This chronic illness vlog finds me in April, a few days away from my 43 birthday. This day, I was having a hard time, but had to encourage myself into and staying in a positive mindset, which can be difficult when traversing hard times. However, I am encouraged, and want to encourage all of you that your current trial is only temporary.
At times we are so overwhelmed by our current circumstances that we forget that “This too shall pass”. At times we have no one around to remind us, encourage us, or speak positivity over us. But there is always you! Get in the mirror and speak, encourage, and remind yourself: This trial is temporary; this pain won’t last; it won’t be like this always; your latter is greater than your former; your best is yet to come! You are a light in the darkness!
God Loves you and so do I; Be Encouraged! Until next time remember to Cook, Eat, Enjoy, Live, and Repeat
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Chronic Illness Diaries Episode 4: Finding Peace in Cooking
Hey All!!! I hope this post finds you all doing well. This vlog I am sharing today is episode 4 of my Chronic Illness Diaries. The Vlog finds me a week out of being in the hospital, going back and forth to doctor appointments, physically, and mentally tired, and searching for peace.
Outside of prayer, meditation, and immediate family, I have very few places that bring me peace. Most of my close friends and family live far from me; I am unable to go and do what I would prefer, however, there is food.
Food brings me joy. Exploring new items at Asian Markets and International stores; planning and preparing good meals for my loved ones and myself. This makes me happy. This brings me joy and peace. So that is exactly what I do in this vlog. I get in the kitchen where I am comfortable and make food for my household.
In this vlog, I make fresh Kimchi
Korean Banchan or a side dish of Stir-Fried Anchovy with almond slices.
Braised Chicken and more.
I was exhausted by the end of cooking, but I had fun; my mind was able to relax as I focused on preparing food; my heart had joy and peace because I was doing what I loved and providing meals for my family.
It is so important to be able to find peace, especially when going through hard times. If that peace comes in the form of a place, the company you keep, or an activity, it is important to figure out what yours is.
I Pray that you all have Peace in your life, Joy in your heart, and good health. Until next time, remember to Cook, Eat, Enjoy, Travel, Live, and Repeat.
I am a person who likes to be prepared as much as possible. I take the saying “Get ready, stay ready” to heart, especially regarding my health & wellness and family. So needless to say, I found myself having to prepare additional first aid kits for this health crisis season of my life I am currently in.
After having the Acute Pulmonary Embolism, the doctors have me on blood thinners twice a day. With blood thinner of course there is a risk of bleeding, especially from say an accident in the kitchen. And since I am always in the kitchen cooking, I figured I needed a first aid kit specifically meant to deal with extreme bleeding emergencies to complement my other first aid kits in the home and cars.
In this vlog, I share some items I purchased for my first aid kits while on the blood thinners. Items mentioned are listed below with my Amazon links; which cost you nothing but support the channel/site.
It is important to always have a basic first aid kit in your vehicles and the home. The items I feature are not the end-all-be-all, but they are what appealed to me. If you have suggestions for other items that would be a good addition to my kits or a kit in general, leave in the comments below. Until next time rember to to Cook, Eat, Enjoy, Travel, Live, and Repeat!
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Friday, March 8, 2024, early evening will forever be burned into my mind. It is the day that I came so very close to death.
Right in my bathroom, I began feeling extremely ill, dizzy to the point of blacking out, and extremely short of breath. At that moment, I found out late that I experienced an acute Pulmonary Embolism. Probably the scariest medical emergency that I have ever experienced to date.
Because of that event, I have a newfound heart of gratitude. I am grateful to be here even on the days that I feel my worst because I was so close to not being here. I am grateful for every up and down; every good and bad day; every ache and pain. I am most grateful for those who surround me in love, friendship, and support.
Hey all, I hope this post finds you blessed and doing well. We are rapidly approaching the end of the year and I am just now in a place where I am slowly able to start posting Vlogs and content again. I wanted to begin to share my experiences with Chronic Illness in hopes that it will help just one person and show that people may look normal on the outside, but may be struggling with what would be considered invisible illnesses.
I will start this series with my hysterectomy journey; the surgery happening at the beginning of 2024. I share how I prepare myself, my family, and my surroundings. I also share the first few days of my recovery. If you have questions please put them in the comment section of the video and I will try my best to answer according to my experience.
The year 2023 was a rollercoaster ride, but I persevered. As the year drew to a close, I resolved to start 2024 on the right foot by being as productive as possible.
They say that the way you begin something sets its trajectory, so I decided to tackle the tasks I had been putting off and start planning my goals for the new year. I even made time for my passions, like crafting and cooking, while staying focused on my productivity.
2024 Vision BoardCharcuterie board
Come along with me as I document my journey to stay motivated and productive in this end-of-the-year and start-of-the-year productivity vlog.
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Christmas 2023 was a bit different this year. It was my youngest daughter and myself for most of the day. While she relaxed, with the occasional assist, I stayed in the kitchen and prepared Christmas dinner. My oldest daughter was away visiting her boyfriend’s family, and my partner had to works. So the festivities this year would not begin until after 8:30 p.m.
I spent the day doing what I loved, cooking. I took my time chopping, slicing and dicing until my heart was content… or my arms got tired and my back began to hurt.
Nevertheless, all this was different because, usually the kids would be up and ready to open gifts; everyone would be home; Christmas breakfast would have been ready to been had. But all things change, nothing stays the same,
This year, I decided to make Gloriousgal’s Ratatouille, which consisted of carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and king oyster mushrooms, bacon rapped carrots, veggie stuffing, roasted potatoes, candy sweet potatoes, and 2 apple and peach pie.
If you want to see bow I make Christmas dinner for my family and how we enjoyed our late Christmas, checkout the video posted at the top or below here.
Thanks for hanging out with my family and me.
Until next time remember to Cook, Eat, Enjoy. Tavel, live Regularly .
For me, it is so important to acknowledge and celebrate the milestones and achievements of my young ones. Sometimes it’s not as extravagant of a celebration as I would like; sometimes it’s just a celebration at home with family and friends. But either way, I try to put my best foot forward, regardless of how I feel, and show my babies a good time. Let’s prep for a home celebration for a great achievement! My oldest University Graduation!
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You may get tired of hearing this, but I will never get tired of saying this; Give your loved ones their flowers while they are here to receive them. This means spending time; going to lunch; making memories; listening to the old stories; loving on them; and appreciating them while they are here. Time is so finite, so fleeting, and moving so fast these days. We make time for the things and the people that are important to us. Living with regrets and those nasty would-of, could-of, should-of sucks. In this Lifestyle Family Vlog, see how my family and I connected while my mother visited us for 2 months this summer.
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Check out this productive day in my life vlog, where I bake turkey tails, make some fresh kimchi, schedule an upcoming surgery, and do a bit of bible study.
Productive Day Vlog: cooking turkey tails, making kimchi and Bible study
Life has definitely not been pulling punches with me and mine, but I strive to do things that bring me joy and comfort; even the little things. If that be cooking food that brings me nostalgic comfort, or studying and gain knowledge and wisdom; I am grateful for the little things and the time that I have to do them.
Thanks so much for supporting me this year. I appreciate each and every one of you.
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