Saturday, August 19, 2006
And Spring Came Early
9:43 am | 
Posted by
Cat |
...To all you Sydney-siders out there...how beautiful is the weather???
I've been adding to my daily routine at least 20 minutes of sitting on my balcony in either morning or afternoon sun with a beverage (hot green tea, iced peach tea or....*shhh*...coffee) and a book.
I've also been painting again! Miracle in itself...I'll keep you up to date as things progress. So far I'll say it's blue.
Life is beautiful :)
I love how seasonal things are - regardless of how hard circumstances may appear - you can always have faith that they are only around for a period of time. It wasn't that long ago that I felt on the way to a burn-out...but I knew it would pass - and pass it did. I know that this season will also pass...but I'm going to enjoy every drop of it whilst it is here!
Oh my latest search appearance is "french press coffee caffeine content". At least it is a change from the 'xxx' searches.
xxx
I've been adding to my daily routine at least 20 minutes of sitting on my balcony in either morning or afternoon sun with a beverage (hot green tea, iced peach tea or....*shhh*...coffee) and a book.
I've also been painting again! Miracle in itself...I'll keep you up to date as things progress. So far I'll say it's blue.
Life is beautiful :)
I love how seasonal things are - regardless of how hard circumstances may appear - you can always have faith that they are only around for a period of time. It wasn't that long ago that I felt on the way to a burn-out...but I knew it would pass - and pass it did. I know that this season will also pass...but I'm going to enjoy every drop of it whilst it is here!
Oh my latest search appearance is "french press coffee caffeine content". At least it is a change from the 'xxx' searches.
xxx
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
It's been one week
Chemical burns still
Thai for dinner
Candles
Lillies
A check up with a rude doctor
Working Saturdays
A sunrise and a star
Babysitting teenagers
Another check up
Amazing how much can happen in a week - more amazing how hard it is to find the time to write about it.
xxx
Thai for dinner
Candles
Lillies
A check up with a rude doctor
Working Saturdays
A sunrise and a star
Babysitting teenagers
Another check up
Amazing how much can happen in a week - more amazing how hard it is to find the time to write about it.
xxx
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
HAZMATCAT
Just a message to all those wondering...
Yes...it was my school
Yes...I was treated by the ambos
Yes...the media over-played it
To those not wondering...
During some time off I noticed the windows of my classroom shaking. Thinking it was odd, I decided to investigate. I found the windows of one particular wall rattling violently for no apparent reason. Wandering outside my eardrums started to rattle with the windows, and you could actually feel the vibrations through your body. I stood in the playground thinking 'odd'.
When water started to bubble up from the ground, I thought to myself 'ooh'. So called the Deputy Principal. It stopped
She and an office lady stood with me outside watching the windows rattle once again. The water wasn't bubbling this time, and the vibration didn't last as long.
A few moments later it began again - this time milder and shorter still.
The first thought was 'earth tremor', but then it started up again violently - you could almost see a pulse move across the playground and hit the side of the building. There was no noise, but the vibration was deafening...if that makes sense - it was like a severe pulsing in the eardrum.
It wasn't until 15 minutes or so later that we noted the air smelt a bit funny...so still standing out in the playground, dazed and confused we tossed around ideas - there is a large refinery nearby, as well as numerous factories. It wasn't until we realised that there was a yellowish haze around, the smell became quite acrid, and our eyes, noses and throats began to burn that we decided that maybe we shouldn't be standing outside.
What followed during the next 2 and a half hours could've rivalled the dramas of Home and Away.
The school went into a chemical lock-down, meaning people were stranded in buildings. The fire department (teehee...firemen!!) came along with the police and the paramedics. They soon called HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials Unit) who came out in their little space suits and scared all the kiddies until they gave the all-clear just 20 minutes shy of 3pm.
Meanwhile two colleagues and myself were checked over by paramedics and given the option of being admitted to hospital. Being the big chicken I am, I opted 'no'. Instead I had to go to a GP to document the incident - and 3 days later I still have burns in my throat, dry mouth (cannot stop drinking!!) and breathing quite shallowly.
The nearby refinery confirmed that they were burning things off at that time - but claim that only steam was released. All I have to say was that either it was a crazy crazy coincidence or that was some pretty nasty steam.
However - the news reports claimed that students were passing out, all staff and students were treated for chemical inhallation and a dozen were admitted to hospital for treatment. Makes you wonder about what else is sensationalised...
xxx
Yes...it was my school
Yes...I was treated by the ambos
Yes...the media over-played it
To those not wondering...
During some time off I noticed the windows of my classroom shaking. Thinking it was odd, I decided to investigate. I found the windows of one particular wall rattling violently for no apparent reason. Wandering outside my eardrums started to rattle with the windows, and you could actually feel the vibrations through your body. I stood in the playground thinking 'odd'.
When water started to bubble up from the ground, I thought to myself 'ooh'. So called the Deputy Principal. It stopped
She and an office lady stood with me outside watching the windows rattle once again. The water wasn't bubbling this time, and the vibration didn't last as long.
A few moments later it began again - this time milder and shorter still.
The first thought was 'earth tremor', but then it started up again violently - you could almost see a pulse move across the playground and hit the side of the building. There was no noise, but the vibration was deafening...if that makes sense - it was like a severe pulsing in the eardrum.
It wasn't until 15 minutes or so later that we noted the air smelt a bit funny...so still standing out in the playground, dazed and confused we tossed around ideas - there is a large refinery nearby, as well as numerous factories. It wasn't until we realised that there was a yellowish haze around, the smell became quite acrid, and our eyes, noses and throats began to burn that we decided that maybe we shouldn't be standing outside.
What followed during the next 2 and a half hours could've rivalled the dramas of Home and Away.
The school went into a chemical lock-down, meaning people were stranded in buildings. The fire department (teehee...firemen!!) came along with the police and the paramedics. They soon called HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials Unit) who came out in their little space suits and scared all the kiddies until they gave the all-clear just 20 minutes shy of 3pm.
Meanwhile two colleagues and myself were checked over by paramedics and given the option of being admitted to hospital. Being the big chicken I am, I opted 'no'. Instead I had to go to a GP to document the incident - and 3 days later I still have burns in my throat, dry mouth (cannot stop drinking!!) and breathing quite shallowly.
The nearby refinery confirmed that they were burning things off at that time - but claim that only steam was released. All I have to say was that either it was a crazy crazy coincidence or that was some pretty nasty steam.
However - the news reports claimed that students were passing out, all staff and students were treated for chemical inhallation and a dozen were admitted to hospital for treatment. Makes you wonder about what else is sensationalised...
xxx
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