"Moyamoya syndrome is a disease in which certain arteries in the brain are constricted. Blood flow is blocked by the constriction, and also by blood clots. A collateral circulation develops around the blocked vessels to compensate for the blockage, but the collateral vessels are small, weak, and prone to hemorrhage, aneurysm and thrombosis. On conventional …
Hello, again …
It’s been years since I last posted. Many things have changed. My family and I are a little older, wiser, and healthier. I’ve wrestled with the idea of closing this site or continuing on. To continue means to reinvent this site so that it better reflects who I am (we are as family unit). And …
In the moment
I needed to give myself a bit of break from the online world. I had to reset and refresh. Truth is, I did log in once in awhile- but I wasn't as engaged in the inner workings of the online world. Instead, I put the phone aside and soaked in the moments of reality after …
The unexpected things in life
Monday Thoughts You can surround yourself with positivity and still be exposed to negative experiences or hardships. This is why it's important to treasure the important things in your life and understand that we are not always in control.
Our Disney Vacation
We went to DISNEY!!!! I was on vacation mode as soon as we confirmed our Disney trip. I had the kids' clothes packed and ready to go. I've Googled and watched as many Youtube videos as I can. It's been a dream of mine to take the kids there and I wanted this to be …
You can do it all… kind of.
I've noticed that I tend to over extend the expectations I have for myself. It's not about achieving perfection... or anything close to that. It's more about my inability to stay still. Well, that's not true. I can binge watch my favorite shows for hours. However, in that time, I probably would have washed the …
Seasons
Seasons beautifully represent the needed change our world needs for continual growth. Foundation, change, and growth...That's been an ongoing theme recently. Like the seasons we experience, photography is one of the ways I capture the many changes my family's undergone. It's a glimpse into the improvements we've made and a great mirror for self-reflection. It's …
Scars and Growth
My daughter's scraped knee had me thinking about what we take away from the abrasions of life. She's a very cautious child compared to my other ones. It's a personality trait she's come to own. After dressing her wounds (it wasn't that bad lol), she told me she was going to make sure she didn't …
Foundation Matters
I had to have proper understanding and use of stances before I could move on to blocks, punches, kicks, and take-downs in taekwondo. It's essential to the necessary foot pivots needed to garner power and precision for each movement. For example, being able to punch properly is good, but not essentially the only important part …
Finding Inspiration
My "Monday Motivation" is finding inspiration in the simple moments. During these past few years (all my life if I dig a little deeper), photography has been my outlet. If I wasn't blogging, I was cupping my hands into circles and looking at the world through my self-made lens. I would squint and blur my …
Live now: Stem Cells & stroke
Stem Cells & Stroke Hey guys... quick post! Dr. Gary K. Steinberg is on the panel. I wanted to give others the opportunity to gain more insight/knowledge.
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