I am really not okay right now. I thought I was doing better but I suppose I am not. I feel that my life is basically over, and I wish that it actually was. I feel that I am never going to be happy ever again. I feel that I am going to live the [...]
Month: November 2021
Do not expect me to be perfect
Health update — Lyme disease diagnosis

Hi everyone, it’s been a long journey since I was struck with seemingly random, intensely painful and debilitating, arthritis — coming and going every few weeks to months, affecting all different joints from my knees to my wrists to most recently my ankle last August. I have seen three different doctors and had my blood [...]
Album Review: “Red (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift [2021]
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Today, Taylor Swift released her re-recorded version of "Red." When this album originally came out, it was fall of 2012, and I was just beginning my freshmen year of college. Being an avid fan of hers at the time, I know all the details behind each song. I vividly recall walking to classes with my [...]
Album review: “=” by Ed Sheeran
Rheumatoid / health update
I saw a rheumatologist for the first time today. I booked my appointment a couple months ago, and today was finally the day. 😬 I explained to the nurse how I’ve had debilitating joint pain and swelling come and go in different areas for the past year and a half. At first she seemed dissuasive [...]
My Dream CAT HOTEL!

With so many dog hotels, I would really like to see more cat hotels too. They are increasing in popularity, but still rare. And most cat boarding services do not provide the same luxuries as dog hotels do. While cats are more independent than dogs, and can more easily take care of themselves, most people [...]