Here we are, discussing about the big C, again. This time, it's not about my mother anymore -- this time, the Big C is on me. Yesterday, I received the results of a biopsy I had done on a suspicious-looking mole on my back: The mole that was extracted was a malignant melanoma, stage 1A. … Continue reading Reprise: The Big C
Sometimes, stress gets to us in weird ways. It may show up as a permanent state of hyper vigilance, always looking out for the next drama bomb to explode and bracing for it; other times it can show as constant weariness, lack of energy, and a sensation of futility about one's life and purpose that … Continue reading Burning Out: Why Taking Breaks Is A Good Thing
Ever since parting ways with Per, to whom I wish all the best, many things happened in my life. I found a new Dominant, and, more importantly, I have been dealing with The Big C. In case you were already thinking "The Big C? She must mean chastity, is she in a belt?" let me … Continue reading The big C: No, It’s Not What You Think, Perv.
As you may have noticed, I have not been logging on to Second Life at all for the past week. This is because whilst I have suffered from bouts of depression in the past and have recovered from them fairly quickly, this year I struggled with it for about a week before acknowledging I needed … Continue reading Mental Health Is Not a Mind Game
Those who know me know that my academic background is in Economics. Of course this would mean that in theory I should be all in favour of free markets, small regulation, business self regulation, and as little government as possible. This could not be farther from the truth. The truth is, I do not believe … Continue reading About supply side and healthcare
The shoulder is perhaps one of the most important joints in the body. It allows us to reach for things overhead, move our arms, write, keep our balance, and more. When the shoulder joint becomes injured, it is a source of pain and discomfort that is not easy to cope with, precisely because the shoulder … Continue reading Shoulder Gruyère
