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Nadja Y. Patient Expert

Denver, Colorado
I am just a woman learning to "Live with MS." Some days I am an expert and other days I... Full Bio
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Update 12/01/09 by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Long time no write... I just got back from vacation yesterday and by the time I got home my spoons were already used up by travel. I ate and then fell asleep for three hours. ... Read on »
Thanks-giving by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I am thankful for vacation. I am thankful for vacation. I am thankful for vacation. It has arrived at last, none too soon I might add. Work has been very stressful and fra ... Read on »
Aerial Yoga Teacher Training by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Today I completed my level one teacher training for aerial yoga. Come by and check out the pics on my Firebird Yoga blog. Read on »
After the darkness there is sunshine by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) It seemed I dwelled in shadow. Work ended but the shadow it cast was long. I felt sick in my soul. How could a place that looks so nice from the distance be so cancerous in ... Read on »
I dream of weekend by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) It's almost all I can think about. One more day, one more day... My formal teaching observation is tomorrow but I am unconcerned, I just want it done and the work week to be ... Read on »
Graduate School Part Deux by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I have decided I want to embark on another round of graduate school. This time I thought I would focus on the pursuit of a frivolous masters degree that will in no way serve ... Read on »
In case the Spoon Theory fails you... by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Joan from a Short in the Cord just sent this great link to me. It is the Spoon Theory for all the lushes in your life. I love the Spoon Theory but The Beer Theory really wor ... Read on »
All the Blogs are Updated! by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) It was a long and busy weekend. Really, busier than I hoped for but good. I have just finished updating all four of my blogs so drop by and check out my latest work. Be sur ... Read on »
Walk MS Rewind by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Last year was the first year I participated in Walk MS. It was a great experience and my ex and I raised about $850.00. This year I am excited to be helping out again... A ... Read on »
Neurologist Visit 11/03/09 by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I went to the neurologist today for the first time in a year. The visit went very well. He says I passed all the "tests" and that the yoga is working for me. He also said I ... Read on »
Snow Day by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) The snow is still falling and my snow day has been everything I hoped for. I slept like 12 hours, took a nap, had a bubble bath and generally relaxed. I even watched my favo ... Read on »
Sometimes MS cramps my style by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I decided a few months ago that I was no longer going to live my life as though I had MS. It has been great. I make plans and don't worry about my spoon quotient. I don't q ... Read on »
Chronicles in the life of an urban adventurer by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Where can I find the time to write? I'm so freakin' busy, sometimes in a good way, sometimes not but definitely occupied. I'm making plans-- lots of them. I finally know my ... Read on »
The Joys of Solitude by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) One might think that with divorce and the fact that many of my old friends won't talk to me that I would be sad or lonely. This is not the case. I am celebrating my solitude ... Read on »
Update 10/16/09 by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Things are good. I'm happy. I feel creative. Generally I am unperturbed by the convolutions of the world outside me. There are many problems at work but I am not allowing ... Read on »
The Shortcomings of Humanity- A rant by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I feel a rant coming on... Disclaimer, if you are easily offended or are going to take this personally stop reading now. You have been warned! Lately I have becoming increas ... Read on »
Passing on the Love by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Life's good and I want to share so today I'm going to pass out some awards. To Lisa Emerich and Diane Stafford I offer the "Most Inspirational Blog Award" To Serina, Stephan ... Read on »
New Awards by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Today I am grateful to accept two awards from Herrad. I will soon be passing these on to my favorite bloggers. Read on »
Much better thanks by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) It may be that not every day is sunshine but my sun is shining again. It's good to be alive. Today I am grateful for the challenges and adventures:) Read on »
No one promised all sunshine by Nadja Y. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Today sucked. In fact, that word "suck" has been causing me a lot of trouble in the last 24 hours but that is neither here nor there (LOL). I need a break. I need a break f ... Read on »