a small galaxy about the journey, the force, and the battle.

  • What’s your tint?

    What’s your tint?

    Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and one of the most common neurological diseases. About 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion worldwide have migraine. This makes migraine the third most common illness in the world.(Information from migraine.com) With the majority being women, it still lacks sufficient funding.…

  • Tape like a PRO

    Tape like a PRO

    If you haven’t noticed KT Tape has been up to many big things lately. They are on a roll between the Pro Oxygen Tape and the Ice sleeve…and now this. Pun intended. Just recently they released a new app….no, not a new taping app, an actual mobile app for you to use as a tool. You…

  • Fibromyalgia is a bully

    Fibromyalgia is a bully

    Fibromyalgia is a beast and a literal mean bully. It doesn’t stop picking on me and trying to kick me down. Today, while this is a late post, because you know…mom life….it is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is complete chronic widespread pain. Now as far as what causes it and cures and such…. What is…

  • New technology taping from KT Tape

    New technology taping from KT Tape

    I am pretty excited to share some news with you. It’s PRO news! This is something that I can say I have tried and used myself so I can give you direct intel! Which I know you all appreciate. I won’t share or recommend anything I haven’t tried myself. This is KT Tape PRO OXYGEN…

  • You’re as cold as ice.

    You’re as cold as ice.

    As a runner, I am constantly looking for ways to recover quicker and keep my muscles happy. I also want to stay injury free. Not of course talking about my chronic illnesses, like my Scoliosis. I use a lot of icing for my legs and lower back. I already use KT Tape’s Recovery+ wrap where…

  • Running to catch the FIGMENT of my imagination.

    Running to catch the FIGMENT of my imagination.

    It has been a long, long while since I have done a challenge race. I think the last one was when runDisney held the Star Wars races, which I greatly miss. But if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you right? Have you heard of Figment? The Figment of imagination from Epcot at Walt…

  • If you want to beat the boss level, you need these to survive.

    If you want to beat the boss level, you need these to survive.

    It’s time to share another one of my pain relieving secrets. This one is for my head. Since clearly my head is a major problem when it comes to chronic pain, I am constantly finding ways to make my life easier. I did so with Tifosi Optics. These are glasses I use for running. I…

  • The surgery, the recovery, the road.

    The surgery, the recovery, the road.

    Phew! It has been a  crazy month! At the end of November, I had the Spinal Cord stimulator surgery. Today, as I sit in front of an angled computer, it was 4 weeks ago. I promise you it feels longer!! I had to first undergo a trial before the surgery. I wore the device for…

  • Race the 13K towards the moon

    Race the 13K towards the moon

    Just recently I completed another Diamond 10K event. This one had a 13K challenge race. Which I had talked about in the past. It is just over 8 miles and I didn’t have any plans to run hard or run fast because I have a lot going on. I am currently training for the runDisney marathon in…

  • Will you be UNSHAKABLE too?

    Will you be UNSHAKABLE too?

      Migraine [mahy-greyn ] noun an extremely severe paroxysmal headache, usually confined to one side of the head and often associated with nausea among other debilitating symptoms.   Why is it so important? It is the second leading cause of disability. And it’s one of the least funded. We, as migraine fighters already go through…

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