same for the human population- people think antibiotics will cure anything they have, when it could be a viral or fungal infection, when all antibiotics will do is raise the risk of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria in themselves and the population. Oddly enough, NOT having a medical card, means you don't go to the GP the minute you cough twice, ( not ALL medical card holders, I might add) as you have to think of the financial impact, therfore you are not making yourself as vulnerable to more serious infections in the future!!
You don't need a GP visit to get medicine for something minor- the problem is that people are taking very strong painkillers, even narcotics for things that would be relieved just as easily, by paracetamol or ibuprofen.
I'm assuming he means he can get meds with codeine in them OTC which are ( and quite rightly so ) only available after discussing the persons need for such a strong medication. They are not prescription tho'
physically, I would have the face of a 21 year old ( preferably Angelina Jolies face, but if it has to be mine, then at least it could be young!) minus the hereditary dark eye circles. Emotionally, it would be a self confidence transplant!! That said, in view of Nvosiris' post, I know I've been pretty lucky so far
We went in as far as the old hospital, so got to see some of it ( through a tree ) but at least we managed to get out of town in 10 minutes instead of the 3 hours it would have taken from in town! would like to have been on the quay, but one son had a sore throat and ear so a night in the rain might not have been a good idea ( especially since he is already overly sensitive to noise and had a pair of builder's earphones ( earmuffs? earplugs? ) on him, and still found it loud
I used to love the 'clarks shoes' advert, with the wee girl parading her siblings.... 'james is going to be a fireman, susie is going to be a ballerina' etc etc..... 'and according to Mummy, when I grow up, i'm going to be a proper little madam'!! the innocence of kids eh?!!
my first 'self piercing' was my ear- for the anniversary of Sid Vicious' death!! not only am I ageing myself but showing my obviously impressionable self as a teenager! I did try the upper ear piercing as my 'middle aged woman's mid life crisis', but have settled for an invisible ( to all ) belly bar!
I had it done in Dublin ( as a present!) a couple years ago, and while it worked really well, it only lasted a few( like four!) weeks- has it done in Wexford, for half the price.. it made my eyes water while it was on, which did make me suspicious, and while my hair did look sleek and shiny , that was only if I blow dried it for ages, which kinda defeated the purpose ! but if there was a reasonable priced effective one available, I would think about it- I am so lazy about the whole 'getting ready to go out' routine andhate having to spend time on it!
I did the 'rose tinted glasses' thing over an ex many years ago, but in a lucid moment thought about things he had said/done, and realised that , no, despite what he said, in my mind, he really wasn't right for me.
DON'T DO IT!!! actually it's banned now I believe because they say it's 'natural' but is really full of chemicals- I had it done and it absolutely ruins your hair!!! like having 20 perms at once!!
last night was my 'child free' night, but I exchanged my own 3 for babysitting overnight for my BIL and SIL babysitting their 5 kids under 8 y/o!! we all survived, ... tonight it's me and my own lads-so a quiet night in- they are being very good, and a roaring fire/glass of cheap red combo!
since I've been home with the dreaded 'flu, I confess to having watched some daytime tv and who did I see this morning on ?tv Am but the lovely Nuala- just wanted to say... first off, you looked lovely.... and were very articulate and calm with what was such an emotive subject...well done- Is this the start of your broadcasting career??
RE: Madeleine