Do I spend too much time on reddit? Yes, the answer is sadly yes. But I do learn so much from redditors around the world, like easy ways to look put together. A recent thread in AskWomen garnered over 400 responses on how to look put together. The original question asked: How do some women… [Read More]
My Crohn’s Diet: Week 1 Recap
Two years ago, I tried Whole30 during the month of January. While I learned a lot about myself, I also decided that Whole30 isn’t really for me. Related: Why I Won’t Do Whole30 Again It’s another January, and I’m again trying dietary changes to help with my Crohn’s Disease. I read four books in the… [Read More]
Three Years of Monthly Goals // October 2017 Recap
To be honest, I am struggling emotionally and physically right now. The really short story? Managing Crohn’s Disease is taking its toll on my emotional well-being. Plus my skin infection of 3 months is bothering me physically, and the constant discomfort is bothering me emotionally. The end result is a lack of focus for the… [Read More]
October 2017 Goals // September Recap
I’m not gonna lie–I’m wincing a bit as I look over my September goals that I totally forgot to do. Our low-key month for staying in town turned into a fun-filled month with Dragon Con, a Star Wars symphony, an Introduction to Wine class, a weekend with friends, and so much more. Plus health problems… [Read More]
What’s in My Hospital Bag for Outpatient Visits
With Crohn’s Disease, I spend way too much time at the hospital. That said, I’ve been quite fortunate in my Crohn’s journey. Only once did I stay overnight in a hospital, back in January 2010. Otherwise all of my medical tests, treatments, and other visits have allowed me to return home! Even so, it’s not uncommon… [Read More]
September 2017 Goals // August Recap
Every new month feels like a chance to start over, to start anew any goals unmet from the month before. New seasons in particular feel like a new start. Fall might not officially start for a few more weeks, but the beginning of September feels like fall. September 1st is the day Hogwarts students climb… [Read More]