by Jamie Holloway | Sep 12, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Today was one of those days that I showed my grumpiness, the dark side of being an ill person. I woke up this morning with my ankle hurting badly and only have 3 prednisone tablets left and not sure when the pharmacy will be shipping out my next prescription. I will...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 11, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Finding joy with illness I believe is crucial for anyone with a chronic illness. It is so easy to be miserable and say there is no joy in my life. I have learned the smalls things bring me joy. What brings me joy? · Sitting in my apartment lobby, media room, or...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 10, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I have a pet peeve. Yes, that is right I have a pet peeve that drives me bonkers worse than anything I can imagine. Those who do not participate or fight themselves and just play the victim to their health and just complain, but don’t do anything about it drive me...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 9, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Invisible Illness Week is upon us. This year’s theme is I choose. I spent a long time thinking about the things that I choose on a daily basis. When I think about it I realize I make a lot of choices that those who are not in my shoes might not make. One thing I have...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 8, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
This weekend I dedicated to getting my environment set up for success. I reorganized my kitchen to meet my needs better. I put the dish drainer on the other side of the kitchen sink and the counter next to the stove I setup my cutting board, measuring cups, and...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 7, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I am well rested. I slept a lot today because of the big trip to Seattle yesterday to see my Rheumatologist. I am glad I went. From Vancouver Washington where I live to Seattle Washington is a three hour trip there and back so a total of six hours, plus...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 5, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
While reading “Assertiveness For Earth Angels” by Doreen Virtue I kept thinking to myself I needed this book 9 years ago. Knowing the red flags that creep up when meeting others would have helped me to say no more often and think of myself. I have always been...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 5, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Invisible Illness week starts next Monday the 9th and they showed case this book and so I downloaded it. It only took me 4 days to read this spectacular book. I love reading Rae hopes and encouragement from her journey. I love the fact that she admits to having...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 4, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Many books on living a healthy life have been finding their way to me. Before “Dr. A’s Habits of Health” was loaned to me by my fabulous neighbor. I found “Food Triggers” by Rhona Epstein on the Netgallery website that I belong to. I truly enjoyed reading...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 3, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight
I know I already listed my goals for September and this week, but yesterday something amazing happened and so I know this is a God moment. This week on Back 2 Basics the challenge on Brooke Not on a Diets blog is to take 2 or 3 things she listed and change your...
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