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a new season of life
a new season of life
This past summer I couldn’t imagine what I’m up to now. There’s more joy than I ever envisioned, and just so much love. I’m having a blast planning my wedding, and it makes working in bridal even more fun and exciting. Celebrating with friends and family is a total blast, every text, phone call, dinner date, and party has shown me just how much love there is. The transitional time gives me an…
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What I've learned since college graduation
What I’ve learned since college graduation
This transition has been one of the most challenging things I’ve navigated thus far. My whole life has been spent as a student and now I am a professional, no negotiating that. There’s a lot of freedom in shedding the title of student but also a lot of responsibility. The reality is I’m still very much learning and a student to those around me, but I can’t hide in the standards of academia any…
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Back to school essentials-Chronic Illness edition
Back to school essentials-Chronic Illness edition
From one chronically ill gal to another, there’s some back to school essentials that will never make it to the classroom shopping list. I’ve graduated college now, but there’s some things that made school manageable. Especially with a lot of you guys going back to school in person for the first time in a LONG time, now is an amazing time to assemble the arsenal of supplies that make studying with…
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POTs summer survival
Summer is a nightmare season for me, the heat and humidity never fails to make me feel gross. Summer is when I need to pull out all of my tricks, I can’t pretend I’m okay and skip my meds like I can occasionally get away with in the summer, or pretend I’m hydrated enough to not need electrolytes. But this is my third summer dealing with POTs symptoms at this level of severity and I wanted to…
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Closure? I don't know her
Closure? I don’t know her
I’ve honestly been really in a slump the past couple weeks. After finishing school and walking out of the building for the last time on a seemingly random Tuesday after a voice lesson, I really haven’t done anything theatre-y. I’m emotionally absolutely exhausted but also totally numb. I mean, to be fair coping with leaving a chapter behind without having an opportunity to tie it in a bow is…
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Planning the unplan-able
a stack of notebooks and planners Very little in my life can actually be planned. I don’t work a 9-5. I don’t have much in the way of obligations to other people. But not only that I’m graduating college this week for a career that right now, doesn’t exist and according to some is a thing of the past. Plus beyond that even in normal times planning life as an actor is far from easy, its messy and…
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Early to bed, early to rise and a nap in between
Early to bed, early to rise and a nap in between
I wake up at 6:30 on weekdays and 7:30 on weekends. In comparison to most of my peers I’m up at the crack of dawn but in comparison to my routine when I was working at the gym (my alarm went off at 4:30 AM), I feel like I’m sleeping in. I usually head to bed around 10:30 or 11 but the latest where I can still really function is midnight. Getting my 7-8 hours is very important to me and I will…
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Booked, blessed and BURNED OUT
Booked, blessed and BURNED OUT
Jen stands back turned overlooking the balcony at the oculus, a crisp white building with large skylight I’ve taken an unintentional social media break. Between the hectic nature of graduating in just a month and a half, covid vaccination, spring break and the Easter Season, I have needed a break. It wasn’t a break a planned, I just didn’t have the ideas or time to sit down and create content,…
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Chronic Illness in the Audition Room
Chronic Illness in the Audition Room
art of my broadway dressing room a friend made for me in middle school The last couple weeks have been full of questions, discussions, navigating and negotiating. I’m so blessed to be in an environment where my questions, musings and concerns are not only heard but welcome. I had the opportunity to work and chat with a well known and very busy casting director. We spent over two hours discussing…
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Vaccine #1
I was able to receive my first vaccine last week!! I received the Moderna vaccine in NYC due to my comorbid conditions. Getting an appointment was no joke, I spent hours refreshing the government websites and the twitter bots. I managed to snag an appointment on Wednesday and got my shot Friday. Unfortunately a very long subway trip away but so so so worth it. I had to wait in line about an…
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Escapism
TKTS red stairs in the home of many of my escapist daydreams-the theatre district “the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” Many of us with chronic pain use escapism as a way to cope. I 100% consider myself an escapist. But escapism isn’t always a good thing. Escapist tactics are the way when processing…
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Non-Food date ideas
I know many of us with Chronic Illness need to follow a special diet or have a generally sensitive GI system. Dating is already challenging and when the default date is dinner and drinks, it makes it feel even less accessible. I’m going to list some of my absolute favorite non food dates that would be great for a Valentine’s date this weekend (WINK WINK) NY TIMES 36 questions to fall in love.…
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You aren't entitled to my story
You aren’t entitled to my story
I ran into sort of an uncomfortable situation this week. I chose a song in one of my classes because I related to it as a sick kid. Suddenly I was found out I needed to make a video introducing why I chose the song. It can be awkward being put in a position where its suddenly part of the assignment to share your story. My story is mine alone, not something I need to give out or anyone is allowed…
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When am I your inspiration
When am I your inspiration
Being called “inspirational” is one of the pet peeves of many of us in the community, and honestly I fully agree. My diagnosis isn’t inspiring, my curled in a ball trying not to cry in pain isn’t inspiring, my vomiting isn’t inspiring. Neither is my ability to dress myself, or go to the gym or go to school or carry on with friendships. But I am inspiring, I’m inspiring because I put forth energy…
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I don’t fit in
I don’t fit in
Everyone wants to fit in. It’s natural its human. Originally I made my blog to give me somewhere to fit in. At the time I was struggling to leave the house and felt like performing was so out of reach. I’ve grown a lot since then, creating my instagram and then my YouTube channel, making appearances on podcasts, and probably most importantly performing again. Of course I didn’t get back to this…
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2021 goals
2021 is already set to be a wild year for me. This is a major year of transition, and adjustment but I’m feeling simultaneously alive and absolutely terrified. I’ve set a few goals both tangible things to complete, things I want to include into 2021 and things I’m trying to let go of too. This is the year I graduate, it feels wild to be wrapping up so many years of formal education to move into…
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My Gastric Emptying Study Experience
My Gastric Emptying Study Experience
This unfortunately was not my first gastric emptying experience but it is a test that isn’t as common as a lab draw but pretty frequent in the chronic illness community. I thought I would share my experience so anyone who has a GES on their schedule of upcoming test can take a deep breath and know what to expect. I was asked to stop my motility meds one week prior to the test, which of course…
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