Author: Amber

These past two weeks have been absolutely crazy. One thing I’ve learned? I carry my stress in my shoulders, down my back, and through every muscle that seems to tighten under pressure! Why all the stress? Well, the first three chapters of my Capstone project (dissertation) were due, along with an oral presentation on my… Read more

What a week it has been since I last wrote to you all! Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, and we spent the entire weekend celebrating. To kick things off, my brother-in-law arrived in town to join the festivities. On Friday night, we indulged in a giant pizza from Benny Mazzetto’s—when I say giant, I mean… Read more

This week has been long. School has been daunting, and I’m realizing just how right people were when they said earning a doctorate is one of the hardest things they’ve ever done. They weren’t lying! What makes it even more complicated is navigating an academic world that’s integrating AI into almost everything. The higher education… Read more

This weekend has been strenuous. My schoolwork took much longer to figure out than I had intended, but after three revisions, I finally submitted it. Three revisions might not seem like a lot, but considering it’s currently a 64-page living document, it was a lot for me. Now that it’s done, my next goal is… Read more

t’s Wednesday, so I thought I’d check in and give a little update on my crazy, hectic week. The Struggle is Real: Muscle Cramps & Headaches First and foremost, I have been dealing with the worst muscle cramps in my shoulders. We’re talking intense spasms that pinch a nerve, sending what feels like a thousand… Read more

It’s Monday, and this week is already shaping up to be hectic. Work is in full swing, with an overwhelming number of contracts, looming deadlines, and back-to-back meetings that eat up hours of the day. And, of course, there are always those unexpected surprises that pop up. Honestly, a nap sounds great, but we’re just… Read more

Happy February! Let’s talk goals and accomplishments. January was a month of progress, learning, and some challenges, but overall, I’m proud of what I achieved. January Goals Recap My health goal was to lose 5 lbs, and I did exactly that! I also aimed to meditate daily and meal plan more consistently. Meditation didn’t… Read more

The week is almost over, and we’re closing in on a full week of this lingering headache. The good news? It has eased up quite a bit today for most of the day. There were only a few throbbing, stabbing sensations that came and went—until now, when the main pain has decided to make a… Read more

Okay, we are six days into a migraine, and while some parts of the day tend to be better than others, I can still feel the tension in my shoulders. I have my migraine glasses on and am still punching away at life. I’m still taking the steroid to help with this cluster of migraines,… Read more

Well, here we are—day four of this massive migraine. I’ve tried the new medicine, but so far, no luck. My eyes hurt, and to make things weirder, I think I’ve got bags under just one eye—the one that doesn’t hurt as badly. Go figure. Still, I’m sticking to the routine: taking my meds, staying hydrated,… Read more