With all the evil in the world trying to bring us down, we need a hero. Not many people are willing to put their life out on the line, but I am. I will pull up that spandex leotard, slap on those boots and let’s not forget the cape… that’s where the magic happens. As […]
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Life Moving in Slow Motion
There is a steady decline in the pace of my life. It comes in many forms. I began noticing about 5 years ago that I was moving slower than the world around me. I know that Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition and the irreversible deterioration will ultimately be my demise… yikes! Perky, you’ve gone dark…. but I […]
If I Had A Million Dollars, Would I Be Healthier?
I often ponder the question, “Is there anything more I could be doing to slow the progression of my Parkinson’s disease? Have a missed something that could be helpful to my mental and physical state?” I’ve come to the understanding… that I have already had many opportunities that others may have not had. For example, I […]
When Did I Become So Scared?
Last week I flew to Arizona to surprise my mom for her well-deserved retirement party. She had no clue I was going to be there hiding in my brother’s pantry. I was waiting for the perfect time to come out of the closet and present myself. My goal was to get her to cry tears of joy… […]
Just Striving Not Thriving
No Joke here… a week in my life is like a month in an average person’s life. Take for example since the last time I blogged, I’m now the proud owner of two fresh batteries for my Deep Brain Stimulators. This procedure gave me further exposure to anesthesia (like I needed more) and incisions under my muscle […]
Where do I begin?
I guess the best way to do this is to start typing. I am sorry for my unexplained absence from life itself. My surgery was on September 6th. Although I admit that I didn’t know what condition my body would be in until I woke up from anesthesia, nothing prepared me for the challenges that […]
The Lost Tapes Of My Deep Brain Stimulation
Ah, yes… it’s springtime. When baby bunnies and little squirrels frolic in green meadows, while tiny birds are peeking out of their nests. It’s a time when 20-something spring breakers prepare to drink nauseating amounts of alcohol and make poor life choices. But for me, it’s time to do some spring-cleaning. There is something about […]
Girl’s Night Out Gone Bad
A friend was having her Bachelorette party this weekend and while I was excited about going, making plans in the evening can be dicey for me. I try to lower the amount of Parkinson’s medications at night to prevent any sneaky Dyskinesia from keeping me up. This means I have to take more pills in […]
Anticipating My Needs
I love my apartment. It’s charming, but still functional. It’s quaint, but practical. I’ve clocked many DIY hours making my home into the perfect space that I could feel safe and comfortable in. I would find a problem area, such as having difficulty applying my makeup while standing in the bathroom. Then I would figure […]
9 Freebies You Get With Parkinson’s
When you have Parkinson’s disease, it’s easy to focus on what you’ve lost. You feel as if Parkinson’s has stripped away a part of who you are and you will never be able get that back. This can be overwhelming and seemingly hopeless. But knowing I always look for the brighter side of things, I […]