advances in technology and equipment available and if I had the money I’d invest in one of the handcrank mountain bikes. I did a bit of filming and when we edited it together I discovered that the sound quality was a bit crap, so I have since ordered an external mic for my phone for future recording. I’ve also learnt to slow down when I pan around an area etc. We still edited together what we had, I transcribed the audio and posted it here: https://www.antnzventures.co.nz/2018/03/03/show-your-ability-2018/ on Sunday evening.

I’m supposed to be “taking a break” but I thought I’d check in.

Antnz on February 11, 2018

A bit of a quick check in with a Vlog

I’m taking a bit of a “break” and taking some time out, however I thought I’d do a quick Vlog and let you know where things are at!

I’m being kept to a pretty strict “one hour every two days” work time so I actually take a bit of a break and rest so, I’ll update when I can!

A transcript of the Vlog can be found in the YouTube description.

Vlog link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BgzR785Hpo

Take care, thrive not survive and remember life is an AntnzVenture!

An interesting end to last week

Antnz on January 22, 2018

An interesting end to the week last week…

I’ve been keeping a pretty low profile this week as I’m still getting my health sorted out.

I did however have an appointment on Friday to meet with our electorate MP, Iain Lees-Galloway to have a bit of a chat about tertiary level education for students with impairments. I was supporting a friend as she met with his PA last week to address an issue my friend was having, I got a little cheeky and asked for some time with Iain.

Hello 2018!

Antnz on January 15, 2018

Happy New Year!

First blog of the year, it’s going to be a bit of a wrap up of 2017 and some thoughts looking towards 2018. I’ll try and keep it brief but there’s a lot I did during 2017!

I did a vlog this week

Antnz on December 3, 2017

Vlog instead of Blog

This week I got adventurous and did a vlog instead of a blog. I forget how much work they are! I barely got my “weekly” post up!

Full transcription below video! It can also be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTM9T7BBNrI

I’ve kept pretty quiet this week

Antnz on November 26, 2017

I took a bit of time out this week.

I’ve had a reasonably quiet week this week, apart from a trip to Wellington for the 2nd “Networking” Working Group meeting on Wednesday for the system transformation. For me the travel went relatively smoothly with AirNZ, apart from being entered into the system as a visually impaired person with a golden retriever. I know I wrote “Black Labrador” on the form, I have the original! This just further demonstrated that there is a big disconnect between “Special Assistance” and the ground crew.

It’s been a bit of an interesting week!

Antnz on November 19, 2017

Hold on for the ride because this is a long one!

I spent Monday and most of Tuesday doing housework and prepping to head to Wellington on Tuesday afternoon for the first of the “Networking” meeting for the System Transformation on Wednesday.

Enabling Good Lives Regional meetings

Antnz on November 10, 2017

Progress is happening.

We shot home Tuesday morning from Lake Taupo as I had the Disabled Person’s Core Group meeting to attend. Not only that but I also had the opportunity to meet Valeria, who I sent a Search & Rescue team after in the Far North a few weeks ago. Although I got the “Lost Party has been located safe and well” response from SAR it was good to see her and give her a hug. It was also good to hear her side of the story of what had unfolded that day. It was a pleasure to meet her and get to know Valeria a little.