Hello. I am Kristen and I am excited

Alright World Here I Come In a random act of enthusiasm...very likely to due with the very little sleep I have been getting, I have started to build up a set of goals for myself. Goal number one: Finish writing and editing a story. Goal number two: Teach self graphic design. Goal number three: Attempt to publish at least a short story. I know I may not reach these goals as soon as I may have been able to before but as long as I keep striding towards them I see it as progress. Keep moving forward and don't give up on yourself. Remember everything happens for a reason.

Night OWL

It's just past two in the morning- woken up by heart racing and dry heaves.

Flu perhaps? Maybe something you ate?

WRONG!

It's just good old Dysautonomia for it's weekly round of random vomiting brought on by you guessed it---absolutely nothing. lol.

There is something very interesting about this disease I have fortaken. It is unpredictable and just outright bizare.

You see the Autonomic Nervous System makes up of all the different "unconcious" functions such as breathing, digestion and heart beat. From when you sweat, shiver, blush, down to just knowing how to digest and breathe at a normal level.

It can go from just causing a few passing out episodes every now and again-like back when I was 14. To totally disabling you and slowly taking away everything you once knew.

However there is a brighter side to this dibilitating disease.

I have talked to and learned from many wonderful people also suffering from my condition.

From lawyers to models-anyone can be taken for this rollercoaster ride.

Yet...

We keep our spirits high-take whatever we can and learn such a deep patience and true appreciation for the small things in life.

Don't take for granted every moment that makes you smile or laugh. Every moment means something. Every second matters. You never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

Get your work done early. Then go out and enjoy everything you have-no matter how big or small you make think it is, appreciate it for all it is worth.

So for all of you out there healthy- May you continue being bless and make sure to take a minute each day and give thanks for what you have and give compassion where it is due.

To all those out there suffering- I pray for your happiness and hope there are many more "good days" to come. Keep your chin up and remember although sometimes it is rough-you are still YOU. We grow stronger everyday.

Thank you.