So, I had seen something about finding links between music and epilepsy. I didn't really think much about it, but then I started reading about it. Now it looks like they're really on to something. Apparently, music is perceived in the same place in the brain where seizures begin. Through studies, neurologists have learned that … Continue reading Music therapy for epilepsy?
That’s right, the 7th death of a high school football player this year. The causes of these deaths range from head injuries to heat strokes. This just makes me think of my youngest cousin, he played football for a while when he was younger but then, he got a broken arm during one of the … Continue reading 7th high school football player dead this year
We always focus on the big things, not on that little moments leading up to that big moment. They can be just as great, or make that big moment more special because you saw all the work that was put into it. For example, being able to complete your degree, or ace a class. Enjoying … Continue reading It’s the little things that make the difference
Even though my seizures are controlled and reading about this really scares me, it's SUDEP Awareness Day and I feel strongly about this and all things related to Epilepsy. So, what is SUDEP and why is there awareness? SUDEP is the sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy. This can be the cause of death … Continue reading SUDEP Awareness Days
I’m scared because everywhere I go I see Halloween decorations. This has never been my favorite time of year. I am not that brave when it comes to all this spooky stuff Halloween’s about. I don’t mind dressing up and I do not mind getting candy, if this candy is a chocolate. I just don’t … Continue reading It’s October and I’m afraid
It made me feel a little bad seeing what I posted two years ago. I saw that two years ago today I was celebrating being able to run for 8 minutes, I was celebrating something that made me feel so proud I shared it with everyone to see. I feel bad because today, two years … Continue reading No slacking, get moving
On this weekend's Saturday Night Live, Tracy Morgan made his great return to the show, accompanied by some of his 30 Rock co-stars, Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski and Jack McBrayer. The comedian had been recovering after being in an 6 car crash last year. This crash left him in a coma for two … Continue reading Welcome back Tracy!
I don't remember saying this, but if I wrote it, it must be true. This photo should be added to my blog post from July 21, 2015 "Deep down inside, I am still not a morning person". It clearly expresses my anger after being in this accident. I still had unresolved issues with this … Continue reading Getting better requires sleep
Another unstoppable girl, a true fighter Today I went to see my neurologist. When he asked me how I was I immediately told him I made it 6 months, seizure free. Right now I am 6 months and 1 week, seizure free. The next step is a big one, 6 more months. I am going … Continue reading Another unstoppable girl, a true fighter
I cannot keep waiting for my time, I have to make it my time. This is my time and i'm going for it. Dare to dream, dare to write, dare to make your dream come true. Stop dreaming, go for it.
I am Unstoppable Maria, I don't quit when I fail, when I fall or when something gets difficult. I just keep trying. Never give up, just go for what you want. Get up when you fall. Don't cry about what you could have done, think about what you can do. (I'm cheering for myself, I … Continue reading Get up and try again
Bombing in Turkey After a deadly bombing which killed thousands during a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara, the government is looking into who is responsible for this. There are two suspects,the Sunni militants of the Islamic State and the rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K but none have been identified yet. … Continue reading Saturday bombing in Turkey
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That's right, I made it 6 months without having a seizure. I have been scared I may have one, tonight I got a little dizzy after dinner and I got scared, but it wasn't a seizure; I just got dizzy. I can't believe I finally made it 6 months. I had only been able to … Continue reading 6 MONTHS SEIZURES FREE!!!!!
I still can't believe they still have to think about this and that it all depends on votes. How people still think it's ok for just anyone to just cary a gun. This is not ok. I just hate, day after day, reading news about mass killings. Do you want to grow old in a … Continue reading How many people have to die before we push for gun control?
Unstoppable María 