Well found another thing that can no longer be on my list of things I can do, get drunk. Since the last time I actually consumed a lot of alcohol, other than wine, was over 2 years ago, I had no idea. I went out for dinner with my friend last night and had a very, very dirty martini, my new drink choice. No big deal if I had one, might not have been an issue if I stopped at…
Years ago I participated in a multiple sclerosis activity sponsored at the same physical therapy office I go to now. My main physical therapist started the program 17 years back and became the multiple sclerosis therapist of the office. I attended this program he started once and only once. Why? Every person in attendance was in a wheelchair. I was only 2-3 years into my disease and couldn’t face that, wouldn’t face that, so I never went back. Instead I…
In my four walls of multiple sclerosis, I’m home a lot and I watch a lot of TV. If I read it’s usually self help books but I use to read a lot. I loved serial books which is why I love TV, it’s serial. Forgetting books and reading for now, I wanted to list some of my favorite shows I watched old and new but available on Hulu, Netflixs, Amazon, HBO, SHO, Cinemax etc. these are not in preference…
In meditation and my prayers I’ve been trying to change the way I see myself, change my body image perception and my ideal goal numbers. I compare myself to everyone and never in a positive way. I am the most critical of myself and I am the most critical of myself in body image and weight. I always have an answer, excuse a criticism when I look in the mirror, so I basically stopped looking from my neck down. I…
Chapter I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am hopeless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. Chapter II I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don’t see it. I fall in again. I can’t believe I am in this same place. But it isn’t my fault. It still takes a…
I’m pretty sure I had a MS long before I was diagnosed . I had many strange things happen even as a child. When I was in the fifth grade, I got it rash. The rash was only on my hands and my feet, like gloves and socks. The day my mom took me to the dermatologist, I threw up in the bathroom. The dermatologist said I was having an allergic reaction to the virus. My body was literally allergic…
I’m hibernating for the summer. For most people with MS heat is very difficult. It causes fatigue and muscle weakness, spasms and it basically exacerbates all your current symptoms. They make a cooling vest but let me explain what this thing is. First it’s a vest that comes up to your waist so if closed will nicely accentuate your hips not very flattering. Second it’s this light brown/tan color that is just plain ugly. Third the vest has something like…
A delicious plant-based vegan Sunday brunch dish from Forks over Knives. Check out their site at http://www.forksoverknives.com Tofu and Veggie Frittata Ingredients 14 oz firm tofu ¾ cup aquafaba ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tbsp chickpea flour 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1½ tbsp mild miso 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder ¼ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp black salt ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 medium Yukon potato 1 medium red bell pepper 2 medium zucchini 8…
I’m 15 workbook lessons from the end of my year doing A Course in Miracles. Not that it means anything really because on day 366, I’m just going to start again. Why? Because now my mind is trained differently and I’ll understand the lessons differently. I’ve learned some amazing things over the year, about myself, miracles, my relationship with God and forgiveness. I felt like telling the story of my most amazing miracle this year, which was my puppy Zoey….
I eat soup the whole year. I made this yesterday. A tasty soup that is lighter than it appears. Red Lentil Dal Ingredients 1½ cups red lentils sea salt 1½ tsp fresh ginger 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp cilantro steamed rice Method Place the lentils in a saucepan and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil…
