I have been blogging ever since the age of 14 and I absolutely love it. The first blogging platform was Blogspot. Although it was a great beginner blogging platform, I decided that I needed to grow my blog to be more professional. Starting in the summer of 2022, I decided to change platforms. At first,… Continue reading Blog Platform Switch
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My SOS Family
Relying on technology to live my life, I have anxiety when I am without my computer. The situations come up every day when I don't have the comfort of having my voice with me such as when I am showering, using the bathroom, etc. Yes, someone is always with me in these situations. However,… Continue reading My SOS Family
YEP, I HAVE DEFINITELY BEATEN A COMA AND DEATH!!!!!!!!
Due to my Cerebral Palsy, I have spasticity which makes me have involuntary contractions that cause stiffness in my muscles. When I was 8, I had a pump device surgically implanted in my lower abdomen that delivers a medication called Baclofen directly into my spinal canal via a shunt line. Baclofen relaxes my muscles… Continue reading YEP, I HAVE DEFINITELY BEATEN A COMA AND DEATH!!!!!!!!
Fitbit – Charge 5
Why do I have a fitness watch such as the Fitbit charge 5 if I can not really work out in a typical way by walking or running? Every movement you make counts as steps. The Fitbit also can track your active zones which is any activity you have based on your heart rate including fat… Continue reading Fitbit – Charge 5
Another Way I Communicate With My Eyes: Morse Code
Have you ever heard of Morse Code used in the 1830s for electrical telegraphy by Samuel Morse? There are times that I don't have my computer. I use long and short blinks to make up letters just like a soldier used it to let his country know he was being tortured. Putting the Morse… Continue reading Another Way I Communicate With My Eyes: Morse Code
Starship – Robot Food Delivery at the University of Houston
One of the benefits of living in a dorm on campus is there are those cute robots that will deliver food right in front of your dorm. This is really cool if you have a disability. Just get the app called STARSHIP and you are ready to go! It works with your meal plan! 😊
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My Journey Coming To The University of Houston
From the time I was born to being a freshman at my hometown’s university, Houston has been where I felt the safest to call home. Growing up in one of Houston's suburbs, The Woodlands was one of the stepping stones that raised me up to be an independent woman as I am today.… Continue reading My Journey Coming To The University of Houston
DoorDash
Being depended on other people for your daily needs, having a disability can make you feel like a burden. With the help of DoorDash, you can put ready to eat hot food on the table for your family and friends. DoorDash is an online food delivering service that brings your favorite local restaurants right to… Continue reading DoorDash
Ring
Strapped into a chair or stuck on the couch while somebody is waiting at the front door is a nightmare while having a disability. With Ring, you never will have to get somebody else to answer your front door again. Ring is a doorbell that connects to the app. The doorbell will connect through your… Continue reading Ring