The Chronicles of a Dog Sitter

This is a live chronicle of my night babysitting 4 dogs. The oldest of the four dogs is fed up with them, he is too old for this s#*!, even though he is only like a year older than the puppies. I do get him; the girls can take a lot out of you, I … Continue reading The Chronicles of a Dog Sitter

Hope Survives

It is amazing how inspirational other Brain Injury Survivors are, we all have a story to tell, our own story. We can find it all around us, others just like me who are just working hard everyday to get their lives back. Today I found another inspirational story in an article on The Huffington Post. … Continue reading Hope Survives

#BeBoldForChange

Today, March 8th is important for two reasons; first today I celebrate another accomplishment which my neurologist told me I shouldn't mention because I will curse it so now I'm scared to celebrate the big 23. But today is also International Women's Day, today is a day to celebrate all of our achievements. Today we … Continue reading #BeBoldForChange

Ready to drive?

I knew this day was coming but I didn't think it would be now, I thought I had at least one month, and I wasn't sure how I felt about it. Happy, scared or just nervous? But today I got the ok. I was at my 6 month visit to the neurologist and like always … Continue reading Ready to drive?

Absent-mindedness

Don't we all have one of those days once in a while? A day when you feel like you're not all there, like you should have just kept sleeping or you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed? I had one of those yesterday and I don't know why; I got enough … Continue reading Absent-mindedness

I want this, I really want this!

I went to an interview today, I was ready, I was confident when I got called for the interview; I still couldn't believe it but I thought I was ok. This is something I really want to do, it's a chance I really want, doing something that I have been wanting for a long time. … Continue reading I want this, I really want this!

Brain Injury Awareness Moth: Not Alone

February was Epilepsy Awareness Month, March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. For the last two years and this year, 2015 to 2017, the campaign for Brain Injury Awareness Month has been Not Alone. Reminding people that we are not alone is probably one of the most important things for a brain injury survivor, at least … Continue reading Brain Injury Awareness Moth: Not Alone

First trip to the beach

Today was an exiting day for Indi and Sandy; after the morning walk we decided to take them to the beach for the first time. They had walked through the beach in their morning walks on weekends, but today we didn't walk by the beach, we actually went to the beach. When we got there … Continue reading First trip to the beach

Let’s learn the basics

As I keep looking for jobs, I keep seeing that there are a lot of positions available in marketing, Graphic Design, Business Administration, Programing and Web Development. For some of them you don't really need to have a lot of experience in that field, just some basic knowledge. This week I decided I'm going to … Continue reading Let’s learn the basics

Don’t tell Unstoppable Maria she’s just making excuses

Anyone who reads my blog, even they just read it once, knows that I have no problem talking about my accident. Even if I don't remember what really happened during my recovery or I don't know what happened because I wasn't conscious at the time and confuse the stories I have been told, I am … Continue reading Don’t tell Unstoppable Maria she’s just making excuses

Our childhood favorites are coming back!

As I anxiously wait for the release of the live-action Beauty and the Beast and frequently look for any news or new clips to watch, I stumbled upon the news that more live-action remakes of my childhood favorites are already in the works, or at least in line to me in the works. Imagine my … Continue reading Our childhood favorites are coming back!

Friends/family

Today we were celebrating my grandfather's 80th birthday, for this, one of his daughters planned something bigger than the usual immediate family lunch or dinner. This is a big birthday, so the celebration was a little bigger than usual. His friends, sister, brother in law and nieces were also invited. After lunch, before having cake, … Continue reading Friends/family

Unstoppable walk and run

There is nothing like taking your puppies out for a walk, them barking at other dogs, pulling on the leash and trying to wander off to god knows where; but once you get more comfortable  and confident that you are the leader it starts to get easier and you start to relax. The best part … Continue reading Unstoppable walk and run

The meal that changed my life

A year ago today my life changed. I tried something I had been insisted to do for years but was always afraid to do. I believed I would never give in to people's nagging that I should try it, but I did and my life has been so much better since this day. This was the … Continue reading The meal that changed my life

Happy Valentine’s Day

First of all, Happy Valentine's Day!  Did you know Valentine's day is not just for people in love? Yes it's also for friends and family, but St. Valentine is also the patron saint of epilepsy. There are a few theories as to why he is the saint of epilepsy, such as the German word for … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day