My heart is so heavy with the news that one of the loveliest souls I met through LJ has ended her life. Years ago, when we had the chance to meet in person, I knew her burden was heavy even then, but she radiated with courage, love and wisdom; beautiful- inside and out ( Read more... )

Inspired by my friend Tien's own series of Gratitude Lists, so begins my own journey to remember the people, places, things, and ideas for which I am grateful for in my life.

I am grateful for...

1. My constantly giving and loving team of caregivers, namely my parents, my bodyguards against this disease, who hold me during the scary episodes, take ( Read more... )

Just wanted to remind myself that I can be positive as well. Today I had about half the dystonia episodes than I have been getting daily since they started ( Read more... )

Today I go to Yale to see a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. After the car blackout, the E.R. visit, after almost a week of hospitalization where I was literally confined to the bed and forbidden to eat, medications made my seizure like activity worse, my blood glucose spiked, and eventually they flung up their hands in defeat and ( Read more... )

After two dates and many stimulating email conversations, we realized that there wasn't the spark that would lead us to fall head-over-heels in love. I, who usually struggle to communicate more than the effusive, positive romantic emotions with someone I date, whether I am two dates in or two years in, actually brought up this lack of the zing. I ( Read more... )

Well, my week turned out not to be so much one of reading deprivation as of reading decrease, but I am still proud of the accomplishment. I went in with the best of intentions but because of overdoing it physically, I had to fall back on resting that did not in any way, shape, or form involve my arms or overtax the brain, and preferably didn't ( Read more... )

I don't want to jinx it, but it looks like my former best friend and I may be starting to make up. We had a tumultuous break-up with a lot of misunderstanding, exchange of hurtful words, and we were both going through very tough times that we felt the other couldn't possibly understand. It was really sad, but for the best, that we took time away ( Read more... )

To no single person in particular, but some may appreciate being reminded...

• You are my friend, and I care for you and want the best for you.
  
  
• You bring something special to my life. If I felt we had nothing to gain from knowing one another, I don't think we would be friends. I am so very blessed and grateful to have you in my life.
  
  
• If you are ( Read more... )