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
Studying With Chemical Sensitivities
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
My Good News
Today, dear readers, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all while also sharing some great news. Before I share my happy news, let me say that without all of you I wouldn't have this to share. You have all been here for me in more ways than you can possibly imagine, encouraging me, supporting me, spurring me on. Some of you have even contacted me to point out … [Read more...] about My Good News
How the Mask Can Hinder
Back before I had an 'Access Plan' (called a Disability Plan, in other countries perhaps? Oh wait, is it only Victoria University (VU) who're up to speed on this?) created for me by VU In 2012, I began to get sicker; I thought that was as sick as I could get. I didn't know that it can much worse than that. When I had to wear a mask to school, and found even that didn't help … [Read more...] about How the Mask Can Hinder