I intended to post this on December 30, the date that my year of 30s began. I had good intentions. But, then, Pilo decided to assign a 531 page book for our book club, and my life became temporarily absorbed in All the Light We Cannot See. It was a mesmerizing book, and I’m excited for […]
PCOS: What should I eat?
Recently, I read an article about how food seems to be replacing religion in our lives, and the themes from the article continue to resonate in my brain. I tried to find the original article to share with you, but to no avail (if you stumble across a similar one, please post in the comments). […]
PCOS Support Group in Salt Lake City, Utah
Are you interested in participating in a casual in-person PCOS support group in the Salt Lake City area? This is the place! I’ve been searching for a polycystic ovarian syndrome group in Utah for…a long time. I haven’t found one yet, so I decided that it was time to start my own! I’m looking forward […]
Where to Buy Plus-Size Clothing that Doesn’t Make You Look Like a Manatee
Friends, behold: A list of places you can buy decent clothing even if you are size 14+, with nary a mention of Lane Bryant! If you’re reading this, odds are that you have PCOS. And if you have PCOS, odds are that you wear plus-sized clothing. And if you wear plus-sized clothing, odds are that […]
Surviving Metformin
What was your first week on Metformin like? Horrendous? Terrible? Filled with waves of nausea? The sickest you’ve felt in your life? Let’s reminisce for a minute: About a dozen years ago, on December 24, I went to the doctor for a routine physical. Are you envious of my holiday plans? This was in the […]
Makeup for Women with PCOS
What’s a girl with PCOS supposed to do for makeup? I don’t know all the answers about makeup for women with PCOS; but, I’ll tell you what I use and you can go from there. I have oily skin, and sensitive skin, and dry skin, and perioral dermatitis, and SUPER sensitive eyes, and a host of other […]
How to Earn a College Degree Without Debt
In a few months, I will graduate with my 4th college degree (!). I’ve never had a student loan of any variety nor did my parents pay for my college tuition. I graduated from college debt-free. You can do it too! Several family members and other real-life acquaintances have asked me for advice on how I stayed […]