Big news for my neurologist 

Today I have an appointment with my neurologist, and I've been thinking all day how happy he's gonna be when I tell him that next week I'll be 12 months seizure free. Of course, by all day I mean since I woke up less than an hour ago. I know that after he asks how … Continue reading Big news for my neurologist 

Happy 1st birthday Unstoppable Maria

I knew this day was coming, but I’ve had other things on my mind lately and I almost missed it, but it’s a big deal, at least to me. Today I celebrate the one-year anniversary of Unstoppable Maria. It has been a year of testing myself, to see if I can keep it up, and … Continue reading Happy 1st birthday Unstoppable Maria

Let’s Go Orange!!!

I have to congratulate my alma mater, Syracuse University's two wins today, for both the men and women basketball teams making it to the Final Four in the NCAA March Madness Championship. First the women won 89 to 67 against Tennessee, then the men's team won 68 to 62 against Virginia. Both wins happened today and … Continue reading Let’s Go Orange!!!

Happy beach day

This morning, my parents and I drove to one of the many beautiful beaches here in Puerto Rico, and when we got there I was not happy. I was not happy because it was crowded and the only spot we found was close to a group of girls who were being really loud. As the … Continue reading Happy beach day

Walgreens 5K

Quiero compartir con todos mis amigos y amigas corredores, no corredores, caminantes y no caminantes, seguidores y lectores, información sobre la tercera carrera 5K de Walgreens.Esta será el 24 de abril en el Coliseo Roberto Clemente. Ve con tu familia y ayuda a recaudar fondos para las orgs sin organizaciones de lucro: Boys & Girls Club … Continue reading Walgreens 5K

Pray for Brussels

Today I woke up to my mom telling me to turn on the TV, to hear about what happened in Brussels.What? What happened?  She told me there had been an attack there. I watched and listened while I got ready to go this morning. By the time I left, they didn't have a lot of … Continue reading Pray for Brussels

I’m finally an adult who pays for her loans

You know that thing that there are not a lot of jobs? People can’t find jobs in Puerto Rico, even less for young people, and very few for writers. Oooh and there’s this other thing that right before you graduate, you have this horrible accident, so then you can’t work after you graduate. You can’t … Continue reading I’m finally an adult who pays for her loans

¿Dónde está Robin Hood?

Otro fondo de pensiones que se agota ¿De verdad?  En vez de ayudar a la crisis económica, como buenos Cristianos, los maestros de escuelas católicas se quedan sin pensión.  ¿En qué gastaron ese dinero que le habían prometido a estos maestros que yo veo todos los días fajados para darte una buena educación para los … Continue reading ¿Dónde está Robin Hood?

Healing water

I think I have mentioned before that part of my therapy while I was rehabilitating from the accident was water therapy. Water therapy is a great way to get your body moving because there is no impact while you are in water, so this therapy included swimming, water aerobics, aquatic yoga, as well as cranial … Continue reading Healing water

A better understanding of TBI

Now I understand better what happened. I know I hit my head, but I didn't really understand what happened and why it was called a Traumatic Brain Injury. I thought it meant that it was so scary that I would be, or should be traumatized. But apart from being extra careful when crossing the street, … Continue reading A better understanding of TBI

Parkinson’s and TBI

"Traumatic Brain Injury later in life increases Parkinson's risk". After reading this title for an article, I immediately thought a Parkinson's disease was one of the effects of a TBI, and I was going to go yell at somebody for never telling me that. That scared me, even though I didn't have the TBI later … Continue reading Parkinson’s and TBI

Thank you Lin Manuel

  I would like you to take a few minutes to watch this video, and listen to what Lin Manuel says. Lin Manuel calls on congress for Puerto Rico support This island he talks about is my home, and I agree with everything he says. I am glad there are people like him who use … Continue reading Thank you Lin Manuel

Journalist at war in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, the story of a reporter who is sent to Afghanistan, based on The Taliban Shuffle: Strange days in Afghanistan and Pakistan, a memoir by Kim Barker. Staring Tina Fey, as Kim Baker, this is not your typical war story; we get to see it all from her perspective, as Kim Barker told … Continue reading Journalist at war in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Just a cheeseburger, please

Ok, I have this issue, but I don't know if I have it all wrong, or if it's everyone around me. It's no bid deal, but I just want to know if I'm wrong here. My problem is with food, hamburgers to be exact. I love them, I don't have a problem with them if … Continue reading Just a cheeseburger, please