About two weeks ago, I did my second competition of the season. It was in Magog, Quebec. Now. For those who know about last season. Know that the only reason I returned to Magog was to get over a fear. For those who do not know what happened. I was not ready to come…
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2019-2020 Season
October 11th was my first competition of the 2019-2020 season. Also my 21st figure skating season. Now. Before I tell you everything that happened. You need to read my posts about my spine health to catch up *if you have not already done it*. Basically the results from my car accident were; 5 herniated…
Long day at the Hospital
May 27th, 2019 – I went to a hospital, one where I am being followed by several doctors. Today’s appointment was the rheumatology clinic. My appointment was around 2:30, the doctor was slightly late, nothing later then 10 minutes. But out of all the times he has been on time or early this was nowhere…
Chronic Exhaustion
So these past few days I have been dying of exhaustion. Like I don’t think it is possible to be any more tired then I already am. Now here is the thing. There is one problem. NOTHING HAS CHANGED. My schedule has remained roughly the same. Maybe a few changes here and there but nothing…
Health Related Questions
So as I am being more active with this site, I would like to know some things from the readers. What do you want to read more of? Fibromyalgia Endometriosis Ankylosing Spondylitis Osteoarthritis Overactive Bladder Getting through days Tips that may help in life Injuries Exercise Programs Nutrition Programs Relationships and chronic illness/pain Baetolotti Syndrome…
Massive Disappointment: Avoiding Provincials
I don’t figure skate or compete like everyone else. Yes, it is nice to beat my personal best scores. But to get a medal? A medal is nice, especially when you do a great program but that’s not why I am in it. I use competitions as an adrenaline boost to keep my body…
Mental Illness and Complete relapse of Eating Disorder
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. A way to end stigma about Mental Health. And how it is taboo to talk about Mental Health. If you’ve been following this website you know the struggles I’ve been going through. I suffer from high anxiety which has been getting better. But sometimes I hit the point where…
Week in Review: 2 gold medals & 2 hospitalizations
What a week this has been. So many ups and downs…especially with a double routine competition in sight. Monday was fine. I felt a bit run down, but come on midterms, competitions, essays, exams etc… I was just a stress ball. I was also up until 2 am studying for a health science exam due…
Skating my way through pain
May 12th, is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, and for this day, I have decided to tackle one question I constantly receive. Question: How can you figure skate/compete while having fibromyalgia/being in constant pain? Point A: I will throw this out there right away…I am probably one of the more stubborn people you’ll ever meet. When I…
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