Yesterday, the mold inspectors came out to rip out the cabinets and knock down the drywall. The workers released a handful of expletives before explaining that the copious amount of mold under the sculpted wood and within the walls suggests that it's been steadily expanding it's reach for several years. They said that my symptoms... Continue Reading →
But You Look Healthy!
In December of 2017, my body begin falling apart. My physical fitness regressed substantially after two years of resistance training progress. I woke up tired and yawned constantly throughout the day, deeply offending friends and family. I struggled to stay alert at work and in conversations, and my acute sensitivity to caffeine slowly dissipated. I... Continue Reading →
You, My Dear, Are A Baffling Curiosity
"You, my dear, are a baffling curiosity." I have worked with a lot of doctors over the last year, but my favorite is a sweet older gentleman who has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and happens to be a good friend of my father-in-law. He treats me like a daughter, explaining that just... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Hiking Gear
Every year for our anniversary, my boyfriend and I spend a long weekend in a remote cabin devoid of technology, and then embark on a pre-dawn hike in order to enjoy a mountain-top sunrise. Though it's unlikely that I'll be up for our Year 5 hike next month, I'm anxiously anticipating the day I'll be... Continue Reading →
10 Lessons From 10 Years of Yoga
I began yoga at age 19 after a car accident caused some damage to the muscles around my scapula. After a year of physical therapy did nothing to resolve the muscle weakness, my mom suggested we try yoga. I reluctantly agreed. Together, we attended private lessons, where the instructor worked with our unique bodies and structural... Continue Reading →
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