Zac is located on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia. To find out more about Zac click the About Me link in the menu above. Throughout this website, you will take the rollercoaster ride of Zac’s life. You will walk alongside him through the good and bad times.
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Approaching the 1 year mark …
In 3 weeks and 4 days time will mark exactly 1 year since the major below-knee amputation of my left leg. I can not believe it is nearly 1 year since this has occurred. There have been so many struggles it isn't funny and there have been some highs as well, not many though, but still some. I have go...
Today marks exactly 10 months since my life changed forever. This is the 10-month mark of having my left leg amputated below the knee. I have been through a hell of a lot of things during my 46 years on this planet, but this has had to be the worst thing that I have ever had to go through. And I hav ...
So yesterday I had a package arrive by courier from Amazon. I was home the whole time and they did not ring my doorbell or knock. I got an email around midday telling me my package was delivered. So I went to the door, nothing. I went and got onto my mobility scooter and went to the mailbox, again n ...
So right now, I am so pissed the fuck off. I had a support worker booked and turned up for an overnight shift, which is 7pm to 7am. He had a list of things to do, which is my basic stuff, cleaning the kitchen, emptying rubbish bins and removing some recycling. He was due to do this whilst I slept th ...
This is a hard question to answer. But to make it simple, I believe in a way I have given up to a point. Why is this so? Well, wearing a prosthetic leg when I can makes me feel like a freak. I don't feel normal. People stare, people make comments and think you don't hear but you do and it fucking hu ...
It's nearly 4 hours into 2023 and this year there is a lot of things that I want to do … A lot of things that I want to achieve … There is going to be a lot of ups and downs … 2022 for me was one of the hardest years that I have ever had and I have had some really, really tough ones before. But neve ...
It's now 5 days out from Christmas 2022 and this is the first Christmas in my "forever home". It is going to be a relatively low-key event for me this year. One of the neighbours in my unit block (there is only 4 units within the block) have invited me to go to his for Christmas Lunch, but I don't t ...
Right now, it is nearly 4am at the start of writing this post. I have been awake since about 1am when my stump woke me up. Not what I was expecting tonight, especially when I was in bed before 11pm, which is not like me on a normal day, apart from when I was in hospital I was usually out before 9pm ...
So, after 18 weeks and 6 days I was finally discharged from Hospital and into my now forever home which turned out to be a 2 bedroom fully modified unit with lock up garage for my mobility scooter. The good thing is there is only carpet in the bedrooms which makes getting around In the wheelchair a ...
In 3 weeks and 4 days time will mark exactly 1 year since the major below-knee amputation of my left leg. I can not believe it is nearly 1 year since this has occurred. There have been so many struggles it isn't funny and there have been some highs as well, not many though, but still some. I have go ...
So, after nearly 6 months the repairs at home are finally happening next week. And because it involves tiling within the bathroom it means I can not remain at home during this time. It means I am having to go into respite for 4 days. Being put up at a very nice location, see image of where I am stay ...
It's nearly 4 hours into 2023 and this year there is a lot of things that I want to do … A lot of things that I want to achieve … There is going to be a lot of ups and downs … 2022 for me was one of the hardest years that I have ever had and I have had some really, really tough ones before. But neve ...
So, after 18 weeks and 6 days I was finally discharged from Hospital and into my now forever home which turned out to be a 2 bedroom fully modified unit with lock up garage for my mobility scooter. The good thing is there is only carpet in the bedrooms which makes getting around In the wheelchair a ...
Yes, you read that correctly, I have my forever home. This has been many years in the making and many more months with the dramatic changes having to happen after my amputation, which changed everything. An official offer was made on Tuesday and the address given. And on the outside, it looks amazin ...
So to put this simple, not everything is ok with me right now. Everything is going downhill. From the death of someone close to me to my constant issues with my feet and awaiting what they are going to do, it is looking more and more like amputation but trying everything to avoid that = even to the ...
I am now on night 7 of my 7 1/2 week holiday to my parents on the Mid North Coast. It is so good being out of my little dog box for some time. I have all security measures in place whilst I am away for an extended period of time. I am still having regular video consults with my doctors and specialis ...
7th February 2022 and it is nearing 10.30 in the morning and I am sitting at the computer watching a 60 Minutes YouTube video, writing this post and thinking about some work that I need to do on my FiveM server later today. How is my left leg doing? This morning I did a dressing change on my left le ...
In 3 weeks and 4 days time will mark exactly 1 year since the major below-knee amputation of my left leg. I can not believe it is nearly 1 year since this has occurred. There have been so many struggles it isn't funny and there have been some highs as well, not many though, but still some. I have go ...
So, after nearly 6 months the repairs at home are finally happening next week. And because it involves tiling within the bathroom it means I can not remain at home during this time. It means I am having to go into respite for 4 days. Being put up at a very nice location, see image of where I am stay ...
Today marks exactly 10 months since my life changed forever. This is the 10-month mark of having my left leg amputated below the knee. I have been through a hell of a lot of things during my 46 years on this planet, but this has had to be the worst thing that I have ever had to go through. And I hav ...
In 4 days, being 6th December, it has been exactly 6 months since I had my below knee amputation of my left leg. I really have no idea where the last 6 months has gone, but something I do know is that it has been mostly hell. Yesterday I met with my new NDIA Level 3 CoS, I haven't met my Level 2 yet ...
So today is the today I am finally getting the new wheelchair that is mine and the final one that is needed. At the moment there is just a slight problem with the back tippers needing adjusting and re-done, which they are doing in my garage. So, all going well I should have my chair within the next ...
Today marks day 127 (18 weeks and 1 day) since admission to the hospital. It marks 126 days since the first surgery, 123 days since the second surgery and finally 116 days since the amputation below the knee. It has been a long road to recovery and to the stage where I am at to this day. I am up and ...
Yes, you read that correctly, I have my forever home. This has been many years in the making and many more months with the dramatic changes having to happen after my amputation, which changed everything. An official offer was made on Tuesday and the address given. And on the outside, it looks amazin ...
Today, Monday 12th sept. 2022 marks 15 weeks and 3 days since admission, that is a total of which is now at 108 days. As I enter into day 108 (as it is only 5.51am at the start of writing this, so the sun is only just starting to rise on this Monday morning. This is also the 4th day since the passin ...
So yesterday I had a package arrive by courier from Amazon. I was home the whole time and they did not ring my doorbell or knock. I got an email around midday telling me my package was delivered. So I went to the door, nothing. I went and got onto my mobility scooter and went to the mailbox, again n ...
So right now, I am so pissed the fuck off. I had a support worker booked and turned up for an overnight shift, which is 7pm to 7am. He had a list of things to do, which is my basic stuff, cleaning the kitchen, emptying rubbish bins and removing some recycling. He was due to do this whilst I slept th ...
This is the first post in awhile that is not relating to my health. There has been much going on within the family that I am just not prepared to take anymore. My sister still owes me $3,000 and has only made $290 worth of payments in 9 months and couldn't even check in on me whilst going through my ...
Yes, you read that correctly, I have my forever home. This has been many years in the making and many more months with the dramatic changes having to happen after my amputation, which changed everything. An official offer was made on Tuesday and the address given. And on the outside, it looks amazin ...
Today, Monday 12th sept. 2022 marks 15 weeks and 3 days since admission, that is a total of which is now at 108 days. As I enter into day 108 (as it is only 5.51am at the start of writing this, so the sun is only just starting to rise on this Monday morning. This is also the 4th day since the passin ...
I believe that is the only question I have. After everything I have done, why do you hate me so much? Well, now you face the consequences. Cause I am done. ...
The NSW Government has totally fucked up in waiting too long in locking Sydney and other areas down as they have now for the next 2 weeks (until the 9th July) (but this could be extended depending on cases over this time). Instead of waiting until the over 100 cases that we now have, it should have ...
NSW is having another COVID cluster. At the moment it primarily on the north part of the Northern Beaches - from Narrabeen bridge right through to Palm Beach. However it has also been spread out into other areas, some examples are Causla, the CBD, Orange, Central Coast as well as many other suburbs. ...
In the current world that we live in things are so hard for so many people. This song and group are such an inspiration and makes you think about everyone's struggles. (Even though this was done in 2020 during Britians COVID restrictions it is still relevant to this day in 2021). David was so right ...
Justin's latest music video is amazing. The story behind the song is a bit of a tear-jerker. So if you haven't seen it already you might want to go and get yourself some tissues first. This in my opinion is one of the better songs that he has released and has a lot of meaning behind it. Hope you enj ...
Justin Bieber singing one of his latest hit songs called "Lonely" on Saturday Night Live in 2020. This song has a lot of meaning just listening to the words. Sums up my life a lot. But they is slowly changing, but also won't fully change that is for sure. ...
I am not usually into much rap music, but there is some that have a lot of meaning in the words. Apart from D Minor, this is another one. Rapping about addiction and has so much meaning. Have a listen and drop a comment on your thoughts. ...
The words of this video clip have meaning. Even if you don't like JB just listen to the words. Being lonely is one of the hardest things in life, this is something I know personally with my anxiety and social phobia. ...
KD Lang performed one of the best songs and raised the most amount of money during a song during the inter Fire Fight Australia Concert on Sunday. It was also good to see how relaxed she was as you can see in the video she is barefooted throughout her song. She sang one of the hardest and most emoti ...
Niall Horan's performance on Saturday Night Live in December 2019 of his hit song "Put A Little Love On Me". I totally love this song. And this performance was totally amazing. Watch this video below. Totally amazing. ...
This is D Minor's second video clip after his first song Concrete Pillow. Check out the Concrete Pillow video with some more information about D Minor, who is a former homeless rapper from Sydney, Australia. ...
Last night (22nd April 2023) Australian comedian Barry Humphries, known for his most popular character Dame Edna Everage, has died in Sydney at the age of 89. A truly iconic Australian comic who has left the world in shock after his passing, from everyone from all walks of life paying tribute. From ...
"Grim warning as storms expected to smash NSW"NSW residents are bracing for flash flooding with heavy rain and thunderstorms to hit many parts of the state. Ninety-eight flood warnings are current, with the SES performing 21 rescues and answering hundreds of calls for assistance overnight. The focus ...
"Coroner's 'tragic' inquest finding over backpacker Theo Hayez disappearance" A coroner has concluded Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is dead but she is unable to determine the cause or manner of his death. State Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan said suicide appeared to be highly unlikely and there was no ...
‘Couldn’t help himself’: Ex-NRL gun sends Israel Folau gay porn Ex-NRL gun sends Israel Folau GIt has been revealed rugby league larrikin James Maloney welcomed teammate Israel Folau to the Catalans Dragons players’ group chat by bombarding him with gay pornography. Folau was handed a career lifelin ...
Man, 29, shot on NSW Central Coast A man has been shot in the stomach on the NSW Central Coast, with the perpetrator still on the run. The 29-year-old man was found at a Killarney Vale home on Saturday morning and has been taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment. Crime scenes have been establish ...
CCTV shows moment NSW Police officer is stabbed at Central Station during peak hour Security vision of the moment NSW Police officers tasered a man after he stabbed a constable has been released in court. Mark Thompson, 54, was armed with a 45cm hunting knife and in a psychotic state when he approac ...
‘Confused’ Burgess declares he will appeal guilty intimidation verdict Former South Sydney NRL captain Sam Burgess has been convicted of intimidating his then wife’s father, former mining lobbyist Mitchell Hooke. A NSW magistrate on Friday found the 32-year-old had yelled “f*** you, I’m going to get ...
Brisbane man accused of running sex slave ring named as Matthew James Markcrow A Brisbane man accused of drugging, tattooing and sexually enslaving young women in a case which has “shocked” police has appeared in court. Matthew James Markcrow, 35, has been accused of keeping four women between the a ...
Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh Dies at the age of 99 1921 - 2021 May he Rest In Peace I send my personal thoughts to Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the Royal Family of Britain and the Commonwealth. ...
New Zealand records ANOTHER coronavirus case in the community linked to ‘COVID Hotel’ Auckland’s Pullman Hotel has now been linked to five community cases of COVID-19 following a new positive test from a recently released returnee in Hamilton. On Saturday, New Zealand’s health ministry announced the ...
Last night (22nd April 2023) Australian comedian Barry Humphries, known for his most popular character Dame Edna Everage, has died in Sydney at the age of 89. A truly iconic Australian comic who has left the world in shock after his passing, from everyone from all walks of life paying tribute. From ...
Sad news today as Betty White passes away at the age of 99. One day away from 2022 and 18 days away from her 100th birthday. At this time it is unclear her cause of death but it is assumed that it is from natural causes, at that age, it is no wonder. But official word will have to wait until it beco ...
This image is copyright and owned by Robert Irwin. Wildlife warrior Robert Irwin wins major nature photography award Robert Irwin has won the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award with a dramatic drone shot of a bushfire. The photograph, taken by the teenag ...
Prince Harry awarded ‘substantial damages’ after winning UK tabloid court battle The Duke of Sussex has been awarded “substantial damages” by a UK tabloid which claimed he “snubbed” the Royal Marines after stepping down as a senior royal. Prince Harry sued MailOnline and the Mail On Sunday over “bas ...