REPOST Wednesday May 2019 This is the sign on the door of one of the study rooms inside the library at St. Alban's Victoria University (VU). It's a fragrance free room, so in effect, it's actually a fragrance free policy, yes? For me, the best thing about this room (besides that I can book it for two hours use at a time) is that it was set up for other people besides myself. … [Read more...] about REPOST: Fragrance Free Room at Victoria University
School Files
Going to University with MCS [or symptoms of chemical sensitivity]
Today I'd like to share with an article I wrote for AESSRA magazine, Sensitivity Matters. I'm eternally grateful to AESSRA for continuing to publish my work as it honestly keeps my potty mouth in check... while also helping prevent my mind forming cobwebs from lack of use. And it's always helpful to be of help to others when we are able. But first, some personal news though: … [Read more...] about Going to University with MCS [or symptoms of chemical sensitivity]
Fragrance Free School Policies
As most of my readers know, I completed my Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing at Victoria University (VU) in 2014. (I'm going back in 2017 to begin the swiss-army-knife of all degrees, An Arts Degree!) There is no Fragrance Free Policy in place at this time as far as I know. However, I'm sure it's just a matter of time before there is one protecting those of us who … [Read more...] about Fragrance Free School Policies
Woman Quits School Due to Chemical Sensitivities
Kathryn Treat over at allergictolifemybattle has bought this newspaper article to my attention. It's about a woman in London who has severe allergic reactions to mould, dust, pollen and other allergens (it seems most of the natural ones, as apposed, to mine being the human made ones). Her story is deeply saddening, and if I'd read this mid 2012 while going through the anxiety … [Read more...] about Woman Quits School Due to Chemical Sensitivities
This One Weird Thing…
There's this one weird thing that I've been doing this year. Here it is: I know, some of you can understand why I do this just by looking at that photo; but for those who think it's just plain wacky, I agree, because that's how I felt too. The first few times I did this, I felt overly self-conscious and a bit 'wacky' about the way it may be perceived. Maybe people … [Read more...] about This One Weird Thing…