Friday, 1 June 2012

Visiting the nurse...

Yesterday, I received vaccination one of six - polio, tetanus and diphtheria combined...and then squirted through one huge needle into my quivering (but bulging) bicep.  I was pretty nervous, having developed a fear of injections at a young age, due in part, I believe, to seeing a lollipop jar full of used needles on the nurses desk as I clung tightly to my Mum's leg, tears pouring from my blubbering face.  A confusing and haunting image for anyone of any age I think you'll agree!?

Anyway, as grown-up's nurses apparently don't carry this sort of stuff (typical NHS!), I hereby award myself the following:

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