by Jamie Holloway | Jul 1, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey
Grace is the ability to redefine the boundaries of possibility. Manning Marable The weather is hot and so I am hibernating in my apartment with my air conditioner. Though I did venture out this morning for my Rhemutologist appointment. I am drinking a ton of ice...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey
I walked into my apartment’s laundry room to put out some things I wanted to get rid of on the giveaway table. I walked away with a reminder of who I am that laid on the table. Hope, Love, Peace, and Faith plaques which reminded me what I am striving for and...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 27, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Who doesn’t love pizza? I thought Vegans couldn’t enjoy pizza because of the cheese, but turns out I was once again wrong. One of these days when I am brave I am going to try these non-dairy recipes that are made with cashews or tofu to substitute for the...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 26, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight
It is that time of week again, an update on my progress on my journey. I am now finally feeling like myself. I learned this time around that it takes me 3 full weeks to finally feel like a human again after my Rituximab treatment. In fact, I went shopping today...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 24, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
When I saw “Living a Life of Gratitude” available to read and that the author was from Oregon I was excited. I love supporting local authors. I live in Washington just over the Columbia River to Oregon. I gleaned a lot of new perspectives in reading Wiseman’s...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 22, 2013 | Exhilarating People, The Magnificent Journey
On this journey of mine I have been pleasantly surprised by the thoughtfulness of the people I have encountered. Just this morning, a neighbor whom I have befriends for the last few months and who is off on her own adventure in Seattle until August when she will be...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Magical Fashionista caught my attention because I have the desire of looking good in my clothes and being able to choose clothes that look great on me. I enjoyed reading this book, great ideas and advice about following your own intuition when it comes to...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 20, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey
A quote that inspires me to keep fighting on, I am still fighting off being tired from the Rituximab thought I love the affects. Here is one that I have as my front page on my lap top so I can see it every day. I have no idea where it is from, but I love it. “Stay...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 19, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
Time for my weekly update, I like writing my updates on Jamie Chases Butterflies. It helps me stay on what my goals are and when I feel that I am not making progress it shows that I am actually. I know I get discouraged when I think my life isn’t going anywhere...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 18, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
I am tired. Not just physically tired, emotionally and spiritually tired as well. I am tired of going to the doctor. I am tired of taking the medications I have to. I am tired of having to breathe with a steel trach in my throat. I am just plain old tired. I am sure...