Over the Holiday Break, I was able to escape to New Orleans for a few days with Kevin. It was definitely an interesting city with plenty to do. It was a little cold and rainy, but that didn't stop us from eating all the beignets and seeing all that ... Read some More »
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Adventures in Seizures
I'm taking a stroll down a dark memory lane today. Back to the time right after my first surgery, which was utter hell. Going into my first surgery I wasn't prepared at all, it was a total emergency and complete shit show. The doctors told me that ... Read some More »
2018: Year in Review
Might as well take a look back at this year as we get ready to ring in the new year. I can't believe it's going to be 2019, insane. Knock on wood because this year I was not admitted to the hospital ONCE, well no hospital stays up until the day I ... Read some More »
Adventures in Travel: Asheville
After the Team Challenge Half-Marathon in Savannah, we headed up to Asheville, North Carolina. It was about a 5-hour drive from Savannah. Asheville was breathtaking. We went during peak leaf season and for not having seasons in Miami, we enjoyed ... Read some More »
Adventures in Holiday Seasons
The Holidays are rough for everyone but add a chronic illness to the mix and it can be painstakingly heinous. Last year at this time I was just coming out of a pretty bad flare-up. It's safe to say I laid low last year and avoided most Holiday ... Read some More »
Adventures in Running: Savannah
I did it! I completed my fourth half-marathon with Team Challenge! As always, it was an amazing weekend and I'm sad it's over. Let's get to the recap. I've been to Savannah before and I love it, it's beautiful and there are candy shops everywhere. ... Read some More »
Adventures in Birthdays
Today is my birthday and generally, I don't usually make a big deal about it. The only thing I accomplished is not dying, so it seems weird to me to celebrate. I was born on this day but I had nothing to do with it. I'm weird like that. Typically I ... Read some More »
Adventures in Rebounds
Rex Pickar No, this isn't about breakups and relationships or sex. This is about all those times I've had a Crohn's Disease setback and the various rates at which I bounced back. I wanted to write about it because a lot of people don't seem to ... Read some More »
Adventures in Diagnostic Tests
There are a wide variety of different diagnostic tests that your doctor will order. The point of these tests is to give the doctor more information on what's going on inside you and help them correctly diagnose and treat you. Even after you've ... Read some More »