Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.

Archive for May, 2012

\”Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants\” ~Brand

Written by Katie. Posted in Prolotherapy

Brad and I returned to good ol’ Mishawaka last night, in preparation for my prolotherapy treatment I had this morning.  We hit our usual hot spots: Life is Good, Meijer for Fat Tire and one Chobani (for my breakfast), and then Papa Vino’s for dinner…

I found my brother a beer called, Ranger, at Meijer’s that I decided I just HAD to buy him since he will be starting

50 Goals Update

Written by Katie. Posted in Goals

A third of the year has already come and gone and I realized the other day that I have not “assessed” myself yet on the progress I am making on my 50 goals I set in the beginning of 2012.  So, here’s my progress report.  I have some work to do…

  1. Get new countertops.  Hopefully within the next month.
  2. Install a new over-the-stove microwave. Not yet.

Five For Friday 5/4/12

Written by Katie. Posted in Ehlers-Danlos Awareness, Five For Friday

1. Medical Stuff:

  • 1 Day of PT.  I asked Katie to kick my butt and she delivered.  Sometimes I am not sure if the Reformer is a beautiful thing or an evil thing. The jury is still out.
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.  I’m happy to report that I did a much better job this week staying on top of doing my cardio and strengthening.  On to next week.
  • No doctor’s appointments!

2.  Last Saturday,

Back to Me

Written by Katie. Posted in About Me, Challenges, Writing

I am sitting here at a website work meeting with my amazingly talented web designer, Sebastian, and I am realizing I have been quite the blog slacker the past couple of months. I have been telling myself, it was all because of the event, but I came to the realization today that I have just been using that as a crutch. A flat out excuse.

I mean, I really have not had