http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/classmate-sues-schoolgirl-13-over-tennis-court-mishap/comments-e6freoof-1226335738748

Classmate, 13, sues schoolgirl over a tennis accident.

A 13-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl is being sued by a classmate over a tennis court mishap at one of Queensland's top private schools in the latest blow to playground fun.

The legal claim, over a bruised eye, has raised concerns that "litigation-crazy'' parents could threaten the future of school sport by forcing up insurance costs.

It may also force parents to take out third-party accident insurance for their children.

Several Queensland schools have already banned activities including tiggy, red rover and cartwheels because of injury fears.

The legal stoush has embroiled the daughters of a leading Gold Coast cardiologist and an architect, and the prestigious Somerset College.

Cardiologist Guy Wright-Smith said he was "gobsmacked'' to receive the damages claim, addressed to his 13-year-old daughter Julia, at his rooms on Friday.

Bad news, guys. I found another big pack of Tic Tac in the pantry, containing, yes, a new pack of cherry passion. I just polished it off in about twenty-five minutes.

Do they have some sort of support group for this?

Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted a blog. True to my nature that I've realized, I stopped blogging for a while and then as if I have awakened again, thoughts start to come to me about writing and now I have three journals in my head that I want to write about. For the past week or so, however, I HAVE been doing a lot of private journaling because I've had a lot of private things happening to me in my life. Time has been spent as a Hermit in my mind. But now I've come out of my cave and I'm ready to write again.

I've been transitioning into my new job and, well, it has kept me on my toes and leaves me with absolutely no down time at all at work, I can barely enjoy a half-hour lunch. At least in triage I would have a lull in calls where I could catch my breath. And there was problem-solving in triage, which I love. In my new job there is always something to do and it has to be done now and more processing than problem solving. And I'm still learning the process of it all which sometimes takes twice the amount of time to do things. I'm frequently being told that I did this wrong or forgot that, or asked "what have you been doing?" all of which I hate. I have difficulty because I'm used to doing a really good job, I'm a hard and fast worker and thrive on being appreciated for the work that I do. None of this is happening in my new job right now and it's a bit disheartening. I'm giving it some more time, because I really like the hours, it feels more normal and I work with some pretty awesome people. I almost feel like I've given up one thing for another. But like I said, I'm giving it more time. And they are rearranging the office set up soon, so my hope is that I won't feel like I'm in such a hole (my last desk was in the middle of the "hub" and I loved it). To be honest, I have to say that this is not my life calling. But hey, what can I say...I should be happy to have a job in the first place.

Talking about jobs, an old client of mine emailed me today and asked me if I would consider interviewing for a position to develop a case management department for his company. Before I was a graphic designer, I actually owned my own company doing catastrophic medical case management. I had employees and everything, fancy schmancy. That was my old life, from long ago. That's when I had big dreams and worked like a dog, and in the end it didn't get me where I wanted to go. But maybe that's because I wasn't sure where I was going. Anyway, this is one of my clients from my old company that emailed me. I was floored! I've been out of case management for about 3 years now. But case management has always been that way for me... once I think I'm out, they pull me back in! (Like in "The Godfather") I'm sure things have changed since I last worked in that area of expertise. But I emailed him back and told him that I'd meet with him. I haven't seen him for years, it'll at least be good to catch up.

I've been spinning my poi and learned how to do "the weave" a very fun and confusing move that would look pretty cool if the ends were lit on fire! Well, I'm definitely not ready to light my ends on fire yet :) I need much, much more practice. I've signed up for a one-time Thai cooking class with my friend Jay. That should be a lot of fun! I'm also looking into signing up for swing dancing too, I've always wanted to do that! And looking at Rosetta Stone for learning other languages a little further down the road. I don't want to overwhelm myself, so I'm trying one thing at a time. If I were to do everything that I wanted, I'd throw yoga, meditation and writing classes in there too. I'll take those in good time, but for right now I really want to move my body...I want to learn how to dance!

Since I've changed my schedule, I went a little crazy with the socializing and found myself going out with friends almost every night of the week. Since before St. Patty's day. By last Friday I was completely exhausted. If I was a celebrity, they would've checked me into the hospital. So, I canceled all plans and slept from Friday after I got home from work, until about Sunday morning. Then I felt much better. I'm taking it a lot easier now, balancing life a little bit better. I don't have any socializing on the calendar until the weekend :)

I have so much going ons in my life right now and I need to focus on them.
I'll be back.

... is just another day.