Archie Swenson
Stories (6/0)
Epilepsy
A week ago, I experienced my first grand mal seizure after being seizure-free for ten years. I have found, in my years of being epileptic, that I have missed out on experiences, jobs, and relationships due to people's failure to understand what epilepsy really is. So, without further ado, I'm hoping to write a little bit about my experience suffering from grand mal seizures and their recurrence.
By Archie Swenson7 years ago in Longevity
A Look at the Last Nine Years Under National
I was raised in New Zealand and lived there most of my life. Looking in on this election from overseas, I think it'd be a great time to recap what National has done for our country over the past nine years—the good, the bad, and the plain ugly.
By Archie Swenson7 years ago in The Swamp
How to Gain a Job as a Flight Attendant
One of my goals for the next two years is to have a job as a flight attendant with a reputable airline - preferably one from New Zealand, Australia or Canada. I have a passion for aviation and have attended interviews with Air New Zealand, Jetconnect for Qantas*, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. I know there are a lot of other girls (and guys!) out there who also want in on this sweet gig, so here is a little bit about my experience and some helpful tips to get you going:
By Archie Swenson7 years ago in Journal
There's a Little Bit of Jerry in All of Us
Jerry Smith is the one major character in Rick and Morty who is constantly trampled on and who everyone seems to hate. Rick hates him, mostly because he sees Jerry as having ruined his daughter's life by getting her pregnant while she was still a teenager. Most viewers hate Jerry because he's, well... human. He's a very ordinary, unremarkable man, unlike the rest of his family who typically go on exciting adventures with Grandfather Rick. There is nothing amazing about the way he dresses, the way he acts or the way he carries himself... save for the fact that it makes him the family scapegoat. In this way, he's a bit like Meg Griffin from Family Guy—constantly pushed aside, made to feel useless and being put down at every opportunity.
By Archie Swenson7 years ago in Geeks
Why You Should Make Iran Your Next Travel Destination
Last year, I was fortunate enough to undertake a 15 day tour of Iran. 1. It is rich with culture. There are so many art galleries, botanical gardens, tombs, museums, and mosques to explore it is not funny. You will NOT get bored in Iran, and I even think you would need several months to really explore all of the culture and richness the country has to offer.
By Archie Swenson7 years ago in Wander