It’s a crazy time. Life as we know it has completely changed and continues to change as we navigate this pandemic. I know, in South Africa, at first, we were united against the fight, but as levels were introduced things started getting muddy. You could see your hairdresser…. Online. You are not allowed to buy … Continue reading Lockdown got you down? This post might help with that.
My Lupus acted up like crazy after the whole sleep study thing so as you know, they doubled my immunosuppressants (chemo tablets I take every day). It started off okay in the beginning. I had energy and was able to cook up a storm and get into deep cleaning and working on ideas for my … Continue reading Chronic Illness, Covid Guilt and some Quick Facts
Ever hear about Florida Man? It's very often in the news that Florida Man is followdd by something crazy. Wikipedia explains it as; Explanation of Florida Man Now, let's play a game. Into your google search. Put in Florida Man + your date of birth (just the day and month) and see what the headline … Continue reading The Florida Man game… Play and share your answers!
Lockdown rolled around we buckled down in our homes. There was no going to Salon's and Spas. Ugh. No going for massages and pedicures but I could live with it. But, like me a lot of people let themselves go. It's not like were going anywhere or going to see anyone. I looked like I … Continue reading Join my lockdown Self-Care movement!
I stumbled a upon a Wish ad for Succulents. I eagerly opened it because it might be a great idea to start a little succulent garden! Things went sideways. I went down a rabbit hole of magical fruit, flowers, veg and trees! Yes, on... Wish of course. It was like things I had read about … Continue reading Bizarre Fruit I found in China! Red Bananas, what??
While Covid-19 has become the centre of our attention, the world still turns. People still get sick with Cancer or diagnosed with an Autoimmune disease etc. A lot of things have come to a stand still but obviously healthcare has not. This is the story of my experience of death during the time of Covid. … Continue reading Death in the time of Covid. What happens when someone dies?
I have Lupus and Fibromyalgia and both have caused me problems with my connective tissue. Think of the sinew over meat. It's that stuff. When that contracts it makes your muscles contract. The pain is beyond excruciating. It takes alot of work to keep it in check. This is why I go for physio every … Continue reading Lupus Awareness Month! Lupus and connective tissue problems.
Hey fellow inmates! I assume we are still mentally functioning at the very least? I feel like my brain is becoming mushy. I'm never quite sure what the date is which is something pretty basic. I guess priorities have changed and we're adjusting to our new normal. I guess in my life the date is … Continue reading Weekend Special! Brain Games for you and the kids and a sprinkle of Jokes!
My guest writer is a brother to me. It began when he became best friends with my brother when they were young teens. Here we are more than 20 years later, all grown. He has become an amazing Dad, Husband and Man. Only last year we discovered that we both have a love for writing … Continue reading My Lockdown Story. Brilliant guest blogger! A must read!
In short. Everyone grieves differently. If someone has the perfect handbook for this could you, please hand it over? I had said to the person that I was not doing good. My blog post comes out and I have a new phone, so I accidentally broadcast it on WhatsApp. I got a message from this … Continue reading I got challenged? Dragged? For posting a blog post while I’m grieving. My Response….
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