It had been two years since my last electroencephalogram so as much as I didn’t want to, it had to be this year. Even though I know I need to do this, I dread every time my neurologist says I need another one, but he’s right, it had been two years.

Two years is a long time, but I still remembered how this process of getting electrodes glued to my head for 24 hours went, so I exercised and washed my head before my appointment. This is difficult for me, especially in this heat. I only combed my hair, no mousse or hairspray so they could divide my hair and stick the electrodes to my head without any problems. I also wore a button up dress because I can’t pull anything over my head and I left the air conditioner in my room on because I can’t sweat so the electrodes don’t fall off.

After getting home and having lunch, I did my nails, played a little on my phone, spent time with my dogs, who luckily did not pay any attention to the 22 cables glued to my head or the box I have to keep next to me until tomorrow. I have also spent time watching Hulu, writing and texting.

The most difficult part of this test comes tomorrow, after they remove the electrodes and my head and hair are just covered in glue. The rest of it doesn’t hurt, but I can’t use a microwave or plugged in electronics.

I just hope, like I always do, that we get good results from this test. My EEGs during the last nine years have shown positive results, there is no reason to think this one will show anything negative.

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I’m an aspiring writer still looking for exactly what I want to write about, with a lot of creativity, imagination and desire to write. I studied Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University where I explored many different sides of writing through my classes and extracurricular activities in order to narrow my search for an identity as a writer. I have written for Citrus TV Noticias and La Voz magazine, both of which gave me the chance to explore different mediums in which to write in. Through Citrus TV Noticias I also gained experience in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa, which is also something that I would be interested in working on since I am fluent in both of these languages. I was also an intern at Syracuse University Press where I got hands on experience in what goes into actually editing and publishing a book. Through out the last four years I have faced a lot of challenges, which helped chape the person I am today. After being in a tragic car accident, being in comma, having a Traumatic Brain Injury, and being in therapy for over a year, I am a new me, willing to face challenges and knowing how to deal with them. I want to write about my accident and life after it to help others, show them it can be done and help in any way I can.

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