“Oh no!” The silver ball flew through the air and rolled into obscurity on the grey speckled carpet. The nurse quickly dropped to her knees and combed the floor with her blue rubber gloves. I leaned forwards, woozily sat back up, then told her not to worry. I was secretly relieved. That piercing had been…
Category: Slow lane
A Rum Day
The eye patch slid down over my left eye as I focused on the orange dot. “All I need now is a parrot.” “Push your chin downwards. Tilt your forehead forwards. Stay still. Don’t blink.” I began my staring contest with the laser scanner, fighting the urge. Both eyes prickled and began to water. I…
MIA
As I peed unceremoniously into a transparent plastic pot, I wondered how this process has been overlooked in the medical revolution. After thoroughly washing my hands, I tentatively clutched my warm gift as I surreptitiously walked back through the waiting room. I bee-lined towards the small window, and deposited my pot. I wondered if I…
The sports massage
I don’t make a habit of talking to strangers, especially in hot tubs. But this chance meeting turned out to be a happy, albeit a little creepy, coincidence: I had met a sports massage tutor and was invited along with the promise of a free treatment. I was dubious, but then I do like free…
Ferns and forest 