Category: Life
Sisters Do as Sisters Should
Okay, so I know it’s been basically forever and a day since I last posted, but I keep trying to organize another photo shoot and life keeps getting in the way. Alas, I guess that’s just the real world these days. Any-who, as a testament to the level of busy that I somehow managed to achieve this semester, I decided to catch yall up on my life with one short sweet post. Not to say that my life is exceptionally interesting–because it really is not el oh el, but hey, who knows, maybe someone can relate?
I spent my weekend visiting my older sister in the Big Apple, NYC, you know, where dreams are made. Anyways, I went with the main purpose of my bi-yearly Diabetic check up (which I passed with flying colors, thank you thank you *does the Queen’s wave*) and spent the rest of the weekend gallivanting around town with my older sister. While standing in the freezing autumn air in Central Park East, I soaked in the scene and wondered how a city so overpopulated and buzzing with thousands on thousands of people, all living on top of one another, could seem so still and serene in an area that people have successfully fought to preserve.
Anyways, as that is basically all I’ve been up to, well that and so. much. homework. Now please enjoy some random pictures I took while in the City.
Stay classy, sassy, beautiful and toasty
XOXO
P.S. Shoutout to Claire K for getting the title’s reference!
Stressed but Well-Dressed
Shalom, welcome, hi, hey. So, it’s been forever and a day since my last post–my b. I’ve been insanely busy. Anyone who’s seen me since the start of my senior year of college (aka 3 weeks ago) can attest to my level of sheer panic/stress/help me.
Which brings me to my topic of choice… you might have guessed it…. #diabetethis. When you think of stress you might think of health issues stemming from the heart (see what I did there?) or brain, . And if you do, bravo–I never knew it had an effect until I was diagnosed. That being said, times are tough for my pancreas, with three writing courses and a political science seminar. Anywho, complaints aside, I’m seeing a real change in my bg numbers (getting all technical on you–bg=blood glucose/blood sugar).
But at the same time that I’m finding myself forgetting to breath in between writing articles, I’m discovering more and more people around me that have the disease. I’ve encountered two classmates with T1D in the last two weeks.
A study shows that Type 1 diabetes is actually on the rise. According to JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) “Between 2001 and 2009 there was a 21% increase in the prevalence of T1D in people under age 20.” While I may be at the higher-end of that age cut-off, the fact that there was such a substantial increase in the population of t1D’s (type 1 diabetics), shows that there is a problem, not in diet or exercise, but in the antibodies that cause/contribute to T1D.
Moral of: type 1 is not caused by overeating, diet or exercise, but is an auto-immune disease.
Anywho, that’s my little attempt at educating the masses. Stay tuned for a post in the next couple of days!
Stay classy and sassy and have that PSL, you deserve it!
XOXO
A Little Bit Bionic
Hey there, coming to you live from Florida, where the living is easy… and easiest the hottest it’s been in quite some time. Florida could burn a hole through New York with this heat.
Any who, I recently updated my CGM (continuous glucose monitor, Dexcom, coincidentally the same brand that Nick Jonas uses el oh el) to connect with my iPhone! I’m officially bionic. It’s awesome, I know. For those of you unsure as to what a CGM is, it basically measures the levels of glucose/sugar between my skin every 5 minutes. It’s basically the best thing ever invented. While the CGM has its faults (SO MANY), the benefits definitely outweigh the negatives. My CGM wakes me up when my blood sugar is high or low and I’m in a deep sleep, during class, in an exam, or at work. This CGM does not discriminate. Anyways, despite the fact that my Dexcom comes off when it wants, and often seems to have a mind of its own, the constant knowledge of my blood sugar, seeing the trends of what causes my sugar to spike or drop, not only assists my doctors in treating me, but also allows me to lead my life a little closer to the way I did pre-diabetes.
Now, with the cell phone app, I can keep my hand-held, MP3-look-alike receiver (receives the glucose reading) in my bag, and just check my iPhone for my numbers. Praise. If one more person asks me why I have an MP3 player… let’s just say I’m running out of snarky comments.
This is real this is my blood glucose
Let’s #diabetethis
Stay posted for a new post sometime in the next week!
Also, stay classy, sassy and beautiful.
XOXO
I <3 NYC
Hey what’s up, how’s it going? I’m all packed up and by all accounts ready to leave the city to return to my hometown. There’s something so bittersweet about leaving this city. I know I’ll be back (if I get a job… because lezzzzbihonest, I deff plan to move here post-graduation), but the next 10 months constitute the conclusion of my undergrad career. I know what you’re thinking: woah, this chick doesn’t look a day over 17! (apparently, I don’t look 17 as I got carded when I went to see Trainwreck a few weeks ago. I know, riddle me shocked. I thought the kid was joking. SMH.) Any who, I hate to say goodbye to the city lights, but am looking forward to spending some time on the beach and by my pool before heading back to the tundra (aka Boston).
I’ve decided to compile a list of my top 5 moments this summer, you know, in case you were wondering… clearly my life is uber important and must be documented for the masses.
5. Shmorgesburg
No words necessary. Only thing: NOM.
Scallion pancakes with crispy pork
4. 4th of July
The past two years my friends and I go to our older sister’s rooftop for the 4th. Her building looks out over the Statue of Liberty, and what could be more patriotic than watching the fireworks explode over our great symbol of freedom?
3. Brooklyn ArtWalls/Coney Island
I love art. I love Brooklyn. I love walls.
2. That View
Tell me that is not breathtaking?!
1. Work
I know what you’re thinking: how could anyone love work? Like lol. I complain all the time about lack of sleep, but this year’s summer internship really solidified my love for the magazine industry. I’ll miss the goons I laughed with everyday (and tbh got in trouble for doing so el oh el) and the feeling I got after seeing the pages I assisted on (using that term loosely) make it to print. I’ll miss the amazing people I interned for, as well as the building. Because that building is amaze.
Anywho, gotta rush to our gate as it’s time to jet back to the sunshine state. Lookout for a new post within the next few days!
Stay classy and cool beautiful people!
XOXO
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